F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

OPERATION

While driving

Fuel consumption varies according to Fuel consumption depends on the conditions below: • Model of the vehicle • Driving style • Operating conditions • Tire dimensions, tire profile, tire pressure, condition of the tires • Upper structure, air deflector • Drive train for the drive applications • Auxiliary applications (A/C and heater, auxiliary power outlet, viscous fan) Fuel consumption information may be displayed on the standard on-board computer. Driving style • To lower the fuel consumption: • Avoid frequent acceleration and braking • Drive carefully by paying attention on the road • Drive within the economic engine speed limits

Workstations It is not possible to provide a certain value for the fuel consumption of the vehicles operating under the following conditions: • Highland conditions • Traffic in cities and short distances • Vehicle load • Operation while the vehicle is parked • Frequent starting when the engine is cold CAUTION Stop lamps may flash quickly to warn the vehicles behind in case of harsh braking. Then the flashers may turn on after the vehicle has stopped.

• Check the depth of the water before driving through the water. • Observe the obstacles like rocks, holes, trunks and trenches. • Avoid skirts of the ground that the ground may be torn. Before driving off-road • Engagement of the differential lock • Disengagement of the anti-skid control • Equipment specified below should be available on the vehicle: • Shovel • Climbing rope with bolted Y anchor. After driving off-road WARNING Faults caused by off-road driving may cause accidents or prevent some parts from operating. Clean and check your vehicle after driving off-road. Have the fault repaired before next operation of the vehicle. • Disengage the differential lock • Engage the anti-skid control (ASR) • Clean the vehicle • Check the vehicle for any damage.

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