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OPERATION
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• Check the depth of the water before
driving through the water.
• Observe the obstacles like rocks, holes,
trunks and trenches.
• Avoid skirts of the ground that the
ground may be torn.
Before driving o -road
• Engagement of the di erential lock
• Disengagement of the anti-skid control
• Equipment specifi ed below should be
available on the vehicle:
• Shovel
• Climbing rope with bolted Y anchor.
A er driving o -road
WARNING
Faults caused by o -road driving may
cause accidents or prevent some parts
from operating. Clean and check your
vehicle a er driving o -road. Have the
fault repaired before next operation of
the vehicle.
• Disengage the di erential lock
• Engage the anti-skid control (ASR)
• Clean the vehicle
• Check the vehicle for any damage.
Fuel consumption varies according to
Fuel consumption depends on the
conditions below:
• Model of the vehicle
• Driving style
• Operating conditions
• Tire dimensions, tire profi le, tire pressure,
condition of the tires
• Upper structure, air defl ector
• Drive train for the drive applications
• Auxiliary applications (A/C and heater,
auxiliary power outlet, viscous fan)
Fuel consumption information may be
displayed on the standard on-board
computer.
Driving style
• To lower the fuel consumption:
• Avoid frequent acceleration and braking
• Drive carefully by paying attention on
the road
• Drive within the economic engine speed
limits
Workstations
It is not possible to provide a certain value
for the fuel consumption of the vehicles
operating under the following conditions:
• Highland conditions
• Traffi c in cities and short distances
• Vehicle load
• Operation while the vehicle is parked
• Frequent starting when the engine is
cold
CAUTION
Stop lamps may fl ash quickly to warn
the vehicles behind in case of harsh
braking. Then the fl ashers may turn on
a er the vehicle has stopped.
While driving