1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 316

Ⅵ Metric: L/100k = Multiply the number of liters used by 100 and divide the answer by the number of kilometers travelled. Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel economy shown. The following decrease fuel economy: Ⅵ Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance Ⅵ Rapid acceleration and excessive speed Ⅵ Driving with your foot on the brake Ⅵ Sudden stops Ⅵ Extended engine idling Ⅵ Using speed control in hilly terrain Ⅵ Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories Ⅵ Underinflated tires Ⅵ Heavy loads Ⅵ Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 312