Driving for Better Fuel Economy
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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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RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if the
electric parking brake is on while the
vehicle is in motion. Release it
before you attempt to drive. See
Parking Brake for
more information. ...
Air Vents
Air Vents
Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow.
Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to control the amount of airflow or to
shut off the airflow.
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Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because
the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane. ...
