FUEL EFFICIENCY AND CARBON
DIOXIDE REDUCTION DRIVING TIPS
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Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on
flat terrains.
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.
storing the sensor area.
For the radio approval numbers and informa-
tion, see “Radio approval number and informa-
tion” (P.9-15).
5. Plan for the shortest route.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake pedal
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Utilize a map or Navigation System (if
application.
equipped) to determine the best route to
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save time.
Avoid rapid starts and stops.
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Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
6. Avoid idling.
brake application whenever possible.
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Shutting off your engine when safe for
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Maintain constant speed while commut-
stops exceeding 30-60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
ing and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain constant speed.
7. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
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Look ahead to try and anticipate and
Automated passes permit drivers to use
minimize stops.
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
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Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops.
8. Winter warm up.
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Maintaining a steady speed can mini-
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Limit idling time to minimize impact to
mize red light stops and improve fuel
fuel economy.
efficiency.
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Vehicles typically need no more than 30
3. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before
driving.
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Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 97 km/h (60 MPH) (where legally
allowed) can improve fuel efficiency due
to reduced aerodynamic drag.
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Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling.
Maintaining
a safe following distance
behind other vehicles reduces unneces-
9. Keeping your vehicle cool.
sary braking.
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Park your vehicle in a covered parking
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Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
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
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system.
Select
a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
4. Use cruise control (if equipped).
10. Do not carry excessive weight.
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Using cruise control during highway
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Remove unnecessary objects from the
driving helps maintain a steady speed.
vehicle to reduce vehicle weight.
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