2016 NISSAN GT-R emergency towing


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6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch............................................. 6-2
Roadside assistance program .............................................. 6-2
Emergency engine shut off .................................................... 6-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
................ 6-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................... 6-3
Run-flat tires ........................................................................\
6-4 Jump starting ........................................................................\
.... 6-5
Push starting ........................................................................\
..... 6-7
If your vehicle overheats ........................................................ 6-8
Towing your vehicle ................................................................ 6-9
Towing recommended by NISSAN ............................. 6-9
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .............. 6-10


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When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Local service operators are familiar with the
applicable laws and procedures for towing. To
assure proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends
that you have a service operator tow your
vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be
placed on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
NOTICE
Never tow the vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE


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original place after use.
Rear:
The rear hook*5is designed as the recovery
hook.
To remove the cover
*6from the rear bumper,
first push in the tabs
*7until they unlatch and
then pull the cover.
Securely install the recovery hook
*3to the
attaching mount located on the rear bumper.
Make sure that the recovery hook is properly
secured in its storage location after use.
Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or
vehicle recovery.
CAUTION
. Do not use the vehicle tie downs to
free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc.
. Always pull the cable straight out
from the vehicle. Never pull on the
vehicle at an angle.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov- ery.
NOTICE
.
Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the vehicle recovery
hooks or main structural members
of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle body will be damaged.
. Never tow a vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.
. Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cool-
ing systems.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and select SAVE mode with the
transmission setup switch. (
ªVDC,
transmission and suspension setup
switchesº page 5-25)
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
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3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clearan area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between the&Rand
&A
F&Mpositions.
.Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between the
&Rand&A
F&M
positions..Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55
km/h) .
5. Turn on the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
6. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.


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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