2016 NISSAN GT-R ECO mode


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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide for mainte-
nance intervals.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYS-
TEM
This vehicle is equipped with high performance
brake pads that provide appropriate braking
force in a broad range of driving environments.
Due to the material used for the brake pads, the
road wheels may become more easily covered
by brake dust, however this does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
The GT-R brake pads use material that contains
a lot of iron to maintain steady braking perfor-
mance even in high and low temperatures.
However, if the brake system is wet and the
parking brake is applied for a long time, the iron
in this material may get rusty and the brake pad
and disc rotor may be fixed together. This may
cause noise and vibration while driving. Before
parking the vehicle, dry the brake by driving on a dry road, especially after washing the vehicle or
driving in rain. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer if the noise and vibration continue.
Frequent hard braking may cause scorching of
the brake pads. This will require the brake pads
to be replaced, even if the wear limit has not
been reached. Have the brake pads and disc
rotors inspected at the regular vehicle inspec-
tions.
For more details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS
NISSAN generally recommends to replace all
four sets of brake pads and disc rotors at the
same time to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance.
However, replacing only the brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four wheels or only front
wheels depending on the conditions) . A GT-R
certified technician must inspect the vehicle and
determine that only the brake pads need to be
replaced. In this case, replacing all brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary.
Note that the replacement of brake pads and the
disc rotors as a set on all four wheels should be
performed when a GT-R certified technician
determines that this is the correct repair.
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface becomes hot due to a
heavy force being applied repeatedly to the
brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a heavy force being repeatedly
applied to the brakes during high performance
driving. In these cases it may be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.


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.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.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect tire
life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
.Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
.The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-
bel. The vehicle weight capacity
is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped) . Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may
result in reduced tire life, unsafe
operating conditions due to pre-
mature tire failure, or unfavor-
able handling characteristics
and could also lead to a serious
accident. Loading beyond the
specified capacity may also re-
sult in failure of other vehicle
components.
.Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.
.For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to ªImportant
Tire Safety Informationº (US) or
ªTire Safety Informationº (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
NOTE:
.
Use only genuine GT-R tires and road
wheels.
The GT-R uses specially designed run-
flat tires and matching road wheels.
Use of these specially developed tires
and wheels provides the greatest po-
tential for maximum performance.
ÐGenuine GT-R tires and road wheels
help achieve maximum cornering
and braking performance.
Ð Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels
help achieve maximum tire durabil-
ity during acceleration.
Ð Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels
help achieve maximum handling
capability during performance driv-
ing.
Ð Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels
help provide road holding in the
event of decreasing tire pressure
and punctures.
Ð Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels
help prevent the decrease of
straight-running stability caused by
uneven tire wear due to high rigidity
wheels and wide tires.
. The GT-R uses specially designed run-
flat tires which feature an extremely
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
*1Seating capacity: The maximum num-
ber of occupants that can be seated in
the vehicle.
*2Vehicle load limit: See the following
section. (
ªVehicle loading infor-
mationº page 9-14)
*3Original size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at the
factory.
*4Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km) at moderate speeds. The recom-
mended cold tire inflation is set by the
manufacturer to provide the best
balance of tire wear, vehicle handling,
driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the
vehicle's GVWR.
*5Tire size Ð see the following section.
(
ªTire labelingº page 8-37)
*6Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped)
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to help you with information about
tire type, size, speed rating and
availability.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to ªImportant Tire
Safety Informationº (US) or ªTire
Safety Informationº (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
All-season tires
NISSAN specifies all-season tires on some
models to provide good performance for use
all year around, including snowy and icy road
conditions. All-season tires are identified by ALL
SEASON on the tire sidewall.
Summer tires
The GT-R summer tires are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle's performance capabilities. Performance
of summer tires is substantially reduced when
temperatures are less than 328F (08C) so you
must drive carefully. NISSAN recommends the
use of winter or all-season tires on all four wheels if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions when temperatures are
less than 328F (08C) .
WARNING
Never use summer tires when the
temperature is below


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8-48Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheelnuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4,*5) until
they are tight.
9. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) .
WARNING
If the road wheels are hot, allow them
to cool sufficiently before tightening
the wheel nuts. Otherwise, the wheel
nuts cannot be tightened to specifica-
tion.
NOTE:
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque:
Except for NISMO models
97 ft-lb (132 N´m)
NISMO models 114 ft-lb (155 N´m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure: After the vehicle has
been parked for three hours or more
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver's door
opening.
10. Securely store the jacking equipment in the vehicle.


