NISSAN 2014 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Inside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, 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

&

P

mechanism: On a fairly

steep hill, check that your vehicle is held
securely with the shift lever in the

&

P

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, see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.

Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.

Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
to be adjusted, see a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.

Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjuster
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position.

Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.

Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.

Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.

Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.

Under the hood and vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).

Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.

Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.

Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.

Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt is
frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan before checking the
oil.

Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes in the engine compartment,
immediately have the exhaust system inspected
b y a GT- R c e r t i f i e d N I S S A N d e a l e r .
(

“Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” page

5-3)

Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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