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SAVING FUEL
KNOWING YOUR
Some useful tips are given below for fuel saving and
VEHICLE
reducing harmful emissions of CO2 and other
pollutants (nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons,
Particulate Matter (PM) etc.).
SAFETY
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
STARTING AND
DRIVING
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
WARNING LIGHTS
accordance with the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".
AND MESSAGES
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure at least once every four
IN AN EMERGENCY
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
SERVICING AND
CARE
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the vehicle (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affect fuel consumption
and stability.
TECHNICAL DATA
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories reduce the aerodynamic
INDEX
coefficient of the vehicle and have a negative effect
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on fuel consumption. It is better to use a trailer to
transport particularly bulky objects.
Electric devices
Only use electrical devices for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen/rear window wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of energy,
therefore increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25%
in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
The air conditioner leads to higher fuel consumption
(on average up to +20%). If the temperature outside
is not too extreme, try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely affect
aerodynamics and fuel consumption.
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