2015 NISSAN GT-R service

Welcome to the growing family of new NISS�fN
owners. This �behicle is deli�bered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
�behicle so that you may enjoy many miles
(kilometers) of dri�bing pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
�behicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
contains the warranties covering your
vehicle (whose terms have control over
this Owner’s Manual or any other docu-
ment or representation regarding warranty
coverage) . The “NISSAN GT-R Service and
Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle.
Additionally, a separate Customer Care/
Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain
how to resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
�behicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISS�fN or your GT-R
certified NISS�fN dealer prior to deli�bery. It isimportant that you familiarize yourself with all
disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions
concerning proper use of such accessories prior
to operating the �behicle and/or accessory. See a
GT-R certified NISS�fN dealer for details con-
cerning the particular accessories with which
your �behicle is equipped.
Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer knows
your vehicle best. When you require any
service or have any questions, they will be
glad to assist you with the extensive
resources available to them.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before dri�bing your �behicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance re-
quirements, assisting you in the safe operation
of your �behicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Mod-
ification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. See the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Book-
let for details including applicable exclu-
sions.
FOREWORD

GT-R Overview
GT-R specific information..................�W..................�W........... GTR-3
Warrant�f information ..................�W..................�W.............. GTR-3
Maintenance information ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-3
GT-R special specification parts ..................�W................. GTR-3 En�bine oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-4
Differential oil (front and rear) ..................�W................ GTR-4
Brake fluid ..................�W..................�W..................�W............... GTR-4
GT-R special precautions ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5 Tires and road wheels ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-5
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�W.......... GTR-6
Titanium muffler and trunk carpet
(if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-6
Dr�f carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) ................ GTR-7
Matte paint (if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W GTR-8
GT-R performance optimization services ..................�W.. GTR-8 Wheel ali�bnment inspection and adjustment
(if necessar�f) (includin�b tire
pressure adjustment) ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-8
Transmission settin�bs ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-9
Break-in schedule ..................�W..................�W..................�W....... GTR-9 Wheel ali�bnment ..................�W..................�W..................�W. GTR-10 Precautions before drivin�b ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-10
Vehicle D�fnamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Summer tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
All-season tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W.. GTR-11
Avoidin�b bod�f dama�be ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
Fuel ..................�W..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-12
Bod�f repair ..................�W..................�W..................�W......... GTR-12
Drivin�b after replacin�b tires ..................�W................ GTR-12
Additional maintenance items ..................�W..................�W. GTR-12 Precautions on performance drivin�b ..................�W GTR-13
Inspection and adjustments before drivin�b ...... GTR-14
Inspection and adjustments after drivin�b .......... GTR-18
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ..................�W...... GTR-23
Refuelin�b precautions ..................�W..................�W........ GTR-23
Gasoline smell ..................�W..................�W..................�W... GTR-23
Outside temperature displa�f indicates
hi�bher temperature ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-23
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�W..................�W.... GTR-23
En�bine speed is restricted ..................�W..................�W GTR-23
En�bine output ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-23
Uneven wear of tires ..................�W..................�W.......... GTR-24
Noises are heard while drivin�b ..................�W.......... GTR-24
Brake s�fstem information ..................�W..................�W.. GTR-26
GT-R Overview
GT-R specific information ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-3
Warrant�f information ..................�W..................�W.............. GTR-3
Maintenance information ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-3
GT-R special specification parts ..................�W................. GTR-3 En�bine oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-4
Differential oil (front and rear) ..................�W................ GTR-4
Brake fluid ..................�W..................�W..................�W............... GTR-4
GT-R special precautions ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5 Tires and road wheels ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-5
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�W.......... GTR-6
Titanium muffler and trunk carpet
(if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-6
Dr�f carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) ................ GTR-7
Matte paint (if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W GTR-8
GT-R performance optimization services ..................�W.. GTR-8 Wheel ali�bnment inspection and adjustment
(if necessar�f) (includin�b tire
pressure adjustment) ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-8
Transmission settin�bs ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-9
Break-in schedule ..................�W..................�W..................�W....... GTR-9 Wheel ali�bnment ..................�W..................�W..................�W. GTR-10 Precautions before drivin�b ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-10
Vehicle D�fnamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Summer tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
All-season tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W.. GTR-11
Avoidin�b bod�f dama�be ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
Fuel ..................�W..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-12
Bod�f repair ..................�W..................�W..................�W......... GTR-12
Drivin�b after replacin�b tires ..................�W................ GTR-12
Additional maintenance items ..................�W..................�W. GTR-12 Precautions on performance drivin�b ..................�W GTR-13
Inspection and adjustments before drivin�b ...... GTR-14
Inspection and adjustments after drivin�b .......... GTR-18
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ..................�W...... GTR-23
Refuelin�b precautions ..................�W..................�W........ GTR-23
Gasoline smell ..................�W..................�W..................�W... GTR-23
Outside temperature displa�f indicates
hi�bher temperature ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-23
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�W..................�W.... GTR-23
En�bine speed is restricted ..................�W..................�W GTR-23
En�bine output ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-23
Uneven wear of tires ..................�W..................�W.......... GTR-24
Noises are heard while drivin�b ..................�W.......... GTR-24
Brake s�fstem information ..................�W..................�W.. GTR-26

