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 Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
- Check the engine oil level.
See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
- Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure.
- Inspect the tires fo ...
Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger,
located in the rear window.
Make sure that the inside surface of
the rear window is not scratched
and that the lines on the glas ...
Competitive Driving Mode
To select this optional handling
mode, press the TCS/StabiliTrak
button quickly two times and
STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE
MODE displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). While in
the Sta ...






