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: I-FCW system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
Vehicle ahead detection indicator
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
warning light
For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display
The I-FCW system operates at speeds
above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
If there is a potential risk of a forward co ...
Cold weather driving
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting
it into the key hole or use the remote
keyless entry function on the Intelligent
Key.
Antifreeze
In the winter when it is anticipated that th ...
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the I-FCW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
The I-FCW system can help warn the
driver before a collision occurs but
will not avoid a collision. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive
safel ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills