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• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy
• Ensure that the parking brake is fully released
• Idling for long periods of time will waste fuel
• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to
stop
• Sudden or hard accelerations reduce fuel economy
• Slow down gradually
• Drive at moderate speeds
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy
• The air conditioner may reduce fuel economy
• Warming up a vehicle in neutral on cold mornings is not required
and may reduce fuel economy
• While idling put the gear shift lever in the neutral position
• Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving will reduce fuel
economy
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving
• Keep tires properly inflated. It is recommended to check your tire
pressure in the morning when the tyre is cold
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance Section
for specifications and capacities
• Replace the fuel filter and air filter at the recommended intervals
• Shift gears at the recommended speeds and rpm bands only.
Refer to the gear shifting speed table for further details
• Control the maximum speed between 90 to 100 kmph in 5th
gear to achieve the best fuel efficiency
• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and perform
the owner maintenance checks recommended
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer will reduce fuel
economy
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy
• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle may reduce fuel
economy
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation
• Driving on flat terrains offer improved fuel economy as
compared to driving on hilly terrains
• Close windows during high speed driving for better fuel economy
• It is recommended to refuel in the mornings (cold weather
condition)
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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