Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 370

only when both heating and dehu-
midifying are needed, and if only
heating is needed, turn the A/C
switch off. Turning the A/C switch
on when unnecessary leads to
excessive fuel consumption.
Performing idling stops
 Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop
the engine when parking the
vehicle to reduce excessive fuel
consumption, even it is only for a
short period of time.
 Except in severe environment,
such as when the outside tem-
perature is extremely low, warm-
ing up the engine before driving
is unnecessary. Rather than
idling, it is more efficient to drive
the vehicle gently to warm up
each part while avoiding increas-
ing the engine revolutions
unnecessarily and accelerating
or decelerating suddenly.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a
large roof rack will also cause poor
fuel economy.
Regular maintenance
 Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
4-6. Driving tips
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires that
are appropriate for the season
and road conditions.
 Use oil and fluid of the recom-
mended quality, which affect fuel
consumption and the life of the
vehicle. Also, check oil and fluid
periodically. (P.482)
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