Toyota SCION XB 2005 Owner's Manual page 152

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Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
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Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
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Avoid continuous speeding up and
Stop−and−go
slowing down.
wastes fuel.
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Avoid unnecessary stopping
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.
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Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
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Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
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Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
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Keep the front wheels
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
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Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
driving
sion.
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Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in
and
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top shape.
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty oil and grease,
adjusted, etc.
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often drive
conditions, see
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled
information, please
"Scheduled Maintenance
"Owner's Manual Supplement".)
in proper
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering and
brake booster will not function with-
out the engine running. Also, the
emission
properly only when the engine is run-
ning.
dirty air cleaner,
brakes not
all lower engine
under severe
that your vehicle
maintenance
refer to the
Guide" or
CAUTION
control system operates