Nissan Altima Quiz
Starting and driving

Break-in period

In this manual: Starting and driving
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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WARNING

To obtain maximum engine performance, ensure reliability, and achieve the best possible fuel economy, follow the recommendations below during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles). Failure to follow these recommendations may reduce the service life and performance of your engine.

  • Avoid driving at a constant speed (high or low) for extended periods, and do not run the engine above 4,000 rpm.
  • Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
  • Avoid rapid starts.
  • Avoid sudden braking whenever possible.
  • Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles). You could damage the engine, axles, or other parts of your vehicle.

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