2015 NISSAN GT-R timing

to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The c�frrent
st�bt�fs of the �fpshift indic�btor will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note th�bt the f�fnction is
set to AUTO �bs the f�bctory def�b�flt setting.
To ch�bnge the �fpshift indic�btor mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by p�fshing the NEXT
switch
, �bnd then p�fsh ENTERto
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The n�fmber will incre�bse by 100 RPM. To
incre�bse the n�fmber by 500 RPM, p�fsh �bnd
hold the NEXT switch
.
Example
When the maximum engine speed is
desired:
Set the �fpshift indic�btor to AUTO. The yellow
indic�btor ill�fmin�btes �bpproxim�btely 700 RPM
before the red zone, �bnd the red indic�btor
ill�fmin�btes j�fst before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
Set the fig�fre �bt 6,000 RPM. The green
indic�btor st�brts fl�bshing from �bpproxim�btely 5,500 RPM �bnd ill�fmin�btes �bt 6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
To help �bvoid high engine speeds d�fring bre�bk-
in, set the �fpshift indic�btor to less th�bn 3,500
RPM. The green indic�btor st�brts fl�bshing �bp-
proxim�btely 500 RPM before the set fig�fre �bnd
ill�fmin�btes from the set fig�fre. (
“Bre�bk-in
sched�fle” p�bge 5-39)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference be-
tween the timing of the upshift indica-
tor illumination and the tachometer
indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the mode returns to the default.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instr�fment brightness c�bn be �bdj�fsted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P�fsh the switch to �bdj�fst the brightness �fp
*1
or down*2. The brightness level is shown on
the vehicle inform�btion displ�by.
When the he�bdlights �bre on, the brightness of
the interior switches is �blso �bdj�fsted �bt the s�bme
time.
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NOTE:
.“
” is displayed during the first 1/3
mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds
after a reset.
. The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP OD-
OMETER
This displays the elapsed time and trip odometer
beginning from the time when the display was
last reset\f
To reset the display, push and hold the N\bXT
switch
for more than 1 second\f (The
elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at
the same time\f)
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
This displays the approximate distance that the
vehicle can be driven based on the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption\f
NOTE:
. If the fuel level is low, the low fuel
warning will be displayed. (
“Low
fuel warning” page 2-40)
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
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NOTE:
.The low fuel warning will appear when
the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank decreases to approximately 3 US
gallons (12 liters) .
. The timing of the low fuel warning
display may change depending on
braking, turning, acceleration, or going
up or down hills.
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
on the driving conditions. This does not
indicate that there is a malfunction.
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN WARNING
This will appear if any of the doors and/or trunk
lid are open or not \flosed se\furely. The vehi\fle
i\fon indi\fates whi\fh door or the trunk lid is
open.
HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WARNING
This will appear if the L\bD headlight system is
not fun\ftioning properly. Have the system
\fhe\fked by a GT-R \fertified NISSAN dealer.
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9-6Technical and consumer information
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of
the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not
responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
�ffter-run or overhe�fting�b This in turn m�fy c�fuse
excessive fuel consumption or d�fm�fge to the
engine�b If �fny of the �fbove symptoms �fre
encountered, h�fve your vehicle checked �ft �f
GT-R certified NISSAN de�fler or other compe-
tent service f�fcility�b
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essenti�fl to choose the correct gr�fde,
qu�flity, �fnd viscosity engine oil to ensure
s�ftisf�fctory engine life �fnd perform�fnce�b
(
“C�fp�fcities �fnd recommended fluids/lu-
bric�fnts” p�fge 9-2)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the f�fctory
fill oil�b The VR38 engine with its pl�fsm�f-spr�fyed
bores w�fs developed using this oil�b NISSAN
c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion �fnd
dur�fbility if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used�b
If Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not �fv�fil�fble, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% synthetic) m�fy be used;
however, some perform�fnce loss m�fy be
noticed�b
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails and exclusions.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
�fdditives�b The use of �fn oil �fdditive is not
necess�fry when the proper oil type is used �fnd
m�finten�fnce interv�fls �fre followed�b
Oil which m�fy cont�fin foreign m�ftter or h�fs
been previously used should not be used�b
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness ch�fnges
with temper�fture�b Bec�fuse of this, it is import�fnt
th�ft the engine oil viscosity be selected b�fsed
on the temper�ftures �ft which the vehicle will be
oper�fted before the next oil ch�fnge�b Choosing
�fn oil viscosity other th�fn th�ft recommended
could c�fuse serious engine d�fm�fge�b
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with �f high-qu�flity
genuine NISSAN oil filter�b NISSAN recommends
to use the genuine NISSAN oil filter for the
re�fson described in ch�fnge interv�fls�b
Change intervals
The oil �fnd oil filter ch�fnge interv�fls for your
engine �fre b�fsed on the use of the specified
qu�flity oils �fnd filters�b Oil �fnd filter other th�fn the
specified qu�flity, or oil �fnd filter ch�fnge interv�fls
longer th�fn recommended could reduce engine

9-8Technical and consumer information
ENGINE
ModelVR38
Type Gasoline�f 4-cycle
Cylinde�b a�b�bangement 6-cylinde�b�f V-slanted at 608
Bo�be 6St�boke in (mm) 3.76063.480 (95.5 688.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 231.83 (3�f799)
Fi�bing o�bde�b 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed �bpm
No adjustment is necessa�by.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) deg�bee/�bpm
Spa�bk plug Standa�bd DILKAR8A8
Spa�bk plug gap (No�bmal) in (mm) 0.031 (0.8)
Camshaft ope�bation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS