1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 120

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE 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. ¼ Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm. Do not drive over the following speed limits: 2-wheel drive models: 4-wheel drive models (2H position): 55 MPH (90 km/h) 4-wheel drive models (4H position): 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4-wheel drive models (4L position): 30 MPH (50 km/h) ¼ Do not accelerate hard in top gear. ¼ Avoid quick starts and full acceleration. ¼ Avoid hard stops as much as possible. ¼ For the first 300 miles (500 km), it is recommended that you drive in the 2-wheel drive (2H) position. ¼ Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). ECONOMY HINTS SD0001 ¼ Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ¼ Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed will lower fuel economy. ¼ Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles. ¼ Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible. ¼ Avoid unnecessary engine idling. 4-15