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:
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has P235/50R18,
245/45ZR19, P245/45R19,
255/40ZR19, P265/45R18,
275/40ZR19 or 285/35ZR19 size
tires, they are classified as
low–profile tires. These tires are
designed for v ...
Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel—Drive Vehicles)
To tow the vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, do the
following:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park.
3. ...
Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle
stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield,
the instrument panel, or th ...






