Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Break-in schedule
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:
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
CAUTION:
Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle
curb condition.
Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main
parts on the front si ...
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Reverse)
position, the monitor display shows the
view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNINGFailure to follow the warnings and
instructions
for proper use of the RearView
Monitor could result in serious injury or
death.
The Rear ...
Brake booster
Inspection
Operation
Depress the brake pedal several times at five second intervals with
the engine stopped. Start the engine with the brake pedal fully
depressed. Check that the clearance between brake pedal and dash
lower panel decreases.
NOTE:
A slight impact with a small click may be felt ...
