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• Shift into higher or lower gears (or
apply the service brake) to keep
engine rpm near the lower end of
the optimum operating range.
•
Avoid rapid acceleration and
braking.
WARNING
DO NOT look at the Digital Display for
prolonged
periods while the vehicle is
moving. The Digital Display should be
referenced only briefly and should not
be used as a substitute for observing
actual road and traffic conditions. Fail-
ure to pay attention to the vehicle’s
road position or situation can lead to
an accident and possibly result in
property damage, personal injury, or
death.
use. The driver must perform daily and
weekly checks of the vehicle.
Maintenance factors af
fecting fuel
consumption:
• air and/or fuel filters partially
clogged
• engine valves out of adjustment
• injection pump improperly
synchronized
• injection nozzles defective or
uncalibrated
• improperly inflated tires
• wheel bearings improperly adjusted
• clutch improperly adjusted or worn
(slipping)
• fuel leaks
Wrong driving habits must be corrected
and the recommendations on economic
driving should be followed. Driving factors
affecting fuel consumption:
• excessive speed and unnecessary
fast acceleration
• long periods of idling
• driving with foot resting on the
(manual transmission) clutch pedal
General Condition Other factors affecting
fuel consumption are related to loads and
type of roads on which the vehicle
operates. It is not always possible to
choose the most adequate road, but it
must be kept in mind that the ideal road is
the one that allows a steady speed in high
gear, without requiring frequent braking
and acceleration. The following general
conditions can affect fuel consumption:
• overload
• unbalanced load
• very high load
• inadequate roads
• traffic conditions
Stopping the Vehicle
A hot engine stores a great amount of
heat. It doesn’t cool down immediately
after you shut it off. Always cool your
engine down before shutting it off. You will
greatly increase its service life.
Idle the engine at 1,000 rpm for five
minutes. Then low idle for 30 seconds
before shutdown. This will allow circulating
coolant and lubricating oil to carry away
heat from the cylinder head, valves,
pistons, cylinder liners, turbocharger, and
bearings. This way you can prevent
serious engine damage that may result
from uneven cooling.
DRIVING - Stopping the Vehicle
Fuel Consumption
The vehicle's fuel consumption is
connected to five important factors:
maintenance, driving habits, general
condition of the road, traffic conditions, and
vehicle load.
Proper maintenance will keep the vehicle
running like new even after long periods of
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