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CONDITIONS OF USE<br />
Cold starting<br />
Frequent cold starting will not enable<br />
the engine to reach optimal running<br />
temperature. It follows, therefore,<br />
that consumption will be higher (from<br />
+15 to +30% in towns) as will the<br />
production of toxic emissions.<br />
Traffic and road conditions<br />
Heavy traffic and higher consumption<br />
are synonymous: for example, when<br />
driving slowly with frequent use of lower<br />
gears or in towns where there are<br />
numerous traffic lights.<br />
Winding roads, mountain roads and<br />
bumpy roads also have a negative effect<br />
on consumption.<br />
Enforced halts<br />
During prolonged stops (traffic lights,<br />
level crossings, etc.) the engine should<br />
be switched off.<br />
126 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE<br />
LOAD<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
The version of the <strong>Ducato</strong> you are<br />
driving has been designed and approved<br />
on the basis of several set<br />
maximum weights (see the tables<br />
“Weights” in section “Technical specifications”):<br />
– kerb weight<br />
– payload<br />
– total weight<br />
– total weight on the front axle<br />
– total weight on the rear axle<br />
– towable weight<br />
fig. 10<br />
F0D0047m<br />
WARNING<br />
Each of these limits must be<br />
borne in mind and MUST<br />
NEVER BE EXCEEDED under any<br />
circumstances. In particular, never<br />
exceed the maximum weight permitted<br />
on the front and rear axles<br />
when arranging loads in vehicle (especially<br />
for special version vehicles).<br />
WARNING<br />
Chance knocks or sudden<br />
braking can cause sudden<br />
shifts of the load which could jeopardise<br />
the safety of the driver and<br />
the passengers: before you start off<br />
make sure the load is firmly secured<br />
by using the hooks built into the<br />
floor for that purpose fig. 10. Use<br />
metal cables, ropes or straps strong<br />
enough to support the weight of<br />
the load to be fixed.