2011 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 276

WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire, see the following "FLAT TIRE" page 6-2) section. ( pressure of all tires. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. The system also displays pressure of all tires on the multi function display by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel. The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop "Low tire pressure warnin tire pressure. ( "TIRE PRESSURE ing light" page 2-25) ( MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)" page 5-3) "Flat tire" page 8-34) ( NOTE: . You can check the pressure of all four tires on the multi function display. See the separate Multi Function Display Owner's Manual. The tires of this vehicle are filled with nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is low, fill the tires with nitrogen. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for information on filling the tires with nitrogen. If nitrogen is not available, compressed air may be safely used under normal driving conditions. However, NISSAN recommends refilling with nitrogen for maximum tire performance. CAUTION A GT-R certified NISSAN dealer should perform a tire change. It will be necessary to reset the tire pressure sensors. To change the tires, contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Be sure to use the tires and wheels together as a set that are designated for use with this vehicle. When tire replacement is required, replacing the tires as a set of four with new tires is recommended. However, if a tire is punctured or damaged, it may be possible to replace only the damaged tire. Determining whether one tire or a complete set of tires should be replaced is based on a number of factors including tire wear and condition. Contact your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. They can recommend if an individual tire or a complete set should be replaced. . . TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressure often and always prior to long distance trips. The recommended tire pressure specifications are shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label or the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) under the "Cold Tire Pressure" heading. The Tire and Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side door end. Tire pressures should be checked regularly because: . . The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds. Incorrect tire pressure, including under inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. Most tires naturally lose air over time. Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking. 8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself