Use the following practical Fuel Efficient Driving Tips to help maximize fuel economy and reduce unnecessary fuel consumption in your Mitsubishi Outlander.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake pedal application.
- Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden stops whenever traffic conditions allow.
- Apply the accelerator and brake pedals smoothly and progressively to reduce unnecessary changes in vehicle speed.
- Maintain a steady cruising speed during normal driving and coast safely when conditions permit.
2. Maintain constant speed.
- Look well ahead and anticipate changing traffic conditions to reduce unnecessary stops.
- Adjusting vehicle speed to the timing of traffic signals can help reduce repeated stopping and acceleration.
- Maintaining a steady speed where possible can reduce red-light stops and improve overall fuel efficiency.
3. Use climate control at higher vehicle speeds.
- Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), opening the windows may be more efficient for cooling the passenger compartment because it can reduce engine load from air-conditioning operation.
- Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), using the A/C may be more efficient than driving with the windows open because open windows can increase aerodynamic drag.
- When the A/C is operating, recirculating already-cooled cabin air can reduce the cooling load and help the system operate more efficiently.
4. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
- Observing posted speed limits and, where legally permitted, avoiding speeds above 60 MPH (97 km/h) can improve fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic drag.
- Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to reduce unnecessary braking and repeated acceleration.
- Monitor traffic conditions well ahead so changes in traffic speed can be anticipated, allowing smoother braking and acceleration.
- Select a gear range appropriate for current road and driving conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
- Using cruise control during suitable highway driving can help the Mitsubishi Outlander maintain a more consistent speed.
- Cruise control can be particularly effective for reducing unnecessary speed variation and improving fuel economy on relatively flat roads.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
- Use a map or navigation system to select an efficient route that can reduce travel distance, unnecessary delays, and driving time.
7. Avoid idling.
- When it is safe and appropriate to do so, shutting off the engine during stops lasting longer than approximately 30-60 seconds can save fuel and reduce emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
- Automated toll passes can allow drivers to use designated lanes and maintain a more consistent speed through toll areas instead of repeatedly stopping and accelerating.
9. Winter warm up.
- Keep engine idling time as short as practical to minimize unnecessary fuel consumption.
- Under typical conditions, the vehicle generally requires no more than approximately 30 seconds of idling after startup to begin circulating engine oil effectively before driving.
- The Mitsubishi Outlander normally reaches its ideal operating temperature more quickly while being driven than while remaining stationary at idle.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
- Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a covered parking area or shaded location to reduce heat buildup inside the cabin.
- When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows briefly can help release trapped heat and lower the interior temperature more quickly, reducing the initial demand on the A/C system.
Increasing fuel economy
- Keep the engine properly tuned and operating in good condition.
- Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance intervals for the Mitsubishi Outlander.
- Maintain the tires at the specified inflation pressure.
Low tire pressure increases rolling resistance and tire wear, which can reduce fuel economy.
- Keep the wheels correctly aligned.
Improper wheel alignment can increase tire wear and rolling resistance, resulting in lower fuel efficiency.
- Use engine oil with the recommended viscosity to help maintain proper lubrication and efficient engine operation.
