Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Break-in schedule

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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 (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.

Cruise control operations

The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch. The C ...

Fuel efficient driving tips

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy from your vehicle. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application Avoid rapid starts an ...

Other materials:

Trunk lid
Trunk lid assembly Trunk lid assembly : exploded view Trunk lid hinge LH/RH Torsion bar LH/RH Torsion bar clips Trunk lid finisher (if equipped) Emergency release handle Emergency release handle clip Emergency release handle cable Trunk lid lock Trunk lid bumpers License lam ...

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as вЂњAIR BAGвЂќ and вЂњSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERвЂќ, used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. Information necessary to service the system ...

Engine maintenance
Drive belt Drive belt : inspection Alternator Drive belt auto-tensioner Crankshaft pulley A/c compressor Water pump Drive belt Possible use range New drive belt range Ndicator Warning: Perform this step when engine is stopped. Check that the indicator of drive bel ...