NISSAN 2014 GT R - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 236)

certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
specifications for city driving to high perfor-
mance driving.
The tires on the GT-R may have different wear
rates and wear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to confirm that
the alignment is within specifications. Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake pedal
application.
. Avoid rapid starts and stops.
. Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible.
. Maintain constant speed while commut-
ing and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain constant speed.
. Look ahead to try and anticipate and
minimize stops.
. Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops.
. Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel effi-
ciency.
3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher vehicle
speeds.
. Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
. Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
. Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
. Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
. Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unneces-
sary braking.
. Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
. Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
. Using cruise control during highway
driving helps maintain a steady speed.
. Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on
flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
. Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save time.
7. Avoid idling.
. Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30-60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
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FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS