138STARTING AND DRIVING
CAUTION
DObserve the legal maximum speeds
for trailer towing.
DSlow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts while descending steep or
long downhill grades.
DAvoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
Improving fuel economy 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:
DKeep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
193 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
DDo not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle.Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
DAvoid lengthy warm−up idling.Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
DAccelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
DAvoid 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.
DAvoid engine lugging or over−rev-
ving.Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
DAvoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down.Stop−and−go driving
wastes fuel.
DAvoid unnecessary stopping and
braking.Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
DAvoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
DDo not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal.This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
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226INDEX
Tires
Changing 149.........................
Checking and replacing 194............
Flat tire 149...........................
Inflation pressure 193,218..............
Replacing wheels 197..................
Rotating tires 195......................
Size 218..............................
Snow tires and chains 196..............
Spare 150............................
Tools 150...............................
To w i n g
Emergency towing 164.................
Emergency towing hook or
eyelet precautions 166...............
If your vehicle needs to be
towed 163...........................
Trailer 130............................
Trailer towing 130.......................
Trip meter 70............................
Turn signals 62..........................
V
Vehicle identification number 120.........
W
Warning buzzer 73......................
Warning light 73.........................
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 204................
Washing and waxing 171.................
Wheels
Replacing wheels 197..................
Windshield wiper and
washer switch 65......................
Winter driving tips 129...................
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