Follow these practical fuel-efficient driving tips to help the Nissan Murano use fuel more effectively. Smooth vehicle control, sensible route planning, appropriate climate-control use, and regular maintenance can reduce unnecessary fuel consumption while supporting comfortable, predictable driving.

1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application

• Avoid rapid starts and sudden stops whenever traffic and road conditions allow. Aggressive acceleration requires more fuel, while abrupt braking wastes the momentum already created.
• Apply the accelerator and brake pedals smoothly and gradually. Gentle inputs help the vehicle gain and reduce speed more efficiently while providing a more comfortable ride.
• Maintain a consistent speed during normal commuting and allow the Nissan Murano to coast safely when appropriate instead of repeatedly accelerating and braking.

2. Maintain Constant Speed

• Look farther ahead and anticipate traffic lights, slowing vehicles, intersections, and other conditions that may require you to stop. Early awareness allows you to reduce speed gradually.
• Adjusting your speed safely to the timing of traffic lights can reduce the number of complete stops and minimize repeated acceleration from a standstill.
• Maintaining a steady, appropriate speed may help reduce unnecessary red-light stops and improve overall fuel efficiency, especially during routine urban driving.

3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher Vehicle Speeds

• At speeds below 40 mph (64 km/h), opening the windows may be a more efficient way to cool the cabin because the resulting aerodynamic drag is relatively limited and the engine load from air-conditioning operation can be reduced.
• At speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h), using the A/C may be more efficient than driving with open windows because open windows increase aerodynamic drag as vehicle speed rises.
• When the A/C is operating, use the recirculation setting when appropriate to reuse the already-cooled cabin air. This reduces the amount of warm outside air that must be cooled continuously.

4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Distances

• Observe posted speed limits and, where legally permitted and appropriate for conditions, avoid exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h). Lower highway speeds can improve fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic resistance.
• Maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead. Adequate spacing gives you more time to respond gradually and reduces unnecessary braking and repeated acceleration.
• Monitor surrounding traffic carefully and anticipate changes in traffic speed. Early, smooth adjustments are generally more efficient than sudden braking followed by strong acceleration.
• Select a gear range that is suitable for the road, traffic, and driving conditions so the Nissan Murano can operate smoothly without unnecessary engine load.

5. Use Cruise Control

• When conditions are suitable, using cruise control during highway driving can help maintain a steady speed and reduce small, unnecessary changes in accelerator input.
• Cruise control is particularly effective for supporting fuel-efficient driving on level terrain where frequent speed adjustments are not required.

6. Plan for the Shortest Route

• Use a map or navigation system before starting the trip to identify an efficient route. A well-planned route can reduce unnecessary mileage, repeated stops, congestion delays, and time spent searching for a destination.

7. Avoid Idling

• When it is safe and appropriate to do so, shut off the engine during stops expected to last longer than 30–60 seconds. Avoiding prolonged idling saves fuel and reduces unnecessary emissions while the vehicle remains stationary.

8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads

• An automated toll-road pass may allow access to designated lanes where the vehicle can continue at a more consistent speed. Avoiding repeated stopping, waiting, and accelerating at toll booths can reduce unnecessary fuel use.

9. Winter Warm Up

• Limit engine idling during cold-weather warm-up to reduce its effect on fuel economy. Extended stationary warm-up consumes fuel without moving the vehicle.
• The vehicle typically requires no more than 30 seconds of idling after start-up to circulate engine oil effectively before driving. Begin driving smoothly and avoid demanding acceleration while the vehicle warms up.
• The Nissan Murano will generally reach its normal operating temperature more quickly while being driven moderately than while remaining stationary and idling.

10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool

• Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a covered parking area or a shaded location. Reducing heat buildup inside the cabin lowers the amount of cooling required when the trip begins.
• When entering a vehicle that has been parked in hot conditions, open the windows briefly to release trapped hot air. Lowering the initial cabin temperature can reduce the immediate demand placed on the A/C system.

Increasing fuel economy

• Keep the engine properly tuned so it can operate as efficiently and reliably as intended.
• Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance intervals. Routine servicing helps keep the engine and related vehicle components in proper operating condition.
• Keep all tires inflated to the specified pressure and check them regularly, particularly before longer trips or when temperatures change.

  Low tire pressure increases rolling resistance, accelerates tire wear, and reduces the fuel economy of the Nissan Murano.

• Keep all wheels correctly aligned and have the alignment checked if the vehicle pulls to one side or uneven tire wear becomes noticeable.

  Incorrect wheel alignment increases rolling resistance and tire wear, which can lower fuel economy and reduce tire service life.

• Use engine oil with the recommended viscosity. The correct oil viscosity supports proper lubrication and helps the engine operate with the intended level of efficiency.