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: Instrument panel
Vents
Steering wheel switches for audio control*
Vehicle information display controls
Headlight/turn signal switch
Paddle shifters (if so equipped)
Driver supplemental air bag
Horn
Meters and gauges
Warning and indicator lights
Vehicle information display
Wiper and washer switch
Heat ...
Head restraints/headrests
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Parking/parking on hills