Particulars Possible causes among others Possible remedy
Fuel consumption is higher than indicated.
– Short-haul traffic
– “Nervous accelerator pedal”.
– Avoid short distances.
– Drive with foresight.
– Use the accelerator pedal smoothly.
Electrical loads turned on. Switch off unnecessary loads.
Engine control disturbed. Have disturbance resolved ⇒
page 181.
Tyre inflation pressure too low. Adjust the tyre inflation pressure ⇒
page 160.
Driving in mountainous areas. No direct remedy possible.
Driving with high payload. No direct remedy possible.
Driving at high engine speed. Select a higher gear.
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