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: Heater operation
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to
the foot outlets. Some air also flows from
the defrost outlets and the side vent
outlets.
1. Press thebutton to the off
position
for normal heating.
2. Press theair flow control
button.
3. Turn thefan speed control dial
to
the desired position.
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RAB system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
RAB system warning light and RAB system
warning indicator
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
Center display
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h), the RAB
syst ...
Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the lap/
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available for purchase. The extender
adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the
driver ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills