FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
∙ Above 64 km/h (40 mph), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag.
∙ Cruise control is particularly effective
in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
∙ Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
Pedal Application
∙ Utilize a map or navigation system to
determine the best route to save
time.
∙ Avoid rapid starts and stops.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
∙ Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible.
tances
7. Avoid Idling
∙ Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 97 km/h (60 mph) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
∙ Shutting off your engine when safe
for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
∙ Maintain constant speed while com-
muting and coast whenever pos-
sible.
Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
8.
2. Maintain Constant Speed
∙ Automated passes permit drivers to
use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
∙ Look ahead to try and anticipate and
minimize stops.
∙ Maintaining a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces un-
necessary braking.
∙ Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.
∙ Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
9. Winter Warm Up
∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact
to fuel economy.
∙ Maintaining a steady speed can mini-
mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.
∙ Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil be-
fore driving.
∙ Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
5. Use Cruise Control
∙ Below 64 km/h (40 mph), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
∙ Using cruise control during highway
∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper-
ating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
driving helps maintain
speed.
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