OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY
Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other ex-
haust components can get very hot.
As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.
The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling:
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine
and start it again later. When warming
up a cold engine, allow the engine to
idle until the temperature gauge pointer
comes up to the "C" position. In this
position, the engine is sufficiently warm
for starting off.
Avoid "jackrabbit" starts:
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops:
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady
speed whenever possible. Slowing down
and then accelerating again uses more
fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed:
Keep as constant a speed as road and
traffic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean:
A dirty air cleaner will cause the carbure-
tion system to supply too much fuel to
the engine for the amount of air being
supplied. The result is waste of fuel due
to incomplete fuel burning.
Keep weight to a minimum:
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage
or cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tire pressure correct:
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of
the tires. Keep your tires inflated to the
correct pressure shown on the label
located below the driver's side door
latch striker.
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