2017 NISSAN GT-R maintenance


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Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section.


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9-6Technical and consumer information
label MMT content, not all do, so you may have
to consult your gasoline retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additivesGUID-E35DB2CE-4B2A-43A8-8EFC-14E1686FBCF2
NOTICE
NISSAN does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives (Ex-
ample: fuel injector cleaner, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these ad-
ditives intended for gum, varnish or
deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can
be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tipsGUID-AB3A7D1F-9988-4771-A998-C4AEF3B5353FUsing 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, it is recommended you havea GT-R certified NISSAN dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN
is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, it is recommended you have your
vehicle checked at a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer or other competent service facility.
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
GUID-4317BD1E-00A6-497E-8826-BE6B395FF1EE
Selecting the correct oilGUID-878F1CD4-7741-4A11-ABA4-AA924EE0D79CIt is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
(
ªCapacities and recommended fluids/lu-
bricantsº page 9-2)
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.
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2017 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails and exclusions.
Oil additivesGUID-74B2A1BE-EF2D-49ED-86BB-0BA5671DA592NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosityGUID-A93C5DED-BCB7-4F12-A432-606D02BBE8D6The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important


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that the engine oil viscosity be selected based
on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filterGUID-9C1D06C4-B0CF-480B-AAFF-B80CF93BE414Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality
genuine NISSAN oil filter. NISSAN recommends
to use the genuine NISSAN oil filter for the
reason described in change intervals.
Change intervalsGUID-17139FA2-307F-47D1-A271-9E0FDE05DA82The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the
specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals
longer than recommended could reduce engine
life. Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter
quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under
the following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes..
repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. stop and go ªrush hourº traffic
Refer to the ªNISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guideº for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
GUID-AE159D5E-619E-4269-9B7E-DF47DC535D6BThe air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type
S or the exact equivalents.
NOTICE
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant will cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and will
require the replacement of all air con-
ditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth's ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth's atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. Your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your air
conditioning system refrigerant.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer when servicing your air con-
ditioning system.
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9-20Technical and consumer information
GUID-B42F56B1-0635-4B02-99C4-ADA544FC44E6A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing) , or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas,
your vehicle may be required to be in what is
called the ªready conditionº for an Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control
system.
The vehicle is set to the ªready conditionº when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the ªready conditionº can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a ªnot ready conditionº. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle's inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Push the
ignition switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M testcondition is ªnot readyº. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
ªreadyº.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer to set ªready conditionº or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.GUID-9DB6AD17-5556-4DA9-B475-66A5CDE6A98CThis vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle's systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are
recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial
crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)


