Your fuel economy depends on:
  • How you drive your vehicle.
  • How you maintain your vehicle.
  • The conditions you drive your vehicle in.
You may improve your fuel economy by keeping these in mind:
  • Drive your vehicle at reasonable speeds. Traveling at 65 mph (105 km/h) uses about 15% less fuel than traveling at 75 mph (121 km/h).
  • Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
  • Anticipate stops. Slowing down your vehicle may eliminate the need to stop.
  • Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
  • Switch off the heater if you do not need it.When you have the heater on, keep it at the lowest blower and temperature setting necessary to be comfortable.
  • When it is cold outside, park in a sunny location or a climate-controlled environment.This may save fuel by reducing the energy needed to heat the cabin.
  • Switch off the air conditioning if you do not need it.When you have the air conditioning on, keep it at the lowest blower and highest temperature setting necessary to be comfortable.
  • When it is hot or sunny outside, parking in a shaded or climate-controlled environment will save fuel by reducing the energy needed to cool the cabin.
  • Switch off the heated seats if you are not using them.
  • Switch off the defroster when you no longer need it for visibility.
  • Shift into low gear (L) when enhanced engine braking is needed. Otherwise, use drive gear (D) shift position.
  • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. A warmed up engine works more efficiently. When running errands, go to the farthest destination first and then work your way back home.
  • Close the windows for high-speed driving.
  • Use the recommended engine oil.   See   Capacities and Specifications. 
  • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.   See   Scheduled Maintenance. 
  • Use the coach and brake coach display to get feedback on your economical drive style.   See   Information Displays. 
Avoid these actions because they reduce your fuel economy:
  • Avoid sudden or hard accelerations and decelerations. Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
  • Avoid revving the engine before switching off your vehicle.
  • Avoid long idle periods.
  • Do not warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
  • Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
  • Avoid carrying unnecessary weight. Approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) per gallon or 0.2 mi (0.4 km) per liter is lost for every 400 lb (180 kg) of weight carried.
  • Avoid adding accessories that increase aerodynamic drag to your vehicle such as bug deflectors, car top carriers and ski or bike racks.
  • Avoid driving with the wheels out of alignment.
Things to keep in mind when you refuel your vehicle:
  • Fuel generates fewer vapors when it is cool and dark outside.Refuel your vehicle in the early morning or late evening.
  • Use the recommended octane-rated fuel. Using fuel below the recommended rating will lower your fuel economy.