Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
► Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.► Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
► Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
► When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
► Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
► Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
► Combine several trips into a single trip.
► Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
► Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
See also:
Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, in the
middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar
radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system
will not work properly.
There ...
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
(Rear): Press this button
to turn the rear
window defogger on or off.
An indicator light in the button will co ...
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Press SELECT when Auto Door
Unlock is highlighted. Turn the
Menu knob to selec ...