Driving information, Driving for better fuel economy, Driving information -2 – Cadillac 2010 CTS Manuel d'utilisation

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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.

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