Driving Hints; Breaking-In; Reduced Engine Performance; Brakes And Clutch - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

BREAKING-IN

Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 300 miles (500
kilometers). During this time, you
may experience different driving
characteristics.

Brakes and Clutch

WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and
clutch if possible for the first 100
miles (150 kilometers) in town and
for the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometers)
on freeways.
Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1000 miles (1500 kilometers). Vary
your speed frequently and change
up through the gears early. Do not labor
the engine.
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
WARNING
Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and cause the
engine to shut down completely.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See Gauges
(page 57).
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 19-06-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, EK3J-19A321-AKA (CG3612en) enGBR, Edition date: 04/2014, First Printing

Driving Hints

You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine will continue to operate
with limited power for a short time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.
The air conditioning will switch off and the
engine cooling fan will operate continually.
1. Reduce your speed gradually and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Switch the engine off immediately to
prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 159).
5. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

The following will help to improve fuel
consumption.

Tire Pressures

Check your tire pressures regularly to
optimize fuel economy. For best results
use the economy pressures. See
Technical Specifications (page 192).

Gear Shifting

Use the highest drivable gear appropriate
for the road conditions.
Anticipation
Adjust your vehicle speed and the distance
to other vehicles without the need for
heavy braking or acceleration.
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