DRIVING TIPS
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HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND
MAKE YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER
Getting more kilometer/mileage from a liter/gallon of fuel
is easy ± just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle
last longer, too. Here are some specific tips on how to
save money on both fuel and repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure.
Check the pressure every two weeks, or at least once
a month. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes
fuel.
Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle.
Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine,
causing greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warm±up idling. Once the engine is
running smoothly, begin driving ± but gently.
Remember, however, that on cold winter days this
may take a little longer.
Keep the automatic transmission overdrive
turned on when engine braking is not required.
Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see ªAutomatic transmissionº
on page 284.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit
starts.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the
engine and start again later.
Avoid engine over±revving . Use a gear position
suitable for the road on which you are traveling.
CHASSIS
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± TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire size
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Vehicle load up to 4 occupants
Vehicle loaded up to vehicle capacity weight
Spare tire
Trailer towing (conventional and snow tires)
Wheel size
Wheel nut torque
Type A: P205/65R15 92V
Type B: P205/60R16 91V
180 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 26 psi) (Both front and
rear)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi) (Both front and
rear)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi) (Both front and
rear)
Type A: 15 6 JJ
Type B: 16 6 JJ
103 N´m (10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing \
wheels), see ªChecking tire pressureº
through ªAluminum wheel precautionsº on page 431 through 440.
