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:
Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)
This section is only for the lap belt.
To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑15.
Your vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center ...
Engine Overheating
If the vehicle has the Duramax® Diesel engine, see the Duramax Diesel Supplement for more information.
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating.
There is a coolant temperatu ...
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
○ The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental
hitches or other bumper-t ...





