How To Save Fuel And Extend The Life Of The Vehicle - MG MG3 Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING & DRIVING
Drive smoothly
Anticipating obstructions and slowing down well in
advance, avoids the need for unnecessary acceleration and
harsh braking. A smooth driving style not only reduces
fuel consumption, but can reduce the emission of noxious
gases.
Driving in rain
Emergency braking, accelerating and steering
on slippery roads will reduce the vehicle's
handling performance and grip.
When raining the windows may fog, reducing visibility (Use
the Air-conditioning demist function).
Grip will be reduced, so please drive carefully.
Reduce speed when it rains.
Avoid aquaplaning (the effect of a film of water between
the tyres and the road) affecting steering and braking
performance.
Avoid driving through floods after heavy rain, which may
lead to serious damage to the vehicle.
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How to save fuel and extend the life of the
vehicle
The following are some suggestions on saving fuel and
extending the life of the vehicles.
• Maintain the correct tyre pressure; insufficient air
pressure will accelerate tyre wear and waste fuel.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
will increase the engine load resulting in higher fuel
consumption.
• Avoid engine idling for extended periods.
• Maintain slow and smooth acceleration and avoid harsh
acceleration; change to a higher gear as soon as possible.
• Avoid labouring the engine or over running. Choose
appropriate gears according to the road conditions.
• Avoid continuous acceleration or deceleration.
stop-go driving style will consume more fuel.
• Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking, maintain
steady speed and attempt to anticipate traffic lights.
Keep an appropriate distance from other vehicles to
avoid emergence braking and reduce brake pad wear.
• Avoid traffic congestion and jam areas as much as
possible.
Heavy loads
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