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
...
Other materials: System maintenance
The two radar sensors 1 for the BSW and
RCTA systems are located near the rear
bumper. Always keep the area near the radar
sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing
water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused
by objects such ...
System malfunction
If the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
malfunctions, it will be turned off automatically,
a chime will sound, the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light
(yellow) will illuminate and the warning
message [Malfunction] will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take
If ...
How to use the vehicle information
display
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the ,
, and OK buttons located on the
steering
wheel.
- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
- Returns to the previous
menu.
The OK, and
butto ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills