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:
Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvi ...
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer to help prevent the
tongue from contacting the road if it
becomes separated ...
Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar
OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers to send destinations from Google Maps and MapQuest.com
to their Turn-by-Turn Navigation or screen-based navigation system. When ready,
the directions will be downlo ...