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Fuel selectionE00200104624
Recom-
mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles Unleaded  petrol  octanenumber (EN228) 90  RON  or  higher  (3000
models)
95  RON  or  higher  (3800
models)
If  the  “PREMIUM  FUEL ONLY”  label  is  attached  tothe  fuel  tank  filler  door,  fill
it up with premium fuel.
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higherCAUTIONl For  petrol-powered  vehicles,  the  use  of  lea-
ded  fuel  can  result  in  serious  damage  to  the engine  and  catalytic  converter.  Do  not  use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered  vehicles  are  designed  to  use
only diesel fuel that meets the EN 590 stand-
ard.
Use  of  any  other  type  of  diesel  fuel  would adversely  affect  the  engine’s  performance
and durability.CAUTIONl For  diesel-powered  vehicles,  if  proper  “win-
ter” fuel is not used in winter, the diesel pre-
heat  indication  lamp  may  blink  and  the  en- gine  speed  may  not  rise  above  the  idling speed  because  of  fuel  freezing.  In  this  case,
keep the engine idling for about ten minutes,
then turn off the ignition switch and immedi- ately turn it on again to confirm that the die-
sel  preheat  indication  lamp  is  off.  (Refer  to “Diesel  preheat  indication  lamp”  on  page
5-09.)
 
NOTEl It  is  advisable  to  sufficiently  warm  up  the
engine after starting it when the outside tem-
perature is below zero °C.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of  the  fuel  decreases  considerably  as  the
temperature falls.
Because  of  this  fact  there  are  two  kinds  of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use. Select  either  of  the  two  kinds  of  fuel  in  ac- cordance with ambient temperature. Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When  travelling  abroad,  find  out  in  advance
about  the  fuels  served  in  local  service  sta- tions.NOTEl The  3800  models  have  the  knock  control
system  so  that  you  can  use  unleaded  petrol
91 RON as an emergent measure in case un-
leaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able  on  journey,  etc.  In  such  a  case,  you don’t need to adjust the engine specially.
In  case  of  using  unleaded  petrol  91  RON ,
the engine performance level is reduced.
l In  petrol-powered  vehicles,  repeatedly  driv-
ing  short  distances  at  low  speeds  can  cause
deposits  to  form  in  the  fuel  system  and  en-
gine,  resulting  in  poor  starting  and  poor  ac-
celeration.
If  these  problems  occur,  you  are  advised  to add  a  detergent  additive  to  the  gasoline
when  you  refuel  the  vehicle.  The  additive
will  remove  the  deposits,  thereby  returning the  engine  to  a  normal  condition.  Be  sure  to use  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  GENUINE
FUEL  SYSTEM  CLEANER.  Using  an  un-
suitable additive could make the engine mal- function.  For  details,  please  contact  your
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice Point.
l Poor  quality  petrol  can  cause  problems  such
as  difficult  starting,  stalling,  engine  noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob- lems,  try  another  brand  and/or  grade  of  pet-
rol.
If  the  check  engine  warning  lamp  flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized
Service Point.
Fuel selection
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lPressing  the  LOCK  or  UNLOCK  switch
on the keyless entry switch.
(After  pressing  the  LOCK  switch,  the
vehicle will lock if all the doors (includ-
ing the backdoor) are closed, after which
the  system  preparation  mode  will  once again go into effect.)
l Turning  the  ignition  switch  to  the  “ON”
or “ACC” position.NOTEl When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  the
“ON”  position,  the  buzzer  sounds  4  times.This  operation  indicates  that  the  alarm  was
activated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased.Electric window control
E00302200185
The  electric  windows  can  only  be  operatedwith the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Electric window control switch
E00302301226
Each  door  window  opens  or  closes  while  the
corresponding switch is operated.
