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Driving tips
SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Do not use the air conditioner • Open windows at high speeds can
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
unnecessarily.
reduce fuel economy.
• Slow down when driving on rough • Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
from a liter (gallon) of fuel.To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
roads.
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
• For longer tire life and better fuel
economy, always keep the tires
inflated to the recommended pres-
sures.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
• Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid sudden stops.
This will reduce wear on brake lin-
ings and pads. Driving in such a
way will also save fuel because
extra fuel is required to accelerate
back to driving speed.
• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling.
Once the engine is running
smoothly,
begin
driving.
Remember, engine warm-up may
take a little longer on cold days.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
• Save fuel by accelerating slowly
after stopping.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight
in the vehicle.
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running. Instead, keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.
• Keep the engine in tune and follow
the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule. This will increase
the life of all parts and lower your
operating costs.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage
to the brakes, and poor fuel econo-
my.
• Improper wheel alignment results
in faster tire wear and lower fuel
economy.
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