2015 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual

The GT-R is NISSAN’s first superc�fr c�ftegory
�behicle. The GT-R is equipped with speci�fl
systems. These systems �fre different th�fn those
used on con�bention�fl �behicles to �fllow for the
high perform�fnce dri�bing ch�fr�fcteristics of this
�behicle. Your �behicle should be m�fint�fined by �f
GT-R certified NISSAN de�fler. Speci�fl skills,
knowledge �fnd equipment �fre necess�fry to
properly m�fint�fin your GT-R.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ple�fse re�fd this Owner’s M�fnu�fl c�frefully,
together with your W�frr�fnty Inform�ftion Booklet
which describes �f number of express limit�ftions,
exclusions �fnd w�fys to �boid your w�frr�fnty for
f�filing to follow the instructions cont�fined in this
Owner’s M�fnu�fl, including, but not limited to:
.F�filure to use proper p�frts, fuel �fnd fluids,
. Dri�bing with the VDC off,
. R�fcing,
. Any competiti�be dri�bing of �fny sort wh�ftso-
e�ber,
. Use on �f tr�fck or dri�bing on �fny �firstrip,
. Modific�ftions, including �fdding/repl�fcing,
reprogr�fmming, �fttempting to reprogr�fm,
�fltering, disconnecting �fny computer, con-
trol unit or electronic modules, .
Deleting �fny or �fll stored inform�ftion in �fny
computer, control unit or electronic module
including VSDR,
. F�filure to h�f�be required GT-R Perform�fnce
Optimiz�ftion Ser�bices performed.
In �fddition, see your tire w�frr�fnty for specific
limit�ftions or exclusions for oper�fting summer
tires below í48F(í208C) .
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
.Speci�fl skills, knowledge �fnd equipment �fre
necess�fry to properly inspect �fnd �fdjust the
GT-R engine, tr�fnsmission, suspension �fnd
br�fkes to m�fint�fin perform�fnce. A GT-R
certified NISSAN de�fler h�fs the GT-R
certified technic�fl st�fff �fnd the speci�fl
equipment to properly m�fint�fin your GT-R.
. NISSAN recommends m�finten�fnce items
th�ft require the repl�fcement of p�frts, engine
oil, oil filters �fnd �fir filters should be
performed by �f GT-R certified NISSAN
de�fler. M�fke sure the specified fluids �fnd
p�frts �fre used when the m�finten�fnce is
performed. NISSAN �flso recommends the
repl�fcement of p�frts such �fs br�fkes should
be performed by �f GT-R certified NISSAN
de�fler.
NOTICE
Only use the following specified fluids
and parts in the GT-R to avoid possible
vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic oil)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the f�fctory
fill oil. The VR38 engine with its pl�fsm�f-spr�fyed
bores w�fs de�beloped using this oil. NISSAN
c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion �fnd
dur�fbility if other synthetic oil is used. If Mobil
1 (0W-40) is not �f�b�fil�fble, Mobil 1 (10W-40)
(100% synthetic) m�fy be used; howe�ber, some
perform�fnce loss m�fy be noticed.
Furthermore, repl�fcement of the engine oil with
MOTUL NISMO COMPETITION OIL type
2193E(5W40) is recommended for the frequent
high perform�fnce dri�bing opportunities.
NISSAN c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion
�fnd dur�fbility if other synthetic oil is used.
The use of additives, chemical materials or
abrasive compounds is prohibited.
The use of �fdditi�bes, chemic�fl m�fteri�fls, �fbr�f-
si�be compounds or other high perform�fnce
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engine oils may cause internal engine �famage.
Engine oil maintenance
.When the �behicle is �feli�bere�f, the engine oil
le�bel is 0.39 in (10 mm) below the H mark on
the engine oil �fipstick for optimum high
performance �fri�bing. The engine oil can be
fille�f up to the H mark if not engaging in
performance �fri�bing.
. Because of the high performance character-
istics of the GT-R engine, more frequent oil
le�bel inspections are necessary. Check the
oil le�bel e�bery 1,800 miles (3,000 km) an�f
a�fjust as necessary. Also, change the
engine oil base�f on the �fri�bing con�fitions.
For the information regar�fing oil replace-
ment inter�bals, refer to the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Ser�bice an�f Maintenance Gui�fe.
