fuel consumption NISSAN MAXIMA 2014 A35 / 7.G Owners Manual

Time/Miles (km) mode
The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to
show the time and distance driven since the last
reset.Range mode
The range mode can be selected to give you an
estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The range is constantly calcu-
lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank
and the actual fuel consumption.Tire pressure mode
The tire pressure mode displays the tire pressure
information for your tires in the *** area of the
vehicle information display.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
If the vehicle has been off for awhile, the pres-
sures will not be displayed immediately. When
the vehicle is driven, the pressures will automati-
cally be displayed.
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-
play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-
tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details:1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Clock” key, then
select the “Time Zone” key) . 2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Pacific time zone,
Mountain time zone, etc.) .
3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator: Shows that the NISSAN controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count: Shows the number of menu selections avail-
able for that screen (for example, 1/9) .
5. Footer/Information Line: Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Manually set the time
zone) .HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS
button.
The following information will appear when the
STATUS button is pressed multiple times:
Audio →Audio and climate control system →
Audio and fuel consumption →Audio
HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button. This screen sets or dis-
plays various information that is helpful for using
the vehicle. Available items include fuel economy
and maintenance information.
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Menu ItemResult
Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy menu.
Distance to Empty Displays an estimation of the distance that the vehicle can be driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low, the DTE
display will change to (*) .
NOTE:If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the display just before the ignition switch is turned OFF may
continue to be displayed.
NOTE:When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.
Average Fuel Economy Displays the average fuel economy since the last reset. The display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi (500 m) . After a reset or connecting the battery cables, the display might show (**.*) .
Resetting fuel economy The average fuel economy calculation can be reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Re- set” key using the NISSAN controller.
Fuel Economy Record Select the “View” key to display the average fuel consumption history in a graph form.
Maintenance Items Press the INFO button and select the “Maintenance” key using the NISSAN controller; the maintenance information will be displayed on
the screen.
Reminder keys (1–4) Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Tire or Other Reminder. Resetting the
maintenance in-
terval To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi (km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the NISSAN controller.
Interval Reminder Displays status of the selected interval reminder. Select to toggle on or off. If set to “On”, the maintenance notice screen will be dis- played once the interval is met and the ignition switch is placed in the OFF and then ON position.
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Menu ItemResult
Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy menu.
Distance to Empty Displays an estimation of the distance that the vehicle can be driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly calculated based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel
level is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .
NOTE: If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the display just before the ignition switch is turned
OFF may continue to be displayed.
NOTE:When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.
Average Fuel Economy Displays the average fuel economy since the last reset. The display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3 mi (500 m) . After a
reset or connecting the battery cables, the display might show (**.*) . Select “Reset Fuel Eco” to reset the fuel economy calcula-
tionto0.
Resetting fuel economy The average fuel economy calculation can be reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select
the “Reset Fuel Eco” key using the NISSAN controller.
Fuel Economy Record Select the “View” key to display the average fuel consumption history in a graph form.
Maintenance Items Press the INFO button and select the “Maintenance” key using the NISSAN controller; the maintenance information will be dis-
played on the screen.
Reminder keys Can choose betweeen Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Tire and Other Reminder.
Interval Displays the interval for the selected reminder. Select the “+” or “-” keys to adjust the distance up or down.
Resetting the maintenance
interval Resets the distance for the selected reminder to 0 mi (km) .
Displaying the maintenance
notice reminder Displays status of the selected interval reminder. Select to toggle on or off. If set to “On”, the maintenance notice screen will be
displayed once the interval is met and the ignition switch is placed in the OFF and then ON position.
Menu Item
Result
Where am I? See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Traffic Info See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Weather Info See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Map Update See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Navigation Version See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Other Options For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN Voice Recognition system” in this section.
For GPS Position, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s manual.
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●If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.
E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If youdetect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN
is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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