Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the information display.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification
Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
Direct calculation is the recommended method to determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on how this test is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
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Ignition Switch*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in .
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
or ACCESSORY
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key ou ...
Interior Lights
Interior Light Switches
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.
Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following situations:
When any of th ...
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System
Senses a traction loss caused by a road condition change, and automatically transfers
some power to the rear wheels.
To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
Use the VTM-4r LOCK to increase more torque to the rea ...