BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles
(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics. The engine also needs to break in. Avoid hard
accelerations and driving too fast for the first 1000 miles. If possible,
avoid carrying heavy loads up steep grades during the break-in period.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
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Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
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Drive at steady speeds.
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Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
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Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination first and then work your way
back home.)
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Close the windows for high-speed driving.
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Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling at 65 miles per
hour/105 kilometers per hour uses about 15 percent less fuel than
traveling at 75 miles per hour/121 kilometers per hour).
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Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
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Use the recommended engine oil.
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Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may want to avoid doing because they
reduce your fuel economy:
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Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
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Avoid revving the engine before turning off the car.
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Avoid long idle periods.
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Do not warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
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Reduce the use of air conditioning and heat.
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Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
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Driving Hints
2013 C-Max Full Hybrid
(34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA
(fus)
