Economical Driving And Environmental Sustainability - Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual

On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear
Gear recommendation. Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator)
are automatically restricted » .
In vehicles with manual transmission, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear » page
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in a sudden increase in revs beyond the
permissible maximum rpm, thereby causing engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
fuel, reduces engine noise and protects the environment.
New tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 104.
New tyres must firstly be "run in", as they do not offer optimal grip at first. There-
fore, drive with special care for the first 500 km or so.
New brake pads
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 104.
New brake pads do not initially provide optimal braking performance. They first
need to be "run in". Therefore, drive with special care for the first 200 km or so.
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Economical driving and environmental sustainability

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Looking ahead
Economical gear changing
Avoiding full throttle
Reducing idling
Avoiding short distances
Checking tyre inflation pressure
Avoiding unnecessary ballast
Regular maintenance
Saving electrical energy
Environmental compatibility
The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the ve-
 hicle have already been built into the vehicle at the works. ŠKODA places a partic-
ular emphasis on minimising negative effects on the environment.
It is necessary to take note of the guidelines given in this chapter in order to
make best use of these characteristics and to maintain their effectiveness.
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution and the wear to the engine, brakes
and tyres depend essentially on the following three factors:
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your personal driving style.
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operating conditions.
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technical requirements.
The fuel economy by can be improved by 10 -15 % by always looking ahead and
driving in an economical way.
Fuel consumption is also be influenced by external factors which are beyond the
driver's control. Consumption increases during the winter or under difficult condi-
tions, on poor roads, etc.
Fuel consumption can vary considerably from the manufacturer's data, as a result
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of outside temperatures, weather and driving style.
Such an engine speed should be adhered to when accelerating, in order to avoid a
high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle.
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Starting-off and Driving