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Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very
hot. As with any vehicle, do not park
or operate this vehicle in areas
where combustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust system.
Improving Fuel Economy
The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine and
start it again later. When warming up a
cold engine, allow the engine to idle until
the temperature gauge pointer comes up
to the “C” position (if the idling is not
prohibited). In this position, the engine is
sufficiently warm for starting off.
Avoid “fast” starts
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and
stopping. Try to maintain a slow, steady
speed whenever possible. Slowing down
and then accelerating again uses more
fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed
Keep as constant a speed as road and
traffic conditions will permit.
WARNING
Keep the air cleaner clean
(Petrol Engine)
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A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel
supply system to supply too much fuel to
the engine for the amount of air being
supplied. The result is waste of fuel due
to incomplete combustion.
(Diesel Engine)
No cleaning required
Keep weight to a minimum
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage
or cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tyre pressures correct
Underinflation of the tyres can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label on the driver’s
side door or the driver’s door lock pillar.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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