Nissan Maxima 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 (805 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
    Driver Attention Alert system limitations
    WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the Driver Attention Alert system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or ...

    Fuel efficient driving tips
    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 s ...

    Other materials:

    Glove box
    Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking or unlocking the glove box. There is a trunk cancel switch in the glove box. For additional information, refer to "Cancel switch" in the "Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section of this manual. WARNING Keep g ...

    Selecting the correct oil
    It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. For additional information, refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in or ...

    Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
    WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle: Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the recovery procedure. Tow chains or cables must be attached only to main structural m ...

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