IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY

    These are not applicable for performance driving.

    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 until the temperature gauge hits the first dash (if idling is not prohibited). In this position, the engine is sufficiently warm to start off.

   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 permit.

   Keep the air cleaner clean
        A dirty air cleaner will cause the injection 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 unnecessary.

   Keep tyre pressure correct
        Underinflation of the tyres can waste fuel due to increased running distance of the tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure shown on the label on the driver's side door.