Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 2013 Owner's manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

Whenever you see the symbols
shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and main­tenance practices.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac­tices not related to personal in­jury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

NOTE

NOTE indicates information that may

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help or guide you in the operation or
service of the vehicle.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehi­cle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc­tive harm.

NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A
REASONABLE AND PRUDENT
MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OP­ERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE
ONLY.

This is product contains the
encryption algorithm “MISTY”
developed by MIT SUBISHI ELECTRIC
CORPORATION.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo­torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,
and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner ’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be
thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its fea­tures, c apabilities, and limita tio ns. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its
purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride
a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi­cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training p ro gram to attain awareness of the mental
and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and
maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in­formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase
from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de­tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own
work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools
described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can
refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with th e motorcycle whe n it is sold.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra­tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

© 2013 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Mar. 15, 2013. (1)

TABLE OF CO NTE NTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 9

SERIAL NUMBER L OCATIONS......... 13

LOCATION OF PARTS....................... 14

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 17

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 20

Meter Instruments ............................ 20

Speedometer and Tachometer ..... 21

Multifunction Meter ....................... 22

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 55

KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent

Proximity Activation Start System)

System.......................................... 79

Spare FOB ....................................... 93

Ignition Switch .................................. 96

Left Handlebar Switche s .................. 102

Dimmer Switch ............................. 103

Turn Signal Switch ........................ 103

Horn Button .................................. 103

Meter Mode Button ....................... 103

K-ACT ABS Button ....................... 103

KTRC Button ................................ 103

Electric Windshield Adju s ting

Button........................................ 104

Right Handlebar Switches ................ 105

Engine Stop Switch ...................... 105

Starter Button ............................... 105

Hazard Switch .............................. 105

Grip Warmer..................................... 106

Headlight Aiming Adjuster Knob ...... 109

Accessory Socket/Connectors ......... 110

Brake/Clutch Lever Adjuster ............ 112

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 113

Fuel Tank ......................................... 114

Fuel Requirement ......................... 115

Stands.............................................. 119

Seat.................................................. 120

Special Warning on the Use of

Storage Case and Saddlebags

(Accessory)................................... 123

Saddlebags (Accessory) .................. 125

Storage Case ................................... 131

Rear Carrier ..................................... 133

Tool Kit Compartment....................... 135

Air Intake .......................................... 135

BREAK-IN ........................................... 136

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .138

Starting the Engine .......................... 138

Jump Starting ................................... 140

Moving Off........................................ 143

Shifting Gears .................................. 144

Braking............................................. 147

Kawasaki Advanced

Coactive-braking Technology
(K-ACT) - Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) ............................................ 148

K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ........... 151

Stopping the Engine ......................... 152

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 153

Parking............................................. 154

Catalytic Converter........................... 156

Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC). 157

KTRC Indicator Light .................... 160

KTRC Button ................................ 162

SAFE OPERATION............................. 164

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 164

Daily Checks .................................... 167

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 169

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 171

Periodic Maintenance Chart ............. 176

Engine Oil ........................................ 189

Final Gear Case Oil.......................... 194

Cooling System ................................ 197

Spark Plugs...................................... 202

Evaporative Emission Control

System (California model onl y) ..... 203

Valve Clearance ............................... 204

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 205

Air Cleaner ....................................... 206

Throttle Control System ................... 213

Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 215

Idle Speed ........................................ 216

Clutch............................................... 217

Brakes.............................................. 219

Brake Light Switches........................ 222

Front Fork......................................... 224

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 228

Wheels ............................................. 231

Battery.............................................. 236

Headlight Beam................................ 246

Fuses ............................................... 248

General Lubrication.......................... 249

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 251

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 257

STORAGE........................................... 260

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 263

YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER

SATISFACTION ........................... 264

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 270

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 271

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 272

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 276

PERFORMANCE

Minimum Turing Radius

DIMENSIO

Overall L

Overall W

Overall

Wheelbase

Road Cle

Curb Mas

ENGINE

Type

Displacement

Bore ×

NS

ength

idth

(with sad

(with s

dlebags)

Height/High Position

arance

s

addlebags)

Stroke

SPECIFICATIONS

3.2 m (126 in.)

2230mm(8

790 mm (31

(1 000 mm (

1 345 mm (

1520mm(

125 mm (4

304 kg (6

(312 kg

DOHC, 4

1352cm

84.0 ×

7.8 in .)

.1 in.)

39.4 in.))

53.0 in.)/1 465 mm (57.7 in.)

59.8 in.)

.92 in.)

70 lb)

(688 lb))

-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

³(82.5cuin.)

61.0 mm (3.3 × 2.4 in.)

