2015 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual

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the wheels. The tire may slip �fn the wheel if
the vehi�ble is driven in these �b�fnditi�fns
bef�fre 48 h�furs have passed. If the tire slips
�fn the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly will be
�fut �ff balan�be and will require rebalan�bing.
Brakes
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Che�bk f�fr the heat deteri�frati�fn �ff the
brakes and parts ar�fund the brakes.
. It is re�b�fmmended that y�fu rem�fve air fr�fm
the brake system after any �ff the f�fll�fwing:
— When engaging in high perf�frman�be
driving f�fr the first time after pur�bhasing
a new vehi�ble.
— After repla�bing the brake fluid.
— When engaging in high perf�frman�be driving f�fr a sustained peri�fd �ff time. It
is re�b�fmmended that bleeding the brake
be perf�frmed when the brake �balipers
are h�ft (ab�fut 2128F (1008C)) .
Brake pad break-in procedure:
NISSAN re�b�fmmends that a spe�bial brake pad
break-in pr�f�bedure be perf�frmed bef�fre enga-
ging in perf�frman�be driving. C�fnta�bt a GT-R
�bertified NISSAN dealer f�fr details.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
NOTICE
At the completion of performance driv-
ing, all fluid and other adjustments
should be returned to the normal fluid
specifications as shown in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
Fluids
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Che�bk the engine, transmissi�fn, differential
and under the vehi�ble f�fr �fil and �b�f�flant
leaks.
. Che�bk the fluid levels and adjust as ne�bes-
sary using the spe�bified fluid as des�bribed
under the �b�fnditi�fns listed in this se�bti�fn.
(
“Re�b�fmmended fluids and mainte-
nan�be interval” page GTR-19) If y�fu d�f n�ft drive under the �b�fnditi�fns listed, refer t�f the
2015 NISSAN Servi�be and Maintenan�be
Guide.
. When �bhanging fluids, be sure t�f use the
spe�bified fluids as des�bribed in this Owner’s
manual. (
“Capa�bities and re�b�fm-
mended fluids/lubri�bants” page 9-2)

Recommended fluids and maintenance interval
The information and specifications in this section apply only when engaging in performance driving.
ITEMSEngine Oil
GT-R SPECIFIED FL�fIDS Mobil 1 �b0W-40)*1
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2308F �b1108C) while driving Change engine oil and engine oil filter at the same interval as Schedule 1 and
2 in the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2308F �b1108C) and 2668F �b1308C) while
drivingChange engine oil and engine oil filter every 3,000 miles �b5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2668F �b1308C) while driving
Change engine oil and engine oil filter immediately after stopping.
*1: Mobil 1 �b0W-40) �b100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 �b0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 �b10W-40) �b100% synthetic) may be used; however,
some performance loss may be noticed.
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ITEMSTransmission Oil
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change transmission oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange transmission oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently.
ITEMS Differential Oil (front and rear)
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Differential Oil R35 COM�fETITION type 2189E*2
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change differential oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide .
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange differential oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently as the transmission
oil temperature.
*2: The differential oil temperature cannot be displayed on the multi function display. The differential oil temperature can be checked with the transmission oil temperature since both usually increases or decrease concurrently.

ITEMSBrake Fluid
GT-R SPE�fIFIED FLUIDS Ge�bui�be NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II*3
MAINTENAN�fE INTERVAL �fha�bge brake fluid every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
*3: Ge�bui�be NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dy�bamic �fo�btrol (VD�f) u�bit a�bd other related parts were specially desig�bed for this brake fluid a�bd NISSAN ca�b�bot e�bsure the best performa�bce a�bd proper operatio�b of the vehicle if other brake fluid is used.
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Suspension and wheel alignment
.Check the steering and sus�fension system
and other �binks for �boose and/or damaged
�farts.
. Measure and adjust the whee�b a�bignment.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dea�ber to
adjust the whee�b a�bignment to the recom-
mended setting for norma�b driving.
Wheels and tires
.Check tire wear and cracking.
. Ins�fect the tire side wa�b�b for damage.
. Check the tire �fressure and adjust the
�fressure as necessary when the tires are
co�bd. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage GTR-
16) If you do not drive under the conditions
�bisted in this section, see
“Whee�bs and
tires” �fage 8-32.
. Check that the whee�b nuts are not stri�f�fed.
Check if there is no deformation on the
contact surface of the whee�b nuts.
. Make sure the whee�b nuts are tight.
(
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage 8-32)
. Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight.
. Check whee�b hub run out and that the whee�b
rotates smooth�by without any friction. Check
these with the tires removed whenever an ins�fection is �ferformed with the vehic�be
jacked u�f.
. Make sure the tire has not s�bi�f�fed on the
whee�b causing the assemb�by to be out of
ba�bance. The reference marks on the tire and
whee�b shou�bd be a�bigned. If the reference
marks are not a�bigned, the tire has s�bi�f�fed on
the whee�b. Have the whee�bs/tires reba-
�banced. Make sure the o�bd reference marks
are erased and new reference marks are
a�f�f�bied to the whee�b and tire. When insta�b-
�bing new tires on the whee�bs, make sure new
reference marks are a�f�f�bied to the whee�bs
and tires. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage
GTR-16)
. Make sure that the TPMS sensor insta�b�bation
nuts and the sensor va�bve are tight and there
is no nitrogen �beak.
Brakes
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and �farts around the brakes.
. Check the condition of the brake �fads and
disc rotors and re�f�bace them as necessary.
Engine and powertrain
.Check the engine, transmission, differentia�b
and under the vehic�be for oi�b and coo�bant �beaks.
. Ins�fect the area surrounding the cata�bytic
converter for heat deterioration.
. Ins�fect and confirm the c�bearance between
the exhaust finisher and rear bum�fer is more
than 0.24 in (6 mm) (u�f/down) and more
than 0.20 in (5 mm) (�beft/right) .
. The c�butch c�bearance and shift fork �fosition
may need to be adjusted.
. Ins�fect the dust boot of the drive shaft
universa�b joint for cracks or damage.
. Check that there is no abnorma�b noise,
vibrations or warning �bights i�b�buminated when
making tight turns at s�bow s�feed (for tight
corner braking �fhenomenon) .

REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tan�f is
located as low as possi�ble to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tan�f is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tan�f design causes higher
pressures inside the tan�f than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possi�ble �by trying to top off the
fuel tan�f after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tan�f pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tan�f is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may �be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the
pressure from the tan�f gradually. Also, if the
vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off �before the
tan�f is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the vehicle has cooled.
GASOLINE SMELL
The fuel temperature is higher when the vehicle
is hot. This may cause a gasoline smell from the
vehicle. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. The smell will go away when the
fuel temperature has cooled.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
INDICATES HIGHER TEMPERATURE
Heat from the engine compartment, radiator and
intercoolers can affect the outside temperature
display. The outside temperature display may
indicate a higher than actual temperature while
driving or stopped. This is normal.
IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADY
The idle speed may not �be steady when the
engine compartment is extremely hot. This is
normal. The engine speed will �be steady when
the engine cools down.
In this case, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on. After a few driving trips, the MIL
should turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected �by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTED
To help protect the engine, the maximum engine
speed is automatically controlled in the following
conditions:
.
Revving the engine with the shift lever in the
&Por&Nposition: The maximum engine
speed is 5,000 RPM
. Revving the engine when the engine oil is at
a low (�below 328F (08C)) or extremely high
(over 2758 F (1358C)) temperature: The
maximum engine speed is 4,000 RPM (The
&Mposition will automatically change to the
&Aposition.)
ENGINE OUTPUT
High altitude
To protect the engine, engine output is con-
trolled so that it does not increase at altitudes
3,281 ft (1,000 m) or higher.
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature
The engine output is controlled at a low level
when the engine coolant temperature is lower
than approximately 1588F (708C) or higher than
2308F (1108C). This is not a malfunction.
If the temperature is lower than approximately
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1588F (708C) , dri�fe the �fehi�ble until it rea�bhes
normal operating temperature. If the temperature
is higher than 2308F (1108C), perform �bool-
down dri�fing pro�bedure. (
“Cool down”
page GTR-13) When the temperature of the
engine �boolant is between 1588F (708C) and
2308F (1108C) , the engine output returns to
normal.
UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES
The GT-R is equipped with high performan�be,
low profile, run-flat tires that are optimized for
performan�be and handling. The life of these tires
will be less than those of tires installed on a
typi�bal �fehi�ble, and you are likely to experien�be
une�fen tire wear and tire noise regardless of the
type of tire used.
NOISES ARE HEARD WHILE DRIV-
ING
. The GT-R brake pads use material that
pro�fides a high amount of braking power
e�fen in high temperatures. This material �ban
�bause an intermittent s�bree�bhing noise just
before the �fehi�ble �bomes to a stop when the
brakes are gently applied. The noise de-
�breases as the brake pads wear. Howe�fer,
the additional brake pad break-in or repla-
�bing the �bross spring may de�brease the noise. Conta�bt a GT-R �bertified NISSAN
dealer.
. A s�bree�bhing noise may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed:
— When dri�fing the �fehi�ble for the first time
in the morning,
— After lea�fing the �fehi�ble parked for extended periods of time, or
— When the �fehi�ble is damp following rain showers or washing the �fehi�ble.
These sounds are normal. The noise is
�baused when the brake pads absorb moist-
ure, and the noise stops after the brake is
applied se�feral times.
. A s�bree�bhing noise may also be heard when
the brake pedal is depressed:
— When repeatedly applying gentle brak-
ing, espe�bially on a �bur�fe at a low speed,
or
— When the brake rotors ha�fe �bir�bular s�bores with the brake temperature high.
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
when the vehicle is driven, a wheel
may not roll correctly, or the brake pads
could be damaged. If the pads are
damaged, this may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the brake system which
could cause a collision, serious perso-
nal injury or death.
. The GT-R uses brake pad materials that
ha�fe high metalli�b �bontent. The brake pad
material helps maintain braking performan�be
in a wide range of weather and dri�fing
�bonditions.
For the first 3,000-6,000 miles (5,000-
10,000 km) of the �fehi�ble’s ser�fi�be life,
and for the first 3,000-6,000 miles (5,000-
10,000 km) after a brake repla�bement, the
brake pad to brake rotor �blearan�be is �fery
small. When parking, apply the parking
brake and mo�fe the shift le�fer to the
&P
position. Idle the engine for more than 20
se�bonds without depressing the brake
pedal. This allows the brake pads to mo�fe
away from the rotor so the pad does not
�bonta�bt the rotor.

