Fuel Consumption - Ikco SAMAND Owner's Manual

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption data are obtained
based on the standard and in test rooms
under certain conditions of environment,
controlled wind speed, rood, route and
standard driving method and certain
weight of the vehicle. These data are only
as technical specification of your vehicle
for comparison with other vehicles.
Increase of fuel consumption in actual
driving is normal.
To decrease fuel consumption and
obtaining minimum fuel consumption:
1- Make sure of the engine proper work
by periodical inspection and maintenance
(timely replace of the air filter).
2- Use proper tires (as per manual book)
and adjust the air pressure of the tires
3- Drive stress-free and avoid unnecessary
acceleration and braking.
4- Avoid driving high speed. Optimum fuel
consumption is at fixed speed of 90 km/h.
5- Take down unnecessary loads.
6- Switch off the vehicle when stopping for
a long time.
7- Plan your urban trip to avoid heavy
traffic routes/hours
8-Park your vehicle in suitable places in
various seasons (confined and away from
sun shine areas)
9-Use proper low speed gear in down hill
gradients and avoid pushing accelerate
pedal.
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