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Launching or Retrieving a Boat
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
•
Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the
rear bumper.
•
Do not allow waves to break higher
than 15 cm above the bottom edge
of the rear bumper.
•
Recheck electrical functions of
the vehicle and trailer after each
retrieval.
•
Check the brake operation of both
vehicle and trailer. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as effectively as
dry brakes. You can dry the brakes
faster by driving the vehicle slowly
whilst applying light pressure on the
brake pedal.
•
Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter vehicle components
which could cause internal damage
to the components and affect
driveability, emissions and reliability.
Trailer Towing
Fuel Consumption
The following suggestions may
assist you in developing your driving
techniques and in obtaining improved
economy:
•
Observe the running-in advice in the
'Introduction' section of this manual.
•
When your vehicle is run in, drive at
steady speeds where possible and
avoid jiggling the accelerator.
•
Warming the engine is not
necessary.
•
Keep the tyres inflated to the
correct pressure.
•
Have the vehicle serviced regularly
in accordance with the service
schedule.
•
Use full throttle as little as possible.
•
Drive at moderate speeds; the best
fuel economy is achieved between
60 km/h and 100 km/h. Constant
low speed driving does not
necessarily give good fuel economy.
•
Anticipate traffic conditions ahead
and slow down gradually with
minimal use of brakes.
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