2009 Saturn Outlook Owner's Manual - Page 251

Driving Your Vehicle 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-1 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-9 Passing ...4-10 Loss of Control ...4-10 Driving at Night ...4-11 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-12 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-13 Highway Hypnosis ...4-13 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-14 Winter Driving ...4-15 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-18 Loading the Vehicle ...4-18 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. Towing • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Towing Your Vehicle ...4-22 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-22 Towing a Trailer ...4-26 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. • When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.