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Ensure the fuel cap is securely closed before starting the vehicle.
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Fuel spray can bum skin or eyes if contacted and can cause illness if
ingested.
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Fuel spilled on the vehicle body could damage paint. Flush it with water and
detergent.
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Do not refuel with engine running.
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Always keep sparks or open flames away from the filler neck.
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Smoking is injurious to health. Smoking when refueling adds risk of fire or
explosion.
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Do not attempt to start the engine, if you have filled the tank with incorrect
fuel. This could damage the engine severely. Have the system checked by a
Mahindra authorized dealer immediately.
10.8.1 Tips for Better Fuel Economy
Give due consideration to the points listed below for better performance of vehicle
and enhance fuel economy.
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Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy
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Idling for long periods of time may waste fuel
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Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop
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Sudden or hard accelerations reduce fuel economy
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Slow down gradually
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Drive at moderate speeds
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Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy
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While idling put the gear shift lever in neutral position
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Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy
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Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving
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Keep tires properly inflated. It is recommended to check your tire pressure in the
morning when the tyre is cold
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Use recommended engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance Section for specifications
and capacities
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Replace the fuel filter and air filter at the recommended intervals
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Shift gears at the recommended speeds and rpm bands only
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Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
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Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer will reduce fuel economy
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Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy
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Driving on flat terrains offer improved fuel economy as compared to driving on
hilly terrains
10.8.2 Calculating Fuel Efficiency
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Re-fuel your vehicle till the auto-cut-off mode
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Reset trip meter to zero
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Drive at moderate speed for minimum distance of 100 km
4.
Re-fuel at the same fuel station till the auto-cut-off mode.
Assume “a” liters of fuel was filled and “b” was the trip meter reading.
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Fuel Efficiency = b/a kmpl
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