Driving Information; Driving For Better Fuel; Economy; Distracted Driving - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

8-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Fuel for Petrol Engines . . . . . . 8-42
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . 8-42
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Running Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
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When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tyres properly
inflated.
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Combine several trips into a
single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tyres with
the same TPC Spec number
moulded into the tyre's sidewall
near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgement and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
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Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.