1998 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 109
1998 Ford Contour Manual
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Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarked add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 109
Driving
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
• lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance,
• excessive speed,
• rapid acceleration,
• driving with the brake pedal
depressed,
• sudden stops,
• extended engine idling,
• use of speed control in hilly
terrain,
• extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear
window defroster and other
accessories,
• underinflated tires,
• heavy loads,
• aftermarked add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.