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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.
Your fuel consumption, any pollution of the environmental and the wear-and-tear
to the engine, brakes and tyres, depend essentially on three factors:
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your personal style of driving;
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the conditions under which your vehicle is operated;
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technical aspects.
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
of outside temperatures, the weather and driving style.
The optimal engine speed should be obtained when accelerating, in order to
avoid a high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle.
Looking ahead
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
A vehicle's highest fuel consumption occurs when accelerating, therefore unnec-
essary accelerating and braking should be avoided. If looking ahead when driving,
less braking and consequently less accelerating are required.
If possible, let your vehicle coast to a stop, or use the engine brake, if you can see
that the next set of traffic lights is on red, for example.
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Driving
Economical gear changing.
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
Shifting up early saves on fuel.
Manual gearbox
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Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear.
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Shift up into the next gear at approx. 2 000 revolutions.
An effective way of achieving good fuel economy is to shift up early. Observe the
recommended gear
» page
11, Recommended gear.
A suitably selected gear can have an effect on fuel consumption
Automatic gearbox
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Slowly apply the accelerator pedal. However, do not depress it to the kickdown
position.
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If the accelerator pedal is only depressed slowly on a vehicle fitted with an au-
tomatic gearbox, an economic driving programme is automatically selected.
Fig. 96
Principle sketch: Fuel consump-
tion in litres/100 km depending
on the selected gear
» Fig.
96.
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