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.
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Exit Recall
: Press to move the driver seat
back a preset distance and/or the
power steering column, if equipped,
up and forward. A single beep
sounds when the exit feature
activates. The vehicle must ...
Adjusting the Equalizer (EQ)
If the radio has this feature, the EQ
can be adjusted between talk and
manual.
To choose an EQ setting:
1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob.
2. Select EQ.
3. Select Talk or Manual.
4. Press the Back ...
Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the
engine idle speed will be elevated
to allow the catalytic converter, an
emissions control device, to quickly
reach operating temperature.
After approximat ...






