Increasing fuel economy -17 – NISSAN vehicle User Manual

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● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain

cruising speeds with a constant accelerator

position.

● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.

Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.

● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.

Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-

hicles.

● Use a proper gear range which suits road

conditions. On level roads, shift into high

gear as soon as possible.

● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-

nance schedule.

● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-

sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear

and lowers fuel economy.

● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-

proper alignment increases tire wear and

lowers fuel economy.

● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel

economy. Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more

economical to use the air conditioner and

leave the windows closed to reduce drag.

● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.

See “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-

tion” in “Technical and consumer informa-

tion” later in this manual.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

Starting and driving

5-17

REVIEW COPY—

2007 Quest (van)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/27/06—debbie

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