5-10Starting and driving
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than
2 seconds.) If the engine stops while
the vehicle is being driven, this could
lead to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
s�fitch, be sure to mo�be the shift le�ber to the
&Pposition.OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the �behicle is sho�fn in the illustration.
. If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the glo�be box,
door pocket, cup holders or console box, or
the corner of the passenger compartment, it
may not be possible to start the engine.
Carry the Intelligent-Key and try to start the
engine again.
. If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door
glass outside the �behicle, it may be possible
to start the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
When the Intelligent Key is carried �fith you and
the ignition s�fitch is pushed �fithout depressing
the brake pedal, the ignition s�fitch position �fill
change as follo�fs:
.Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center t�fo times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to OFF.
(No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be \fnlocked when it is
p\fshed to the ACC position while carrying the
\bntelligent Key or with the \bntelligent Key inserted
in the port.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories
s\fch as the radio, when the engine is not
r\fnning.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position t\frns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
OFF
The engine can be t\frned off witho\ft locking the
steering wheel.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position
\fntil the shift lever is moved to the
&Pposition.NOTE:
.
If the steering lock release malfunction
indicator appears on the vehicle infor-
mation display when the ignition
switch is pressed, press the ignition
switch again while gently turning the
steering wheel left and right.
(
“Steering lock release malfunc-
tion indicator” page 2-44)
. If the shift
&Pwarning appears on the
vehicle information display when the
ignition switch is pushed, the shift lever
is in any position except the
&Pposi-
tion. Move the shift lever to the&P
position. (“Shift “P” warning”
page 2-43)
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears on the vehicle infor-
mation display, the Intelligent Key
battery is discharged and the ignition
switch will not operate. Insert the
Intelligent Key into the key port to
operate the ignition switch.
(
“Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator” page 2-45)
. When all of the following conditions
are met for 60 minutes, the battery
saver system will cut off the power
supply to prevent battery discharge. —
The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
— All doors are closed, and
— The shift lever is in the
&Pposition.
. Do not leave the vehicle with the
ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position when the engine is not run-
ning for an extended period of time.
This can discharge the battery.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To sh\ft off the engine in an emergency sit\fation
while driving, perform the following proced\fre:
.Rapidly p\fsh the p\fsh-b\ftton ignition switch
3 consec\ftive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
. P\fsh and hold the p\fsh b\ftton ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
Starting and driving5-11
(“Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” page 8-27) .
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as en�fine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and �bindo�b �basher fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least �bhenever
you refuel.
. Check that all �bindo�bs and li�fhts are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen�fers to
do like�bise.
. Check the operation of �barnin�f li�fhts �bhen
the i�fnition s�bitch is pushed to the ON
position. (
“Warnin�f/indicator li�fhts
and audible reminders” pa�fe 2-25) NOTE:
.
This vehicle includes spark plugs that
are designed for maximum perfor-
mance. If the start time becomes long-
er, the plugs may be fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. If this occurs,
start the engine using the procedure
described in this section.
. A click sound may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed and released.
This is normal.
. A low rattling operating sound may
occur when the engine is started or
stopped. This is because of the trans-
mission gear design, light flywheel and
dry sump lubrication system used in
this transmission. This does not indi-
cate that there is a malfunction. This
sound is likely to occur in particular if
the engine is stopped when the tem-
perature of the transmission oil is high.
Starting and driving5-13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
Operating the shift lever
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and �fove the shift lever fro�f the&P
position to the&R,&N, or&AF&Mposition. �bush
the button to shift into the&Por&Rposition. All
other positions can be selected without pushing
the button.
Shift lever operation
�bush the button while depressing the
brake pedal.
�bush the button.
Just �fove the shift lever.
Auto�fatically returns.
&Pposition:
Use this position for parking and starting the
engine. The ignition switch will be changed to
the OFF or LOCK position.
CAUTION
Use the&Pposition only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
&Rposition:
Use this position for driving in reverse. A chi�fe
will sound inside the vehicle and a warning will
appear in the vehicle infor�fation display if the
shift lever is in the
&Rposition for �fore than 5
�finutes, or when the driver’s door is opened
while the shift lever is in the
&Rposition.
&Nposition:
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
&AF&Mposition:
Use this position for all nor�fal forward driving.
The shift lever can be �foved between
&Aand
&Mto alternately change each other. The
position indicator indicates the gear position
with the indication of “A” or “M”.
.
&Aposition: Use this position for ordinary
driving, with the gears shifted auto�fatically
fro�f first gear to sixth gear according to the
speed and driving conditions.
.
&Mposition: Operate the paddle shifter to
drive in first gear to sixth gear as desired.
. The position indicator blinks if it is not
possible to shift the gear.
(
“Trans�fission position indicator”
page 2-9)
Starting and driving5-17
5-52Starting and driving
See your 2015 Warranty Information �fooklet for
important relate�b information an�b warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
“Transmission warning light” page 2-30)
an�b section 5 (“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” page 5-50) of this Owner’s
Manual, “Transmission Clutch Temperature
High” an�b “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
System” for important a�b�bitional relate�b informa-
tion.
. Except for the emergency cases above,
any issues related to driving stability
(e.g., steering maneuvers and maneu-
vers during acceleration and decelera-
tion) and any damages to drivetrain
components (e.g., transfer, clutch, a
sort of gear, transaxle case) will not
be covered by warranty if there is a
record in the Vehicle Status Data
Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was
driven with VDC off.
. When attempting to free the vehicle
from mud or fresh snow, the VDC will
detect the tire slipping, and the engine
speed may not increase even when the
accelerator pedal is depressed. To raise
the engine speed, use the VDC set up
switch to turn the VDC system OFF and
select SAVE mode with the transmis- sion switch. (
“VDC, transmission
and suspension setup switches” page
5-25)
. When the VDC system is turned OFF,
all VDC functions (including traction
control) , except for the ABS functions,
are deactivated.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a �boor lock from freezing, apply
�beicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the Intelligent Key system.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipate�b that the
outsi�be temperature will �brop below 328F (08C) ,
check antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. (
“Engine cooling system” page 8-10)
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charge�b �buring
extremely col�b weather con�bitions, the battery
flui�b may freeze an�b �bamage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery shoul�b
be checke�b regularly. (
“�fattery” page 8-
17)
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outsi�be without
antifreeze, �brain the cooling system, inclu�bing
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For �betails, contact a GT-R certifie�b
NISSAN �bealer.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
BATTERY
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