1996 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 92

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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. b) Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. c) Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET switch. Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME switch. The vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h). ● The cruise indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned ON while pushing the RES/ACCEL, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the steering wheel). To properly set the cruise control system perform the steps above in the order indicated. Avoid using the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: ● when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed. ● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed. ● on winding roads, or hilly roads. ● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.). ● in very windy areas. CAUTION On manual transmission models, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is on. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. Failure to do so may cause engine damage. 4-13 During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life. ● Do not drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm. Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. ● 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 miles (800 km). Precautions ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The cruise indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● When the cruise indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.

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To reset at a slower cruising speed,
use
one of the following three methods:
a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the COAST/SET switch and release it.
b) Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release
the
switch
when
the
vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.
c) Push,
then
quickly
release
the
COAST/SET switch. Each time you do
this, the set speed decreases by about 1
MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,
push and
release the RESUME switch. The vehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).
Precautions
●
If the cruise control system malfunctions,
it cancels automatically. The cruise indi-
cator light in the instrument panel then
blinks to warn the driver.
●
When the cruise indicator light blinks,
turn the cruise control main switch off
and have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
●
The cruise indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned
ON
while
pushing
the
RES/ACCEL,
COAST/SET,
or
CANCEL
switch
(lo-
cated on the steering wheel). To properly
set the cruise control system perform the
steps above in the order indicated.
Avoid
using
the
cruise
control
when
driving under the following conditions:
●
when it is not possible to keep the vehicle
at a set speed.
●
in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
●
on winding roads, or hilly roads.
●
on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).
●
in very windy areas.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do
not shift into neutral without depress-
ing the clutch pedal when the cruise
control is on. Should this occur, de-
press the clutch pedal and turn the
main switch off immediately. Failure to
do so may cause engine damage.
During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
follow these recommendations for the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in vehicle damage or shortened
engine life.
●
Do not drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) and
do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow.
●
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 miles
(800 km).
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
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