Containing Running Costs - Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the "Service sched-
ule".
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4
weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the which greatly affects the engine leading
car (especially when driving in town) to higher consumption. When the tem-
and its trim greatly affects consumptionperature outside the car permits it, use
and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof as soon as they are no
longer used. These accessories lower air u se on the vehicle, may reduce the aero-
penetration and adversely affect con- dynamic penetration of the vehicle and
sumption levels. When needing to car- increase consumption.
ry particularly voluminous objects, prefer-
ably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window,
additional headlights, windscreen wipers
and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing
the requirement of current increases fu-
el consumption (up to +25% in the ur-
ban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of aerodynamic optional extras
which are not certified for the specific
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