Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient gear.
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Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
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Distance to back of head: electrical
head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
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Safety
Active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags, front airbags and
side-impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is an electronic
stability system, antilock brakes and traction ...