Nissan Sentra 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.
Fuel efficient driving tips
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts an ...
Parking/parking on hills
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 requir ...
Other materials:
General maintenance
Explanation of general maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the
normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating
properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have thei ...
Exterior lighting system symptoms
Symptom Table
Caution:
Perform the self-diagnosis with consult before the symptom diagnosis.
Perform the trouble diagnosis
if any dtc is detected.
Normal operating condition
Description
Auto light system
The auto light system may not turn the headlamp ON/OFF immediately after
pass ...
Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
Raise the hood 3 .
Remove the support rod 4 and insert it into
the slo ...