NISSAN 2015 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.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
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

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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