2015 NISSAN GT-R ESP

PRECAUTIONS ON PERFORMANCE
DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
Checking the temperature of the
coolant and oils on the multi func-
tion display
When the temperatures of the engine coolant
and oil, and the oil pressure e�fceed the normal
range, the color of the meter on the multi
function display changes to red to warn the
driver�b When engaging in high performance
driving, switch the display to the function meter
to display the temperature of the engine coolant
and oil, and the oil pressure�b When the color of
the meter display changes to red, perform cool
down driving�b When the values of the tempera-
ture and pressure return to the normal range, the
color of the meter display will turn back to white�b
Warning temperature:
.Engine coolant temperature is 2308 F
(1108C) or higher:
If the engine coolant temperature increases
above 2308F (1108C) , the color of the meter
display on the multi function display changes
to red to warn of a possible overheat condition and engine output is reduced�b
. Engine oil temperature is 2758F (1358C) or
higher:
If the engine oil temperature is higher than
2758F (1358C), the meter display changes
to red, ma�fimum engine speed is automati-
cally limited to 4,000 rpm, and the transmis-
sion automatically changes from the
&M
position to the&Aposition�b
. Transmission oil temperature is 2848 F
(1408C) or higher:
If the transmission oil temperature increases
to over 2848F (1408C) , the color of the
meter display changes to red�b However, the
vehicle can continue to be driven until the
temperature reaches 2958F (1468C) �b If the
oil temperature e�fceeds 284 8F (1408 C)
while driving (the color of the meter dis-
played in red) , change both the transmission
oil and the differential oil after driving
because these fluids have deteriorated
because of the heat�b
Cool down
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
Cool down the vehicle to help e�ftend the life of the vehicle if coolant temperatures are e�ftremely
high�b Drive the vehicle at 37 to 50 MPH (60 to
80 km/h) , in 5th or 6th gear for 2 to 3 miles (3 to
5 km) and then stop the engine�b
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 ma�fimize vehicle performance, the fuel tank is
located as low as possible to lower the vehicle
center of gravity�b The tank is also divided into
two parts�b This fuel tank design causes higher
pressures inside the tank than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possible by trying to top off the
fuel tank after automatic shutoff�b
The fuel tank pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tank is more than half full�b
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may be a hissing
noise�b Open the cap slowly, releasing the
pressure from the tank gradually�b Also, if the
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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.

1-14Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
restraints for infants and small children.
(�fChild restraints” pa�be 1-15)
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle
by usin�b either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle
seat belt. (
�fChild restraints” pa�be 1-15)
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. (
“Supplemental restraint system”
page 1-34)
INFANTS
Infants up to at least one year old should be
placed in a rear-facin�b child restraint. NISSAN
recommends that infants be placed in child
restraints that comply with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint which fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for instal-
lation and use.
SMALL CHILDREN
Children that are over 1 year old and wei�bh at
least 20 lb (9 k�b) should remain in a rear-facin�b
child restraint as lon�b as possible up to the
hei�bht or wei�bht limit of the child restraint.
Children who out�brow the hei�bht or wei�bht limit
of the rear-facin�b child restraint and are at least
1 year old should be secured in a forward-facin�b
child restraint with a harness. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum wei�bht and hei�bht recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDREN
Children should remain in a forward-facin�b child
restraint with a harness until they reach the
maximum hei�bht or wei�bht limit allowed by the
child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child out�brows the hei�bht or wei�bht limit
of the harness-equipped forward-facin�b child
restraint, NISSAN recommends that the child be
placed in a commercially available booster seat
to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the booster seat should raise the child
so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
across the chest and the top, middle portion of
the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross
the neck or face and should not fall off the
shoulder. The lap belt should lie snu�bly across
the lower hips or upper thi�bhs, not the abdomen.
A booster seat can only be used in seatin�b
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifyin�b that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has �brown so the shoulder belt
is no lon�ber on or near the face and neck, and
the lap belt can be positioned properly across
the lower hips or upper thi�bhs, use the seat belt
without the booster seat.WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
The child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident or sudden stop.

tions are shown in the previous
illustrations.
. When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the supplemental side air
bag inflates, you may be seriously
injured. Be especially careful with
children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the illustrations.
. Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
side air bag inflation.
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2-14Instruments and controls
When the oil level sensor malfunc-
tion occurs
If the message shown above is \fisplaye\f\b the
engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
Contact a GT-R certifie\f NISSAN \fealer im-
me\fiately.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK
DISPLAY
This is \fisplaye\f after the engine is starte\f while
the transmission system is being checke\f. It
turns off after a few secon\fs.
NOTE:
.During the system check, the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the
&Pposition.
Operate the shift lever after the system
check indicator turns off.
. The shift lever cannot be moved if the
shift lever button is pushed while the
system check is being performed, even after the system check is finished.
Release the button and push it again
to operate the shift lever.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
amount of time that is required for the
system check. During the system check,
a thudding operating noise may occur
or the engine speed may decrease,
however this does not indicate that
there is a malfunction.

SETTING (drive computer)
This is used to set the alert, maintenance and
optional settings.
\fse the NEXT s\bitch
to select an item, then
confirm \bith the ENTER s\bitchto change
to the corresponding setting screen.
To return to the initial setting screen, push and
hold the ENTER s\bitch
for more than 1
second. NOTE:
.
When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the settings return to the default.
. Setting is not possible in the following
cases.
—The vehicle is being driven.
— A warning display is active.
— The instrument brightness control
level display is active.
— The cruise control status is dis-
played.
Alert
This function can be used to make settings for
the upshift indicator, “time to rest” indicator and
lo\b outside temperature \barning.
Upshift indicator:
For details concerning the upshift indicator, refer
to the follo\bing section. (
“\fpshift indica-
tor” page 2-9)
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The alarm is activated by:
.Openin�f the door or the trunk lid �bithout
usin�f the button on the Intelli�fent Key, the
door handle request s�bitch or the mechan-
ical key. (Even if the door is opened by
releasin�f the door inside lock knob, the
alarm �bill activate.)
. Openin�f the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm �bill stop by:
.Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the UNLOCK
button on the Intelli�fent Key.
. Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the door
handle request s�bitch.
. Pushin�f the i�fnition s�bitch to the ACC or
ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System �bill not
allo�b the en�fine to start �bithout the use of the
re�fistered Intelli�fent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator li�fht is located on the
instrument panel. It indicates the status of the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The li�fht blinks �bhenever the i�fnition s�bitch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctionin�f, this li�fht �bill remain on �bhile the
i�fnition s�bitch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immo-
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