Increasing fuel economy

• Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position.
• Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
• Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
• Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
• Avoid unnecessary prolonged engine idling.
• Keep your engine tuned up.
• Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
• Keep the tires inflated at the correct pressure. Improper tire pressure will increase wear and waste fuel.
• Make sure the front wheels are properly aligned. Improper alignment will cause premature tire wear and lower fuel economy.
• Climate control operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
See also:
Passenger compartment
1. Moonroof, Panoramic sunshade (if so equipped) (P. 2-53, 2-55) 2. Storage (P. 2-44)
3. Map lights (P. 2-57)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-30)
5. Glove box, Console box (P. 2-47)
6. Seats (P. 1-2 ...
Active trace control (if so equipped)
This system senses driving based on the driver’s steering and acceleration/braking patterns, and controls brake pressure at individual wheels to help smooth vehicle response.
When the VDC OFF switc ...
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function (front seats) (if so equipped)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat belt with a motor to help restrain front seat occupants. This helps reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under the fo ...