Driver’s switch (LHD)Driver’s switch (RHD)
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window (5-door models)
4- Rear right door window (5-door models) 5- Lock switch
WARNINGl Before  operating  the  electric  window  con-
trol,  make  sure  that  nothing  can  get  trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never  leave  the  vehicle  without  removing
the key.
l Never  leave  a  child  (or  other  person  who
might  not  be  capable  of  safe  operation  of
the electric window control) in the vehicle alone.
l The  child  may  tamper  with  the  switch  at
the  risk  of  its  hands  or  head  being  trap- ped in the window.NOTEl Repeated  operation  with  the  engine  stopped
will  run  down  the  battery.  Operate  the  win-
dow  switches  only  while  the  engine  is  run- ning.
Driver’s switches
The  driver’s  switches  can  be  used  to  operate
all door windows.
A  window  can  be  opened  or  closed  by  oper- ating the corresponding switch.
Press  the  switch  down  to  open  the  window, and pull up the switch to close it.
If  the  switch  for  the  driver’s  window  is  fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door window au-
tomatically opens/closes completely.
If  you  want  to  stop  the  window  movement, operate the switch lightly.
Electric window control
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If the safety mechanism should be activated 5 or  more  times  consecutively,  normal  closing
of  the  sunroof  will  be  aborted.  In  such  an
event, the following steps should be taken: 1. Press  the  switch  (2)  repeatedly,  setting
the sunroof in the tilt up condition.
2. Once  the  tilt  up  condition  has  been
reached,  press  and  hold  the  switch  (2)
for a period of at least 3 seconds.
3. Press  the  switch  (2)  once  again  to  fully
close the sunroof.
4. After  pressing  the  switch  (3)  to  perform
full opening, press the switch (2) to fully close the sunroof.NOTEl The safety mechanism can be activated if the
driving  conditions  or  other  circumstancescause the sunroof to be subjected to a physi-
cal shock similar to that caused by a trapped hand or head.
l Avoid stopping the sunroof before it reaches
the opening or closing end during operations
in  steps  3  and  4  above.  If  this  should  acci- dentally  happen,  repeat  the  process  fromstep 1.
5. Following this action, it should be possi-
ble  to  operate  the  sunroof  in  the  normal manner.
CAUTIONl The  safety  mechanism  is  cancelled  just  be-
fore  the  sunroof  is  fully  closed.  This  allows the sunroof to close completely.
Therefore  be  especially  careful  that  no  fin-
gers are trapped in the sunroof.NOTEl The  sunroof  stops  just  before  reaching  the
fully open position.
If  the  vehicle  is  driven  with  the  sunroof  in
this  position,  wind  throb  is  lower  than  with the sunroof fully open.
l When  leaving  the  vehicle  unattended,  make
sure  you  close  the  sunroof  and  remove  the ignition key.
l Do  not  try  to  operate  the  sunroof  if  it  is  fro-
zen closed (after snow fall or during extreme cold).
l Do  not  sit  or  place  heavy  luggage  on  the
sunroof or roof opening edge.
l Release  the  switch  as  soon  as  the  sunroof
reaches  the  fully  open  or  fully  closed  posi-
tion.
l If  the  sunroof  does  not  operate  when  the
sunroof  switch  is  operated,  release  the
switch and check whether something is trap-
ped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, we recommend  you  to  have  the  sunroof checked.NOTEl Depending  on  the  model  of  ski  carriers  or
roof  carriers,  the  sunroof  may  make  contactwith the carrier when the sunroof is tilted up.Be  careful  when  tilting  up  the  sunroof  if
such  a  ski  carrier  or  a  roof  carrier  is  instal-
led.
l Be  sure  to  close  the  sunroof  completely
when  washing  the  vehicle  or  when  leaving the vehicle.
l Be careful, not to put any wax on the weath-
erstrip  (black  rubber)  around  the  sunroof opening.  If  stained  with  wax,  the  weather- strip  cannot  maintain  a  weatherproof  seal
with the sunroof.
l After  washing  the  vehicle  or  after  it  has
rained, wipe off any water that is on the sun-
roof before operating it.
l Operating  the  sunroof  repeatedly  with  the
engine  stationary  will  run  down  the  battery. Operate  the  sunroof  while  the  engine  is  run-
ning.
