MG MG6 Owner's Handbook Manual page 143

STARTING AND DRIVING
• 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.
• Do not ride the brake pedal, this can cause premature
wear, overheating and increased fuel consumption.
• Maintain an appropriate speed on the highway. Higher
speeds use more fuel. Appropriate speed can save fuel.
• Maintain the correct wheel alignment. Avoid collision
with the kerb and reduce speed on un-made roads. Out
of specification wheel alignment not only will lead to
excessive tyre wear, but also increases the engine load
and fuel consumption.
• Avoid driving on mud or beaches. This will prevent
corrosion of the vehicle underside.
• Maintain the vehicle in accordance with MG
recommendations. Dirty air filters, oil etc., will reduce
the engine's performance and raise fuel consumption.
To extend the life of all components and reduce
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operating costs, regular MG Approved maintenance is
needed.
• Do not stop the engine straight after high speed or long
ascents or towing a trailer. Allow the engine to idle for
20 to 100 seconds depending upon driving loads and
conditions. Avoid hard acceleration on a cold engine.