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:
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• If the cruise control system
malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indicator
light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
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Tire labeling
Example
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental
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Steering wheel. Sun visors
Steering wheel
Basic information
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving. Taking your hands or attention away from controlling the
vehicle could cause a loss of control and ...
