2015 NISSAN GT-R oil temperature

5-20Starting and driving
Control on downhill roads:
The adaptive shift contro\f system shifts to a \fow
\bear that suits the de\bree of the s\fope, and uses
the en\bine brake to reduce the number of times
that the foot brake must be used.
Control on winding roads:
A \fow \bear is maintained on continuous curves
that invo\fve repeated acce\feration and dece\fera-
tion, so that smooth acce\feration is avai\fab\fe
instant\fy when the acce\ferator peda\f is de-
pressed.
NOTE:
Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature is
low immediately after the start of driving
or when it is very hot. If this occurs, switch
to the
&Mposition and downshift if neces-
sary.
&Mposition
Changing to the&Mposition:
To chan\be to the
&Mposition from the&A
position, either move the shift \fever to the&M
side or operate the padd\fe shifter. The position
indicator indicates the \bear position with the
indication of “M”.
If the padd\fe shifter is used, the first operation
chan\bes from the
&Aposition to the&Mposition, and the second and \fater operations chan\be the
\bears.
To return to the
&Aposition, move the shift \fever
to the&Mside a\bain. The position indicator
indicates the \bear position with the indication of
“A”.
Changing gears using paddle shifters:
NOTE:
The vehicle cannot be accelerated from a
stop condition while the gear is in the 2nd
to 6th position. When accelerating the
vehicle from a stop condition, use the 1st
gear position.
To shift up, pu\f\f the padd\fe shifter on the ri\bht
side
*1toward you.
To shift down, pu\f\f the padd\fe shifter on the \feft
side
*2toward you.

WARNING
.When the shift lever is in the&A
position, the adaptive shift control
system will stay in a low gear in
order to maintain the effectiveness
of the engine brake. However if the
vehicle is traveling too fast depend-
ing on the degree of the slope, you
should shift to the
&Mposition and
use the paddle shifter to shift down.
If you continue to use only the foot
brake, a high load will be applied to
the brake, which may overheat,
reducing its effectiveness. Be sure
to use the engine brake together
with the foot brake. (
“Adaptive
shift control” page 5-19)
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
NOTICE
When driving in the&Aposition, gear-
shifting will be performed automatically
with the adaptive shift control system
(
“Adaptive shift control” page 5- 19) even on road conditions with con-
tinuous and sudden hills or curves.
However, when the transmission oil
temperature is low immediately after
starting the vehicle or high when enga-
ging in high performance driving, there
may be some cases where the system
cannot control shifting. When this oc-
curs, switch to the
&Mposition and
select a lower gear, depending on the
gradient of the hill.
When stopping the vehicle
Leave the shift lever in the&A
F&Mor&Rposition
and firmly depress the foot brake pedal\f
If the vehicle will be stopped for a lon\b period of
time, apply the parkin\b brake and move the shift
lever to the
&Por&Nposition as necessary\f
WARNING
. Do not race the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. Doing so may
accelerate the vehicle suddenly and
cause an accident when shifting to a
driving gear.
. While the engine is running, the
propeller shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the transmission
is turning at all times. Crawling or
reaching under the vehicle while the
engine is running may result in
serious injury.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal. Doing
so may cause the clutch to overheat and
result in transmission damage. Use the
brakes to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
When parking the vehicle
WARNING
Follow the instructions below when
parking the vehicle to help prevent the
brake rotor and brake pads from rust-
ing together. Failure to follow the
instructions could cause the rotor and
pads to rust together. If the rotor and
pads rust together, there may be a
popping noise and some vibration
Starting and driving5-23

