2015 NISSAN GT-R hood open

8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
During the normal day-to-day operation o�f the
vehicle, general maintenance �bhould be per-
�formed regularly a�b pre�bcribed in thi�b �bection. I�f
you detect any unu�bual �bound�b, vibration�b or
�bmell, be �bure to check �for the cau�be or have a
GT-R certi�fied NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In
addition, you �bhould noti�fy a GT-R certi�fied
NISSAN dealer i�f you think that repair�b are
required. (
“Maintenance precaution�b”
page 8-6)
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance item�b li�bted here �bhould be
per�formed �from time to time, unle�b�b otherwi�be
�bpeci�fied.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all door�b
and the engine hood, operate properly. Al�bo
en�bure that all latche�b lock �becurely. Lubricate
hinge�b, latche�b, latch pin�b, roller�b and link�b i�f
nece�b�bary. Make �bure that the �becondary latch
keep�b the hood �from opening when the primary
latch i�b relea�bed.
When driving in area�b u�bing road �balt or other
corro�bive material�b, check lubrication �frequently. Lights*:
Clean the headlight�b on a regular ba�bi�b.
Make �bure that the headlight�b, �btop light�b, tail
light�b, turn �bignal light�b, and other light�b are all
operating properly and in�btalled �becurely. Al�bo
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tire�b, make �bure no wheel nut�b are mi�b�bing,
and check �for any loo�be wheel nut�b. Tighten i�f
nece�b�bary.
Tire rotation*: Tire�b cannot be rotated becau�be
your vehicle i�b equipped with di�f�ferent �bized tire�b
in the �front and rear.
Tires*: Check the pre�b�bure with a gauge o�ften
and alway�b prior to long di�btance trip�b. I�f
nece�b�bary, adju�bt the pre�b�bure in all tire�b to the
pre�b�bure �bpeci�fied. Check care�fully �for damage,
cut�b or exce�b�bive wear.
NOTE:
. You can check the pressure of all four
tires on the multi function display. See
the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled with
nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is
low, fill the tires with nitrogen. Contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
information on filling the tires with
nitrogen. .
If nitrogen is not available, compressed
air may be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However, NISSAN
recommends refilling with nitrogen for
maximum tire performance.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace grommet
�beal o�f tran�bmitter in TPMS, when replacing
each tire by reaching the wear limit.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance: I�f the
vehicle �bhould pull to either �bide while driving on
a �btraight and level road, or i�f you detect uneven
or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need �for
wheel alignment.
I�f the �bteering wheel or �beat vibrate�b at normal
highway �bpeed�b, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional in�formation regarding tire�b, re�fer
to “Important Tire Sa�fety In�formation” (US) or
“Tire Sa�fety In�formation” (Canada) in the War-
ranty In�formation Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the wind�bhield on a regular
ba�bi�b. Check the wind�bhield at lea�bt every �bix
month�b �for crack�b or other damage. Have a
damaged wind�bhield repaired by a quali�fied
repair �facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check �for crack�b
or wear i�f they do not wipe properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE

window washer reservoir to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water..
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery w�fth a solut�fon of bak�fng
soda and water.
. �bake certa�fn the term�fnal connect�fons are
clean and securely t�fghtened.
. If the veh�fcle �fs not to be used for 30 days or
longer, d�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery
term�fnal cable to prevent d�fscharg�fng �ft.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.PRECAUTIONS
NOTICE
When the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of the front doors. The automatic win-
dow adjusting function will not work,
and the side roof panel may be da-
maged.
To d�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal,
perform the procedure �fn the follow�fng order.
Otherw�fse, the w�fndow and the s�fde roof panel
may contact and be damaged.
1. Close the w�fndows.
2. Open the hood.
3. Close and lock all the doors.
4. D�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal.
5. Securely close the hood.
To connect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal,
perform the procedure �fn the follow�fng order.
Otherw�fse, the w�fndow and the s�fde roof panel
may contact and be damaged.
1. Unlock and open the dr�fver s�fde door. Do not close the door.
2. Open the hood.
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BATTERY

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
3. Connect the negative (í) batte�fy te�fminal.�bhen close the hood.
4. Fully open the d�five�f side doo�f window.
5. Close the d�five�f side doo�f and the window.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low
battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
. When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry.
. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove the
batte�fy cove�f if it is necessa�fy) . It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
*1and LOWER
LEVEL
*2lines.
If it is necessa�fy to add fluid, add only distilled
wate�f to b�fing the level to the indicato�f in each
fille�f opening. Do not overfill.

