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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the multi-
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter). If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible. Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
611
CONT INUED
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Avoid excessive idling A lways drive in the highest gear
possible Observe the speed limit
Drive moderately 614
Drive Ef f icient ly
Vehicle Maint enance
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
547
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .625
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .213
.......................................
Parking .136
................................
Turn Signal .136
............................
Load Limits .552, 588
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 147
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 147
............................
Fuel Fill Door .541
..................................
Glove Box .208
..................
Lockout Prevention . 156
...............................
Power Door .155
.............
Sliding Doors . 155,169,172
..............................
Tailgate .162, 163
........................
Low Coolant Level .545
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .74
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,669
................................
Lower Anchors .46
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 688
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 551..................................
Maintenance .597
........................................
Minder .599
.........................
Minder Indicator .76
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 611
..........................................
Saf ety .598
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,671
...................
Manual Sliding Doors . 172
...............................
Meters, Gauges .77
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .197
.................................
Modif ications .549
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 550
.......................................
Moonroof .195
Moving the Second Row Outer .............................................
Seat .184
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 83
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 563
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 540
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 686............
Panel Brightness Control . 140
........................
Park Gear Position .563
...........................................
Parking .566
...............................
Parking Brake .199
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 540
...................................
Odometer .78, 85
.........................
Odometer, Trip .78, 85
Oil
........................
Change, How to .616
......................
Change, When to .599
......................
Checking Engine .545
..............
Pressure Indicator .
66,669
Se lecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .615
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 147
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .697
............................
Outside Mirrors .198
....................
Overheating, Engine .667
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 611
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .540Index
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P O
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