172 DRIVING AND OPERATINGFuelTop Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Recommended Fuel (3.6LV6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Recommended Fuel (4.2L TwinTurbo V8 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 259Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261Trailer TowingGeneral Towing Information . . . . 262Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267Conversions and Add-OnsAdd-On Electrical Equipment . . . 269Driving InformationDriving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuel mileage.Here are some driving tips to get thebest fuel economy possible:. Set the climate controls to thedesired temperature after theengine is started, or turn them offwhen not required.. 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.. 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 with thesame TPC Spec number moldedinto the tire's sidewall nearthe size.. Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.Distracted DrivingDistraction comes in many forms andcan take your focus from the task ofdriving. Exercise good judgment anddo not let other activities divert yourattention away from the road. Manylocal governments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.To avoid distracted driving, keep youreyes on the road, keep your hands onthe steering wheel, and focus yourattention on driving.. Do not use a phone in demandingdriving situations. Use ahands-free method to place orreceive necessary phone calls.
