Driving Hints
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
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Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure. See General
Information (page 389).
Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop
without warning. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See Gauges
(page 98).
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 continues to operate
with limited power for a short period of
time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
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Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off.
Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the
engine only when you are ready to set
off.
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Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
Do not add unnecessary accessories
to the exterior of your vehicle, for
example running boards. If you use a
roof rack, remember to fold it down or
remove it when not in use.
Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
heavy braking.
Switch off all electric systems when
not in use, for example air conditioning.
Make sure that you unplug any
accessories from the auxiliary power
points when not in use.
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2. Immediately switch the engine off to
prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
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Shift into higher gears as early as
4. Check the coolant level. See Engine
possible to reduce engine RPM.
Coolant Check (page 372).
Shut all windows when driving at high
speeds.
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Do not shift into neutral when you are
braking or your vehicle is slowing down.
Avoid driving in lower temperatures,
driving short distances, or driving on
hilly terrain.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