GTR-8GT-R Overview
use that mixture to clean the parts.
NOTE:
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts
are lightly coated like a race car so that
you can feel the proper texture of real
carbon, which may feel rough. This is
normal.
MATTE PAINT (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equi�f�fed with �batte �faint,
s�fecial care is necessary to clean your vehicle to
�baintain the a�f�fearance of the �batte �faint.
(
“Matte �faint care” �fage 7-2) In addition to the regular �baintenance reco�b-
�bended by NISSAN, the GT-R requires the
following s�fecial ins�fections:
.
Wheel align�bent ins�fection and adjust�bent
(if necessary) (including tire �fressure ad-
just�bent)
. Trans�bission settings
These ins�fections are required at the following
intervals:
. 1,000 �biles
. 12 �bonths
. 24 �bonths
. 36 �bonths
NOTE:
. These inspections will be performed
free of charge for labor at a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer only. Inspec-
tions thereafter are recommended
every 12 months or 12,000 miles
(whichever comes first) at the custo-
mer’s expense. See the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for
details.
. Repairs and adjustments involving
parts replacement, etc. determined to
be necessary as a result of these inspections are performed at the cus-
tomer’s expense.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Warranty
Information Booklet for significant lim-
itations, exclusions and possible void-
ing of your warranty resulting from
failure to have these necessary inspec-
tions, repairs and/or adjustments per-
formed.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and
Maintenance Guide for a detailed ex-
planation of the GT-R Performance
Optimization Services.WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENT (if necessary)
(including tire pressure adjustment)
This vehicle is equi�f�fed with a high �ferfor-
�bance sus�fension. The vehicle’s wheel align-
�bent needs to be �beasured and adjusted (if
necessary) by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as necessary as the vehicle is driven and the
sus�fension �farts break-in.
The wheel align�bent can be adjusted by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
s�fecifications for city driving to high �ferfor-
�bance driving.
The tires on the GT-R �bay have different wear
GT-R PERFORMANCE
OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

GTR-14GT-R Overview
vehicle is refueled when �fhe vehicle is ho�f, �fhe
fuel pu�bp �bay au�fo�ba�fically shu�f off before �fhe
�fank is full. This does no�f indica�fe �fha�f �fhere is a
�balfunc�fion. Refuel slowly or refuel af�fer �fhe
vehicle has cooled.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
Fluids
.Check �fhe engine, �frans�bission, differen�fial
and under vehicle surfaces for oil and
coolan�f leaks.
. Check �fhe fluid levels and adjus�f as neces-
sary using �fhe specified fluid as described
under �fhe condi�fions lis�fed in �fhis sec�fion.
(
“Reco�b�bended fluids and �bain�fe-
nance in�ferval” page GTR-19 ) If you do
no�f drive under �fhe condi�fions lis�fed, refer �fo
�fhe 2015 NISSAN Service and Main�fenance
Guide.
. NISSAN reco�b�bends �fo adjus�f �fhe engine
oil level
*1�fo be 0.39 in (10 �b�b) (1/8 gal
(0.5 li�fers))
*2below �fhe H �bark on �fhe
engine oil dips�fick. (
*3range is 1.18 in (30
�b�b) .) Before checking �fhe oil level, run �fhe
engine un�fil i�f reaches opera�fing �fe�bpera-
�fure and wai�f a�f leas�f 5 �binu�fes af�fer �furning
off �fhe engine. Make sure �fhe oil level always
re�bains above �fhe L �bark.
When �fhe vehicle is delivered, �fhe engine oil
is se�f �fo “H- 0.39 in (10 �b�b)” for op�fi�bal
high perfor�bance driving.
. So�be a�boun�f of oil is consu�bed by your
engine under nor�bal opera�fing condi�fions,
and oil consu�bp�fion by i�fself does no�f necessarily indica�fe any �balfunc�fion. If your
ra�fe of oil consu�bp�fion increases suddenly
or wi�fhou�f explana�fion, NISSAN reco�b-
�bends �fha�f you have your vehicle inspec�fed
by a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer.

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.
GT-R OverviewGTR-19

GTR-20GT-R Overview
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.

WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may in�ficate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off an�f
chec�b the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, bro�ben, missing or if the light remains on, see a
GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer imme�fiately.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flic�bers or comes on �furing normal �friving,
pull off the roa�f in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately an�f call a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN
�fealer.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Check the vehicle information display or
use the dipstick to check the oil level.
(
“Engine oil level �fisplay” page 2-12)
(“Chec�bing engine oil level” page 8-13)
NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 secon�fs
an�f then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering loc�b system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stoppe�f, it may be impossible to free the
steering loc�b or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
�frive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equippe�f with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure an�f flat tire, or in�ficates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, the warning light illuminates for about 1
secon�f an�f turns off.
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2-48Instruments and controls
bilizer System service as soon as possible.
Please bring all Intelligent Keys that you
have when visiting a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for service.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
NOTICE
.Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition swit\fh is in the ON position.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH