Economical driving Check your revs Shift up a gear before reaching 2000rpm in the minibuses. Minibuses KYA, KYW and KYZ have a green indicator arrow that illuminates when the most efficient time to shift up a gear is. Anticipate road conditions and drive smoothly. Avoid sharp acceleration and breaking. This will reduce your fuel use. Step off the accelerator when slowing down or driving downhill, remain in gear but take your foot off the accelerator early. This reduces fuel flow to the engine to virtually zero.
Switch the engine off when stuck in traffic. Modern minibuses use virtually no extra fuel when they are re-started without pressing the accelerator. Turn off the engine if you’re going to be stationary for more than a minute or two. Plan your journeys to avoid congestion and road works, and to make sure you don’t waste fuel or time getting lost.
Reduce Drag
Driving within the speed limit is safer as well as being the law and reduces fuel consumption.
Accessories such as roof racks, bike carriers and roof boxes significantly affect the minibuses’ aerodynamics and reduce fuel efficiency, so if you are using the roof racks try to load them as low as possible.
Use the cruise control
Check tyre pressure
Some of the minibuses (FXC, FXE, FXG & FTN) have cruise control features. On long stretches of highway or motorway driving, cruise control can save fuel by helping the minibus maintain a steady speed. Note that cruise control features can have a lulling effect on a driver. Take plenty of breaks when driving a long distance and DO NOT DRIVE WHEN TIRED.
Under inflated tyres are dangerous and increase fuel consumption. Make sure you stop and check that the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure if you suspect under inflation. The correct tyre pressures are contained in the vehicle folder.
Slow Down
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