Fuso Canter 2015, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE:
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Idling the engine for long time wastes fuel, and
is therefore detrimental to environmental protec-
tion and resource conservation. So shut down
the engine whenever you leave the vehicle,
even for a short period.
If you start to drive immediately after starting the
engine (while the engine is still cold), you will
encounter the following problems:
•
In a cold region, the extreme coldness of the
engine will cause poor ignition of fuel, making
the engine prone to knocking.
•
You may encounter any or all of the following
conditions. They are due to the actions particu-
lar to the oxidation catalyst inside the muffler
and do not indicate any abnormalities.
•
White smoke from the exhaust pipe when
setting the vehicle in motion after idling the
engine for a relatively long-time or when
accelerating the vehicle.
•
White smoke from the exhaust pipe when
the vehicle starts off immediately after the
engine is started.
•
The exhaust smells irritating (with a vinegar-
like odor).
•
In cold months, the engine may operate at an
idling speed higher than usual just after its start.
The engine speed, however, will drop to a nor-
mal speed as the coolant warms up.
•
Warm up the engine sufficiently, otherwise gear
shifting may be sluggish.
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