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:
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might
be required. ...
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
• To disengage cruise control; step lightly on the brake pedal.
• Press on the steering wheel.
• To turn off the cruise control, press
on the st ...
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is
fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, t ...





