If you have a hybrid or plug-in vehicle, you're probably already concerned with finding ways to reduce the amount of gas that you put in your car, both to save money and help the environment. But there are a few things that you should know about your vehicle because they're designed differently than a car that runs solely on gasoline. At Karl Flammer Ford Inc. in Tarpon Springs, FL, we're always looking for ways to help you use your vehicle better, so here are our tips.
You should avoid hard braking because your vehicle stores up energy to use while braking. During a hard brake, that energy source is depleted, so your vehicle has to use energy from gasoline to help you stop.
You should also make sure that you're using the economy mode so that you're using energy wisely. All you have to do is press the "economy" button to set your vehicle up to save gas.