Tips For Better Fuel Economy - Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

cause a wheel imbalance. Get it inspected/corrected as
soon as possible.
• After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission/transfer
case/axle oils) to ensure the fluids have not been con-
taminated.

Tips for Better Fuel Economy

Give due consideration to the points listed below for better
performance of vehicle and enhance fuel economy.
• Smooth, moderate operation can yield savings in fuel
• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the
best fuel economy
• Idling for long periods of time may waste fuel
• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the
need to stop
• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy
• Slow down gradually
• Drive at moderate speeds
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel
economy
• Air conditioner may reduce fuel economy
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• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required
and may reduce fuel economy
• While idling put the gear lever in neutral position
• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may
reduce fuel economy
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving
• Keep tires properly inflated
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance
Section for specifications and capacities
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and
perform owner maintenance checks recommended
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer will reduce
fuel economy
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy
• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle may reduce
fuel economy
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel
efficient than two-wheel-drive operation
• Driving on flat terrains offer improved fuel economy as
compared to driving on hilly terrains
• Close windows during high speed driving for better fuel
economy
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