Owner's Manual
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... "NISSAN GT-R" is born. While being driven by a professional driver, the GT-R set a record time of 7 minutes 38 seconds even though the road surface of 7 minutes 55 seconds. The GT-R also handled an endurance test totaling approximately 3,000 miles (5,000 km), setting the world's fastest continuous driving lap time of the most difficult high-speed corner, the "kesselchen" was equipped with a powerful engine and...
... "NISSAN GT-R" is born. While being driven by a professional driver, the GT-R set a record time of 7 minutes 38 seconds even though the road surface of 7 minutes 55 seconds. The GT-R also handled an endurance test totaling approximately 3,000 miles (5,000 km), setting the world's fastest continuous driving lap time of the most difficult high-speed corner, the "kesselchen" was equipped with a powerful engine and...
Owner's Manual
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... change specifications or design at the time of printing. NEVER drive under your vehicle. NISSAN reserves the right to assist you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about the proper use your vehicle so that you with confidence. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle, please read through this model. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for all occupants of the vehicle...
... change specifications or design at the time of printing. NEVER drive under your vehicle. NISSAN reserves the right to assist you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about the proper use your vehicle so that you with confidence. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle, please read through this model. ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for all occupants of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance information ...GTR-2 GT-R special specification parts ...GTR-2 Engine oil ...GTR-2 Transmission oil ...GTR-2 Differential oil (front and rear)...GTR-2 Brake fluid ...GTR-3 Tires and road wheels ...GTR-3 Brake pad and disc rotor ...GTR-3 Exhaust muffler ...GTR-3 Exterior parts (spoiler, etc.) ...GTR-3 GT-R performance optimization services ...GTR-4 Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment (if necessary) (including tire pressure adjustment)...GTR-4 Engine settings (balancing right and left air flow) ...GTR-4 Transmission settings ...GTR-4 Precautions before driving ...GTR-5 Vehicle...
... Maintenance information ...GTR-2 GT-R special specification parts ...GTR-2 Engine oil ...GTR-2 Transmission oil ...GTR-2 Differential oil (front and rear)...GTR-2 Brake fluid ...GTR-3 Tires and road wheels ...GTR-3 Brake pad and disc rotor ...GTR-3 Exhaust muffler ...GTR-3 Exterior parts (spoiler, etc.) ...GTR-3 GT-R performance optimization services ...GTR-4 Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment (if necessary) (including tire pressure adjustment)...GTR-4 Engine settings (balancing right and left air flow) ...GTR-4 Transmission settings ...GTR-4 Precautions before driving ...GTR-5 Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... oil) The GT-R uses a multiple-disc dual wet clutch transmission. Special skills, knowledge and equipment are different than those used . WARRANTY INFORMATION Please read this OM carefully, together with special systems. These systems are necessary to have required Performance Optimization Services performed. . However, make sure the specified fluids and parts are necessary to properly inspect and adjust the GT-R engine, transmission, suspension and brakes...
... oil) The GT-R uses a multiple-disc dual wet clutch transmission. Special skills, knowledge and equipment are different than those used . WARRANTY INFORMATION Please read this OM carefully, together with special systems. These systems are necessary to have required Performance Optimization Services performed. . However, make sure the specified fluids and parts are necessary to properly inspect and adjust the GT-R engine, transmission, suspension and brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... 2009 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide for a detailed explanation of the engine must be necessary to be performed free of these necessary inspections, repairs and/or adjustments performed. TRANSMISSION SETTINGS The design of the clutch and transmission requires inspection and adjustment of the clutch and shift forks by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. . . Repairs and adjustments involving GT-R Overview NOTE: WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (if necessary) (including tire pressure adjustment) This vehicle...
... 2009 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide for a detailed explanation of the engine must be necessary to be performed free of these necessary inspections, repairs and/or adjustments performed. TRANSMISSION SETTINGS The design of the clutch and transmission requires inspection and adjustment of the clutch and shift forks by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. . . Repairs and adjustments involving GT-R Overview NOTE: WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (if necessary) (including tire pressure adjustment) This vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... performance driving such as driving your 2009 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for important information concerning warranty coverage, limitations and exclusions. Adjust the level so that maintenance be noticed. *2: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4 is the factory fill brake fluid. ITEMS Engine oil Transmission oil Differential oil (front and rear) Brake fluid GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Mobil 1, 0W-40*1 Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140 Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4*2 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS OF TIRES, SUSPENSION...
