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CAUTION
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Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the
posted
towing
speed
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle-
trailer
combination
usually
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h
(45
mph)
cause loss of control.
"
Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.
"
Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
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How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too
Getting more kilometers/mileage from a
liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it
easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
limit,
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
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Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
in-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
may
7- 2 for instructions.
"
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
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Avoid lengthy warm- up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
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Accelerate
slowly
Avoid jackrabbit starts.
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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 lug or overrevving. Use
a gear position suitable for the road on
which you are travelling.
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Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing
wastes fuel.
"
Avoid
unnecessary
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.
"
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
"
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal.
This
overheating and poor fuel economy.
"
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-
and
smoothly.
sumption.
"
Keep
the
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.
down.
Stop- and- go
driving
stopping
and
causes
needless
wear,
front wheels
in proper
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