Your vehicle’s energy efficiency mainly depends on how, where, and when you drive.

Each of these factors affect your energy efficiency. To operate your vehicle as economically as possible and save money on repairs, follow these driving suggestions:

• Drive smoothly and accelerate at a moderate rate. Do not make “jackrabbit” starts. Maintain a steady cruising speed. Do not race between stoplights. Follow the speed of traffic so you do not have to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Always maintain a safe braking and following distance from the vehicle ahead (this also reduces break wear).

• Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more energy your vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption.

• Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect inflation results in unnecessary tyre wear. Check tyre pressure at least once a month.

• Be sure the wheels are correctly aligned. Hitting kerbs or driving too fast over irregular surfaces can result in improper alignment. Poor alignment causes faster tyre wear, and may result in other problems and increase energy consumption.

• Keep your vehicle in good condition. For better energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs, maintain your vehicle in accordance with the maintenance schedule in Scheduled maintenance service. If you drive your vehicle in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is required.

• Travel lightly. Don’t carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces energy efficiency.

• Open windows at high speeds can reduce energy efficiency.

• Energy efficiency lessens in crosswinds and headwinds. To offset the decreased energy efficiency, slow down when driving in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important to both energy efficiency and safety. Therefore, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.