See your 2015 Warranty Information Boo�flet for
important related information and �barranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
“Transmission �barning light” page 2-30)
and section 5 (“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” page 5-50) of this O�bner’s
Manual, “Transmission Clutch Temperature
High” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
System” for important additional related informa-
tion. The turbocharger system uses engine oil for
lubrication and cooling of its rotating compo-
nents. The turbocharger turbine turns at extre-
mely high speeds and it can get very hot. It is
essential to maintain a supply of oil flo�bing
through the turbocharger system. Therefore, a
sudden interruption of oil supply may cause a
malfunction in the turbocharger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to perform the
follo�bing maintenance procedure:
.
Change your engine oil according to the
recommended intervals sho�bn in the sepa-
rate Service and Maintenance Guide. Use
only the recommended engine oil.
. If the engine had been operating at high
engine speed for an extended period of time,
let it idle for a fe�b minutes prior to shut-
do�bn.
. Do not accelerate your engine to high
engine speed immediately after start.
NOTICE
.This vehicle includes spark plugs
that are designed for high perfor-
mance. For this reason, if the engine
is repeatedly started and stopped over a short time, the spark plugs
may become fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. To prevent
diminished starting performance,
avoid starting and stopping the
engine repeatedly during a short
period of time.
NOTE:
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil level is 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark on the engine oil
dipstick for optimum high performance
driving. The engine oil can be filled up
to the H mark if not engaging in
performance driving.
. Because of the high performance char-
acteristics of the GT-R engine, more
frequent oil level inspections are ne-
cessary. Check the oil level every 1,800
miles (3,000km) and adjust as neces-
sary. Also, change the engine oil based
on the driving conditions. For the
information regarding oil replacement
intervals, refer to the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by
your engine under normal operating
Starting and driving5-31
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM

5-32Starting and driving
conditions, and oil consumption by
itself does not necessarily indicate
any malfunction. If your rate of oil
consumption increases suddenly or
without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle
inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.This function enables the d\five\f to sta\ft accel-
e\fation f\fom a stop b\b selecting R mode with the
VDC and t\fansmission setup switch. The engine
output will be maintained at app\foximatel\b 4,000
\fpm. When using the R mode o\f the R mode
sta\ft function, alwa\bs use p\fope\f seating posi-
tion and follow the safet\b inst\fuctions in Section
1 of this manual.
WARNING
.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instruction for the use of this fea-
ture may cause a loss of vehicle
control or a collision which may lead
to serious personal injury or death:
. Make sure to drive carefully within
legal limits.
. Only use this function when you can
guarantee that it is safe to do so,
based on the surrounding traffic
conditions.
. Do not use this function on slippery
or wet roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and could result in
an accident.
. The R mode start function has been
developed not only for controlling the engine, transmission and VDC
system, but also the settings of the
suspension and tires. Therefore, any
modification of the vehicle may
disrupt the vehicle’s balance. This
will not only reduce the optimum
performance of the vehicle but may
also cause damage to powertrain
components, including the trans-
mission.
NOTICE
.
When the temperature of the engine
coolant and transmission oil is high
or low, the function cannot be used.
The temperature range in which the
R mode start function can be used:
— Engine coolant: 1408F - 2128F
(608C - 1008C)
— Transmission oil: 1408F - 2668F (608C - 1308C)
. If the R mode start function is used
4 times consecutively, the function
may be disabled and cannot be
turned on to protect the vehicle
system. While the function is dis-
R MODE START FUNCTION

7. Avoid idling..Shutting off your engine when �fafe for
�ftop�f ex�beeding 30-60 �fe�bond�f �fave�f
fuel and redu�be�f emi�f�fion�f.
8. Buy an automated pa�f�f for toll road�f.
.Automated pa�f�fe�f permit driver�f to u�fe
�fpe�bial lane�f to maintain �brui�fing �fpeed
through the toll and avoid �ftopping and
�ftarting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impa�bt to
fuel e�bonomy.
.Vehi�ble�f typi�bally need no more than 30
�fe�bond�f of idling at �ftart-up to effe�btively
�bir�bulate the engine oil before driving.
.Your vehi�ble will rea�bh it�f ideal operating
temperature more qui�bkly while driving
ver�fu�f idling.
10. Keeping your vehi�ble �bool.
.Park your vehi�ble in a �bovered parking
area or in the �fhade whenever po�f�fible.
.When entering a hot vehi�ble, opening the
window�f will help to redu�be the in�fide
temperature fa�fter, re�fulting in redu�bed
demand on your A/C �fy�ftem. .
Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the re�bommended �f�bheduled main-
tenan�be.
. Keep the tire�f inflated to the �borre�bt
pre�f�fure. Low tire pre�f�fure in�brea�fe�f tire
wear and lower�f fuel e�bonomy.
. Keep the wheel�f in �borre�bt alignment.
Improper alignment in�brea�fe�f tire wear and
lower�f fuel e�bonomy.
. U�fe the re�bommended vi�f�bo�fity engine oil.
(
“Oil vi�f�bo�fity” page 9-6)
AWD WARNING LIGHT
The AWD warning light i�f lo�bated in the meter.
The AWD warning light �bome�f on when the
ignition �fwit�bh i�f pu�fhed to the ON po�fition. It
turn�f off �foon after the engine i�f �ftarted.
Starting and driving5-41
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