SPECIFICATIONS 9

10 SPECIFICATIONS

Compression Ratio 10.7:1

Starting System Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4

Firing Order 1-2-4-3

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

nTiming

Ignitio
(Electronically advanced)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

Viscosity

Capacity 4.7 L (5.0 US qt)

Coolant C apacity 3.4 L (3.6 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) ∼ 36.8° BTDC @3 800

r/min (rpm)

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

SAE 10W-40

6-speed, co nstant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc

Driving System Shaft drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.556 (84/54)

Final Reduction Ratio 2.036 (14/22 × 32/10)

Overall Drive Ratio 3.402 @Top gea r

Gear Ratio:

1st 3.333 (50/15)

2nd 2.412 (41/17)

3rd 1.900 (38/20)

4th 1.545 (34/22)

5th 1.292 (31/24)

6th 1.074 (29/27)

FRAME

Caster 26.1°

Trail 112 mm (4.4 in.)

SPECIFICATIONS 11

12 SPECIFICATIONS

Tire Size:

Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58 W)

Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73 W)

Rim Size:

Front J17M/C × MT3.50

Rear J17M/C × MT6.00

Fuel Tank Capacity 22 L (5.8 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 14 Ah

Headlight:

High Beam 12 V 60 W × 2

Low Beam 12 V 55 W × 2

Tail/Brake Light LED

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult
with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 13

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers
as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help
them id entify it.

Frame No.

A. Frame Number

Engine N o.

A. Engine Number

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

This manual is based on th e vehicle equipped with the sad dleb ags of the accessories.

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handleba r
Switches

3. Clutch Fluid
Reservoir

4. Headlight Aiming
Adjuster

5. Meter Instruments

6. Accessory Socket

7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
(Front)

8. Front Brake Lever

9. Throttle Grip

10. Right Handlebar
Switches

11. Spring P relo ad
Adjuster

12. R ebound Damping
Force Adjuster (Front
Fork)

13. K ey Knob

14. Grip Warmer
Temperature
Adjustment Dial

15. Storage Case

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

16. Air Intake

17. Headlight

18. Turn Signal Lights

19. Spark Plugs

20. Air Cleaner

21. Fuel Tank

22. Seat

23. Seat Lock

24. Tail/Brake Light

25. Licen se Plate Light

26. B rake Disc

27. F ron t Fork

28. B rake Caliper

29. C oolant Reserve Tank

30. Idle Adjusting Screw

31. Shift Pedal

32. Rebound Damping
Force Adjuster

33. Side Stand

34. Spring Preload
Adjuster

35. Final Gear Case

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

36. Saddlebag
(Accessory)

37. Fuse Box

38. B attery

39. Fuel Tank Cap

40. Windsheild

41. Muffler

42. Brake Fluid Reservoir
(Rear)

43. Swingarm

44. Rear Brake Light
Switch

45. R ear Sho ck Absorber

46. C enter Stand

47. R ear Brake Pedal

48. Oil Level Inspection
Window

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 17

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in­stallation or use of accessories,
or modification of your motorcy­cle may result in an unsafe riding
condition. Before you ride the
motorcycle, make sure it is not
overloaded and that you have
followed these instructions.

With the exception of genuine
Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,
Kawasaki has no control over the
design or application of accessories.
In some cases, improper installation
or use of accessories, or motorcycle
modification, will void the motorcycle
warranty, can negatively affect per­formance, and can even be illegal.

In selecting and using accessories,
and in loading the motorcycle, you are
personally responsible for your own
safety and the safety of other persons
involved.

NOTE

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

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have been specially designed for
use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We
strongly recommend that all parts
and accessories you add to your
motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki
components.

Because a motorcycle is s en sitive to
changes in weight and aerodynamic
forces, you must take extreme care
in carrying cargo, passengers and/or
in the fitting of additional accessories.

18 LOADING AND ACC ESSORIES INFORMATION

The following general guidelines have
been prepared to assist you in making
your determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor­oughly familiar with motorcycle op­eration. The passenger can affect
control o f the motorcycle by im­proper positioning during cornering
and sudden movements. It is impor­tant that the passenger sit still while
the motorcycle is in motion and not
interfere with the operation of the
motorcycle. Do not carry animals
on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger
before riding to keep his feet on the
passenger footpegs and hold on to
the operator or grab rail. Do not
carry a passenger unless he or she
is tall enough to reach the footpegs
and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as
low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.
Baggage weight should also be dis­tributed equally on both sides of the
motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage
that extends beyond the rear of the
motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at­tached. Make sure that the baggage
will not move around while you are
riding. Recheck baggage security
as often as possible (not while the
motorcycle is in motion) and adjust
as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on
a luggage rack. They are designed
for light items, and overloading can
affect handling due to changes in
weight distribution and aerodynamic
forces.

