Fuel Economy; Driving, Alcohol And Drugs; Floor Mat - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

Fuel economy

Fuel economy
Fuel economy is dependent on many factors.
Your personal driving habits can have a sig-
nificant effect on your fuel consumption.
Several recommendations for achieving the
greatest fuel economy are listed below.
 Whenever accelerating from a stop,
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always accelerate slowly and smoothly.
 When parked for even a short period, do
not idle the engine. Shut it off.
 Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary
stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom-
mended pressures.
 For freeway driving, maintain a speed of
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when
traffic, roadway and weather conditions
safely permit.
 Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle
lubricated according to the recommenda-
tions in this manual.
 Always keep your vehicle well main-
tained. A poorly maintained engine
wastes fuel and costs money.
 Never overload your vehicle.
6-2 Driving safety

Driving, alcohol and drugs

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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent
causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below the
legal minimum. If you have been drinking,
don't drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use
public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-
ing a cold shower will not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and
reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under the
influence of any of these medications.
WARNING
 NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.

Floor mat

The original equipment floor mat provided
with your vehicle was specifically designed
for your vehicle. Always properly position
the floor mat and assure it does not interfere
with operation of the pedals. Always use the
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
retaining clip on the driver's floorboard to
secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will
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ward and possibly interfering with the opera-
tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat
from moving forward and possibly interfering
with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi
genuine floor mats are recommended.
To install the floor mat
1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of the
floorboard.
2. Align the floor mat with the installation
holes over the retaining clips.
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
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NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of
retaining clips may vary depending on the
vehicle model.
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