2016 NISSAN GT-R check transmission fluid


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5-52Starting and driving
See your 2016 Warranty Information Booklet for
important related information and warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
and section 5 (
ªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) systemº page 5-50) of this Owner's
Manual, ªTransmission Clutch Temperature
Highº and ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Systemº for important additional related 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. (
ªVDC, transmission
and suspension setup switchesº 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 door lock from freezing, apply
deicer 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 anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C) ,
check antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. (
ªEngine cooling systemº page 8-10)
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. (
ªBatteryº page 8-
17)
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING


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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..................................................... 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ........................................................ 8-3
Where to go for service ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance .............................................................. 8-4 Explanation of maintenance items ................................. 8-4
Maintenance precautions ....................................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ................................. 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ......................................... 8-9
Engine cooling system ......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil ........................................................................\
........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level .............................................. 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter ...................................... 8-14
Transmission oil ..................................................................... 8-14
Power steering fluid .............................................................. 8-14
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
....... 8-15
Window washer fluid ........................................................... 8-16
Battery ........................................................................\
.............. 8-17
Precautions ....................................................................... 8-17
Fluid level check .............................................................. 8-18
Jump starting .................................................................... 8-19 Drive belts ........................................................................\
...... 8-19
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ................................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades .................................................... 8-22 Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ....................................... 8-23
Brakes ........................................................................\
............. 8-23 Self-adjusting brakes ................................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ............................................. 8-23
High performance brake system ............................... 8-24
Replacing the brake pads ........................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................................................\
............... 8-25
Engine compartment .................................................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................................. 8-26
Intelligent Key battery replacement .................................. 8-27
Lights ........................................................................\
............... 8-29 Headlights ....................................................................... 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ........................................... 8-30
Wheels and tires .................................................................. 8-32
Tire pressure .................................................................. 8-32
Tire and loading information label ............................ 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ......................................... 8-36


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Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Transmission
&Pmechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that your vehicle is held
securely with the shift lever in the
&Pposition
without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
to be adjusted, see a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjuster
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
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.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
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8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
NOTE:
When replacement is required, contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for servicing.
WARNING
.Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
NOTE:
When checking or replacement is required,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
NOTICE
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Trans-
mission Oil R35 Special. Do not mix
with other fluids.
. Using transmission oil other than
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil
R35 Special will cause deterioration
in driveability and transmission dur-
ability, and may damage the trans-
mission. See the 2016 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for
details including applicable exclu-
sions.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. Remove the
cap that is attached with a gauge inside.
The fluid level should be checked using the front
side of the gauge marked ªHOTº (
*1: HOT
MIN.,
*2: HOT MAX.) at fluid temperatures of
122 to 1768F (50 to 808C) or using the reverse
side of the gauge marked ªCOLDº (
*3: COLD
MIN.,
*4: COLD MAX.) at fluid temperatures of
32 to 868F (0 to 308C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
TRANSMISSION OIL POWER STEERING FLUID


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10-2
Cruise control system warning ............................... 2-40
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-56
Current fuel consumption ......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil........................................................... GTR-4
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Distance to empty ...................................................... 2-17
Door pocket ................................................................. 2-58
Door/trunk open warning .......................................... 2-41
Doors ............................................................................... 3-4
Draining of coolant water ......................................... 5-52
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .......................... 5-9
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-19
Drive computer ............................................................ 2-15
Driving All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-52
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .................... 5-9
Driving on snow or ice ....................................... 5-53
Driving the vehicle ............................................... 5-15
Driving tips ............................................................ 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ................................ GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts ................ GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-6
Dual clutch transmission ........................ GTR-27, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer ............................. 2-17
Emergency engine shut off ............................. 5-11, 6-3 Emergency trunk lid release .................................... 3-21
Emission control information label ......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-18
Engine ............................................................................. 9-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-13
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-54
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-25
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine cooling system ....................................... 8-10
Engine oil ................................................ GTR-3, 8-13
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-6
Engine oil level display ....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ..................... 2-34
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ...................... 2-43
Engine system warning ...................................... 2-34
Operating range for engine start ..................... 5-10
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Engine and powertrain ...................... GTR-15, GTR-22
Engine oil maintenance ......................................... GTR-4
Engine output ........................................................ GTR-23
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature ............................................. GTR-23
Engine speed is restricted ................................. GTR-23 Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion .................................................................... 7-9
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-20
Exhaust gas .................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ........................ GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ............................ 8-4
Extended storage fuse switch ................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ........................................ 8-30
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
............... 9-12
Features of each mode ............................................. 5-27
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mats ....................................................................... 7-8
Fluid Brake fluid .............................................. GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level check .................................................. 8-18
Low brake fluid warning .................................... 2-37
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-42
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-16
Fluids ..................................................... GTR-14, GTR-18
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................... 1-24
Forward-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................... 1-26
Freeing a frozen door lock ....................................... 5-52


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10-6
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag systems .......................... 1-45
Front seats ............................................................... 1-3
Heated seats ........................................................ 2-54
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System .............. 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage .......................... 1-6
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-21
Seat belt extenders ............................................. 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-13
Seat belts ........................................................ 1-6, 7-8
Seat belts with pretensioners .......................... 1-46
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Seat belt
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................................ 1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage .......................... 1-6
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-21
Seat belt extenders ............................................. 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-13
Seat belts ........................................................ 1-6, 7-8
Seat belts with pretensioners .......................... 1-46
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Security systems ......................................................... 2-45
Self-adjusting brakes ................................................. 8-23
Setting (drive computer) .......................................... 2-19
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode .............. 3-13
Shift lever position warning ..................................... 2-35 Shift ªPº warning ........................................................ 2-43
Small children .............................................................. 1-14
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-20
Special winter equipment ......................................... 5-53
Specifications ................................................................ 9-8
Speedometer ................................................................. 2-6
Starting
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-13
Jump starting ............................................... 6-5, 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Push starting ............................................................ 6-7
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Steering
Power steering ..................................................... 5-47
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator ........................................... 2-44
Steering wheel ..................................................... 3-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ................... 5-35
Tilt/telescopic steering column ........................ 3-25
Storage ......................................................................... 2-56
Summer tires ......................................................... GTR-11
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-26
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-57
Supplemental air bag warning labels .................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning light ....................... 1-47
Supplemental restraint system ................................ 1-34
Suspension and wheel alignment .... GTR-16, GTR-22
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................... 2-50 Headlight switch .................................................. 2-50
How to switch the modes ................................. 5-25
Ignition switch operation ................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions .................................... 5-11
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-63
Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-10
Rear window defroster switch ......................... 2-50
Trunk lid release switch ..................................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ................................ 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ................ 3-20
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches ..................................................... 5-25
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 2-48
T
Tachometer
..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature A, B and C .......................................... 9-18
Terms ............................................................................. 9-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................ 1-9
Three-way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tight corner braking phenomenon ......................... 5-43
Tilt/telescopic steering column ............................... 3-25
Tire
Changing wheels and tires ............................... 8-41
Checking the tire pressure ............................... 8-36
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ....... 2-38
Low tire pressure warning ................................ 2-39
Run-flat tire warning ........................................... 2-39