Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
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tilting .........................................77
T
Tailgate ..............................105–106
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....180
Tires ...........................165–167, 230
alignment ................................174
care ..........................................170
changing ..................230, 233–234
checking the pressure ............170
inflating ...................................168
label .........................................179
replacing ..................................171
rotating ....................................174
safety practices .......................173
sidewall information ...............175
snow tires and chains ............184
spare tire .................................231
terminology .............................167
tire grades ...............................166
treadwear ........................166, 170
Towing .......................................190
recreational towing .................195
trailer towing ..........................190
Traction control ........................201
Traction-lok rear axle ...............203Transfer case
fluid checking .........................288
Transmission .............................204
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................285
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
lubricant specifications ..........291
Turn signal ..................................70
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................295
Vehicle loading ..........................184
Ventilating your vehicle ...........199
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................262
Water, Driving through .............219
Windows
power .........................................83
power down back window .......84
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................77
checking and adding fluid .....262
replacing wiper blades ...........262
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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