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been operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, get the brakes
checked and cleaned as necessary.
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If any unusual vibration is experienced, check the wheels for
impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel
imbalance. Get it inspected/corrected as soon as possible
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After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and
lubricants (engine oil, transmission/transfer case/axle oils) to
ensure the fluids have not been contaminated
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Give due consideration to the points listed below for better
performance of vehicle and enhancement of fuel economy:
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Smooth, moderate operation will yield savings in fuel
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Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy
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Ensure that the parking brake is fully released
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Idling for long periods of time will 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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Warming up a vehicle in neutral on cold mornings is not required
and may reduce fuel economy
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While idling, put the gear shift lever in the neutral position
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Resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving will reduce fuel
economy
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Combine errands and minimise stop-and-go driving
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Keep tyres properly inflated. It is recommended to check your
tyre pressure in the morning when the tyre is cold
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Use recommended Lubricants. Refer to the Maintenance
Section for specifications and capacities
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Operating with lower quantity or specification may reduce fuel
efficiency
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Replace the fuel filter, air filter and AC filter at the recommended
intervals
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Shift gears at the recommended speeds and RPM bands only.
Refer to the Gear Shifting Speed table for further details
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Control the maximum speed between 80 and 100 kmph in 6th
gear to achieve the best fuel efficiency
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Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and perform
the owner maintenance checks recommended
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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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