Driving Information; Driving For Better Fuel; Distracted Driving - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

8-2 Driving and Operating

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.
Ÿ Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Ÿ Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
Ÿ Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
Ÿ When road and weather conditions
are appropriate, use cruise control.
Ÿ Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
Ÿ
Ÿ Combine several trips into a single
trip.
Ÿ Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
Ÿ
maintenance.

DISTRACTED DRIVING

Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgment 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.
Do not use a phone in demanding
Ÿ
driving situations. Use a hands-free
method to place or receive neces-
sary phone calls.
Ÿ Watch the road. Do not read, take
notes, or look up information on
phones or other electronic devices.
Ÿ Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
Ÿ Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio stations
and adjusting climate control and seat
settings.
Wait until the vehicle is parked to
Ÿ
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
Ÿ Stop or park the vehicle to attend to
children.
Ÿ Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.
Ÿ Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger
or on a cell phone.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for
more information on using that system,
including pairing and using a cell
phone.