Driving For Better Fuel Economy - Cadillac CTS 2013 Owner's Manual

1-22 In Brief
The low tyre pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tyre pressures are getting low and
the tyres need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tyre maintenance. Maintain
the correct tyre pressures.
See Tyre Pressure Monitor System
on page 10 63.
Tyre Sealant and
Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a spare
tyre and tyre changing equipment or
a tyre sealant and compressor kit.
The kit can be used to temporarily
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tyre. See Tyre Sealant
and Compressor Kit on page 10 76.
If the vehicle came with a spare tyre
and tyre changing equipment, see If
a Tyre Goes Flat on page 10 74.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
After you change the oil, the oil life
system will need to be reset. See
your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 11.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tyres properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tyres with
the same TPC Spec number
moulded into the tyre's sidewall
near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.