Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Break-in schedule

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CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 RPM.

Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 mi (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.

Cruise control operations

The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch. The C ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control System
Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for the multiport fuel injection system or ECM: Turn ignition switch to вЂњOFFвЂќ position. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM. Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from ...

Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation)
Description Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation). Diagnosis Procedure 1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform EPS self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-14, "DTC Index&quo ...

If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with the spare tire. WARNING ■If you have a flat tire Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, which could result in an ...