2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 151

STARTING AND DRIVING 151 FUEL ECONOMY Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel economy. Several recommendations for achieving maximum fuel economy are listed below. 1. When pulling away from traffic lights or stop signs, accelerate slowly and smoothly. 2. When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off. 3. Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops. 4. Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. 5. For freeway driving, maintain a constant speed within the posted limits when traffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit, for the best fuel economy. 6. Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according to the recommendations in this manual. 7. Keep your vehicle "tuned-up". An out-of-tune engine wastes fuel and costs money. 8. Reduce excess vehicle load. IGNITION SWITCH 5 I21A0230 LOCK For vehicles with a manual transaxle, when removing the key, push the key in at the "ACC" position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the "LOCK" position, and remove the key. For vehicles with an automatic transaxle: When removing the key, first set the gear selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position, and then turn the key to "LOCK" and remove it.