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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Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle
maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status.
See “Safety Belts ...
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing
system. The letter ...
Lockout Deterrent
Lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally
locked in the vehicle.
When door locking is requested by pressing on the instrument panel
or front door panels, or the RK ...