HVAC TIPS (Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning)
Consult a Nissan Expert
Get your car AC inspected by a Nissan expert. Our experts ensure a thorough check of your AC system by managing the health of the AC filter, ensuring the correct amount of refrigerant, and checking all other related components.
Park the vehicle in the shade
Try parking in the shade (not under direct sunlight) as much as possible. This way, it will be easy for your car’s AC to cool the cabin efficiently and quickly.
Ventilate before starting the AC
It’s a good idea to ventilate the cabin before turning your AC on. Open all the windows and doors and let the car run on idle with the AC OFF, fresh air mode and set the blower to max speed for some time. This lets the hot air out and make things easier for you when you start driving. Ensure you change to Recirculation mode and close the windows completely.
Use your car’s AC every day
Make sure you switch on your car’s AC for about 10 15 minutes every day. This ensures your AC vents function well and for a long time.
Switch OFF the AC
Turn the AC off before you switch off the ignition, to ensure the evaporator is dried out along with its surroundings. This also helps in avoiding foul smells when you restart the AC.
MONSOON TIPS
TYRE CHECK
Always keep the tyres inflated to recommended levels, maintain correct wheel alignment periodically and replace tyres if tread is worn-out.
WIPER CHECK
Check your wiper blades to see if they leave behind any smudges or lines of water on the windscreen. If they leave either, it is time to have them changed, as during the monsoons you will be required to use them almost every day. It is also important to keep the wiper-washer fluids topped up. Avoid using the wipers to clean heavy dust on the windshield.
INTERIOR CHECK
Before the drive, check the floor mats for wet conditions. Ensure you use only Nissan Genuine floor mats which are specifically designed for your car and safety. Contact authorized dealer in case water gets into the cabin area, as it will require special skills and tools to avoid further damage to interior parts.
ELECTRICAL CHECK
Begin with running all lights together – the headlights (in both, low and high beams), brake lights and hazards/indicators. If you notice your lights get dimmer or are flickering, please get this checked by an authorized dealer. It is also advisable to make sure your battery is in a healthy state, and have it replaced if required, as monsoons generally require heavier use of electrical components such as lights, wipers, etc.
BETTER VISIBILITY
Ensure better visibility in the rains by ensuring your windows don’t get fogged up. Use the Fresh air mode OR Re-circulation mode on your AC control panel at all times.
SAFE DISTANCE
The braking distance gets prolonged when the wheels become wet. Hence, always maintain a longer distance with other vehicles and drive slower in wet road conditions.
FUEL SAVING TIPS
Tyre Pressure
Always maintain required tyre pressure. Under inflated tyres can add up to 10 % to your fuel bill. Refer to the owner’s manual for the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Fuel Economy
To get accurate fuel economy information, reset Average Fuel Economy in Trip Meter during refuelling or at every 200 Kms. For details refer to the owner’s manual.
Gear Shift
It’s highly recommended to maintain gear to speed ratio. You can use the Gear Shift Indicator (if available) to know the recommended gear for your current vehicle speed.
Speed of the Vehicle
Always increase the vehicle speed gradually. Sudden increase of vehicle speed burns more fuel.
Clutch Usage
Do not rest foot on Clutch while driving. This leads to Clutch concerns and high fuel consumption.
Periodic Maintenance
It’s always advisable to follow a periodic maintenance schedule to keep the vehicle healthy. A healthy and maintained car will give higher fuel economy. Get your vehicle serviced at any of our authorised service outlets across India.
Usage of AC
Effective use of the AC also helps save fuel. it’s advisable to switch off the AC if the vehicle idle time is more.
WINTER TIPS
Tyre CHECK
In Winter, the tyre pressure decreases, always keeps them inflated at recommended levels. If the tyres are worn out, replace them immediately. Tyres are one of the most important parts of your car as it is the only point of connection between the vehicle and the road surface.
FLUID LEVEL
Start your car once a week to make sure that the fluids in the car are moving. Ensure engine oil and coolant are at recommended level.
WIPER CHECK
Windshield wiper and the washer fluid play an important role in the cold mornings, therefore you should always top the tank up to the brim. If there is any damage on wiper blades, replace it with a new one before your car is exposed to the extremely cold weather conditions
better visibility
Due to temperature difference, you may experience Fog or Mist accumulate over your windshield and window glasses. Use Fresh air mode OR Re-circulation mode on your AC control panel to clear the fog or mist for better visibility.
electrical check
Cold temperature is tough on batteries, so it’s wise to check the battery and other electrical service parts at authorized dealer to get right performance
headlights, fogging & Lamps
Lens may get Internal fogging due to temperature difference, Drive car with Lamps ON condition to remove internal fogging.
safe distance
Foggy condition can reduce visibility on road, maintaining safe distance while driving is important