The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling:
If you are to wait for more than a minute while you are parked, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, allow the engine to idle for some time.
Avoid “fast” starts:
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops:
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed whenever possible. Slowing down and then accelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed:
Keep as constant a speed as road and traffic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean:
A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel system to supply too much fuel to the engine for the amount of air being supplied. The result is waste of fuel due to incomplete combustion.
Keep weight to a minimum:
The heavier the load, the more fuel the vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tyre pressures correct:
Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of the tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure shown on the label on the driver’s side door or door lock pillar.
