Driving to optimize fuel economy
Your fuel economy should improve throughout your hybrid’s break-in
period. As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be significantly impacted
by your driving habits and accessory usage. For best results, keep in
mind these tips:
Tire Inflation:
Keep tires properly inflated and only use recommended
size.
Drive Habits:
Aggressive driving increases the amount of energy
required to move your vehicle. In general, better fuel economy is
achieved with mild to moderate acceleration and deceleration. Moderate
braking is particularly important since it allows you to maximize the
energy captured by the regenerative braking system.
NOTE:
Having your engine running is not always an indication of
inefficiency – in some cases it is actually more efficient than driving in
electric mode.
Additional Tips:
•
Do not carry extra loads
•
Be mindful of adding external accessories that may increase
aerodynamic drag
•
Observe posted speed limits
•
Perform all scheduled maintenance
•
There is no need to wait for your engine to “warm up”. The vehicle is
ready to drive immediately after starting
Refer to
Essentials of good fuel economy
in the
Maintenance and
Specifications
chapter for more fuel saving tips.
Introduction
9
2012 Escape Hybrid
(ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
