Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Increasing fuel economy
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper
alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations”
in “Technical and consumer information”
in this manual.
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 start ...
WARNING
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
● Safe parking procedures require that
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Other materials: Brake system
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. H ...
Phone display screen
The Phone screen can be displayed by
pressing thebutton on the control
panel.
The following options are displayed:
Quick Dial
Displays the Quick Dial screen. For additional
information, see "Quick dial".
Phonebook
Displays the Phonebook screen. For additional
information, see "Making a call ...
Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equi ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills