2014 NISSAN GT-R Suspension

8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Tires for All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the specified size, brand, construction and
tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel
alignment should also be checked and cor-
rected as necessary. Contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are of proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer instructions.Use only SAE class
S chains. Class “S” chains are used on vehicles
with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles
that can use Class “S” chains are designed to
meet the SAE standard minimum clearances
between the tire and the closest vehicle
suspension or body component required to
accommodate the use of a winter traction device
(tire chains or cables) . The minimum clearances
are determined using the factory equipped tire
size. Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the tire
chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose
end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping
action damage to the fenders or undercarriage.
If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when
using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced
speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be da-
maged and/or vehicle handling and performance
may be adversely affected.
NOTE:
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
NOTICE
Never install tire chains on a punctured
run-flat tire, as this could damage your
vehicle.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads that
are clear of snow. Driving with chains in such
conditions can cause damage to the various
mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
Tires cannot be rotated because your
vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear.

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Run-flat tire warning................................................... 2-39
Run-flat tires................................................................... 6-4
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SafetyAll-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Child safety............................................................ 1-13
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system.............................................................. 1-1
Scheduled maintenance.............................................. 8-3
Seat
Booster seats........................................................ 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts............................................. 1-26
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air
bag systems .......................................................... 1-44
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Heated seats......................................................... 2-53
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ............... 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-7
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-22
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-13
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-13
Seat belts......................................................... 1-7, 7-7
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-45
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2 Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Seat belt Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts............................................. 1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-7
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-22
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-13
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-13
Seat belts......................................................... 1-7, 7-7
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-45
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Security systems ......................................................... 2-45
Self-adjusting brakes ................................................. 8-23
Setting (drive computer) ........................................... 2-19
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode .............. 3-13
Shift lever position warning...................................... 2-35
Shift “P” warning......................................................... 2-43
Small children............................................................... 1-14
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-20
Special winter equipment ......................................... 5-52
Specifications................................................................. 9-8
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-13
Jump starting................................................ 6-5, 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Push starting ............................................................ 6-7
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Steering Power steering...................................................... 5-46 Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Steering lock release malfunction indicator.... 2-43
Steering wheel...................................................... 3-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ................... 5-34
Tilt/telescopic steering column......................... 3-26
Storage .......................................................................... 2-56
Summer tires.......................................................... GTR-11
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-57
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light........................ 1-47
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-34
Suspension............................................................... GTR-6
Suspension and wheel alignment.... GTR-16, GTR-23
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................... 2-50
Headlight switch................................................... 2-50
How to switch the modes ................................. 5-25
Ignition switch operation .................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions..................................... 5-10
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-62
Locking with power door lock switch................ 3-5
Push-button ignition switch.................................. 5-9
Rear window defroster switch.......................... 2-49
Trunk lid release switch...................................... 3-20
Trunk open request switch ................................ 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch................. 3-21
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches...................................................... 5-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-47

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Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Terms.............................................................................. 9-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................ 1-9
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tight corner braking phenomenon.......................... 5-42
Tilt/telescopic steering column................................ 3-26
TireChanging wheels and tires................................ 8-40
Checking the tire pressure................................ 8-35
Flat tire....................................................................... 6-3
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-38
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-39
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-39
Run-flat tires............................................................. 6-4
Tire and loading information label......... 8-34, 9-13
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-40
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire equipment...................................................... 5-52
Tire labeling ........................................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............... 5-4, 6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-39
Tires......................................................................... 5-43
Types of tires......................................................... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-18
Wheels and tires......................................... 8-32, 9-9
Tires and road wheels ........................................... GTR-5
To protect your vehicle from corrosion.................... 7-8 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-17
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-17
Towing recommended by NISSAN .................... 6-9
Towing your vehicle................................................ 6-9
Traction AA, A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Transmission
Dual clutch transmission .................................... 5-15
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-36
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-35
Transmission position indicator ........................... 2-9
Transmission system check display................. 2-14
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-35
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches...................................................... 5-24
Transmission operation characteristics............ GTR-29
Transmission settings............................................. GTR-9
Treadwear...................................................................... 9-18
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 3-17
Trunk............................................................................... 3-20
Trunk lid release switch............................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ....................................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch........................ 3-21
Turbocharger system.................................................. 5-30
Turning off the heaters............................................... 2-54
Turning on the heaters............................................... 2-53
Types of tires................................................................ 8-38
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Underbody....................................................................... 7-3
Uneven wear of tires ............................................ GTR-25
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-18
Upshift indicator ............................................................ 2-9
Using the washer ........................................................ 2-49
Using the wipers ......................................................... 2-48
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-63
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches............................................................. 5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light .... 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control system ............................ 5-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ............ 2-37
Vehicle identification................................................... 9-11 Vehicle identification number ............................ 9-12
Vehicle Identification Number plate................. 9-11
Vehicle information display........................................ 2-12
Vehicle load capacity.................................................. 9-15
Vehicle loading information....................................... 9-14
Vehicle recovery........................................................... 6-10
Vehicle security system ............................................. 2-45
Vehicle speed............................................................... 2-16
Vehicle status data recorder .................................... 9-21
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