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Maintenance, Car Care
Fuel Economy Fuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications.
Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
fAlways monitor your fuel consumption.
fDrive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
fAvoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
fDo not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
fProlonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
fSwitch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods (traffic lights, jams, level crossings). fAny additional weight carried in the vehicle re-
duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
fOrganize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
fAll electrical accessories contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
fOnly switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
The EPA estimated m.p.g. is to be used for
comparison purposes, actual mileage may
be different from the estimated m.p.g., de-
pending on your driving speed, weather con-
ditions and trip length. Your actual highway
mileage will probably be less than the esti-
mated m.p.g.
fPlease observe all local and national speed lim-
its.
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Long wheel bolt
X - bolt length approx. 50 mm
Arrows - marksWheel bolt identifying features
The long wheel bolts are identified on the face
surface of the bolt head with GT or in red, or the
moveable spherical cap ring is galvanized in red.
The long wheel bolts must only be used together
with 5 mm spacers fitted.The short wheel bolts are not marked in color.
The short wheel bolts must only be used without
5 mm spacers fitted.
Tightening torque for both wheel bolts:
130 Nm (96 ftlb.).
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
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Dimensions * At maximum gross weight.PAS M
Length 172.1 in./4372 mm
Width 70.9 in./1801 mm
Width
(with door mirrors) 76.3 in./1937 mm
Height 51.4 in./1305 mm 51.0 in./1296 mm
Wheelbase 95.1 in./2415 mm
Ground clearance* 4.1 in./104 mm 3.9 in./100 mm
Turning circle 36.4 ft./11.1 m
