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:
Exterior Lighting
Battery Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned to LOCK/OFF, if the parking
lamps or headlamps have been
manually left on. This protects
against draining the batter ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is
longer, it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before
returning to the lane. ...
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) uses sensors
on the front and rear bumpers to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It
operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). ...






