Subaru BRZ2017, Owner'S Manual

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2-5. Driving information
BRZ_EGE
Eco-friendly driving tips
For improved fuel economy and reduced CO
2
emissions, pay atten-
tion to the following points:
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Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will help
reduce excessive fuel consumption.
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When braking
Observe conditions in front of and around the vehicle, and esti-
mate your stopping position. Release the accelerator pedal early
and continue coasting. Use the brake pedal to adjust your stop-
ping position. Make sure to operate the brake pedal gently.
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Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.
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Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator pedal and gently apply the brakes.
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Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recir-
culated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the
air conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only when both heating and
dehumidifying are needed, and if only heating is needed, turn
the A/C switch off. Turning the A/C switch on when unnecessary
leads to excessive fuel consumption.