Page 17 - Warranty Service Book - Truck (v5.1)

WARNING: ▪ Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres of
the journey. Wait until the engine coolant temperature is at
Should use of the vehicle be under one of the normal
following conditions:
Switching Off
▪ Trailer or caravan towing
▪ Dusty roads ▪ Release the accelerator pedal and wait until the engine
▪ Frequent short distance journeys reaches idle speed.
▪ Engines subjected to long idle periods (Stop/Start driving) ▪ Switch OFF ignition by turning key to Lock.
▪ Long-distance low-speed driving (e.g. taxis or deliveries) WARNING:
▪ In case of a long-term inactivity.
After driving for a prolonged period at high
It is recommended that engine oil be replaced at least every speed, you should not switch off the engine
5,000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs first, after the initial immediately upon stopping. You should instead, allow the engine
inspection. to idle for a few minutes to stabilise the temperature in the engine
compartment.
Recommendations for Use of the Vehicle
Use only Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel
Starting the Engine
Foton only recommends the use of Ultra
▪ Insert the key (or where fitted, turn the key to the On Low Sulphur Diesel (USLD) that complies with the New Zealand
position), so that the instrument panel lights illuminate. Fuel Standards.
Wait for all self-check warning lights to extinguish before Using the incorrect grade of diesel fuel could cause running
attempting to engage the starter motor. anomalies as well as possibly activate warning signals and cause
component damage.
▪ Do not press the accelerator pedal until the engine has
started. Consult your fuel reseller when refuelling, if in doubt.

Warming the Engine Bio-Diesel Fuels
▪ Do not wait for the engine to reach operating temperature, Foton DOES NOT recommend the use of Bio-Diesel fuels.
instead upon starting, drive off slowly at medium revs Any consequential damage caused by the use of Bio-Diesel
without accelerating abruptly. (over 7%) fuel will not be covered by the warranty.

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