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CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance
and ensure the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and re-
duced engine performance.
• Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run
the engine over 4,000 rpm.
• Do not accelerate at full throttle in any
gear.
• Avoid quick starts.
• Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
• Avoid rapid starts and stops.
• Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible.
• Maintain constant speed while com-
muting and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain Constant Speed
• Look ahead to try and anticipate and
minimize stops.
• Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.
• Maintaining a steady speed can mini-
mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
• Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
• Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
• Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and
Distances
• Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
• Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unnec-
essary braking.
• Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
• Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
• Using cruise control during highway
driving helps maintain a steady speed.
• Cruise control is particularly effective
in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
• Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save time.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
5-142 Starting and driving
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