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:
BSW driving situations
Another vehicle approaching from behind
The Blind Spot Indicator light illuminates if a
vehicle enters the detection zone from behind in
an adjacent lane.
However, if the overtaking vehicle is ...
Storage box (if so equipped)
To open, push the storage box lid 1 as
illustrated.
The inner tray can be removed2 as illustrated.
Do not place valuable items in the storage
box.
Do not use the storage box as an ashtray ...
Opening the top
1. Start the engine.
2. Push OPEN on the soft top operating switch
and hold it until the top is fully opened.
• The soft top indicator light will
illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In a ...