Nissan Murano: Starting and driving / 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. WinterWarm 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.