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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit
some unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the gears
early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
•
Drive at steady speeds.
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Driving Hints
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Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
•
Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back home).
•
Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
•
Drive at reasonable speeds.
•
Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
•
Use the recommended engine oil.
•
Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
•
Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
•
Avoid long idle periods.
•
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
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Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
•
Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
•
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
•
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
•
Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
•
Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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