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:
Passenger side door mirror defogger
Description
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger
relay to prevent the door mirror
from fogging up.
Component function check
1.Check door mirror defogger rh
Check that the heating wire of door mirror defogger rh is heated when turning
the rear window de ...
Can communication circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.CONNECTOR INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect all the unit connectors on CAN communication system.
Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection.
Is the inspection resu ...
Engine maintenance
Drive belt
Drive belt : inspection
Alternator
Drive belt auto-tensioner
Crankshaft pulley
A/c compressor
Water pump
Drive belt
Possible use range
New drive belt range
Ndicator
Warning:
Perform this step when engine is stopped.
Check that the indicator of drive bel ...
