Page 14 of an operating manual for a Ford Bronco, detailing driv…

14 Operating Your Bronco DRIVING ICann'mied) 2, Drive ar Modemte Spccds Your Biancas best economy is st steady speeds between 35 and 50 mph. lne fssier you drive, the greater your fuel costs Drive at Steady Speeds Wherever possible. vsry your speed ss ljulc as possible. The driver who jiggles lhe academia! pedal, mug in little bursts and pauses. is suuply Wasting gasoline. . Avnld Hsrd Bulking Each broke application meuns the loss or much energy ereored to get your em up to speed, You'll save gas if, instead or rushing up to s red in light or stop sign, you simply let up the accelerator pedal so rte-rt rhe vehicle does most or the slowing down itself . shut 0H Ignition When Parked An idling en e uses s rieher mixture to prevent stalling. Thus, whenever the vehide is parked, shul ofi the engine to conserve iuel. . Tire lressures Keep tires up to recommended pressures, Correct pressure mh unprove economy 7 especially when osrryiug heavy loads. (5:: page 49.) 7. Keep Your Broncu in Condition Have your authorized desler regulurly perform the Fold mam- tenonee operhtluns called ror on the malmenallce schedules or the brick ol ihis bank and m the hrurssrons Systems Warranty and Maintenance Schedulcs booklet New Vehicle Brukrlll Your new hrouoo will not require an extensive break-in," slthouglt as a matter or prudence, inost owners avoid extended hiyr speed (mention tor the first 1000 miles. Try to drive st vurytng speeds, Paris tend to eerler ndiust themselves to other parts il various speeds are used during rha first luon miles. Avoid uverspeeding the enginc in the lower gear rstios. Don't expeei top luel economy until at least 2000 miles, All engines use more luei until tlluy are well broken 11L Finally, it is s good pohcy nor to make severe broke opplieutrnns unlil at least lull miles of in ly or loan miles of luylway operation, to allow the brake shoes to "sect" in the hralre drums, These kw simple suggestions are designed to help seem the long lite espahihrres bull! lnm y rr vehlde.