BYD F0 Owner's Manual page 85

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Avoid lug down or over-speed
operation of the engine. Select proper
speed gear shifts according to the road
conditions.
Avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration. It may increase the fuel
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary
braking. Keep a steady speed. Driving in
accordance with the traffic signal lights can
reduce the stop times to the minimum.
Alternatively, drive on free roads with no
traffic lights with a proper distance kept
from the preceding vehicle to avoid
emergency braking. This can also reduce
brake wear.
Avoid areas with busy traffic or
congestion as far as possible.
Do not place your foot on the clutch
pedal or the brake pedal. This may
produce early wear and over heat and
consume large amounts of oil.
osition the front wheels correctly.
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Avoid crushing into stones on road sides.
Drive slowly on uneven roads. Improper
front wheel location can not only lead to
parking or over wear of tires, but also increase the
engine load and fuel consumption.
The chassis should be kept clean
and free of mud. This can not only reduce
the vehicle weight but also prevent
corrosion.
Adjust the vehicle to keep it in the
optimal state. Dirty air filter, improper air
vale, dirty spark plug, dirty engine oil and
lubricant, improperly adjusted brakes, etc.
can all affect the engine performance and
cause fuel waste. To prolong their useful
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lives, all parts should be maintained
regularly. If you often drive in harsh
environments, the vehicle
maintained more often (refer to Section 6).
Friendly Tips
Do not stop the engine when
going down slopes. If the engine is
stopped, the power steering system
and the vacuum booster won't
function. Similarly, only when the
engine is working can the exhaust
pollutant control device can work
properly.
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