Sunroof*
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Indication and warning lampsE005015035911- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazardwarning indication lamps  ® p. 5-09
2- Rear fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 5-09
3- Position lamp indication lamp ® p. 5-09
4- Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 5-09
5- Automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp*  ® p. 5-42
6- High-beam indication lamp  ® p. 5-09
7- Active stability control function OFF in- dication lamp  ® p. 6-478- Active stability control function indica-
tion lamp/Active traction control func-
tion indication lamp  ® p. 6-47, 6-48
9- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp  ® p. 6-43
10- Brake warning lamp  ® p. 5-10
11- Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp  ® p. 4-47
12- Seat belt warning lamp  ® p. 4-23
13- A/T fluid temperature warning lamp (ve- hicles with A/T)  ® p. 6-23
14- CRUISE indication lamp*  ® p. 6-49
15- Automatic high-beam system indication lamp*  ® p. 5-3616- Automatic high-beam system warning
lamp*  ® p. 5-39
17- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp*  ® p. 6-16
18- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel- powered vehicles)  ® p. 5-09
19- Fuel filter indication lamp (diesel-pow- ered vehicles)  ® p. 5-10
20- Check engine warning lamp  ® p. 5-11
21- Charge warning lamp  ® p. 5-12
22- Oil pressure warning lamp  ® p. 5-12
23- Low fuel warning lamp  ® p. 5-06
24- 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp ® p. 6-28
Indication and warning lamps
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CAUTIONlIf  the  diesel  preheat  indication  lamp  comes
on  after  the  engine  is  started,  the  engine speed  may  not  rise  above  the  idling  speedbecause  of  fuel  freezing.  In  this  case,  keep
the engine idling for about ten minutes, then turn  off  the  ignition  switch  and  immediately
turn  it  on  again  to  confirm  that  the  diesel
preheat indication lamp is off.NOTEl If  the  engine  is  cold,  the  diesel  preheat  indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi- cation  lamp  went  out,  return  the  ignition
switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position.  Then,  turn
the  switch  to  the  “ON”  position  to  preheat the engine again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition  switch  is  placed  in  the  “ON”  posi-
tion.Fuel filter indication lamp (die-
sel-powered vehicles)
E00509901337
This  indication  lamp  illumi-
nates  when  the  ignition
switch  is  turned  to  the  “ON” position  and  goes  off  after
the  engine  has  started.  If  it lights  up  while  the  engine  is
running, it indicates that water has accumula-
ted  inside  the  fuel  filter;  if  this  happens,  re- move  the  water  from  the  fuel  filter.  Refer  to
“  Removal  of  water  from  the  fuel  filter  (die- sel-powered vehicles only) ” on page 8-06.
When  the  lamp  goes  out,  you  can  resume
driving.  If  it  either  does  not  go  out  or  comes on  from  time  to  time,  we  recommend  you  to
have the vehicle inspected.
Warning lamps
E00502400017Brake warning lamp (brake
warning buzzer)
E00502501712
This  lamp  illuminates  when
the  ignition  switch  is  turned to  the  “ON”  position,  and goes off after a few seconds.
Always  make  sure  that  the
lamp goes off before driving.
With  the  ignition  switch  in  the  “ON”  posi-
tion,  the  brake  warning  lamp  illuminates  un- der the following conditions:
l When  the  parking  brake  lever  has  been
engaged.
l When  the  brake  fluid  level  in  the  reser-
voir falls to a low level.
l When  the  brake  force  distribution  func-
tion  or  the  brake  system  is  not  operating
correctly.Brake warning buzzer
When there is a danger of brake performance
becoming  compromised,  a  buzzer  will  sound
to  alert  the  driver.  If  this  buzzer  should  con-
tinue  to  sound,  park  your  vehicle  in  a  safe place  and  we  recommend  you  to  have  itchecked.
