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Step 1
Make sure your tires are inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Sometimes your car's owner's manual will also suggest an appropriate pressure that maximizes fuel efficiency and safety. Check there as well.
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Step 2
Roll your windows up when you're driving. This makes your car more aerodynamic and allows it to use less fuel in order to maintain its speed.
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Step 3
Make a conscious effort to drive efficiently. Avoid hard starts and sudden stops, which can rapidly drain your vehicle's hybrid battery. Instead, accelerate and brake moderately.
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Step 4
Time your runs through traffic lights so that you don't have to come to a complete stop. Hybrid cars are more efficient while maintaining a moderate speed than while accelerating from a stop. If you see a red light ahead, give it time to turn green by pulling your foot off the gas pedal and allowing your car to coast.
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Step 5
Use cruise control when you can to reduce the amount of catching up your car has to do at high speeds.
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Step 6
Learn the "pulse and glide" driving technique. The technique is as simple as it sounds: accelerate to a moderate speed and then let your car coast for awhile.
