Nissan Sunny Sentra N16 owners manual page 221

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● Always block the wheels on both vehicle● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’strailer must also pass the other vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on afirst 500 miles (800 km).before you can safely change lanes. slope is not recommended; however, if● Have your vehicle serviced more often● To maintain engine braking efficiency you must do so, and if your vehicle isthan at intervals specified in the recom-and electrical charging performance, do equipped with an automatic transmission,mended Maintenance Schedule in thenot use fifth gear (manual transmission) first block the wheels and apply the park-“NISSAN Service and Maintenanceor overdrive (automatic transmission). ing brake, and then move the transmis-Guide”.● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too sion shift selector lever into the P (Park)long or too frequently. This could cause position. If you move the shift selector● Whenmakingaturn,yourtrailer wheelsthe brakes to overheat, resulting in re- lever to the P (Park) position before block-will be closer to the inside of the turnduced braking efficiency. ing the wheels and applying the parkingthan your vehicle wheels. To compen- brake, transmission damage could occur.sate for this, make a larger than normalWhen towing a trailer, change the oil in ● Whengoingdownahill,shiftintoalowerturning radius during the turn.the transmission more frequently. For gear and use the engine braking effect.● Crosswinds and rough roads adverselyadditional information see the ‘‘Mainte- When ascending a long grade, down-affect vehicle/trailer handling, possiblynanceanddo-it-yourself’’ section earlier shift the transmission to a lower gearcausing vehicle sway. When beingin this manual. and reduce speed to reduce chances ofpassed by larger vehicles, be prepared engine overloading and/or overheating.for possible changes in crosswinds that ● If the engine temperature coolant risescould affect vehicle handling. If swaying to an extremely high temperature whendoes occur, firmly grip the steering the air conditioning system is on, turn offwheel, steer straight ahead, and imme- the air conditioner. Coolant heat can bediately (but gradually) reduce vehicle additionally vented by opening the win-speed. This combination helps to stabi- dows, switching the fan control to highlize the vehicle. Never increase speed. and setting the temperature control to● Becareful when passing other vehicles. the HOT position. Passing while towing a trailer requires ● Trailer towing requires more fuel thanconsiderably more distance than normal normal circumstances.passing. Remember the length of the 9-18 Technical and consumer information ZX

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