Tips For Improving Fuel Economy - Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual

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If the system judges that a manual upshift or
downshift would put the engine speed out of the
normal rpm range, the gearshift does not take
place.
Adjust the vehicle speed with the accelerator or
brakes before making an upshift or downshift
with the gearshift lever.
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If you stop the vehicle momentarily, for example,
at a red light, be sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed. Without the brakes applied, the vehi-
cle will move, although only very slowly, even if
the accelerator pedal is not depressed. If you
must wait for longer than expected, select the
"N" or "P" position and pull the parking brake
lever.
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If you stop temporarily when driving uphill,
depress the brake pedal and pull the parking
brake lever. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle
from rolling backwards with the accelerator
pedal.

Tips for improving fuel economy

Observe the following precautions to achieve maxi-
mum fuel economy and to extend tire life.
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A time of 1 to 2 minutes will be sufficient for
warming up the engine.
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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.
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When accelerating, do not wind the engine out
before changing gears; instead, change gears
before engine speed reaches a high RPM.
Fuel consumption can be minimized by keeping
the tachometer needle in the 1,000 to 2,000 rpm
range.
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On vehicles with DUONIC system, fuel con-
sumption can be further minimized by setting
the economy mode switch to ON.
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Always shut off the engine when the vehicle is in
a stop. Never park the vehicle or leave it with the
engine running, even for a short time.
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Try to drive at moderate and constant speeds.
Unnecessary acceleration and deceleration
causes fuel waste.
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