NISSAN 2012 GT R - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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R35-D EDITED: 2011/ 2/ 4
The GT-R is NISSAN’s first supercar category
vehicle. The GT-R is equipped with special
systems. These systems are different than those
used on conventional vehicles to allow for the
high performance driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Your vehicle should be maintained by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Special skills,
knowledge and equipment are necessary to
properly maintain your GT-R.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully,
together with your Warranty Information Booklet
which describes a number of express limitations,
exclusions and ways to void your warranty for
failing to follow the instructions contained in this
Owner’s Manual, including, but not limited to:
. Failure to use proper parts, fuel and fluids,
. Driving with the VDC off,
. Racing,
. Any competitive driving of any sort whatso-
ever,
. Use on a track or driving on any airstrip,
. Modifications, including adding/replacing,
reprogramming, attempting to reprogram,
altering, disconnecting any computer, con-
trol unit or electronic modules,
. Deleting any or all stored information in any
computer, control unit or electronic module
including VSDR,
. Failure to have required Performance Opti-
mization Services performed.
In addition, see your Dunlop/Goodyear and
Bridgestone tire warranties for specific limita-
tions or exclusions for operating summer tires
below
−208C (−48F).
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
. Special skills, knowledge and equipment are
necessary to properly inspect and adjust the
GT-R engine, transmission, suspension and
brakes to maintain performance. A GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer has the GT-R
certified technical staff and the special
equipment to properly maintain your GT-R.
. NISSAN recommends maintenance items
that require the replacement of parts, engine
oil, oil filters and air filters should be
performed by a GT-R certified dealer. Make
sure the specified fluids and parts are used
when the maintenance is performed.
NISSAN also recommends the replacement
of parts such as brakes should be performed
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
Only use the following required fluids
and parts in the GT-R to avoid possible
vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic oil)
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.
The use of additives, chemical materials or
abrasive compounds is prohibited.
The use of additives, chemical materials, abra-
sive compounds or other high performance
engine oils may cause internal engine damage.
Engine oil maintenance
. When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil
level is 0.4 in (10 mm) below the H mark on
the engine oil dipstick for optimum high
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GT-R SPECIAL SPECIFICATION
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