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CLEANING
If your windshield is not cle\fr \ffter using the
windshield w\fsher or if \f wiper bl\fde ch\ftters
when running\b w\fx or other m\fteri\fl m\fy be on
the bl\fde or windshield.
Cle\fn the outside of the windshield with \f
w\fsher solution or \f mild detergent. Your
windshield is cle\fn if be\fds do not form when
rinsing with cle\fr w\fter.
Cle\fn e\fch bl\fde by wiping it with \f cloth
so\fked in \f w\fsher solution or \f mild detergent.
Then rinse the bl\fde with cle\fr w\fter. If your
windshield is still not cle\fr \ffter cle\fning the
bl\fdes \fnd using the wiper\b repl\fce the bl\fdes.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
REPLACING THE WIPER BLADES
Repl\fce the wiper bl\fdes if they \fre worn.
1. Pull the wiper \frm.
2. Push the rele\fse t\fb
*A\b \fnd then move the
wiper bl\fde down the wiper \frm
*1while
pushing the rele\fse t\fb to remove.
3. Insert the new wiper bl\fde onto the wiper \frm until \f click sounds.
4. Rot\fte the wiper bl\fde so the dimple is in the groove.
NOTICE
. After wiper blade replacement, re-
turn the wiper arm to its original
position; otherwise it may be da-
maged when the hood is opened.
. Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