NOTEl Depressing  the  brake  pedal  repeatedly  may
turn  on  the  brake  warning  lamp,  ABS  warn-ing  lamp  and  brake  warning  buzzer.  It  is
normal  if  the  lamp  goes  out  and  the  buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds.CAUTIONl In the situations listed below, brake perform-
ance  may  be  compromised  or  the  vehicle may  become  unstable  if  brakes  are  applied
Warning lamps
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CAUTIONsuddenly;  consequently,  avoid  driving  athigh speeds or applying the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore,  the  vehicle  should  be  brought
to  a  stop  in  a  safe  location  and  to  have  it checked.
• The  brake  warning  lamp  does  not  illumi-
nate  when  the  parking  brake  is  applied  ordoes  not  turn  off  when  the  parking  brake
is released.
• The  ABS  warning  lamp  and  brake  warn-
ing lamp illuminate at the same time.
For  details,  refer  to  “ABS  warning  lamp” on page 6-43.
• The  brake  warning  lamp  remains  illumi-
nated during driving.
• The  brake  warning  buzzer  does  not  turn
off.
l The  vehicle  should  be  brought  to  a  halt  in
the  following  manner  when  brake  perform-
ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even  if  the  brake  pedal  moves  down  to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to  reduce  your  speed  and  pull  the  parking
brake lever.
Depress  the  brake  pedal  to  operate  the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.NOTEl In certain cases immediately after the engine
has  been  started  or  when  the  brake  pedal  is
depressed  repeatedly,  a  noise  generated  by operation  of  brake  devices  may  be  heard coming  from  the  engine  compartment.  At
this  time,  you  may  feel  a  shock  from  the brake  pedal  if  you  depress  it.  This  type  of
noise or shock is normal and there is no need for  concern.  In  fact,  they  indicate  that  the
corresponding devices are operating normal- ly.
l The  brake  system  uses  brake  fluid  pressur-
ized by the pump.
Please refer to “Braking” on page 6-39.Check engine warning lamp
E00502603052
This  lamp  is  a  part  of  an  on-
board  diagnostic  system
which  monitors  the  emis-
sions,  engine  control  system or  automatic  transmission
control systems.
If  a  problem  is  detected  in  one  of  these  sys-
tems, this lamp illuminates.
Although  your  vehicle  will  usually  be  driva-
ble  and  not  need  towing,  we  recommend  you to  have  the  system  checked  as  soon  as  possi-
ble.
 
[Vehicles  to  comply  with  the  Euro  4  regula-
tion]
This  lamp  will  also  illuminate  for  a  few  sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”  position.  If  it  does  not  go  off  after  a few  seconds,  we  recommend  you  to  have  the vehicle checked.
 
[Vehicles  to  comply  with  the  Euro  5  and  Eu-
ro 6]
This lamp will also illuminate when the igni-
tion switch is turned “ON”, and goes off after the engine has started. If it does not go off af- ter the engine has started, we recommend youto have the system checked.CAUTIONl Prolonged  driving  with  this  lamp  on  may
cause further damage to the emission control system.  It  could  also  affect  fuel  economy
and drivability.
l If  the  lamp  does  not  illuminate  when  the  ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
we  recommend  you  to  have  the  system
checked.
l If  the  lamp  illuminates  while  the  engine  is
running, avoid driving at high speeds and we recommend you to have the system checked.
Accelerator  pedal  and  brake  pedal  response may  be  negatively  influenced  under  these
conditions.
Warning lamps
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NOTElThe  engine  electronic  control  module  ac-
commodating the onboard diagnostic system has  various  fault  data  (especially  about  the
exhaust emission) stored.
This  data  will  be  erased  if  a  battery  cable  is
disconnected  which  will  make  a  rapid  diag- nosis  difficult.  Do  not  disconnect  a  batterycable  when  the  check  engine  warning  lamp
is ON.Charge warning display
E00502700472
This  lamp  illuminates  when
the  ignition  switch  is  turnedto  the  “ON”  position,  and goes  off  after  the  engine  has
started.