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10 Index
A
Active noise cancellation...
.......................................... 5-59
Active sound enhancement ...
..................................... 5-59
Additional maintenance items ...
........................... GTR-12
Air cleaner ...
.................................................................... 8-21
Air conditioner ...
............................................................. 4-11
Air conditioner operation ...
................................... 4-10
Air conditioner specification label ...
................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
........................................ 9-7
Air fresheners ...
................................................................ 7-7
All-season tires ...
..................................................... GTR-10
All-Wheel Drive ...
........................................................... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...
............ 5-9
Anti-freeze ...
.................................................................... 5-56
Anti-lock Braking System ...
......................................... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System warning ...
......................... 2-38
Audible reminders ...
...................................................... 2-33
Automatic Automatic door lock system ...
................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed ...
.................. 2-16
Avoiding body damage ...
....................................... GTR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
.................................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning ...
................ 2-38
AWD system characteristics ...
................................... 5-43
AWD system warning ...
................................................ 2-39
AWD warning light ...
..................................................... 5-41
B
Battery ...
............................................................... 5-56, 8-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
..................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...
.... 2-46
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................. 8-27
Before starting the engine ...
....................................... 5-13
Body repair ...
............................................................. GTR-11
Booster seats ...
.............................................................. 1-30
Brake Brake assist ...
.......................................................... 5-52
Brake fluid ...
.............................................. GTR-4, 8-15
Brake pad wear warning ...
................................... 8-23
Brake system ...
........................................................ 5-51
Brakes ...
.................................................................... 8-23
High performance brake system ...
..................... 8-23
Low brake fluid warning ...
.................................... 2-37
Parking brake ...
........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ...
....................................... 5-51
Parking brake release warning ...
......................... 2-37
Replacing the brake pads ...
................................. 8-24
Self-adjusting brakes ...
.......................................... 8-23
Brake dust ...
.............................................................. GTR-26
Brake pad ...
............................................................... GTR-14
Brake pad and disc rotor ...
..................................... GTR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure ...
.......................... GTR-14
Brake system information ...
................................... GTR-26
Brakes ...
................................................... GTR-17, GTR-22
Braking precautions ...
................................................... 5-51
Break-in schedule ...
........................................ GTR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ...
... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-15
Changing Changing engine coolant ...
.................................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................... 8-14
Changing wheels and tires ...
............................... 8-41
Checking
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................. 8-13
Checking lights ...
.................................................... 2-25
Checking the tire pressure ...
............................... 8-36
Child restraints ...
............................................................ 1-16
Child safety ...
.................................................................. 1-13
Chrome parts ...
................................................................. 7-5
Cleaning ...
........................................................................ 8-22
Cleaning exterior ...
........................................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ...
............................................................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ...
....................................... 3-25
Closing the hood ...
........................................................ 3-19
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-61
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
................................................. 5-56
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-60
Cool down ...
.............................................................. GTR-12
Coolant
Changing engine coolant ...
.................................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................... 8-11
Draining of coolant water ...
.................................. 5-56
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................... 2-7


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Coolant level and mixture ratio...
......................... GTR-14
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................. 7-10
Cracks on brake pad ...
........................................... GTR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors ...
.................................. GTR-26
Cruise control ...
.................................................. 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations ...
......................................... 5-36
Cruise control system warning ...
............................... 2-41
Cup holders ...
................................................................. 2-58
Current fuel consumption ...
......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil ...
........................................................... GTR-4
Dimensions ...
................................................................... 9-10
Distance to empty ...
...................................................... 2-17
Door pocket ...
................................................................. 2-59
Door/trunk open warning ...
.......................................... 2-42
Doors ...
............................................................................... 3-4
Draining of coolant water ...
......................................... 5-56
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 ...
.......................................... 5-56
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
.................... 5-9
Driving on snow or ice ...
....................................... 5-56
Driving the vehicle ...
............................................... 5-15
Driving tips ...
............................................................ 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving ...
............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ...
................................ GTR-11 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 ...
.................................... 3-22
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 ...
............................................ 5-57
Engine compartment ...
........................................... 8-24
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 ...
..................... 2-35
Engine serial number ...
.......................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ...
...................... 2-44
Engine system warning ...
...................................... 2-35
Operating range for engine start ...
..................... 5-10
Starting the engine ...
............................................. 5-13 Engine and powertrain
...
...................... GTR-14, 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 ...
.................................................................. 7-10
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
.................................. 9-20
Exhaust gas ...
.................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ...
........................ GTR-6
Exhaust sound control switch ...
................................. 2-56
Exhaust sound control system ...
................................ 5-58
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


