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8-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel .... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... . 8-49
Recommended Fuel .... . . . . . 8-49
Gasoline Specifications .... . . 8-50
California Fuel
Requirements .... . .. . .. .. . . 8-50
Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 8-50
Fuel Additives .... . . .. . . .. . . . 8-50
Filling the Tank ..... . . . . .. . . . 8-52
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container ................ ... 8-53
Towing
General Towing
Information .... .. ... ... .. ... 8-54
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips .... .. . . .. . .. . .. 8-54
Trailer Towing
(Except CTS-V) .... . . . . . . . . 8-58
Trailer Towing (CTS-V) .... . . 8-59
Towing Equipment ..... .. . . .. 8-59
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment .... . . .. . . .. . . .. . 8-60
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
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When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
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Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
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Combine several trips into a
single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.