Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 102

5–14 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
SUGGESTIONS FOR MORE ECONOMI-
CAL OPERATION
Fuel economy is dependent largely on
your style of driving.
How you drive, where you drive and when
you drive affect how many kilometers you
can get from a liter of fuel.
To obtain maximum fuel economy:
• Accelerate slowly
• Avoid unnecessary idling.
• Keep the engine properly tuned.
• Do not race the engine.
• Use the air conditioning only when
necessary.
• Slow down when driving on rough
roads.
• Keep the tyres inflated to the recom-
mended pressure.
• Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid a collision in case of
sudden stops. This will also reduce
wear on the brake pads and linings.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Adhere to the vehicle maintenance
schedule and specifications in this
manual.
HAZARDOUS DRIVING
When hazardous driving is encountered
due to water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or simi-
lar conditions:
• Slow down your vehicle and drive cau-
tiously allowing extra distance for brak-
ing.
• Avoid sudden manoeuvres when brak-
ing, steering or accelerating.
• When braking, press the brake pedal
with a light, up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
• If stuck in snow, mud or sand, use sec-
ond gear to avoid spinning of front
wheels.