Increasing fuel economy

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner 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:
BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM driving situations
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
The BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM indicator
light illuminates if a vehicle enters the
detection zone from behind in an adjacent
lane.
However, if t ...
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector is in any of the driving po ...
Cleaning the seat tracks
CAUTION
Periodically clean the seat tracks to prevent reduction of ability to move the seats.
Clean periodically with a high-powered vacuum cleaner. Dirt and debris may reduce the ability to adjus ...