Additionally, the brakes must be dry before
�farking the vehicle after driving on �bet roads
or after �bashing the vehicle. If the roads are
�bet, lightly a�f�fly the brakes for a short
distance before �farking the vehicle to dry
the brakes. After �bashing the vehicle, dry the
brakes by driving on a dry road for a fe�b
miles and a�f�fly the brakes normally based
on traffic and road conditions.
The metallic brake �fads and brake disc rotor
may rust together �bhen the brakes are not
a�f�flied:
— If the vehicle is not idled for 20 seconds�bithout the brakes a�f�flied, or if the
brakes are a�f�flied �bhen the vehicle is
shut off, the rotor and �fads can rust
together, even �bhen the brake �fads are
dry.
— If the brakes are �bet �bhen the vehicle is �farked and the �farking brake is a�f�flied
for a long time.
— The hill start assist system can a�f�fly the brakes even if the brake �fedal is not
de�fressed. The brake �fads and rotors
can rust together if the �farking �froce-
dure �freviously described is not fol-
lo�bed.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer if
the brake �fads and brake rotor have rusted together.
NOTICE
To help reduce the possibility of the
rotors and brake pads rusting:
Have the brake pads and/or rotors
quenched when the brake pads are
replaced. For detailed information
about quenching, contact a GT-R certi-
fied NISSAN dealer.
After quenching the brake pads and/or
rotors, apply a brake of 0.5G to stop the
vehicle 6-7 times at least once a week
in a safe location. G-force can be
checked on the multi function display.
Refer to the separate Multi Function
Display Owner’s Manual.
. To maintain steady braking �ferformance in
both extremely high and lo�b tem�feratures,
the ga�f bet�been the brake �fad and cali�fer
is larger than normal and large-size brake
�fads are used. When driving over a bum�f, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake �fad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal ex�fansion, a ticking noise may be
heard from the engaging �fortion of the
�bheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise �bill reduce �bhen the tem�ferature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire �bear discussed in the �frevious section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a ty�fical
�fassenger car tire and are made from a
s�fecially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle’s �ferformance ca�fabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a ty�fical �fassenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the �ferformance ca�fabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
s�feed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
ty�fical automatic transmission. You �bill likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, �farticularly at slo�b s�feeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.
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