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Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases t ...

Accelerator downshift — in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. ...

Increasing fuel economy
-Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. - Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. - Avoid unn ...