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:
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation
are automatic transmission ...
Setting the Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode
To change the liftgate stop position.
1. Turn the liftgate switch to either the MAX, or the 3/4 mode position and
power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by p ...
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a c ...