Increasing fuel economy -60 – NISSAN 2015 Murano - Owner's Manual User Manual

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6. Plan for the Shortest Route

● Utilize a map or navigation system to de-

termine 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.

8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads

● Automated passes permit drivers to use

special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.

9. Winter Warm Up

● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel

economy.

● Vehicles typically need no more than

30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing.

● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating

temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling.

10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool

● Park your vehicle in a covered parking

area or in the shade whenever possible.

● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the

windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system.

● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-

tenance.

● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-

sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.

● Keep all the wheels in correct alignment.

Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.

● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.

For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

5-60

Starting and driving

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