Economical Operation - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Driving your vehicle

Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving,
where you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
from a litre (gallon) of fuel. To oper -
ate your vehicle as economically as
possible, use the following driving
suggestions to help save money in
both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack -
rabbit" starts or full-throttle
shifts and maintain a steady
cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust
your speed to the traffic so you
don't have to change speeds
unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic
whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This
also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The
faster you drive, the more fuel
your vehicle uses. Driving at a
moderate speed, especially on the
highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel con -
sumption.
Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these
components. In addition, driving
with your foot resting on the
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brake pedal may cause the brakes
to overheat, which reduces their
effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tyres. Keep
them inflated to the recom -
mended pressure. Incorrect infla -
tion, either too much or too little,
results in unnecessary tyre wear.
Check the tyre pressures at least
once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are
aligned correctly. Improper align -
ment can result from hitting
kerbs or driving too fast over
irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tyre wear and may
also result in other problems as
well as greater fuel consumption.
Keep your car in good condition.
For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs,
maintain your car in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
ection 8. If you drive your car in
severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec -
tion 8 for details).
Keep your car clean. For maxi -
mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corro -
sive materials. It is especially
important that mud, dirt, ice, etc.
not be allowed to accumulate on
the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in
increased fuel consumption and
also contribute to corrosion.
Economical operation