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.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
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Remote entry system .................87
illuminated entry ......................90
locking/unlocking doors .....87–88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................195
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................103, 107–111
Safety Canopy ...........................126
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ........103, 107–112
Belt-Minder...........................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................129
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
warning light and
chime ...............................112–113
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................138
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................283
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
heated ......................................101
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................92
Servicing your vehicle ..............244Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................278, 282
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................279
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181
jump starting ..........................220
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
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Temporary mobility kit .............210
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....163
Tires ...................................148–149
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................152
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............152
inflating ...................................150
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................154
rotating ....................................156
safety practices .......................155
sidewall information ...............157
snow tires and chains ............168
spare tire .................................205
Temporary mobility kit ..........210
terminology .............................149
tire grades ...............................149
treadwear ........................148, 153
Towing .......................................174
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