NISSAN 2014 Quest - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 370)

. Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
. Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
. Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unneces-
sary braking.
. Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
. Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
. Using cruise control during highway
driving helps maintain a steady speed.
. Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on
flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
. Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save time.
7. Avoid idling.
. Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30-60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
. Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
9. Winter warm up.
. Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy.
. Vehicles typically need no more than 30
seconds of idling at start-up to effectively
circulate the engine oil before driving.
. Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
. Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible.
. When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system.
. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
. 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 recommenda-
tion” (P.9-5).)
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