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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving 1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application ● Avoid rapid starts and stops. brake application whenever possible. ● Maintain constant speed while commut- ing and coast whenever possible. 2. Maintain Constant Speed ● Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini- mize stops. ● Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights allows you to reduce your number ● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize red light stops and improve fuel effi- 3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher Vehicle Speeds ● Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more effi- cient to open windows to cool the vehicle ● Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more effi- cient to use A/C to cool the vehicle due to ● Recirculating the cool air in the cabin when the A/C is on reduces cooling load. 4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis- tances ● Observing the speed limit and not ex- ceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where legally ● Maintaining a safe following distance be- hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary ● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate changes in speed permits reduced brak- ● Select a gear range suitable to road con- ditions. 5. Use Cruise Control ● Using cruise control during highway driv- ing helps maintain a steady speed. ● Cruise control is particularly effective in providing fuel savings when driving on flat 6. Plan for the Shortest Route ● Utilize a map or navigation system to de- termine the best route to save time. 7. Avoid Idling ● Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves 8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads ● Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruising speed 9. Winter Warm Up ● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy. ● Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec- ● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating temperature more quickly while driving FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS 5-78 Starting and driving |