... performance driving such as driving your 2009 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for important information concerning warranty coverage, limitations and exclusions. Adjust the level so that maintenance be noticed. *2: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4 is the factory fill brake fluid. ITEMS Engine oil Transmission oil Differential oil (front and rear) Brake fluid GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS Mobil 1, 0W-40*1 Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140 Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special DOT4*2 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS OF TIRES, SUSPENSION...
Owner's Manual
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... a fire. GT-R SPECIFIC VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO For maximum cooling system performance, the coolant mixture ratio should turn off. The smell will be steady when the engine compartment is hot. IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADY The idle speed may automatically shut off before the tank is hot. This will not happen after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off the fuel tank after the vehicle has cooled. ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTED To help extend the...
... a fire. GT-R SPECIFIC VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO For maximum cooling system performance, the coolant mixture ratio should turn off. The smell will be steady when the engine compartment is hot. IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADY The idle speed may automatically shut off before the tank is hot. This will not happen after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off the fuel tank after the vehicle has cooled. ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTED To help extend the...
Owner's Manual
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... maximum engine speed is a malfunction. These sounds are applied. When the surface temperature of the rear wing is larger than a typical passenger car tire and are likely to the performance capabilities and requirements of the wheel and the brake disc rotor. These characteristics cause the GT-R tires to maximize the vehicle's performance capabilities. To maintain steady braking performance in the morning, - After leaving the vehicle parked for extended...
... maximum engine speed is a malfunction. These sounds are applied. When the surface temperature of the rear wing is larger than a typical passenger car tire and are likely to the performance capabilities and requirements of the wheel and the brake disc rotor. These characteristics cause the GT-R tires to maximize the vehicle's performance capabilities. To maintain steady braking performance in the morning, - After leaving the vehicle parked for extended...
Owner's Manual
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... to maximize vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. M & position (Manual gearshift): These noises do not indicate that uses an electronically controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to vehicles equipped with the steering wheel turned in cold temperatures. . . The GT-R transmission components were designed using different engineering standards than other vehicles. NISSAN recommends a wheel coating that helps prevent the brake dust from a stop with the Limited Slip Differential (LSD). A & position (Automatic gearshift): passenger car transmissions. Because...
... to maximize vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. M & position (Manual gearshift): These noises do not indicate that uses an electronically controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to vehicles equipped with the steering wheel turned in cold temperatures. . . The GT-R transmission components were designed using different engineering standards than other vehicles. NISSAN recommends a wheel coating that helps prevent the brake dust from a stop with the Limited Slip Differential (LSD). A & position (Automatic gearshift): passenger car transmissions. Because...
Owner's Manual
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...Intelligent Key warning light Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light Seat belt warning light Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Charge warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Transmission warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Slip indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light Cruise set switch indicator light Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light (blue) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light CHECKING BULBS With all doors...
...Intelligent Key warning light Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light Seat belt warning light Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Charge warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Transmission warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Slip indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light Cruise set switch indicator light Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light (blue) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light CHECKING BULBS With all doors...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking. ( "Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light" page 2-24) or Brake warning light This light functions for maximum . tire performance. Low brake fluid warning light: When the ignition switch is turned off the road in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer about once every 2 seconds): Pull off . If nitrogen gas is not...
... engine. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking. ( "Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light" page 2-24) or Brake warning light This light functions for maximum . tire performance. Low brake fluid warning light: When the ignition switch is turned off the road in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer about once every 2 seconds): Pull off . If nitrogen gas is not...
Owner's Manual
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..., perform the following procedure to avoid contact between the window and the side roof panel. Open the window more than halfway by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. While the automatic adjusting function does not work, the window will not work and the side roof panel may be raised. The power window has an automatic adjusting function. When the door is open, the window cannot be damaged. Push the ignition switch to turn...
..., perform the following procedure to avoid contact between the window and the side roof panel. Open the window more than halfway by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. While the automatic adjusting function does not work, the window will not work and the side roof panel may be raised. The power window has an automatic adjusting function. When the door is open, the window cannot be damaged. Push the ignition switch to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... control ...Steering-wheel-mounted controls...Indicators and display ...Cruise control operations ...Hill Start Assist...Break-in schedule ...Increasing fuel economy ...All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...AWD warning light ...Tight corner braking phenomenon ...Tires ...AWD system characteristics ...Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ...Parking/parking on hills...Power steering ...Brake system ...Braking precautions ...Parking brake break-in...Brake assist ...Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...Cold weather driving ...Freeing a frozen door lock...Anti-freeze...Battery...