CAUTIONl If  it  illuminates  while  the  engine  is  running,
there is a problem in the charging system. In
this case, immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have it checked.Oil pressure warning lamp
E00502800529
This  lamp  illuminates  when
the  ignition  switch  is  turnedto  the  “ON”  position,  and goes  off  after  the  engine  has
started.  If  it  illuminates
while  the  engine  is  running,
the  oil  pressure  is  too  low.  Turn  the  engine off and have it inspected.
CAUTIONl This  warning  lamp  does  not  indicate  the
amount  of  oil  level  in  the  engine.  This  must
be  determined  by  checking  the  oil  level  on the  dipstick,  while  the  engine  is  switched off.
l If  this  lamp  illuminates  when  the  engine  oil
level is not low, have it inspected.
l If  you  continue  driving  with  low  engine  oil
level  or  with  this  warning  lamp  illuminated,
engine seizure may occur.Door ajar warning lamp
E00503300635
This  lamp  illuminates  when
a  door  or  the  backdoor  is  ei-
ther  open  or  incompletely closed.
If  the  vehicle  speed  reaches  approximately
8  km/h  (5  mph)  with  a  door  or  the  backdoor open  or  incompletely  closed,  the  warning
lamp  flashes  8  times  and  a  buzzer  simultane- ously sounds 8 times as a warning.CAUTIONl Before  moving  your  vehicle,  check  that  the
warning lamp is OFF.NOTEl On  vehicles  with  keyless  entry  system,  the
lamp  remains  illuminated  for  a  certain  peri-
od and then goes out automatically.
l Buzzer  settings  can  be  changed  at  a  your
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice Point to:
• No buzzer operation (buzzer disabled)
• Continuous buzzer operationCentre information display
E00517801423CAUTIONlThe  driver  should  not  operate  the  display
while the vehicle is in motion.
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  the
“ACC” position, the screen switches on auto- matically.
Centre information display
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3.After setting the barometer default, press
the “INFO” button to return to the infor-
mation display.Care of the monitor
E00519700012
If  the  monitor  becomes  covered  in  finger-
prints  or  otherwise  dirty,  clean  it  with  a  soft and dry cloth.
NOTEl Don’t  use  a  wet  cloth  or  abrasive  cleaner  as
this may cause damage.Combination headlamps
and dipper switch E00506003621
HeadlampsNOTEl Do  not  leave  the  lights  on  for  a  long  time
while  the  engine  is  stationary  (not  running).A rundown battery could result.
l When  it  rains,  or  when  the  vehicle  has  been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes  foggy,  but  this  does  not  indicate  a functional  problem.  When  the  lamp  is
switched  on,  the  heat  will  remove  the  fog. However,  if  water  gathers  inside  the  lamp,
we recommend you to have it checked.
Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFF
All lamps off {except day-
time running lamps (if so
equipped)}Position, tail, licence plate
and instrument panel lamps
onHeadlamps and other lamps
go on
Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFF
All lamps off {except day-
time running lamps (if so
equipped)}
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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AUTO
With the ignition switch in
the “ON” position, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence
plate, and instrument panel
lamps turn on and off auto-
matically in accordance with
outside light level. {Day-
time running lamps (if so
equipped) will be turned on
while the tail lamps are off.}
All lamps turn off automati-
cally when the ignition
switch is turned to the
“OFF” position.Position, tail, licence plate
and instrument panel lamps
onHeadlamps and other lamps
onNOTEl The  sensitivity  of  the  automatic  on/off  con-
trol can be adjusted.
