Suggestions For More Economical Operation - Chevrolet Sail Diesel Owner's Manual

98 Driving and Operating
In an emergency, driving can be
continued for a short period, keeping
vehicle speed and engine speed low.
Caution
Don't touch the catalytic converter
during engine operating and it can be
possible to touch the catalytic
converter after cooling down the
catalytic converter because the
catalytic converter is very hot so the
skin (i.e. hand or body) can be burned.
Cooling down condition-cool down
over two hours under ambient
temperature after engine stop.
SUGGESTIONS FOR MORE
ECONOMICAL 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 litre 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 tires inflated to the
recommended 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 and follow the
maintenance schedule.