2023 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual (Page 493 of 665)

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual
Posted on 16 Feb, 2023
Model: 2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Pages: 665
File size: 5 MB

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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts and stops.
Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible.
Maintain constant speed while com-
muting and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain Constant Speed
Look ahead to try and anticipate and
minimize stops.
Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.
Maintaining a steady speed can mini-
mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
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 le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unnec-
essary braking.
Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced
braking 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 stop-
ping 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 ef-
fectively circulate the engine oil before
driving.
Your vehicle will reach its ideal operat-
ing 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.
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
5-170 Starting and driving


General
Year 2023
Make Nissan
Model Pathfinder
Language English
Pages 665
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 5 MB
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Manual

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