Driving – Mercury Tracer 1997 User Manual

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Towing behind a recreational
vehicle (RV)

Do not tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as an RV,
unless front wheel dollies are used.

Luggage rack (if equipped)

Load luggage as far back as it will
safely go on the rack without
causing the vehicle to exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) or gross axle weight
rating (GAWR).

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
• lack of regular, scheduled

maintenance

• excessive speed
• rapid acceleration
• driving with the brake pedal

depressed

• sudden stops
• extended engine idling
• use of speed control in hilly

terrain

• extended use of the air

conditioner, defroster, rear
window defroster and other
accessories

• underinflated tires
• heavy loads
• aftermarket add-ons such as

bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.

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