Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Observe the following precautions while driving.
Should you notice anything unusual about the vehi-
cle, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
inspect the relevant sections to find the cause of the
trouble. If you are unable to identify the cause of the
trouble or unable to do the repairs yourself, call an
authorized dealer.
•
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
•
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in
motion, do not panic. Simply depress the brake
pedal to slow the vehicle, and pull off the road
as soon as it is safe to do so.
•
When any of the red warning lamps light up or a
buzzer sounds, pull the vehicle off the road as
soon as it is safe to do so and take the neces-
sary measures. Contact an authorized dealer if
the cause of the problem is unclear or if the
problem requires complex repair work.
P. 6-5
Precautions for driving
WARNING
Never place the starter switch in any position
other than the “ON” position while operating
the vehicle.
If you turn the starter switch to the “ACC”
position, the engine will stop. This is highly
dangerous.
If the engine stops during driving:
•
The compressed air used to enhance brak-
ing ceases to be generated. This could sig-
nificantly reduce the effectiveness of the
brakes. Also, the exhaust brake ceases to
function.
•
The power steering system becomes inop-
erative, rendering steering dangerously
sluggish.
•
The electrical circuits of the warning
lamps, meters, etc. become inoperative,
causing electric components to malfunc-
tion.
Removing the starter key causes the steering
wheel to lock, making it impossible to steer
the vehicle.
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