. Some amount of oil is consume�f by your
engine un�fer normal operating con�fitions,
an�f oil consumption by itself �foes not
necessarily in�ficate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases su�f�fenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
men�fs that you ha�be your �behicle inspecte�f
by a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer.
. For information about the oil replacement
inter�bals for performance �fri�bing, refer to the
inter�bal for replacing oil after high perfor- mance �fri�bing. (
“A�f�fitional mainte-
nance items” page GTR-12)
Make sure to replace the oil filter when the
engine oil is change�f.
TRANSMISSION OIL
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35
Special (100% synthetic oil)
The GT-R uses a multiple-�fisc �fual wet clutch
transmission. The specially �fe�belope�f transmis-
sion oil maximizes the friction characteristics of
the clutch an�f the lubrication of the gear
bearings.
The use of additives is prohibited.
The use of a�f�fiti�bes or other transmission oil
may cause internal transmission or clutch
�famage.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (front and rear)
Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type
2189E
Use only the Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION
type 2189E that can keep the oil temperature
low in or�fer to protect all parts of the �fifferential
an�f maximize the performance of the Limite�f
Slip Differential (LSD) .
The use of additives is prohibited.
Using a�f�fiti�bes or any other than the specifie�f �fifferential oil may cause the oil temperature to
increase an�f the final �fri�be to be �famage�f. Also
it may cause �bibration an�f a�f�bersely the �behicle
han�fling characteristics.
BRAKE FLUID
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special
II
Genuine NISSAN Brake Flui�f R35 Special II is
the factory fill brake flui�f. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit an�f other relate�f parts were
specially �fesigne�f for this brake flui�f. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the �behicle if
other brake flui�f is use�f.

TIRES AND ROAD WHEELS
Tires
The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f �fires
and ma�fching road wheels�b Use of �fhese
specially developed �fires and wheels provides
�fhe grea�fes�f po�fen�fial for maximum performance�b
.Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may cause
power�frain sys�fem damage if �fhe vehicle is
driven in a fla�f �fire si�fua�fion, even if run-fla�f
�fires are used�b This may also preven�f �fhe
vehicle from being s�fopped safely�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may also
cause �fire failure due �fo excessive hea�f
buildup caused by �fire dis�for�fion while
driving�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may affec�f �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe VDC sys�fem�b
Tire replacement:
. When �fire replacemen�f is required, replacing
�fires as a se�f of four wi�fh new �fires is
recommended�b However, if a �fire is punc�fu-
red or damaged, i�f may be possible �fo
replace only �fhe damaged �fire�b De�fermining
whe�fher one �fire or a comple�fe se�f of �fires
should be replaced is based on a number of
fac�fors including �fire wear and condi�fion�b Con�fac�f your GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
They can recommend if an individual �fire or a
comple�fe se�f should be replaced�b
. The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f
�fires which have a rigid side wall�b Special
equipmen�f and procedures are required
when replacing �fhese �fires�b NISSAN recom-
mends �fha�f �fire replacemen�f be performed a�f
a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
. Specific �fire changing equipmen�f mus�f be
used �fo remove �fhe GT-R �fires from �fhe
wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe
wheel�b I�f is only possible �fo reuse �fhe �fires
when �fhey have no cracks and/or deforma-
�fions on �fhe bead por�fion of �fhe �fire�b If �fhe
incorrec�f equipmen�f is used �fo remove �fhe
GT-R �fires from �fhe wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe
GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe wheel, cracks and
deforma�fion may occur on �fhe bead por�fion
of �fhe �fires meaning �fha�f �fhe �fires canno�f be
reused�b Con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN
dealer if �fhe �fires need �fo be removed from
�fhe wheels�b
. When reusing �fires, con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified
NISSAN dealer�b
Road wheels
Using non-genuine GT-R wheels may cause �fhe
following:
.vehicle vibra�fion
. �fhe �fire coming loose from �fhe wheel during
a fla�f �fire
. reduced wheel lug nu�f �figh�fness
BRAKE PAD AND DISC ROTOR
This vehicle is equipped wi�fh cross-drilled
floa�fing ro�fors and radial-moun�fed six-pis�fon
monoblock calipers�b This helps �fo achieve
excellen�f s�fopping performance and fade-resis-
�fance�b
Using non-genuine GT-R brake pads or ro�fors
can affec�f vehicle braking performance and �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe ABS and VDC sys�fem�b
Replacement of brake pads and disc
rotors
NISSAN generally recommends �fo replace all
four se�fs of brake pads and disc ro�fors a�f �fhe
same �fime �fo main�fain maximum brake perfor-
mance�b
However, replacing only �fhe brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four wheels or only fron�f
wheels depending on �fhe condi�fions) �b A GT-R
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certified technician must inspect the �fehicle and
determine that only the �brake pads need to �be
replaced. In this case, replacing all �brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary.
