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For brief stops, e. g. at traffic lights, keep the gear shift in
neutral and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal. For prolonged
stops, it is recommended to switch OFF the engine and apply
the parking brake. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
gradient, do not hold it with the clutch/accelerator; use the
brake to avoid unnecessary clutch wear/heat buildup.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gear lever,
which could result in an accident or serious injury.
On slippery/wet road surfaces, never downshift in order to
obtain braking action. This could result in a wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control.
11.8.7 Uphill and Downhill Driving
To prevent the engine from laboring at a low RPM when driving
uphill gradients or with your vehicle heavily loaded, downshift when
necessary to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range.
Similarly while driving downhill, downshift to utilize the engine
braking in an optimum manner.
11.9 Engine Idling
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the
engine warms up.
Observe that all warning lamps are OFF when the engine is running.
After idling for a few seconds, follow the below steps to drive away;
1. Release the parking brake
2. Depress the clutch
3. Shift the gear lever to 1st gear
4. Release the service brake pedal
5. Drive by releasing the clutch and depressing the accelerator
pedal simultaneously.
11.9.1 Engine Idling - In Cold Weather
Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold and prolonged
idling at low ambient temperatures. Long periods of idling may be
harmful to your engine. Combustion chamber temperatures can
drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete
combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and
injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase,
diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.
You must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. For smooth
functioning and reliable operation of the engine during cold weather
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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