DRIVING TIPS
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When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in ”P” position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the ”2”, ”L” or ”R” position.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull
or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower. Because instability
(swaying) of a towing vehicle−trailer combination
usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding
72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before descending steep
or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.
HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE
YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER
Improving fuel economy is easy − just take it easy. It will help
make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Check
the pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel.
Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess
weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater
fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once the engine is
running smoothly, begin driving − but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this may take a little
longer.
Always keep the automatic transmission overdrive
turned on. Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic transmission” on
page 203.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you
are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
Avoid engine over−revving. Use a gear position suitable
for the road on which you are traveling.
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Страница 98: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 82 ...
Страница 169: ...SECTION 1 7 153 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Theft deterrent Theft deterrent system 154 Theft prevention labels 156 ...
Страница 176: ...AIR CONDITIONING 160 20X018d Air flow selection See Lower vent on page 168 ...
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Страница 252: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 236 ...
Страница 302: ...MAINTENANCE 286 ...
Страница 350: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 334 ...
Страница 359: ...SECTION 7 343 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners 344 ...
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