On-Road Driving
FUEL ECONOMY
BREAKDOWN SAFETY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
factors:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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How your vehicle is maintained.
How you drive your vehicle.
Remember the breakdown safety code
If a breakdown occurs while travelling:
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's service schedule.
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Wherever possible, consistent with
road safety and traffic conditions, the
vehicle should be moved off the main
thoroughfare, preferably onto the
shoulder as far as possible. If a
breakdown occurs on a motorway, pull
well over to the inside of the hard
shoulder.
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner
element, tire pressures and wheel alignment
will have a significant effect on fuel
consumption. But, above all, the way in which
you drive is most important. The following hints
may help you to obtain better value from your
motoring:
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Switch on hazard lights.
If possible, position a warning triangle
or a flashing amber light at an
appropriate distance from the vehicle to
warn other traffic of the breakdown,
(note the legal requirements of some
countries).
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Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop
journeys.
Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and
smoothly from rest.
Do not drive in the lower gears for longer
than necessary.
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Consider evacuating passengers
through the doors facing away from
traffic, to a safe area away from the
vehicle, as a precaution in case your
Discovery is accidentally struck by
another vehicle.
Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and
heavy braking.
Anticipate obstructions and adjust your
speed accordingly well in advance.
When stationary in traffic, select neutral to
improve fuel economy and air conditioning
performance.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | International |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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