How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer - Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
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the posted towing speed
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle−
trailer combination usually
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph)
cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before
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descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down
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too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer
Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
limit,
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
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rect pressure. Underinflation causes
in-
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
390 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
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Do not carry unnecessary weight in
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your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the hybrid system,
causing greater fuel consumption.
Accelerate slowly
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Avoid jackrabbit starts.
Avoid continuous changes of speed.
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Stop−and−go driving
power and fuel.
Avoid unnecessary
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braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
When parking, be sure to put the
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transmission into the "P" position. In
the "N" position, the gasoline engine
operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated. The hybrid battery will be dis-
charged requiring unnecessary engine
power to recharge.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
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whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
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pedal. This causes premature wear,
overheating and poor fuel economy.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
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and smoothly. ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
wastes electric
Keep the
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alignment.
stopping and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the hybrid
wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
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from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
front wheels in proper
Avoid hitting curbs and
system, which, in turn,
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