Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
○ Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
○ Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
○ Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
○ When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
○ Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
○ Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
○ Combine several trips into a single trip.
○ Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
○ Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
See also:
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well.
Vehicles can tow in D ...
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32 for more information. ...
Fuel Gauge
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When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle
has left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the
vehicle the fuel ...





