8-2FuelFuel .........................................8-44Recommended Fuel ................8-44Fuel Additives .........................8-44Filling the Tank .......................8-45Filling a Portable FuelContainer ..............................8-47TowingGeneral Towing Information ....8-48Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips ..........................8-48Trailer Towing .........................8-52Towing Equipment ..................8-56Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .....8-59Conversions and Add-OnsAdd-On Electrical Equipment 8-59Driving InformationDriving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.• Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.• Brake gradually and avoid abruptstops.• Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.• When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control, if equipped.• Always follow posted speed limitsor drive more slowly whenconditions require.• Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.• Combine several trips into asingle trip.• Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.• Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.srx.book Page 2 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
