2017 Nissan Rogue Owners Manual - Fuel efficient driving tips

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 stops.
•  Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake application whenever possible.
•  Maintain constant speed while commuting 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 number of stops.
•  Maintaining a steady speed can minimize 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 exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where legally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency due to reduced aerodynamic drag.
•  Maintaining a safe following distance behind other vehicles reduces unnecessary 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 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.

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 all 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 “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.