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BREAKING-IN
Tires
New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 500 km. During this time,
you may experience different driving
characteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch
if possible for the first 150 km in town and
for the first 1,500 km on freeways.
Engine
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,500 km. Vary your speed frequently and
change up through the gears early. Do not
labor the engine.
Vehicles With a Diesel Engine
During the first 3,000 km, you may notice
a ticking sound when your vehicle slows
down. This is due to adjustments of your
new diesel engine and is normal.
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
WARNING
If you continue to drive your vehicle
when the engine is overheating, the
engine could stop without warning.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See
Gauges
(page 53).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine continues to operate
with limited power for a short period of
time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to
prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 127).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
The following will help to improve fuel
consumption.
Tire Pressures
Check your tire pressures regularly to
optimize fuel economy. See
Technical
Specifications (page 157).
Gear Shifting
Use the highest drivable gear appropriate
for the road conditions.
Anticipation
Adjust the vehicle speed and the distance
to other vehicles without the need for
heavy braking or acceleration.
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Fiesta (CC3) Indonesia/Philippines/Taiwan/Thailand/Vietnam, Vehicles Built From: 07-03-2016, CG3692en enPHI, Edition date: 201511, Second Printing
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