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: 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 ...
Jump starting
To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in ...
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually.
For additional information about adjusting
the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.
WARNING
Before driving the vehicle, return the
seatback to an upright seating position
after manually releasing it. Also, make
sure the seat is locked in p ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills