ENERGY CONSERVATION
It is essential that owners wishing to achieve the best possible degree of fuel
economy ensure, as a first priority, that their vehicle is tuned to its optimum level
of performance by regular maintenance in accordance with Leyland recom-
mendations.
Apart
from regular maintenance there are a number of areas where deliberate
and conscious actions on the
part
of the owner can achieve further quite marked
improvements. The following are recommended:
• After starting from cold, quickly depress and release the throttle pedal to set
the automatic choke to its correct position.
• Switch off the ignition if the vehicle is expected to be stationary for more than
half a minute.
• Avoid short stop-start journeys.
• Anticipate obstructions, junctions and sharp corners and adjust speed as
necessary. Do not generate unnecessary speed.
• Accelerate gently through the gears.
• Decelerate gently whenever possible and avoid heavy braking.
• Stay in top gear as long as possible without labouring the engine.
• Ensure tyres are correctly inflated.
• Remove any unnecessary weight.
CAUTION: Carburetter piston damper
An incorrectly fitted or lubricated carburetter piston damper can cause a marked
increase in fuel consumption. The cautionary note and instructions on carburetter
damper topping-up given on page 68 of this handbook
MUST
be observed.
LOCKS, FITTINGS
AND
BODY
Keys
Two keys and a duplicate set are provided, the large key for the steering lock/
ignition switch, and the all metal key for the glovebox, the doors and luggage
compartment.
To reduce the possibility of theft, locks are not marked with a number.
NOTE
THE
KEY NUMBERS IMMEDIATELY on taking delivery of the car, see page
6.
Lubrication
To ensure trouble-free operation it is essential that the locks, hinges and catches
are adequately lubricated. -
Locks. Inject a small quantity of thin oil, through the key slots and around the
push-buttons. Do not oil the steering lock.
Hinges. Apply grease or oil to the joints of the hinges.
Bonnet catches. Apply grease to the moving surfaces of the bonnet release
mechanism and oil to the release lever and safety-catch pivot points.
Doors
The
door
key can only be inserted or withdrawn when the key
and
key slot (1)
Fig.
1 are vertical. Forward key movement locks, opposite unlocks. To lock the doors
from inside the car, turn the locking lever (2), downwards.
Cubby
box
To open. Press the button (1) and lower the flap (2).
Fig.
2
To lock. Insert the key and turn clockwise.
To unlock.
Turn
the key anti-clockwise.
Fig. 1
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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