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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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
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Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe)
The vehicle may have a
convenience net in the rear.
Put small loads behind the net.
It can also be positioned into an
envelope style to hold smaller items.
The net is not for heavier loads.
St ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery.
If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use t ...