Renault Clio 2003 Owner's Manual page 75

ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL, DRIVING
General hints
• Electricity is "fuel"; switch off all
the electrical components which
are not really needed.
However, keep the lights on
when visibility is poor.
• Use the air vents instead. Driving
with the windows open will
increase fuel consumption by 4%
at a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h).
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• For vehicles fitted with air
conditioning, this increases fuel
consumption, especially in urban
driving; switch off the system
when it is not needed.
• Avoid filling to the brim with fuel
at the filling station, to prevent
any overflow.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the vehicle for
door-to-door journeys
journeys, with long
in-between) because in these
conditions, the engine never
reaches it ideal temperature. Try
to group your journeys.
(short
Tyres
stops
Increased fuel consumption could
be the result of:
• insufficient pressure,
• using non-recommended tyres.
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