The rear final drive of this vehicle is equipped
with a \f.5-wa\b mechanical Limited Slip Differ-
ential (LSD) .
WARNING
Sudden operation of the accelerator
pedal can result in fishtailing or side-
slip, possibly causing an accident. Use
particular caution when driving in rainy
weather or on slippery roads.
NOTICE
Use the designated differential gear oil.
If any oil other than the designated oil
is used, the LSD may not operate
correctly, and noise and vibration may
occur, possibly resulting in a malfunc-
tion.
NOTE:
. If the vehicle accelerates from a stop
with the steering wheel turned in cold
temperatures, the inner wheel tire may
slip and some noise or vibration may
be heard. This phenomenon is unique
to vehicles equipped with the LSD. This does not indicate that there is a mal-
function.
. The LSD controls the speed difference
between the left and right wheels, and
optimally allocates torque to the
wheels.
. The 1.5-way mechanical LSD in the rear
final drive of this vehicle is character-
ized by its asymmetrical LSD effects
when the accelerator pedal is ON and
when it is OFF. This allows the appro-
priate amount of torque for the driving
environment to be transmitted to the
road surface.
Starting and driving5-45
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants............... �f-2
Fuel information ....................................�............................... �f-�b
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...................... �f-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ....................................�........... �f-7
Specifications ....................................�.....................................�..... �f-8
Engine ....................................�.....................................�............ �f-8
Wheels and tires ....................................�............................. �f-�f
Dimensions ....................................�.................................... �f-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................�................................... �f-11
Vehicle identification ....................................�.......................... �f-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ................. �f-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ..... �f-11
Engine serial number ....................................�................... �f-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................... �f-12
Emission control information label .............................. �f-12
Tire and loading information label ............................... �f-13
Air conditioner specification label ............................... �f-13
Installing front license plate ....................................�............. �f-13 Vehicle loading information ....................................�............. �f-1�b
Terms ....................................�.....................................�......... �f-1�b
Vehicle load capacity ....................................�................ �f-15
Loading tips ....................................�................................. �f-16
Measurement of weights ....................................�.......... �f-16
Towing a trailer ....................................�................................... �f-17
Flat towing ....................................�.....................................�....... �f-17
Uniform tire quality grading ....................................�............. �f-17 Treadwear ....................................�.................................... �f-17
Traction AA, A, B and C ....................................�.......... �f-18
Temperature A, B and C ....................................�.......... �f-18
Emission control system warranty ....................................�. �f-18
Reporting safety defects ....................................�................. �f-1�f
Readiness for Inspection/Mainten�.ance (I/M) test
(US only) ....................................�.....................................�......... �f-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................................�......... �f-20
Vehicle status data recorder (VSDR) ............................. �f-21 Handling of data ....................................�......................... �f-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information .... �f-22
9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ............... �f-2
Fuel information ....................................�............................... �f-�b
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...................... �f-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ....................................�........... �f-7
Specifications ....................................�.....................................�..... �f-8
Engine ....................................�.....................................�............ �f-8
Wheels and tires ....................................�............................. �f-�f
Dimensions ....................................�.................................... �f-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................�................................... �f-11
Vehicle identification ....................................�.......................... �f-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ................. �f-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ..... �f-11
Engine serial number ....................................�................... �f-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................... �f-12
Emission control information label .............................. �f-12
Tire and loading information label ............................... �f-13
Air conditioner specification label ............................... �f-13
Installing front license plate ....................................�............. �f-13 Vehicle loading information ....................................�............. �f-1�b
Terms ....................................�.....................................�......... �f-1�b
Vehicle load capacity ....................................�................ �f-15
Loading tips ....................................�................................. �f-16
Measurement of weights ....................................�.......... �f-16
Towing a trailer ....................................�................................... �f-17
Flat towing ....................................�.....................................�....... �f-17
Uniform tire quality grading ....................................�............. �f-17 Treadwear ....................................�.................................... �f-17
Traction AA, A, B and C ....................................�.......... �f-18
Temperature A, B and C ....................................�.......... �f-18
Emission control system warranty ....................................�. �f-18
Reporting safety defects ....................................�................. �f-1�f
Readiness for Inspection/Mainten�.ance (I/M) test
(US only) ....................................�.....................................�......... �f-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................................�......... �f-20
Vehicle status data recorder (VSDR) ............................. �f-21 Handling of data ....................................�......................... �f-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information .... �f-22