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9-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 73.8.
(
ªFuel informationº page 9-4)
Engine oil* .
Mobil 1 (0W-40)
. Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% 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 (0W-40) is not available, Mobil
1 (10W-40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however, some
performance loss may be noticed. For additional information, see the
following section. (
ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº
page 9-6)
. The recommended oil capacity level is 0.39 in (10mm) (0.5 L) below
the H mark on the engine oil dipstick. For additional information, see
the following section. (
ªEngine oilº page 8-13)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt5.0
*For additional information, see
ªChanging engine oil and
filterº page 8-14.
Without oil filter change 4-3/4 qt4 qt4.5
Cooling system .Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
. For additional information, see the following section. (
ªEngine
cooling systemº page 8-10)
With reservoir (except for NISMO mod-
els)
12 qt
10 qt 11.3
With reservoir (NISMO models) 12-3/8 qt 10-1/4 qt 11.7
Reservoir (except for NISMO models) 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt 1.4
Reservoir (NISMO models) 1-7/8 qt 1-5/8 qt1.8
Transmission oil (Drain and refill) 10 qt 8-1/4 qt9.4.
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
. The use of fluids and lubricants other than the specified may cause
vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
. All of the fluid cannot be removed when servicing the transmission.
The actual refill amount may be less than shown.
Differential oil
(Drain and refill) Front
1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt0.65.
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type 2189E
. The use of fluids and lubricants other than the specified may cause
vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Rear
2-7/8 pt 2-3/8 pt1.35
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-
tions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section..
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS


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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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Engine oil level display ....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ..................... 2-34
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning .... 2-36
Opening and closing the trunk ............................... 3-21
Opening the doors ....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel-filler door ...................................... 3-24
Opening the hood ...................................................... 3-17
Operating range for engine start ............................ 5-10
Operation displays ..................................................... 2-43
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles .................................................. 7-6
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-27
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature ............................................... GTR-23
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ....................................... 6-8
Owner's Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ....................................... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-46
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-26
Power Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Power outlets ........................................................ 2-55 Power steering ..................................................... 5-47
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Power windows .................................................... 2-60
Trunk release power cancel switch ................ 3-20
Precautions .................................................................. 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-48
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-15
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-35
Precautions on seat belt usage .......................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-34
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Precautions before driving ................................. GTR-10
Precautions on performance driving ................ GTR-13
Pregnant women ........................................................... 1-9
Push starting .................................................................. 6-7
ªPUSHº warning ......................................................... 2-44
Push-button ignition switch ..................................... 5-10R
R mode start function ................................................ 5-32
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ........ 9-20
Rear window defroster switch ................................ 2-50
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................... 1-19
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ...................................................................... 1-21 Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval ............................................ GTR-19
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ....... 5-43
Refueling precautions .......................................... GTR-13
Remote keyless entry system .................................. 3-12
Removing spots ............................................................ 7-4
Removing the cowl top cover ................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure ....................... 1-48
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors .... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs .............................................. 8-20
Replacing the brake pads ........................................ 8-24
Replacing the wiper blades ..................................... 8-23
Reporting safety defects ......................................... 9-19
Reverse warning ......................................................... 2-35
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning .................................................. 2-39
Run-flat tires .................................................................. 6-4
S
Safety
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Child safety ........................................................... 1-13
Reporting safety defects .................................. 9-19
Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system ............................................................. 1-1
Scheduled maintenance ............................................. 8-3
Seat
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................................ 1-26
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