Hyundai ix55 Veracruz owners manual page 293

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Driving your vehicle ECONOMICAL OPERATION E100000AEN • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can • Keep your car in good condition.For Your vehicle's fuel economy depends increase fuel consumption and also better fuel economy and reduced mainly on your style of driving, where youincrease wear on these componentsmaintenance costs., maintain your car drive and when you drive. In addition, driving with your foot rest-in accordance with the maintenance ing on the brake pedal may cause the Each of these factors affects how many schedule in section 7. If you drive your brakes to overheat, which reduces miles (kilometers) you can get from a gal- car in severe conditions, more frequent their effectiveness and may lead to lon (liter) of fuel. To operate your vehicle maintenance is required (see section 7 as economically as possible, use the fol- more serious consequences. for details). lowing driving suggestions to help save • Take care of your tires. K•eep themKeep your car clean. For maximum money in both fuel and repairs: inflated to the recommended pressure.service, your vehicle should be kept Incorrect inflation, either too much or • Drive smoothly.Accelerate at a moder- clean and free of corrosive materials. It too little, results in unnecessary tire ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts is especially important that mud, dirt, wear. Check the tire pressures at least ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate or full-throttle shifts and maintain a once a month. on the underside of the car.This extra steady cruising speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to adjust your weight can result in increased fuel con- • Be sure that the wheels are aligned speed to that of the other traffic so you sumption and also contribute to corro- correctly. Improper alignment can don't have to change speeds unneces- sion. result from hitting curbs or driving too sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-• Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary possible. Always maintain a safe dis- ment causes faster tire wear and may weight in your car.Weight reduces fuel tance from other vehicles so you can also result in other problems as well aseconomy. avoid unnecessary braking. This also greater fuel consumption. • Don't let the engine idle longer than reduces brake wear. necessary. If you are waiting (and not • Drive at a moderate speed.The faster in traffic), turn off your engine and you drive, the more fuel your car uses. restart only when you're ready to go. Driving at a moderate speed, especial- ly on the highway, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consump- tion. 535

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