Driving Hints
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
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
mornings.
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Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
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.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
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Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
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Avoid driving with the wheels out of
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Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
alignment.
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Drive at steady speeds.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
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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).
The functional operation of some
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.
Perform all regularly scheduled
Note: Driving through standing water can
maintenance.
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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