2. Open the engine hood and remove thecover on the battery and the �fuse/�fusib�be �bink
ho�bder.
3. Remove the �fuse/�fusib�be �bink ho�bder cover.
4. Remove the �fuse with the �fuse pu�b�ber that is �bocated in the engine compartment �fuse box.
5. I�f the �fuse is open*A, rep�bace it with a new
�fuses
*B. Spare �fuses are stored in the
passenger compartment �fuse box.
6. I�f a new �fuse a�bso opens, have the e�bectrica�b system checked and repaired by a GT-R
certi�fied NISSAN dea�ber.
Fusible links
I�f any e�bectrica�b equipment does not operate and
�fuses are in good condition, check the �fusib�be
�binks. I�f any o�f these �fusib�be �binks are me�bted,
rep�bace on�by with genuine NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
I�f any e�bectrica�b equipment does not operate,
check �for an open �fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the head�bight
switch is turned to OFF.
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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag s�fstems ..................�f............... 1-4�b
Front seats..................�f..................�f..................�f................ 1-3
Front/rear tire size discrepanc�f warning............... 2-38
Fuel..................�f..................�f..................�f..................�f... GTR-12Average fuel consumption and speed............ 2-16
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants..................�f.......... 9-2
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�f............... 3-2�b
Current fuel consumption ..................�f................ 2-1�b
Fuel gauge..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-8
Fuel information ..................�f..................�f................... 9-4
Fuel-filler door..............�f..................�f....................... 3-24
Increasing fuel econom�f..................�f..................�f. �b-41
Low fuel warning..................�f..................�f.............. 2-40
Opening the fuel filler door ..................�f............. 3-2�b
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips..................�f..................�f..... �b-40
Fuses..................�f..................�f..................�f........................ 8-24
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Garage door opener HomeLinkŠUniversal Transceiver ..................�f.. 2-64
Gasoline smell ..................�f..................�f..................�f. GTR-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�f.. 2-7
Fuel gauge..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-8
Meters and gauges..................�f..................�f............. 2-�b
General maintenance ..................�f..................�f...... 8-3, 8-4
Glass..................�f..................�f..................�f.......................... 7-�b Glove box...............�f..................�f........................�f............. 2-�b8
GT-R performance optimization services..........�f GTR-8
GT-R special precautions ..................�f..................�f. GTR-�b
GT-R special specification parts..................�f....... GTR-3
GT-R specific information ..................�f..................�f. GTR-3
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics .............. GTR-23
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Handling of data
..................�f..................�f...................... 9-21
Hazard warning flasher switch..................�f................. 6-2
Head restraints/headres�fts..................�f..................�f....... 1-�b
Headlight Headlight and turn signal switch ..................�f... 2-�b0
Headlight switch..................�f..................�f............... 2-�b0
Headlights..................�f..................�f..................�f........ 8-30
Heated seats..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-�b4
High altitude..................�f..................�f..................�f..... GTR-23
High performance brake s�fstem ..................�f........... 8-23
Hill Start Assist..................�f..................�f..................�f...... �b-38
HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver ..................�f......... 2-64
Hood..................�f..................�f.....................�f..................�f.... 3-18
Horn..................�f..................�f...............................�f............. 2-�b3
How to switch the modes ..................�f..................�f.... �b-2�b
How to use R mode start function..................�f....... �b-33
I
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�f..................�f.. GTR-23
If �four vehicle overheats..................�f..................�f.......... 6-8
Ignition switch operation ..................�f..................�f....... �b-10
Ignition switch positions.........�f..................�f................. �b-11 Increasing fuel econom�f..................�f..................�f........ �b-41
Indicator lights..................�f..................�f.....................�f..... 2-31
Indicators and displa�f..................�f..................�f............ �b-36
Infants..................�f..................�f..................�f..................�f..... 1-14
Injured persons..................�f..................�f..................�f........ 1-9
Inside mirror..................�f..................�f.....................�f......... 3-27
Inspection and adjustments after driving........ GTR-18
Inspection and adjustments before driving .... GTR-14
Installing front license plate..................�f..................�f.. 9-13
Installing top tether strap..................�f............ 1-26, 1-30
Instrument brightness control ..................�f................ 2-11
Instrument panel.............�f..................�f............................. 2-4
Intelligent Ke�f..................�f..................�f............................. 3-2
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f discharge..................�f........... �b-12
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f discharge indicator............ 2-4�b
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f replacement ..................�f...... 8-27
Intelligent Ke�f functions..................�f..................�f........... 3-9
Intelligent Ke�f insertion indicator ..................�f.......... 2-44
Intelligent Ke�f removal indicator..................�f............ 2-4�b
Intelligent Ke�f s�fstem ..................�f..................�f.............. 3-8
Interior light control switch ..................�f..................�f... 2-62
Interior lights..................�f..................�f..................�f........... 2-62
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels
..................�f.. 8-43
Jump starting..................�f..................�f..................�f. 6-�b, 8-19
K
Ke�f
Intelligent Ke�f ..................�f..................�f....................... 3-2
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Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-�f6
Opening and �blosing the trunk..................�-.............. �f-22
Opening the doors ..................�-..................�-................... �f-7
Opening the fuel filler door ..................�-..................�-.. �f-25
Opening the hood..................�-..................�-................... �f-18
Operating range for engine start ..................�-.......... 5-10
Operation displays..................�-..................�-.................. 2-4�f
Outside air temperature ..................�-..................�-........ 2-18
Outside door handles ..................�-..................�-.............. 7-6
Outside mirrors..................�-..................�-..................�-...... �f-28
Outside temperature display indi�bates
higher temperature..................�-..................�-............ GTR-2�f
Overheat If your vehi�ble overheats..................�-..................�-.... 6-8
Owner’s Manual/Servi�be Manual
order information ..................�-..................�-..................�-... 9-22
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Parking Parking brake ..................�-..................�-.................... 5-�f�f
Parking brake break-in................�-..................�-...... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ..................�-....... 2-�f6
Parking/parking on hills ..................�-..................�-.. 5-46
Passenger �bompartment ..................�-..................�-....... 8-25
Power Lo�bking with power door lo�bk swit�bh................ �f-5
Power outlets ..................�-..................�-.................... 2-55
Power steering..................�-..................�-..................�- 5-47
Power steering fluid..................�-..................�-......... 8-14
Power windows ..................�-..................�-................ 2-60 Trunk release power �ban�bel swit�bh................. �f-21
Pre�bautions..................�-..................�-..........................�-..... 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety pre�bautions ...... 5-9
Braking pre�bautions..................�-..................�-......... 5-48
Maintenan�be pre�bautions..................�-..................�-.. 8-6
Pre�bautions on �bhild restraints..................�-....... 1-15
Pre�bautions on �bruise �bontrol..................�-......... 5-�f5
Pre�bautions on seat belt usage..................�-......... 1-6
Pre�bautions on supplemental
restraint system..................�-..................�-................. 1-�f4
Pre�bautions when starting and driving .............. 5-�f
Pre�bautions before driving..................�-................ GTR-10
Pre�bautions on performan�be driving ................ GTR-1�f
Pregnant women ..................�-..................�-..................�-..... 1-9
Push starting ..................�-..................�-..................�-............ 6-7
“PUSH” warning..................�-..................�-...................... 2-44
Push-button ignition swit�bh..................�-..................�-.. 5-10R
R mode start fun�btion ..................�-..................�-............ 5-�f2
Rapid air pressure loss..................�-..................�-............ 5-8
Readiness for Inspe�btion/Maintena�-n�be test......... 9-20
Rear window defroster swit�bh..................�-............... 2-50
Rear-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation
using LATCH..................�-..................�-..................�-.......... 1-19
Rear-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation using the
seat belts..................�-..................�-..........................�-......... 1-21
Re�bommended fluids and
maintenan�be interval..................�-..................�-......... GTR-19
Redu�bing tight �borner braking phenomenon ....... 5-4�f Refueling pre�bautions ..................�-..................�-...... GTR-1�f
Remote keyless entry fun�btions..................�-............. �f-12
Removing spots..................�-..................�-......................... 7-4
Removing the �bowl top �bover..................�-..................�- 8-9
Repair and repla�bement pro�bedure..................�-...... 1-48
Repla�bement of brake pads and dis�b rotors.... GTR-5
Repla�bing spark plugs ..................�-..................�-........... 8-20
Repla�bing the brake pads..................�-..................�-..... 8-24
Repla�bing the wiper blades..................�-..................�-.. 8-22
Reporting safety defe�bts ..................�-..................�-...... 9-19
Reverse warning..................�-..................�-...................... 2-�f5
Roadside assistan�be program ..................�-................. 6-2
Run-flat tire warning..................�-..................�-............... 2-�f9
Run-flat tires..................�-..................�-..................�-............. 6-4
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Safety
All-Wheel Drive driving safety pre�bautions ...... 5-9
Child safety..................�-..................�-........................ 1-1�f
Reporting safety defe�bts ..................�-................. 9-19
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system..................�-..................�-..................�-........ 1-1
S�bheduled maintenan�be........�-..................�-..................�-.. 8-�f
Seat
Booster seats..................�-..................�-.................... 1-�f1
Forward-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation
using the seat belts..................�-..................�-......... 1-27
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