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 unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner (if so equipped) operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.
See also:
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped)
● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicl ...
To turn system off
Press the /OFF button. ...
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Do not use the hook (if so equipped) to tow the
vehicle.
WARNING:
- Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
- Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to ex ...