Suggestions For Economical Operation - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Driving tips

SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
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Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
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from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
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gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling.
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Once the engine is running
smoothly, begin
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Remember, engine warm-up may
take a little longer on cold days.
• Save fuel by accelerating slowly
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after stopping.
• Keep the engine in tune and follow
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the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule. This will increase
the life of all parts and lower your
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operating costs.
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• Do not use the air conditioner
unnecessarily.
• Slow down when driving on rough
roads.
• For longer tire life and better fuel
economy, always keep the tires
inflated to the recommended pres-
sures.
• Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid sudden stops.
This will reduce wear on brake lin-
ings and pads. Driving in such a
driving.
way will also save fuel because
extra fuel is required to accelerate
back to driving speed.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight
in the vehicle.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage
to the brakes, and poor fuel econo-
my.
• Improper wheel alignment results
in faster tire wear and lower fuel
economy.
• Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING
- Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running. Instead, downshift to
an appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.
perform