Toyota 2015 Automobile Owner's Manual Supplement page 22

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3 . C H E C K Y O U R T I R E P R E S S U R E R E G U L A R LY.
Driving for 50 km with tires inflated to the proper pressure could save
150 cc of gasoline and cut CO
total of 650 km a month) compared to running on underinflated tires by
0.5 kgf/cm
2
or 3 psi.
4 . D R I VE AT A N E C O N O M I C A L S P E E D .
You could boost your fuel economy by 10% to 30% by reducing speeds
and not exceeding posted speed limits.
5 . R E M O VE U N N E C E S S A R Y W E I G H T F R O M Y O U R VE H I C L E
B E F O R E D R I V I N G .
Taking 10 kg of unnecessary luggage or sports equipment out of your
vehicle before driving 50 km could save 15 cc of gasoline and cut
emissions by 130 grams (assuming a total of 650 km per month).
6 . D O N ' T R A C E T H E E N G I N E .
By not revving or racing the engine, you could save 6 cc of gasoline and
cut emissions by 1150 grams (assuming 300 times per month).
2 0
emissions by 1250 grams (assuming a
2
7. AV O I D ' J A C K - R A B B I T ' S TA R T S A N D F U L L T H R O T T L E
A C C E L E R AT I O N .
By avoiding 'foot to the floor' starts and accelerating, you could save
17 cc of gasoline and cut CO
emissions by 360 grams (assuming a total
2
of 40 times per month).
The fuel saving and emission reduction figures stated, are for
P L E A S E N O T E :
the purpose of example. They are meant to represent what an average vehicle
under average conditions may expect to obtain by following the Toyota Eco
Driving tips. Your actual results may vary; but any attempt to reduce emissions
will result in a cleaner world and we thank you!

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