10 Index
A
Active noise control..................�G..................�G................ 5-54
Additional maintenance items..................�G.......... G�fR-12
Air cleaner..................�G..................�G..................�G............... �b-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label..................�G.. 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations..................�G..................�G..... 9-7
Air fresheners..................�G..................�G............................. 7-7
All-season tires..................�G..................�G..................�G G�fR-11
All-Wheel Drive..................�G..................�G..................�G...... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................�G..................�G..................�G............... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System..................�G..................�G...... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning..................�G........ 2-37
Audible reminders..................�G..................�G................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system..................�G............... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed..................�G. 2-16
Avoiding body damage..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover..................�G................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-3�b
AWD system characteristics..................�G..................�G 5-44
AWD system warning ..................�G..................�G............ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................�G..................�G................. 5-41
B
Battery ..................�G..................�G............................ 5-52, �b-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................�G.... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. �b-27
Before starting the engine..................�G..................�G.... 5-13
Body repair ..................�G..................�G......................... G�fR-12
Booster seats..................�G..................�G........................... 1-31
Brake Brake assist..................�G..................�G.....................�G.. 5-49
Brake fluid..................�G..................�G........... G�fR-4, �b-15
Brake pad wear warning..................�G..................�G �b-23
Brake system..................�G..................�G..................�G... 5-4�b
Brakes..................�G..................�G...............................�G.. �b-23
High performance brake system ..................�G.... �b-23
Low brake fluid warning ..................�G..................�G. 2-37
Parking brake ..................�G..................�G.................... 5-33
Parking brake break-in...............�G..................�G....... 5-4�b
Parking brake release warning ..................�G....... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads..................�G................ �b-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..................�G..................�G...... �b-23
Brake dust..................�G..................�G..................�G......... G�fR-26
Brake pad..................�G..................�G.....................�G....... G�fR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor..................�G..................�G.. G�fR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure..................�G......... G�fR-15
Brake system information..................�G..................�G G�fR-26
Brakes..................�G..................�G................ G�fR-1�b, G�fR-22
Braking precautions..................�G..................�G................ 5-4�b
Break-in schedule ..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants .... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12 Changing engine oil and filter..................�G......... �b-14
Changing wheels and tires..................�G.............. �b-41
Checking Checking bulbs..................�G..................�G................. 2-25
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Checking engine oil level.............�G..................�G.... �b-13
Checking the tire pressure..................�G.............. �b-36
Child restraints..................�G..................�G..................�G....... 1-15
Child safety..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 1-13
Chrome parts ..................�G..................�G............................. 7-5
Cleaning ..................�G..................�G...............................�G..... �b-22
Cleaning exterior ..................�G..................�G..................�G..... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................�G..................�G........................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�G..................�G.... 3-25
Closing the hood..................�G..................�G..................�G... 3-19
Coat hooks ..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 2-59
Cockpit ..................�G..................�G..................�G...................... 2-3
Cold weather driving..................�G..................�G.............. 5-52
Console box ..................�G..................�G..................�G........... 2-59
Cool down ..................�G..................�G..................�G........ G�fR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Draining of coolant water..................�G................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�G.. 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio..................�G........ G�fR-15
Corrosion protection ..................�G..................�G................ 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ..................�G..................�G....... G�fR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors..................�G................. G�fR-26
Cruise control..................�G..................�G............... 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations..................�G..................�G...... 5-36