Toyota FJ cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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Eco-friendly driving tips
For improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 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 decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will help reduce excessive
fuel consumption.
■ When braking
Observe conditions in front of and around the vehicle, and estimate
your stopping position. Release the accelerator pedal early and con-
tinue coasting. Use the brake pedal to adjust your stopping position.
Make sure to operate the brake pedal gently.
■
Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing and avoid delays as much as possible.
■ 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 recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air condition-
ing system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only when both heating and dehumid-
ifying 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.