Driving Hints
There are also some things you may want
BREAKING-IN
Tires
Note: New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 310.7 mi (500 km). During
this time, you may experience different
driving characteristics.
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
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Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
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Avoid long idle periods.
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
Brakes and Clutch
mornings.
Note: If possible, avoid heavy braking and
clutching during the first 93.2 mi (150 km)
in the city, and the first 932.1 mi (1,500 km)
in highways.
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Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
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There are some things to keep in mind that
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Avoid driving with the wheels out of
may improve your fuel economy:
alignment.
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Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
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Drive at steady speeds.
Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
The functional operation of some
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Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
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Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
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Drive at reasonable speeds.
Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
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Use the recommended engine oil.
Note: Driving through standing water can
Perform all regularly scheduled
cause vehicle damage.
maintenance.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 17-06-2019, LN1J-19A321-ZFA enUSA, Edition date: 201904, First-Printing
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