Break-in schedule -22 increasing fuel economy -22 – NISSAN 2011 Titan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and en-
sure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in short-
ened engine life and reduced engine
performance.

● Avoid driving for long periods at constant

speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.

● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles

(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

● 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 front wheels in correct alignment.

Improper 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.

● For vehicles equipped with

, use 4H

or 4L position only when necessary. Four-
wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

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Starting and driving

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