Tips For Improving Fuel Economy; Braking - Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2010 Owner's Manual

Tips for improving fuel economy

Observe the following precautions to achieve maxi-
mum fuel economy and to extend tire life.
•
Continue warming up the engine only to the
point at which the water temperature gauge
needle begins to move.
•
Avoid racing the engine as doing so not only
wastes fuel but also harms the engine.
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Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, and
sudden braking.
•
When accelerating, do not allow the tachometer
needle to approach the red zone before chang-
ing gears; instead, change gears before engine
speed reaches a high RPM.
•
Once cruising speed has been reached, select
the appropriate gear so that the engine will
rotate around the maximum torque generating
RPM (1‚400 rpm). Moreover, unnecessary
acceleration and deceleration wastes fuel.
•
Do not keep the exhaust brake switch in the
activation position at all times. Frequent use of
the exhaust brake reduces fuel economy. Move
the exhaust brake switch between the activation
and non-activation positions as necessary for
road and traffic conditions.
•
Always keep the air pressure in tires correctly
adjusted.
•
Try to load cargo in a way that minimizes wind
resistance.
•
Be sure to perform the pre-operational checks
and periodic inspections.
Applying even a light pressure to the brake pedal
provides powerful braking. Therefore, do not step
hard on the brake pedal except in emergencies.
When driving downhill, use engine braking as well
as exhaust braking in combination with the foot
brake.

Braking

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