Increasing fuel economy
GUID-08316153-E8EB-4B1D-A83C-780DAE9E7643 - Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position.
- Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
- Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
- Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
- Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
- Keep your engine tuned up.
- Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
- Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
- Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
- Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy.
Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
- When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
- Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
(See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)
See also:
Troubleshooting guide
The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty.
If problems are encountered, try the following solutions.
Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution ...
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
• A sturdy ...
Compass display (if so equipped)
This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates
the heading direction of the vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the or
button as described in the
charts below ...