Driving Information - Cadillac SRX 2010 Owner's Manual

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Fuel
Fuel .........................................8-44
Recommended Fuel ................8-44
Fuel Additives .........................8-44
Filling the Tank .......................8-45
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container ..............................8-47
Towing
General Towing Information ....8-48
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips ..........................8-48
Trailer Towing .........................8-52
Towing Equipment ..................8-56
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .....8-59
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment 8-59

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
• When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
• Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
• Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
• Combine several trips into a
single trip.
• Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
• Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.