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:
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading,
and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for ...
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some of
the OnStar services, like Remote
Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle
Assistance. You will be prompted
to change the PIN the first time
when speaking with an Advi ...
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod®
The USB Port, located on the instrument panel or in the center console, can be
used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.
To avoid connection problems, extension cords are not recommended. Us ...