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OPERATION

Driving

Starter Protection System Starter Protection System is a system that prevents the burning of the starter due to unnecessary starting operations. Electronic control unit calculates the maximum appropriate duration of a starting operation by gathering many data via the sensors on the engine to protect the starter. When the user exceeds the specified maximum start duration, he is prevented from starting again. The system allows starting again at the end of the period determined by the electronic control unit. Please follow the instructions below in such a case.

CAUTION If your engine is not started after some attempts, there may another problem in another system of your engine. First complete the other checks, and attempt to start again. To stop the engine Do not stop the engine right after the vehicle is stopped, wait until the turbocharger speed is reduced by operating the engine in idle for 2 minutes. If the engine is stopped immediately when the vehicle is stopped, the turbo which is rotating in high speed shall not be adequately lubricated. Air deflector Adjust the air deflector on the cab according to the trailer. Note: A correctly adjusted air deflector reduces the fuel consumption.

WARNING There is a risk of falling down from the cab and being injured while adjusting the air deflector. We advise you on that adjustments on the air deflector shall be performed by FORD OTOSAN authorized dealership with the required expertise and special equipment. Smart acceleration feature: Acceleration of the vehicle is controlled by limiting the engine acceleration profile to a specified percentage of the maximum weight that can be carried by the variant for trucks, and maximum load that can be drawn for the tractor trucks. Abrupt and unintentional accelerator responses of the unloaded vehicle have been prevented, and thus driveability of the vehicle is improved besides providing fuel economy. Smart acceleration function is deactivated especially in uphill start and climbing manoeuvres and it is optimized to prevent adverse effect on the vehicle performance.

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