●Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
● Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
● Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag.
● Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking.
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
● Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
● Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed.
● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains. 6.
Plan for the Shortest Route
● Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time.
7. Avoid Idling
● Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
● Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy.
● Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing.
● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling. 10.
Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible.
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system.
5-24Starting and driving
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargocover...................2-35
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-76
CD care and cleaning ..............4-72
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Child restraints .......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-34,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-41 (models without navigation system) ....4-41
Clockset.....................4-41
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-45
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-41
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-32
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-45
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-23
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-32
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-54
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-26
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-27
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-15
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17 Driving
Cold weather driving .............5-32
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
E
Economy-fuel..................5-25
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing
engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
Enter button ....................4-4
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