Owner's Manual

namic drag.
.
Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and dis-
tances.
.
Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel
efficiency due to reduced aerody-
namic drag.
.
Maintaining a safe following dis-
tance behind other vehicles reduces
unnecessary braking.
.
Safely monitoring traffic to antici-
pate changes in speed permits
reduced braking and smooth accel-
eration changes.
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Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
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Using cruise control during highway
driving helps maintain a steady
speed.
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Cruise control is particularly effec-
tive in providing fuel savings when
driving on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
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Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid idling.
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Shutting off your engine when safe
for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
.
Automated passes permit drivers to
use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter warm up.
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Limit idling time to minimize impact
to fuel economy.
.
Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil
before driving.
.
Your vehicle will reach its ideal
operating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
10.Keeping your vehicle cool.
.
Park your vehicle in a covered
parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.
.
When entering a hot vehicle, open-
ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, result-
ing in reduced demand on your A/C
system.
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