Starting & Driving
Breaking-in
FUEL ECONOMY
Proper breaking-in will have a direct bearing on
the reliability and smooth running of your
vehicle throughout its life.
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
factors:
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How your vehicle is maintained.
How you drive your vehicle.
In particular, the engine, gearbox, brakes and
tires need time to ‘bed-in’ and adjust to the
demands of everyday motoring. During the first
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's service schedule.
500
miles (800 km), it is essential to drive with
consideration for the running-in process and
heed the following advice:
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner
element, tire pressures and wheel alignment
will have a significant effect on fuel
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LIMIT maximum road speed to 70 mph
(110 km/h) or 3,000 rev/min. Initially, drive
the vehicle on a light throttle and only
increase engine speeds gradually once the
running-in distance has been completed.
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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DO NOT operate at full throttle or allow the
engine to labour in any gear. It is advisable
NOT to use Sport Mode when running in.
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Avoid unnecessary, short, start-stop
journeys.
Avoid fast starts by accelerating gently and
smoothly from rest.
AVOID fast acceleration and heavy braking
except in emergencies.
Do not drive in the lower gears for longer
than necessary (in Manual mode).
Decelerate gently and avoid sudden and
heavy braking.
Anticipate obstructions and adjust your
speed accordingly well in advance.
When stationary in traffic, select neutral
(‘N’)
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 | 2003 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Range Rover |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Petrol |
| Engine Oil Type | 0W/30, 0W/50, 5W/30 or 5W/40 oil meeting API service level SJ/CD, EC11 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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