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When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in "P" position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed
(manual), start the engine. (With an auto-
matic transmission, be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
!
D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because in-
stability (swaying) of a towing ve-
hicle-trailer combination usually
increases as the speed increases,
exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
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D Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts.
D Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or too frequently.
This could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
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How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too
Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li-
ter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it easy.
It will help make your vehicle last longer,
too. Here are some specific tips on how to
save money on both fuel and repairs:
D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7-2 for instructions.
D Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
D Avoid
lengthy warm-up idling.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
begin driving—but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this
may take a little longer.
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
D Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic, it
is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
D Avoid engine lug or overrevving.
Use a gear position suitable for the
road on which you are travelling.
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