Driving for Better Fuel Economy (Gasoline Only)

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated

87 octane or higher in your vehicle.

Do not use gasoline with an octane

rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See

Fuel 0 294.

E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use

and displays the CHANGE ENGINE

OIL SOON message when it is time to

change the engine oil and filter. The

oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the

2. Press and hold SEL to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message and reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time

other than after the oil is

changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy (Gasoline Only)

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when

conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

. Combine several trips into a single trip.