001-104 Ducato MY GB - iinet

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