6. Do not install accessories or carry
baggage that impairs the perfor­mance of the motorcycle. Make
sure that you have not adversely

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 19

affected any lighting components,
road clearance, banking capability
(i.e., lean angle), control operation,
wheel travel, front fork movement,
or any other aspect of the motorcy­cle’s operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of
the steering assembly and can r e­sult in an unsafe riding condition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,
and other large items have the ca­pability of adversely affecting stabil­ity and handling of the motorcycle,
not only because of their weight, but
also due to the aerodynamic forces
acting on these surfaces while the
motorcycle is in operation. Poorly
designed or installed items can re­sult in an unsafe riding condition.

9. This motorcycle was not intended
to be equipped with a sidecar or to

be used to tow any trailer or other
vehicle. Kawasaki does not manu­facture sidecars or trailers for mo­torcycles and cannot predict the ef­fects of such accessories on han­dling or stability, but can only warn
thattheeffectscanbeadverseand
that Kawasaki cannot assume re­sponsibility for the results of s uch
unintended use of the motorcycle.
Furthermore, any adverse effects on
motorcycle components caused by
the use of such accessories will not
be remedied under warranty.

Maximum Load

Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,
and accessories must not exceed 228 kg
(503 lb).

20 GENERAL INFORMATION

Meter Instruments

A. Speedometer
B. Neutral Indicator Light
C. Left Turn Signal Indicator

Light
D. Warning Indicator Light
E. Multifunction Meter
F. Oil Pressure Warning

Indicator Light
G. Right Turn Signal Indicator

Light
H. High Beam Indicator Light
I. Red Zone
J. K-ACT ABS Indicator Light
K. KTRC Indicator Light
L. Tachometer
M. Upper Button
N. Lower Button

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 21

Speedometer and Tachometer

The needle of the speedometer and
tachometer momentarily sweeps from
the minimum to maximum and back to
minimum when the key knob is turned
to “ON”. This checks the operation
of the meter needles, so if they do
not operate correctly, have the function
checked by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.

The speedometer shows the speed
of the vehicle.

The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per m in ute (r/min,

rpm). On the right side of the tachome­terfaceisaportioncalledthe“red
zone”. Engine r/min (rpm) in the
red zone is above maximum recom­mended engine speed and is also
above the range for good performance.

NOTICE

Engine r/min (rpm) should not
be allowed to enter the red zone;
operation in the red zone will
overstress the engine and may
cause serious engine damage.

22 GENERAL INFORMATION

Multifunction Meter

The multifunction meter displays the

following modes.

Odometer/Trip Meters (Trip Meter

•

A/B)
Clock

•

Mileage (Average Mileage/Current

•

Mileage/Cruising Range)
Tire Air Pressure

•

Battery Voltage

•

Outside Temperature

•

Gear Position

•

Coolant Temperature Gauge

•

Fuel Gauge

•

K-ACT ABS Standard Mode (mode

•

1)/High Combined Mode (mode 2)
Economical Riding Indicator

•

Fuel Economy Assistance Mode

•

The symbol of the key knob is dis­played in the multifunction meter for 5
seconds by pushing the key knob, and
when turning the key knob to ON po­sition, “KAWASAKI” is displayed for 3
seconds, then, depending on the mode
selected, the average mileage, current
mileage, cruising range, tire air pres­sure, battery voltage or outside temper­ature and trip meter or odometer are
displayed.

A. KAWASAKI Display

GENERAL INFORMATION 23

Pushing the upper button shifts the
display though the following modes:
Average Mileage (AVERAGE), Current
Mileage (CURRENT), Cruisin g Range
(RANGE), Tire Air Pressure (TIRE
F/R), Battery Voltage (BATTERY) Out­side Temperature (OUTSIDE).

Pushing the lower button shifts the
display through the following modes:
Trip Meter (TRIP A/B), Odometer
(ODO).

Pushing the meter mode button on
the left handlebar switch housing shifts
the display though the following modes:
Average Mileage (AVERAGE), Current
Mileage (CURRENT), Cruisin g Range
(RANGE), Tire Air Pressure (TIRE
F/R), Battery Voltage (BATTERY), Out­side Temperature (OUTSIDE). Holding
the meter mode button for more than
one second, but less than three sec­onds, to switch between fuel economy
assistance mode “ON/OFF”.

