The following helps to improve fuel consumption:
  • There is no need to wait for your engine to warm up. The vehicle is ready to drive immediately after starting.
  • Your fuel consumption should improve throughout your hybrid's break-in period.
  • Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
  • Moderate braking is particularly important since it allows you to maximize the energy captured by the regenerative braking system.
  • Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
  • Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
  • Driving on flat terrain.
  • Drive at reasonable speeds and observe posted speed limits.
  • Shut all windows when driving at high speeds.
  • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
  • Drive with the tonneau cover installed if your vehicle comes with one.
  • Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
  • Use the recommended engine oil.
  • Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and carry out the recommended checks.
  • Perform all scheduled maintenance.
Note:   Having your engine running is not always an indication of inefficiency. In some cases, it is actually more efficient than driving in electric mode.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel consumption:
  • Revving the engine.
  • Aggressive driving increases the amount of energy required to move your vehicle.
  • Driving in lower temperatures during the first 5–10 mi (12–16 km) of driving.
  • Idle for periods longer than one minute.
  • Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
  • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle like bug deflectors, rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski racks or luggage racks.
  • Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
  • Using fuel blended with alcohol.
  • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
  • Driving with the wheels out of alignment.

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