Nissan Maxima: 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 miles (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 on. The C ...
Increasing fuel economy
-Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
- Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
- Avoid unnec ...
See also:
Power seat (if equipped)
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision,
always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
Also, do not place ...
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
- the vehicle is stationary.
- the engine is running.
- the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
- the p ...
Changing the set speed
After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the
or
buttons. Each time one of these buttons
is pressed, the vehicle's speed changes by 5 mph (approximately 8 km/h).
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