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Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the resistance point. The car's current speed is stored and maintained. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. O ...

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 i ...

Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt. On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle roll. The flo ...