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Interior lights...
................................................................ 2-64
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels ...
................... 8-44
Jump starting ...
...................................................... 6-5, 8-19
K
Key
Intelligent Key ...
.......................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
..................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...
.... 2-46
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................. 8-27
Intelligent Key functions ...
........................................ 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...
..................... 2-45
Intelligent Key removal indicator ...
...................... 2-45
Intelligent Key system ...
............................................ 3-8
Keys ...
........................................................................... 3-2
Locking with mechanical key ...
............................... 3-6
No key warning ...
.................................................... 2-43
Remote keyless entry system ...
........................... 3-12
L
Larger children ...
............................................................ 1-14
Light
AWD warning light ...
.............................................. 5-41
Exterior and interior lights ...
................................. 8-30
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
..................... 2-51
Headlight switch ...
.................................................. 2-51
Headlights ...
............................................................. 8-30 Indicator lights
...
...................................................... 2-31
Interior light control switch ...
............................... 2-64
Interior lights ...
......................................................... 2-64
Lights ...
...................................................................... 8-29
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-64
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
................ 1-47
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-65
Warning lights ...
...................................................... 2-25
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-25
Limited Slip Differential ...
............................................. 5-44
Loading tips ...
................................................................. 9-16
Lock
Anti-lock Braking System ...
.................................. 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System warning ...
.................. 2-38
Automatic door lock system ...
................................ 3-5
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
................................ 5-56
Locking with inside lock knob ...
............................. 3-5
Locking with mechanical key ...
............................... 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch ...
............... 3-5
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator ...
........................................... 2-45
Wheel lock nuts ...
................................................... 8-49
Low brake fluid warning ...
........................................... 2-37
Low fuel warning ...
........................................................ 2-41
Low tire pressure warning ...
....................................... 2-40
Low washer fluid warning ...
........................................ 2-42
Lower anchors and tethers for
children system ...
........................................................... 1-18
M
Maintenance
Explanation of maintenance items ...
...................... 8-4
General maintenance ...
................................... 8-3, 8-4
Maintenance information ...
................................. GTR-3
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ...
................................... 8-3
Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance test ...
............................. 9-20
Scheduled maintenance ...
....................................... 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
....................................... 1-13
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-64
Matte paint care ...
............................................................ 7-2
Measurement of weights ...
.......................................... 9-16
Meters and gauges ...
...................................................... 2-5
Mirror Inside mirror ...
.......................................................... 3-27
Mirrors ...
.................................................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors ...
.................................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror ...
.......................................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-65
Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ...
......................................................... 7-10
Multi Function Display Owner's Manual ...
................. 4-2
N
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ...
..................... 1-40
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.................... 2-47
No key warning ...
........................................................... 2-43
Noises are heard while driving ...
......................... GTR-24


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O
Odometer/twin trip odometer...
.................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
......................................................... 5-8
Oil Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................. 8-13
Differential oil ...
..................................................... GTR-4
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 ...
..................... 2-35
Transmission oil ...
..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning ...
.... 2-36
Opening and closing the trunk ...
............................... 3-22
Opening the doors ...
....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel-filler door ...
...................................... 3-25
Opening the hood ...
...................................................... 3-18
Operating range for engine start ...
............................ 5-10
Operation displays ...
..................................................... 2-43
Outside air temperature ...
............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles ...
.................................................. 7-6
Outside mirrors ...
........................................................... 3-28
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 ...
....................................... 5-51
Parking brake release warning ...
......................... 2-37
Parking/parking on hills ...
...................................... 5-45
Passenger compartment ...
........................................... 8-25
Power
Locking with power door lock switch ...
............... 3-5
Power outlets ...
........................................................ 2-56
Power steering ...
..................................................... 5-50
Power steering fluid ...
............................................ 8-14
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-61
Trunk release power cancel switch ...
................ 3-21
Precautions ...
.................................................................. 8-17
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...
...... 5-9
Braking precautions ...
............................................ 5-51
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints ...
........................ 1-16
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-12
Pregnant women ...
........................................................... 1-9
Push starting ...
.................................................................. 6-7
ªPUSHº warning ...
......................................................... 2-44
Push-button ignition switch ...
..................................... 5-10
R
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 ...
............................................................... 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ...
...................................................................... 1-22
RearView Monitor ...
......................................................... 4-2
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 ...
....................... 1-47
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors ...
.... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs ...
.............................................. 8-20
Replacing the brake pads ...
........................................ 8-24
Replacing the wiper blades ...
..................................... 8-22
Reporting safety defects ...
......................................... 9-19
Reverse warning ...
......................................................... 2-36
Roadside assistance program ...
................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning ...
.................................................. 2-40
Run-flat tires ...
.................................................................. 6-4
10-5