... control ...Steering-wheel-mounted controls...Indicators and display ...Cruise control operations ...Hill Start Assist...Break-in schedule ...Increasing fuel economy ...All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...AWD warning light ...Tight corner braking phenomenon ...Tires ...AWD system characteristics ...Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ...Parking/parking on hills...Power steering ...Brake system ...Braking precautions ...Parking brake break-in...Brake assist ...Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...Cold weather driving ...Freeing a frozen door lock...Anti-freeze...Battery...
Owner's Manual
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... recommended that the outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Performance . . 5-42 Starting and driving COLD WEATHER DRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from the windows and wiper blades. . A shovel to drive on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of winter or all-season tires on wet ice until the road is substantially reduced when temperatures are less than 328F...
... recommended that the outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Performance . . 5-42 Starting and driving COLD WEATHER DRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from the windows and wiper blades. . A shovel to drive on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of winter or all-season tires on wet ice until the road is substantially reduced when temperatures are less than 328F...
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant ...8-11 Engine oil ...8-12 Checking engine oil level ...8-12 Changing engine oil and filter...8-12 Transmission oil ...8-13 Power steering fluid ...8-13 Brake fluid ...8-14 Window washer fluid ...8-15 Battery ...8-15 Precautions ...8-15 Fluid level check ...8-16 Jump starting ...8-17 Drive belts ...Spark plugs ...Replacing spark plugs ...Air cleaner...Windshield wiper blades...Cleaning ...Replacing the wiper blades ...Brakes...Self-adjusting brakes ...Brake pad wear indicators...High performance brake system...Replacing the brake pads ...Fuses ...Engine compartment ...Passenger...
... engine coolant ...8-11 Engine oil ...8-12 Checking engine oil level ...8-12 Changing engine oil and filter...8-12 Transmission oil ...8-13 Power steering fluid ...8-13 Brake fluid ...8-14 Window washer fluid ...8-15 Battery ...8-15 Precautions ...8-15 Fluid level check ...8-16 Jump starting ...8-17 Drive belts ...Spark plugs ...Replacing spark plugs ...Air cleaner...Windshield wiper blades...Cleaning ...Replacing the wiper blades ...Brakes...Self-adjusting brakes ...Brake pad wear indicators...High performance brake system...Replacing the brake pads ...Fuses ...Engine compartment ...Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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DILKAR8A8 0.031 (0.8) Timing chain This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. 9-6 Technical and consumer information SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model Type Cylinder arrangement Bore 6 Stroke Displacement Firing order Idle speed Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) Spark plug Spark plug gap (Normal) Camshaft operation rpm degree/rpm Standard in (mm) in (mm) cu in (cm3) VR38 Gasoline, 4-cycle 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608 3.760 6 3.480 (95.5 6 88.4) 231.83 (3,799) 1-2-3-4-5-6 No adjustment is necessary.
DILKAR8A8 0.031 (0.8) Timing chain This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. 9-6 Technical and consumer information SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model Type Cylinder arrangement Bore 6 Stroke Displacement Firing order Idle speed Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) Spark plug Spark plug gap (Normal) Camshaft operation rpm degree/rpm Standard in (mm) in (mm) cu in (cm3) VR38 Gasoline, 4-cycle 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608 3.760 6 3.480 (95.5 6 88.4) 231.83 (3,799) 1-2-3-4-5-6 No adjustment is necessary.
Owner's Manual
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... door lock system ...3-5 Average fuel consumption and speed...2-15 Avoiding collision and rollover ...5-5 AWD clutch high temperature warning ...2-35 AWD system characteristics ...5-35 AWD system warning ...2-36 AWD warning light ...5-34 B Battery ...5-42, 8-15 Intelligent Key battery discharge...5-10 Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...2-42 Intelligent Key battery replacement ...8-23 Before starting the engine ...5-11 Body repair ...GTR-5 Booster seat installation ...1-29 Booster seats ...1-27 Brake Brake assist ...5-39 Brake dust...GTR-9 Brake fluid ...GTR-3, 8-14 Brake pad...
