TATA Motors SUMO GOLD, Owner'S Manual & Service Book

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DRIVING INSTRUCTION DRIVING TIPS, BRAKING & FUEL ECONOMY
DRIVING TIPS
DRIVE SAFELY AND JUDICIOUSLY.
REMEMBER
SAFETY FIRST.
•
Depress clutch pedal fully before
shifting gears. This will ensure
longer synchro cone life.
•
For smooth starting of vehicle
without jerks, synchronise release
of clutch pedal with pressing of
accelerator pedal.
•
Start the vehicle in first gear only.
•
Change gear at appropriate speed
and do not lug the engine by too
early shifting to higher gear at low
speeds.
Recommended speeds for gear
changes :
Gear Speed in km/hr.
1st to 2nd 20
2nd to 3rd 35
3rd to 4th 60
4th to 5th 80
•
Engage reverse gear, only when
vehicle is stationary.
•
Depress clutch pedal fully before
engaging the reverse gear. Wait for
a few seconds then engage the
gear. If gear shifting does not occur,
then release the clutch pedal, once
again press the clutch pedal and
engage the reverse gear.
BRAKING :
•
While braking on turns apply
brakes gently.
•
Before driving down a long steep
gradient, reduce vehicle speed by
changing to lower gear.
Do not ride the brakes as they
may overheat and their
performance may be impaired.
•
Do not use half engaged clutch to
hold the vehicle on up gradient as
this will result in premature clutch
failure.
•
After driving through pockets of
water, apply the brake a few
timesat low speed to get rid of
moisture inside the brake drums.
•
When it beings to rain, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid sudden
braking.
FUEL ECONOMY :
A. Drive smoothly, accelerate
gradually and anticipate stops.
B. Best fuel consumption is obtained
at low engine speeds in the highest
possible gear without labouring the
engine.
C. Driving with accelerator pedal fully
depressed means using excessive
fuel.
D. Do not allow the engine labour by
too early high gear changes.
Change to lower gear when engine
no longer runs smoothly.
E. If possible, do not idle the engine
for more than 5 minutes. Switch
off the engine.