Driving Tips - Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
110) Do not apply any object/cap to the end
of the filler which is not provided for the
car. The use of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase inside the
tank, resulting in dangerous situations.
111) Do not approach naked flames or lit
cigarettes to the fuel tank filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
112) Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.

DRIVING TIPS

SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.
Car maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Service
Schedule" (see the "Maintenance and
care" chapter).
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
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Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
boot. The weight of the vehicle and
its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated rear
window (where provided), additional
headlights, screen wipers and heater fan
require a considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).
Climate control system
Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use standard
ventilation when the temperature
outside permits.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.
DRIVING STYLE
Start
Do not warm up the engine at low or
high revs when the car is stationary;
this causes the engine to warm up
more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will warm
up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when stopped at
traffic lights or before switching off
the engine. This is absolutely pointless
and increases fuel consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption. In the same way,
improper use of a high gear increases
consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Maintain a constant
speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both
fuel consumption and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects
consumption and emissions: acceleration
should be gradual and should not exceed
the maximum torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach optimum
operating temperature. Consequently,
both consumption (from +15 to +30%