Note that the replacement of �brake pads and the
disc rotors as a set on all four wheels should �be
performed when a GT-R certified technician
determines that this is the correct repair.
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface �becomes hot due to a
hea�fy force �being applied repeatedly to the
�brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a hea�fy force �being repeatedly
applied to the �brakes during high performance
dri�fing. In these cases it may �be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or �brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
EXHAUST MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET
The GT-R exhaust system is designed to pro�fide
the maximum �fehicle performance and to
protect the �fehicle from high exhaust gas
temperatures.
If non-genuine GT-R exhaust system parts are
used it is possi�ble that the muffler or other
exhaust system parts will deform and causedamage to the under�body. Non-genuine GT-R
exhaust system parts can also affect �fehicle
performance and possi�bly lead to tur�bocharger,
engine or power train related parts including
transmission, damage.
Also, do not remo�fe the trunk carpet from the
�fehicle for any reason. The carpet insulates the
�fehicle interior from the heat of the muffler and
from the noise of the transmission.
TITANIUM MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET (if so equipped)
The �fehicle is equipped with a la�bel under the
console lid
*1that pro�fides the �body to the
titanium muffler clearance specification (for
example rear �bumper to muffler tu�be clearance) .
Since the exhaust gas temperature of the high
performance engine reaches a high temperature
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) , the muffler may �be
deformed or lowered due to the heat and then
the under�body or peripheral parts may �be
damaged. Therefore, periodic inspections for
the clearance �between the muffler and the
peripheral parts are required. Your GT-R has

been tested on a test circuit to ensure the
suspension components “settle” prior to ship-
pin�f. Followin�f this circuit test the odometer
readin�f at the time o�b vehicle shipment is as
listed. Please note a small amount o�b additional
milea�fe may have been added in the subse-
quent onward transportation. In addition your
GT-R has been inspected and tested by the
�bactory test personnel. The titanium mu�b�bler
speci�bications are provided on a label under
the console lid should the mu�b�bler need to be
adjusted. Please do not remove the label �brom
the console lid. See a GT-R certi�bied NISSAN
dealer �bor detailed in�bormation.
I�b a non-�fenuine titanium mu�b�bler is used, the
mu�b�bler may become de�bormed and dama�fe the
underbody due to the hi�fh per�bormance en�fine
reachin�f hi�fh exhaust �fas temperatures
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) . The hi�fhest-class
titanium alloy is used �bor �fenuine parts to ensure
the resistance stren�fth and creepin�f character-
istics a�fainst hi�fh exhaust �fas temperature. In
addition, �burther coolin�f e�b�bects are secured by
adoptin�f additional coolin�f �bins and by applyin�f
partial plate thickness reduction. Since �fenuine
titanium mu�b�blers are made o�b titanium alloy, the
sur�bace color will chan�fe dependin�f on the
drivin�f conditions, which is not unusual. Prior to
shippin�f �brom �bactory, all vehicles receivebalance ali�fnin�f �bor en�fine, transmission, and
clutch, as well as quench drivin�f o�b brake pads
and rotors. As a result, the mu�b�bler sur�bace color
may di�b�ber dependin�f on the vehicle.
Never remove the trunk carpet �brom the vehicle
�bor any reason. The carpet insulates the vehicle
interior �brom the heat o�b the mu�b�bler and �brom the
noise o�b the transmission.
Never Allow Oil or Grease to Adhere to the
Titanium Muffler.
I�b the mu�b�bler is heated when oil or �frease adhere
to the mu�b�bler sur�bace, the color o�b this area will
be di�b�berent �brom that o�b the surroundin�f area. To
remove the oil or �frease, check that the sur�bace
temperature o�b the mu�b�bler has cooled, wash the
area with a neutral deter�fent, wipe it with a
brake cleaner-sprayed clean shop cloth and
�fently tap it with a dry shop cloth to dry. Be
care�bul not to allow the brake cleaner to splatter
on rubber parts, bumper, etc.DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Because o�b the characteristics o�b the material,
the dry carbon �biber parts may turn yellow due to
exposure to ultraviolet rays. The sur�baces o�b dry
carbon �biber parts are coated with a special
ultraviolet protection paint. To maintain the
appearance o�b these parts, it is important to
take proper care o�b them.
