Driving through water, 142 driving hints – FORD 2015 E-450 User Manual

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• Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
• Sudden or hard accelerations.
• Rev the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for

every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).

• Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,

rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks).

• Drive with the wheels out of alignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING: Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you
may lose control of your vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.

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Driving Hints

2015 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2014
USA
(fus)

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