2022 NISSAN GT-R maintenance

mounted shift indicator have a gen-
uine leather finish that requires
proper care and maintenance.
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Shift lock releaseIf the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure.
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth.
4. Push down the shift lock as illustrated. 5. Push the shift lever button and move
the shift lever to the
position while
holding down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to unlock the steering wheel. Now
the vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
If the battery is discharged completely,
the steering wheel cannot be unlocked.
Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
NOTICE
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the
position after perform-
ing the shift lock release procedure,
it is recommended you immediately
have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Adaptive shift controlThe adaptive shift control system auto-
matically operates when the transmission
is in the
position and selects an
appropriate gear depending on the road
conditions such as uphill, downhill or
curving roads.Starting and driving
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position.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position when
performing any parts replace-
ment or repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, cloth-
ing, hair and tools away from
moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or re-
move any loose clothing and
remove any jewelry, such as
rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your ve-
hicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage,
be sure there is proper ventilation
for exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while
it is supported only by a jack. If it
is necessary to work under the
vehicle, support it with safety
stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame
and sparks away from fuel tank
and the battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It
may come on at any time without
warning, even if the ignition key is
in the OFF position and the en-
gine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the ne-
gative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should
be serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer because the fuel
lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used
engine oil and coolant. Impro-
perly disposed engine oil, coolant,
and/or other vehicle fluids can
damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
NOTICE
.Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized
component while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or trans-
mission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-
structions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to
perform.
Do-it-yourself
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

, open the
reservoir cap (pressure type)and add
coolant up to between the MAX
and
MIN
level. If the reservoir is empty, open
the radiator filler cap
and check the
coolant level in the radiator when the
engine is cold. If there is insufficient
coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to between
the MAX
and MIN
level. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The
life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant
is 24,000 miles (38,400 km) or 2 years.
Mixing any other type of coolant or the
use of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the “9. Maintenance and sche-
dules” section of this manual for more
details.
If the cooling system frequently re-
quires coolant, it is recommended you
have it checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Check that the level of coolant is between
MAX and MIN on the pressurized radiator
reservoir. If the level is below the mid-
point, the amount of coolant circulating
may be insufficient for maximum vehicle
performance, possibly causing engine
overheating or other trouble.
For the coolant level and mixture ratio
when engaging in performance driving,
see
“Coolant level and mixture ratio”
page GTR-15.
Except for NISMO models:
If it is difficult to determine the midpoint
between MAX and MIN, remove the cool-
ant reservoir cap and look inside through
the opening to check that the coolant
level is above the divider
between the
top half and bottom half of the pressur- ized coolant reservoir.
NOTICE
.
The coolant reservoir is equipped
with a pressure type cap, and the
radiator is equipped with a non-
pressure type cap. Do not switch
the radiator filler cap and the
coolant reservoir cap. Doing so
will cause substandard cooling
performance and overheating.
. If you have added only water as
the coolant in an emergency,
change it to a coolant mixture
ratio specified as soon as possi-
ble.CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTIf major cooling system repairs are re-
quired, it is recommended you contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appro-
priate NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in re-
duced heater performance and engine
overheating.

. If the oil level is below
,
remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the open- ing.
Do not overfill
.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
NOTE:
. It is normal to add some oil between
oil maintenance intervals or during
the break-in period, depending on
the severity of operating conditions.
More engine oil is consumed by
frequent acceleration/deceleration
especially when the engine rpm is
high. If your rate of oil consumption
increases suddenly or without ex-
planation, NISSAN recommends that
you have your vehicle inspected by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil is set to 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark for optimal high
performance driving. The engine oil
can be filled up to the H mark if
performance driving is not engaged.
NOTICE
.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 non-equivalent syn-
Do-it-yourself
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ENGINE OIL

as illustrated and
pull out the filter element
.
The filter element should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance intervals. See the "9. Main-
tenance and schedules" section for main-
tenance intervals. When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner
housing and the cover with a damp cloth.

9 Maintenance and schedules

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled mainte-
nance, 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
mechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that your vehicle is held
securely with the shift lever in the
position 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, it is recommended you see