For  further  information,  we  recommend  you
to  consult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Au-
thorized Service Point.NOTEl When  the  headlamps  are  turned  off  by  the
automatic  on/off  control  with  the  ignition
switch  in  the  “ON”  position,  the  front  fog lamps  (if  so  equipped)  and  rear  fog  lamp  al-
so  go  off.  When  the  headlamps  are  subse- quently  turned  back  on  by  the  automatic
on/off control, the front fog lamps also come on  but  the  rear  fog  lamp  stays  off.  If  you wish to turn the rear fog lamp back on, oper-
ate the switch again.
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-
ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label
to the windscreen.
l If  the  lamps  do  not  turn  on  or  off  with  the
switch  in  the  “AUTO”  position,  manually
operate  the  switch  and  we  recommend  you
to have your vehicle checked.
Daytime running lamps*
E00530601109
The  daytime  running  lamps  come  on  when
the  engine  is  running  and  the  lamp  switch  is in  the  “OFF”  or  “AUTO”  position  and  the
tail lamps are off.NOTEl If  the  lamp  switch  is  in  the  “”  or  “”
position, or if the tail lamps are on when the lamp  switch  is  in  the  “AUTO”  position,  the
daytime  running  lamps  come  on  as  position lamps.Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp,
etc.) auto-cutout function
E00532700178
l If  the  ignition  key  is  turned  to  the
“LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  removed from  the  ignition  switch,  and  without
opening  the  driver’s  door  for  3  minutes with  the  lamp  switch  in  the  “
”  posi-
tion, the lamps will turn off automatical-
ly.
l If  the  ignition  key  is  turned  to  the
“LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  removed from  the  ignition  switch  and  the  driver’s
door is opened within  3 minutes with the
lamp switch in the “
” position, a buz-
zer will sound to warn the driver that the
lamps  have  not  been  turned  off,  and these lamps will automatically turn off.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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Economical drivingE00600100561
For  economical  driving,  there  are  some  tech- nical  requirements  that  have  to  be  met.  Theprerequisite  for  low  fuel  consumption  is  a
properly  adjusted  engine.  In  order  to  achieve longer  life  of  the  vehicle  and  the  most  eco- nomical  operation,  we  recommend  you  tohave  the  vehicle  checked  at  regular  intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel  economy  and  generation  of  exhaust  gas
and  noise  are  highly  influenced  by  personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing  conditions.  The  following  points  shouldbe  observed  in  order  to  minimize  wear  of
brakes,  tyres  and  engine  as  well  as  to  reduce
environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid  rapid  acceleration  and  sudden  starts;
such  operation  will  result  in  higher  fuel  con-
sumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always use the highest gear possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set to “2H” when  driving  on  normal  roads  and  express
ways to obtain best possible fuel economy.
City traffic
Frequent  starting  and  stopping  increases  the
average  fuel  consumption.  Use  roads  with smooth traffic flow whenever possible. When driving  on  congested  roads,  avoid  use  of  a
low gear at high engine speeds.
Idling
The  vehicle  consumes  fuel  even  during
idling.  Avoid  extended  idling  whenever  pos- sible.
Speed
At  higher  vehicle  speed,  more  fuel  is  con-
sumed.  Avoid  driving  at  full  speed.  Even  a
slight  release  of  the  accelerator  pedal  will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check  the  tyre  inflation  pressures  at  regularintervals.  Low  tyre  inflation  pressure  increa-ses  road  resistance  and  fuel  consumption.  In addition,  low  tyre  pressures  adversely  affect
tyre wear and driving stability.
Load
Do  not  drive  with  unnecessary  articles  in  the
luggage  compartment.  Especially  during  city
driving  where  frequent  starting  and  stopping is  necessary,  the  increased  weight  of  the  ve-
hicle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Al- so avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re- sistance will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting  of  a  cold  engine  consumes  more fuel.
Unnecessary  fuel  consumption  is  also  caused by  keeping  a  hot  engine  running.  After  the
engine  is  started,  commence  driving  as  soon
as possible.
Air conditioning
The  use  of  the  air  conditioning  will  increase the fuel consumption.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving  after  drinking  alcohol  is  one  of  the
most frequent causes of accidents.
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