Driving Hints; Running-In; Reduced Engine Performance; Brakes And Clutch - Ford Transit Owner's Handbook Manual

RUNNING-IN

Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in for
approximately 500 kilometres
(300 miles). During this time, you may
experience different driving
characteristics.

Brakes and clutch

WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes
and clutch if possible for the first
150 kilometres (100 miles) in town
and for the first 1 500 kilometres (1
000 miles) on motorways.
Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during the
first 1 500 kilometres (1 000
miles). Vary your speed frequently
and change up through the gears
early. Do not labour the engine.
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Your vehicle can be driven briefly if
the engine overheats, without
damage to the engine. The engine
will continue to operate with limited
power. The distance you can travel
depends on ambient temperature,
vehicle load, and terrain.

Driving hints

If the needle moves to the upper limit
position, the engine is overheating.
See Gauges (page 49).
If the temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will be
reduced. The air conditioning (if fitted)
will also be turned off and the engine
cooling fan will operate.
cause the engine to shut down
completely.
• Stop your vehicle as soon as
possible.
• Immediately turn off the engine to
prevent severe engine damage.
• Wait for the engine to cool down.
• Check the coolant level. See
Engine coolant check (page
137).
• Have the vehicle checked by an
expert immediately.
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CAUTION
Continued operation will increase
the engine temperature, and