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General Condition
Other factors affecting fuel consumption
are related to loads and the type of roads
on which the vehicle operates. It is not
always possible to choose the most
adequate road, but 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
Optimal Engine Speed Indicator
The tachometer displays a green bar just
below the most efficient engine speed for
the vehicle.
The placement and size of this bar is
dependent on the engine as installed at the
factory. The driver’s general goal should be
to select a gear that keeps the tachometer
needle positioned over the green light as
much as possible during steady state
driving. In addition to proper maintenance
and good driving habits, this visual cue can
help minimize the fuel consumption.
What to Consider when
using a Sleeper Bunk
If your vehicle has an upper and lower
bunk, the upper bunk can be folded up out
of the way to provide you with more
dressing area in the sleeper cab. The lower
bunk has storage underneath it to stow
your luggage and other belongings.
The upper bunk weight limit is 320 lb (145
kg).
WARNING
Always keep the lower bunk in its
down (latched) position while the vehi-
cle is moving. If left open, stored items
could become loose during an acci-
dent and strike you. Before you move
the vehicle, check to be sure the lower
bunk is latched securely. Failure to
comply may result in death or personal
injury.
WARNING
Be sure the latch that holds the upper
bunk in the folded position is working
properly so the bunk will not fall down.
If the bunk falls, you could be injured.
WARNING
Any loose items on the upper or lower
bunk should be moved to a secured
place before driving the vehicle. Fail-
ure to comply may result in death, per-
sonal injury, equipment or property
damage.
WARNING
Be sure the restraint system is used
when anyone is occupying the sleeper
while the vehicle is moving. In an acci-
dent, an unrestrained person lying in a
sleeper bunk could be seriously in-
jured. He or she could be thrown from
the bunk. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
DRIVING - What to Consider when using a Sleeper Bunk
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