Renault clio 2001 Owner's Manual page 69

ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL, DRIVING
General hints
• Electricity is a "fuel", so switch off
all electrical equipment which is not
required.
However, (with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
visibility is poor ("see and be seen").
• Try to use the air vents. Driving with
the windows open will increase fuel
consumption by 4% when travelling
at a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h).
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• Air conditioning increases fuel
consumption, especially in town
driving. Switch off the system when
it is not needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim as this is wasteful.
• 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 car for door-to-door
calls (short journeys with long waits
in between) because the engine
never reaches its normal operating
temperature. Try to group your calls.
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Tyres
• Inadequate pressures may increase
fuel consumption.
• The use of non-recommended tyres
may also increase fuel consumption.