Upper Button Function

A. Average Mileage (AVERAGE)
B. Current Mileage (CURR ENT)
C. Cruising Range (RANGE)
D. Tire Air Pressure (TIRE F/R)
E. Battery Voltage (BATTERY)
F. Outside Temperature (OUTSIDE)
G. Push Up per Button

Lower Button Function

A. Odometer (ODO)
B. Trip Meter (TRIP A)
C. Trip Meter (TRIP B)
D. Push Lower Button

24 GENERAL INFORMATION

Meter Mode Button Function

A. Average Mileage (AVERAGE)
B. Current Mileage (CURRENT)
C. Cruising Range (RANGE)
D. Tire Air Pressure (TIRE F/R)
E. Battery Voltage (BATTERY)
F. Outside Temperature (OUTSIDE)
G. Push Meter Mode Button
H. Fuel Economy Assistance Mode “ON/OFF”
I. Push and Hold M eter Made Button

NOTE

Do not shift the multifunction meter

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display by the upper button and the
lower button while riding for safe op­eration.

The following settings can be ad­justed in the multifunction meter. When
changing the settings of these items,
refer to the “Setting Menu” item in this
section.

Language Setting: ENGLISH/FRAN-

•

CAIS/DEUTSCH/ITALIANO
Unit Setting (TIRE PRESSURE):

•

KPA, PSI
Unit Setting (MILEAGE): KM/L,

•

L/100KM, MPG USA, MPG UK
Unit Setting (OUTSIDE TEMP): °C,

•

°F
Electric Windshield Setting (WIND-

•

SHIELD SET)
Clock Adjustment (CLOCK)

•

A. Unit Display Setting in Tire Air Pressure:

KPA, PSI

B. Unit Display Setting in Mileage: KM/L,

L/100KM, MPG USA, MPG UK

C. Unit Display Setting in Outside

Temperature: °C, °F
D. Electric Windshield Setting
E. Clock Adjustment

GENERAL INFORMATION 25

Odometer/Trip Meters -

“ODO”/“TRIP A”/“TRIP B”

The trip meter and odometer can be
shiftedtoODO,TRIPAandTRIPBby
pushing the lower button.

The odometer shows the total dis­tance in kilometers or miles that the ve­hicle has been ridden. This meter can­not be reset.

NOTE

The data is maintained even if the

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battery is disconnected.
When the figures come to 999999,

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they are stopped and locked.
The measurement unit of the odome-

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ter can be changed, refer to the “Set­ting Menu” item in this section

26 GENERAL INFORMATION

The trip meter shows the distance in
kilometers or miles traveled since they
were last reset to zero.

TRIP A:0.0 ∼ 999.9

TRIP B:0 ∼ 9999.9

A. ODO/TRIP A/TRIP B

To reset the trip m e t e r :

Push the lower button to display the

•

TRIPAorTRIPB.

Push the lower button and hold it in.

•

NOTE

The data is maintained by the back

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up power if the key knob is turned off.
When the trip meter reaches 999.9

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(TRIP A), or 9999.9 (TRIP B) while
riding, the meter resets to 0.0 and
continues counting.

GENERAL INFORMATION 27

When the battery is disconnected,

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the m eter display resets to 0.0.
Themeasurementunitofthetripme-

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ter can be changed, refer to the “Set­ting Menu” item in this s ection.

Clock -

This display shows the time.

When adjusting the clock, refer to the

“Setting Menu” item in this section.

A. Clock

NOTE

The clock works normally from the

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back-up power while the ignition
switch is turned off.
When the battery is disconnected,

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the clock resets to 1:00 and starts
working again when the battery is
connected.

Mileage (Average Mileage/Current
Mileage/Cruising Range) -

“AVERAGE”

This display shows the average
mileage by numerical value, and in­dicates the average fuel consumption
counted from the start of measuring to
present time.

28 GENERAL INFORMATION

Push the upper button or the meter

•

mode button to display the a verage
mileage.

A. Average Mileage

NOTE

The data is maintained by back up

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power if the key knob is turned off.
The measurement unit of the mileage

○

can be changed, refer to the “Setting
Menu” item in this section.

Push the upper button for 2 sec-

•

onds while the average mileage is
displayed, and the average mileage
resets to “– –. –”.

NOTE

When the battery is disconnected,

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the average mileage resets to “– –.–”
for a few seconds.
After resetting the average mileage,

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the numerical value is not displayed
until 5 mL (0.2 US oz.) of fuel has

GENERAL INFORMATION 29

been used and 100 m (328 ft) has
been traveled.

“CURRENT”

This display shows the current
mileage by numerical value, and in­dicates the current fuel consumption.
The current mileage display is renewed
every 4 s econds.

Push the upper button or the meter

•

mode button to display the current
mileage.

A. Current Mileage

NOTE

This display indicates the current fuel

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consumption, not average fuel con­sumption.