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, if equipped.
• 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:
Automatic Dimming Feature
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming driver outside mirror.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of the headlamps behind you.
See Power Mirrors. ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in flat or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel
wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Or, this vehicle may have steel wheels with plastic covers. ...
