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and remove rings, metal bands,
or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump start-
ing.
. Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic
engine cooling fan. It could come
on at any time. Keep hands and
other objects away from it.
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, position the two vehicles (
and
) to bring their batteries into
close proximity to each other. Do not
allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to the
position. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove the battery cover. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the se- quence as illustrated (
?
?
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to
positive (+) and negative (−) to
body ground (as illustrated), not
to the battery.
. Make sure that the jumper cables
do not touch moving parts in the
engine compartment and that
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
In case of emergency
6-7
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and remove rings, metal bands,
or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump start-
ing.
. Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic
engine cooling fan. It could come
on at any time. Keep hands and
other objects away from it.
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, position the two vehicles (
and
) to bring their batteries into
close proximity to each other. Do not
allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to the
position. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove the battery cover. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the se- quence as illustrated (
?
?
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to
positive (+) and negative (−) to
body ground (as illustrated), not
to the battery.
. Make sure that the jumper cables
do not touch moving parts in the
engine compartment and that
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
In case of emergency
6-7
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and LOWER LEVEL
lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level to the
indicator in each filler opening. Do not
overfill.
.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
line.
If the side of the battery is not clear,
check the distilled water level by
looking directly above the cell; the
condition
indicates OK and the
conditionsneeds more to be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures
or under severe conditions require fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see the
following section. (
“Jump starting”
page 6-5)
If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be
replaced. It is recommended you contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Do-it-yourself
8-15
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In-cabin microfilter .................................................... 4-13
Increasing fuel economy ...................................... 5-42
Indicators and display ............................................. 5-36
Infants .................................................................................. 1-13
Injured persons ................................................................. 1-9
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-27
Inspection and adjustments
after driving ............................................................... GTR-19
Inspection and adjustments
before driving .......................................................... GTR-14
Installing front license plate ............................ 10-16
Installing top tether strap .................... 1-26, 1-30
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-12
Instrument panel ............................................................ 2-5
Intelligent Key .................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator ................................................... 2-48
Intelligent Key battery replacement ............ 8-25
Intelligent Key functions ........................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................. 2-47
Intelligent Key removal indicator ................... 2-47
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-8
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-70
Interior lights .................................................................. 2-69
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels....... 8-41
Jump starting ..................................................... 6-5, 8-15
K
Key
Intelligent Key ............................................................ 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge ............ 5-12
Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator ............................................ 2-48
Intelligent Key battery replacement ..... 8-25
Intelligent Key functions ................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator .......... 2-47
Intelligent Key removal indicator ............ 2-47
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-8
Keys ................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with mechanical key ....................... 3-6
No key warning ..................................................... 2-45
Remote keyless entry system ................... 3-12
L
M
Maintenance
Brake system (NCCB (NISSAN Carbon
Ceramic Brake)) ..................................................... 8-20
Explanation of maintenance items .......... 9-3
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Self-adjusting brakes ............................................... 8-19
Servicing air conditioner ....................................... 4-14
Setting (drive computer) ....................................... 2-20
Setting guide of wheel alignment
depending on the customer’s driving ........ 9-21
Setting hazard indicator and
horn mode ....................................................................... 3-14
Shift lever position warning ............................... 2-37
Shift “P” warning .......................................................... 2-46
Small children ................................................................ 1-14
Sonar system ................................................................. 5-48
Sonar system off switch ....................................... 2-59
Sonar system setting .............................................. 5-50
Spark plugs ...................................................................... 8-16
Special winter equipment .................................... 5-57
Specifications ................................................................. 10-9
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-7
StartingBefore starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................. 6-5, 8-15
Precautions when starting
and driving ................................................................... 5-3
Push starting .............................................................. 6-8
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Steering
Power steering ....................................................... 5-51
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-11
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator ....................................... 2-47
Steering wheel ....................................................... 3-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ........ 5-36 Tilt/telescopic steering column ............... 3-26
Storage ............................................................................... 2-63
Summer tires ............................................................ GTR-11
Sun visors .......................................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-64
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ............ 1-48
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-34
Suspension and
wheel alignment .............................. GTR-16, GTR-23
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........... 2-53
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-53
How to switch the modes ............................ 5-26
Ignition switch operation .............................. 5-11
Ignition switch positions ................................ 5-11
Interior light control switch ......................... 2-70
Locking with power door lock switch ..... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-10
Rear window defroster switch .................. 2-52
Trunk lid release switch ................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch ...... 3-21
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches ....................................................... 5-25
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-51
T
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and LOWER LEVEL
lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level to the
indicator in each filler opening. Do not
overfill.
.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
line.
If the side of the battery is not clear,
check the distilled water level by
looking directly above the cell; the
condition
indicates OK and the
conditionsneeds more to be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures
or under severe conditions require fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see the
following section. (
“Jump starting”
page 6-5)
If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be
replaced. It is recommended you contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Do-it-yourself
8-15