DAF XF105 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Driving steadily

Driving on the level.

Drive in the highest possible gear •

(lowest possible revs).

Keep your speed constant •

(use the cruise control system).

Keep your distance (determine your •

own performance).

Bring the vehicle back to cruising •

speed using the throttle before

pressing the RES button.

Giving throttle:

In the low group, only partial throttle.•

In the high group, full throttle to •

required speed.

Driving on a slope

Hold speed at the start of the slope:

Throttle up to full load in time.•

Don’t change gear if your engine •

“holds its speed” between

1,050-1,350 rpm.

Change down at 1,050 rpm:•

Change by a full gear if revs drop •

quickly.

Change by half a gear if revs drop •

slowly.

Change up:

If revs increase quickly, full gear at •

1,500 rpm.

If revs increase slowly, half a gear at •

1,350 rpm.

Typical MX

Making the most of the engine’s

beneﬁts

Optimum fuel economy at low revs.

At full engine load; 1,050-1,350 rpm.•

At low engine load; close to 1,000 rpm.•

Maximum engine torque from 1,000 rpm

up to 1,410 rpm.

Maximum engine power available from

as low as 1,500 rpm onwards.

No need to increase revs!

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