Ford 1999 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 185)

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits

Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change

a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.

Habits

• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.

• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel

economy.

• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste

fuel.

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.

• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.

• Slow down gradually.

• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 105 km /h [65 mph] uses 15%

more fuel than traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph]).

• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.

• Use of the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.

• Use of speed control (if equipped) may improve fuel economy. Speed

control can help maintain a constant speed and reduce speed changes.

You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain as

unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gears may occur and

could result in reduced fuel economy.

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may

reduce fuel economy.

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel

economy.

• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.

Maintenance

• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.

• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel

economy.

• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications .

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the

recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks

found in your vehicle maintenance guide and or service guide.

Maintenance and care

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Ford 1999 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur Page 185