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BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for Avoid driving too fast during the first Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi ECONOMICAL DRIVING Your fuel economy is affected by several You may improve your fuel economy by Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, • Drive at steady speeds without • Anticipate stops; slowing down may • Combine errands and minimize • Close the windows for high-speed • Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling • Keep the tires properly inflated and use • Use the recommended engine oil. • Perform all regularly scheduled Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel Sudden accelerations or hard • Revving the engine before turning it off. • Idle for periods longer than one minute. • Warm up your vehicle on cold • Use the air conditioner or front • Use the speed control in hilly terrain. • Rest your foot on the brake pedal while • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a • Carry unnecessary weight • Driving with the wheels out of Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a • Adding certain accessories to your • To maximize the fuel economy, drive • Using fuel blended with alcohol may • Fuel economy may decrease with lower • Driving on flat terrain offers improved |