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:
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
- Press and hold the −SET button
on the steering wheel until the
desired speed is reached, then
release it.
- To slow down in small a ...
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the
engine speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Notice: If the engine is operated
with the tachometer in the shaded
warning area, the vehicle could
be damaged, and ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.
(Mist): For a single wipe, turn to
, then release.
For ...