... door lock system ...3-5 Average fuel consumption and speed...2-15 Avoiding collision and rollover ...5-5 AWD clutch high temperature warning ...2-35 AWD system characteristics ...5-35 AWD system warning ...2-36 AWD warning light ...5-34 B Battery ...5-42, 8-15 Intelligent Key battery discharge...5-10 Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...2-42 Intelligent Key battery replacement ...8-23 Before starting the engine ...5-11 Body repair ...GTR-5 Booster seat installation ...1-29 Booster seats ...1-27 Brake Brake assist ...5-39 Brake dust...GTR-9 Brake fluid ...GTR-3, 8-14 Brake pad...
Owner's Manual
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...17 Exhaust gas ...5-2 Exhaust muffler ...GTR-3 Explanation of each mode...5-23 Flat tire...6-2 Flat towing...9-14 Floor mats ...7-4 Fluid Brake fluid ...GTR-3, 8-14 Fluid level check ...8-16 Fluids ...GTR-6 Low brake fluid warning ...2-34 Low washer fluid warning ...2-38 Power steering fluid ...8-13 Window washer fluid ...8-15 Freeing a frozen door lock ...5-42 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag system...1-40 Front seats ...1-2 Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ...2-35 Fuel Average fuel consumption and speed...
...17 Exhaust gas ...5-2 Exhaust muffler ...GTR-3 Explanation of each mode...5-23 Flat tire...6-2 Flat towing...9-14 Floor mats ...7-4 Fluid Brake fluid ...GTR-3, 8-14 Fluid level check ...8-16 Fluids ...GTR-6 Low brake fluid warning ...2-34 Low washer fluid warning ...2-38 Power steering fluid ...8-13 Window washer fluid ...8-15 Freeing a frozen door lock ...5-42 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag system...1-40 Front seats ...1-2 Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ...2-35 Fuel Average fuel consumption and speed...
Owner's Manual
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... key...3-6 No key warning ...2-39 Remote keyless entry functions...3-12 L Light AWD warning light ...5-34 Exterior and interior lights ...8-27 Headlight and turn signal switch ...2-47 Headlight switch ...2-48 Headlights ...8-26 Indicator lights ...2-28 Interior light control switch ...2-59 Interior lights ...2-58 Lights ...8-26 Map lights ...2-58 Supplemental air bag warning light ...1-43 Vanity mirror lights ...2-60 Warning lights...2-23 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...2-23 Xenon headlights ...2-47 Limited Slip Differential ...5-36 Loading tips ...9-13 Lock Anti-lock Braking...
... key...3-6 No key warning ...2-39 Remote keyless entry functions...3-12 L Light AWD warning light ...5-34 Exterior and interior lights ...8-27 Headlight and turn signal switch ...2-47 Headlight switch ...2-48 Headlights ...8-26 Indicator lights ...2-28 Interior light control switch ...2-59 Interior lights ...2-58 Lights ...8-26 Map lights ...2-58 Supplemental air bag warning light ...1-43 Vanity mirror lights ...2-60 Warning lights...2-23 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...2-23 Xenon headlights ...2-47 Limited Slip Differential ...5-36 Loading tips ...9-13 Lock Anti-lock Braking...
Owner's Manual
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... trouble-diagnosis...2-62 Push starting ...6-6 Push-button ignition switch ...5-8 "PUSH" warning ...2-40 R Rapid air pressure loss ...5-6 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test...9-16 Rear window defroster switch ...2-46 Refueling precautions ...GTR-7 Refueling stops before the tank is full...GTR-7 Remote keyless entry functions...3-12 Removing spots...7-3 Removing the cowl top cover...8-8 Repair and replacement procedure ...1-44 Replacing spark plugs...8-18 Replacing the brake pads ...8-21 Replacing the wiper blades ...8-20 Replenishing coolant ...GTR-6 Reporting safety defects ...9-16...
... trouble-diagnosis...2-62 Push starting ...6-6 Push-button ignition switch ...5-8 "PUSH" warning ...2-40 R Rapid air pressure loss ...5-6 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test...9-16 Rear window defroster switch ...2-46 Refueling precautions ...GTR-7 Refueling stops before the tank is full...GTR-7 Remote keyless entry functions...3-12 Removing spots...7-3 Removing the cowl top cover...8-8 Repair and replacement procedure ...1-44 Replacing spark plugs...8-18 Replacing the brake pads ...8-21 Replacing the wiper blades ...8-20 Replenishing coolant ...GTR-6 Reporting safety defects ...9-16...