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:
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the
sealant canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
The sealant canister should be repla ...
Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorde ...
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender.
When you go in to order it, take the hea ...