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Keep brake applications
to a minimum – maintain a
safe momentum
Use the terrain to
keep moving with the
minimum of effort
Use a combination of cruise
control and coasting when driving
on flat or rolling terrain. That way,
you keep the engine load as
light as possible to maintain fuelefficient forward motion.
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You can also
coast up hills
Plan ahead when approaching a
grade. Use the truck's momentum
to carry you forward and let
I-Shift automatically match the
gear to the road speed. Apply
the accelerator gently if you lose
momentum going uphill.
Like a fighter pilot, you need to use
your professional situational awareness when coasting. Coast your truck
up to traffic lights. As with roundabouts
or exit ramps, back off the accelerator
really early. I-Shift will ensure you are
in the right gear to keep moving, ideally
without stopping.
DRIVER 'S DIGEST #1/2014
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