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When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in "P" position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-
pressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheels blocks. Stop and ap-
ply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
!
D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle
trailer
combination
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
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D Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long down-
hill grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts.
D Avoid holding the pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to over-
heat and result in reduced brak-
ing efficiency.
usually
in-
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How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too
Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li-
ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy.
It will help make your vehicle last longer,
too. Here are some specific tips on how to
save money on both fuel and repairs:
D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7-2 for instructions.
D Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
D Avoid
lenghty warm-up idling.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
begin driving—but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this
may take a little longer.
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
D 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.
D Avoid engine lug or overrevving.
Use a gear position suitable for the
road on which you are travelling.
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