[ Edit: 2016/ 11/ 24 Model: E12-A ]
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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficiency and Carbon
Dioxide Reduction Driving Tips to help you achieve the
most fuel economy from your vehicle and reduce
carbon dioxide emissions.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake pedal applica-
tion.
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Avoid rapid starts and stops.
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Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake
application whenever possible.
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Maintain constant speed while commuting and
coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain constant speed.
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Look ahead to try and anticipate and minimize
stops.
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Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights
allows you to reduce your number of stops.
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Maintaining a steady speed can minimize red
light stops and improve fuel efficiency.
3. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
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Observing the speed limit and not exceeding
97 km/h (60 MPH) (where legally allowed) can
improve fuel efficiency due to reduced aero-
dynamic drag.
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Maintaining a safe following distance behind
other vehicles reduces unnecessary braking.
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Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate changes
in speed permits reduced braking and smooth
acceleration changes.
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Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
4. Use cruise control.
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Using cruise control during highway driving
helps maintain a steady speed.
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Cruise control is particularly effective in provid-
ing fuel savings when driving on flat terrains.
5. Plan for the shortest route.
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Utilize a map or navigation system (if equipped)
to determine the best route to save time.
6. Avoid idling.
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Shutting off your engine when safe for stops
exceeding 30-60 seconds saves fuel and
reduces emissions.
7. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
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Automated passes permit drivers to use special
lanes to maintain cruising speed through the
toll and avoid stopping and starting.
8. Winter warm up.
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Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy.
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Vehicles typically need no more than 30
seconds of idling at start-up to effectively
circulate the engine oil before driving.
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Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving versus
idling.
9. Keeping your vehicle cool.
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Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in
the shade whenever possible.
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When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside tem-
perature faster, resulting in reduced demand on
your A/C system.
10. Do not carry excessive weight.
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Remove unnecessary objects from the vehicle
to reduce vehicle weight.
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. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low
tire pressure increases tire wear and lowers fuel
economy.
. Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper
alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel
economy.
. Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. (See
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P.9-2).)
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FUEL EFFICIENCY AND CARBON
DIOXIDE REDUCTION DRIVING TIPS
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY AND
REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE
EMISSIONS
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