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.
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Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,
it may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety bel ...
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both cir ...