Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle; Driving For Better Fuel Economy; Defensive Driving - Pontiac 2009 Torrent Owner's Manual

Your Driving, the Road, and
the Vehicle

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control, if equipped.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec
number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means "always expect the
unexpected." The first step in driving defensively
is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They
Are for Everyone on page 1-12.
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Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what
they might do and be ready. In addition:
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Allow enough following distance between you
and the driver in front of you.
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Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in
injury or possible death. These simple defensive
driving techniques could save your life.