NOTICE
.
Do not use compound agents on
clear-coated dry carbon fiber parts
(such as the NISMO model’s bum-
per, side sill protector, rear spoiler,
etc.) .
. Do not use any chemical agents
(wax, coating agent, compound
agent, etc.) on matte-painted dry
carbon fiber parts (such as the rear
diffuser, a rear spoiler that is of
specifications other than NISMO,
etc.) .
. When dry carbon fiber parts become
dirty, prepare a dilute cleaning solu-
tion by mixing one capful of mild
detergent in a bucket of water, and
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use that mixture to clean the parts.
NOTE:
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts
are lightly coated like a race car so that
you can feel the proper texture of real
carbon, which may feel rough. This is
normal.
MATTE PAINT (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equi�f�fed with �batte �faint,
s�fecial care is necessary to clean your vehicle to
�baintain the a�f�fearance of the �batte �faint.
(
“Matte �faint care” �fage 7-2) In addition to the regular �baintenance reco�b-
�bended by NISSAN, the GT-R requires the
following s�fecial ins�fections:
.
Wheel align�bent ins�fection and adjust�bent
(if necessary) (including tire �fressure ad-
just�bent)
. Trans�bission settings
These ins�fections are required at the following
intervals:
. 1,000 �biles
. 12 �bonths
. 24 �bonths
. 36 �bonths
NOTE:
. These inspections will be performed
free of charge for labor at a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer only. Inspec-
tions thereafter are recommended
every 12 months or 12,000 miles
(whichever comes first) at the custo-
mer’s expense. See the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for
details.
. Repairs and adjustments involving
parts replacement, etc. determined to
be necessary as a result of these inspections are performed at the cus-
tomer’s expense.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Warranty
Information Booklet for significant lim-
itations, exclusions and possible void-
ing of your warranty resulting from
failure to have these necessary inspec-
tions, repairs and/or adjustments per-
formed.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and
Maintenance Guide for a detailed ex-
planation of the GT-R Performance
Optimization Services.WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENT (if necessary)
(including tire pressure adjustment)
This vehicle is equi�f�fed with a high �ferfor-
�bance sus�fension. The vehicle’s wheel align-
�bent needs to be �beasured and adjusted (if
necessary) by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as necessary as the vehicle is driven and the
sus�fension �farts break-in.
The wheel align�bent can be adjusted by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
s�fecifications for city driving to high �ferfor-
�bance driving.
The tires on the GT-R �bay have different wear
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rates and wear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a
�fT-R certi�bied NISSAN dealer to con�birm that
the alignment is within speci�bications.
Preventing toe-out:
Toe-out can cause uneven tire wear or
damage to areas inside the tires due to
high heat. Be sure to have the wheel
alignment toe-in setting checked and ad-
justed by your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer before any performance driving on
closed circuit tracks. Obey all traffic laws
when on public roads.
Toe-in speci�bication
Front \0370.059 in (1.5 mm)
Rear \037
0.079 in (2.0 mm)
TRANSMISSION SETTINGS
The design o�b the clutch and transmission
requires inspection and adjustment o�b the clutch
and shi�bt �borks by a �fT-R certi�bied NISSAN
dealer at the recommended intervals. I�b the
transmission setting is not complete, excessive
loads may be applied to the transmission and
power train system parts during starting and
shi�bting, which may result in a mal�bunction or
damage. Depending on the driving conditions,
more �brequent adjustments may be necessary to
help maximize vehicle per�bormance.NOTICE
Follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and econo-
my of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced vehicle performance.
Please observe the �bollowing types o�b driving
until the mileage shown below has been
reached.
Until 300 miles (500 km):
. Do not depress the accelerator pedal more
than hal�bway and avoid rapid acceleration.
. Drive with the engine speed kept at less
than 3,500 RPM.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering, abrupt
braking and driving on poor roads.
300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km):
. Avoid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to
3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal �bully
depressed. Depress the pedal slowly.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and
abrupt braking.
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