001-104 Ducato MY GB - iinet

To get the most out of ABS:
– During emergency stops or when
grip conditions are poor, you will feel
a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
This is the sign that the ABS is working.
Do not release the brake pedal but
continue to press so as not to interrupt
the braking action;
– ABS enables you to brake and steer
at the same time. If you meet an unexpected
obstacle you can therefore
steer around it;
– the ABS prevents the wheels from
locking but it does not increase actual
grip conditions between tyre and
road. Therefore, even if your vehicle
is fitted with ABS, keep a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you and
keep your speed down when driving
into bends.
ABS serves to increase your control
over the vehicle, not to enable you to
go faster.
124 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere
are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Carry out the checks and adjustments/regulations
specified in the
“Service Schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre inflation pressure regularly.
Tyres should be checked at least
once every four weeks: if the pressure
is too low, fuel consumption increases
as the resistance to the rolling
movement of the tyre is greater.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load.
The weight of the vehicle (specially in
urban traffic) and its trim greatly effects
consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the vehicle as soon as they are no
longer needed. These accessories reduce
the aerodynamic penetration of
the vehicle and will increase consumption.
When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer,
where possible.