Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Increasing fuel economy
- Keep your engine tuned up.
- Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
- 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.
For additional information, refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual.
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 ...
Parking/parking on hills
WARNING
Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
Safe parking procedures require that
both t ...
Other materials:
Brake precautions
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
gre ...
Basic inspection
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Inspection
AFTER A COLLISION
WARNING: Inspect all seat belt assemblies
including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN/INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a
collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the b ...
Preparation
Special Service Tools
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tools
...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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