Ford 2015 Transit Connect Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 163)

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for

approximately 300 miles (480

kilometers). During this time, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000

miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed

frequently and change up through the

gears early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 miles

(1600 kilometers).

REDUCED ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

WARNING

Continued operation will increase the

engine temperature and cause the

engine to shut down completely.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge

needle moves to the upper limit position,

the engine is overheating. See Gauges

(page 79).

You must only drive your vehicle for a short

distance if the engine overheats. The

distance you can travel depends on

ambient temperature, vehicle load and

terrain. The engine will continue to operate

with limited power for a short time.

If the engine temperature continues to rise,

the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.

The air conditioning will switch off and the

engine cooling fan will operate continually.

1. Reduce your speed gradually and stop

your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

2. Switch the engine off immediately to

prevent severe engine damage.

3. Wait for the engine to cool down.

4. Check the coolant level. See Engine

Coolant Check (page 190).

5. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things

such as how you drive, the conditions you

drive under and how you maintain your

vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that

may improve your fuel economy:

• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,

moderate fashion.

• Drive at steady speeds.

• Anticipate stops; slowing down may

eliminate the need to stop.

• Combine errands and minimize

stop-and-go driving.

• When running errands, go to the

furthest destination first and then

work your way back home.

• Close the windows for high-speed

driving.

• Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling

at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15%

less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121

kph).

• Keep the tires properly inflated and use

only the recommended size.

• Use the recommended engine oil.

• Perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance.

There are also some things you may want

to avoid doing because they reduce your

fuel economy:

• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

• Avoid revving the engine before turning

off the car.

• Avoid long idle periods.

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