Nissan Micra: Increasing fuel economy

Nissan Micra Owners Manual

The following methods are recommended by NISSAN to increase fuel economy on NISSAN vehicles. All these recommendations can help you to achieve a higher level of fuel economy in your vehicle.

• 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 unnecessary stopping and braking.

  Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles

• Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible.
• Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
• 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.
• Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.

  For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in “Technical and consumer information” in this manual.