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ADVICE
Tyres
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Increased fuel consumption could be
the result of :
– insufficient pressure.
– using non-recommended tyres.
7 8 - D r i v i n g
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel ; switch off all the
electrical components which are not
really needed. However (safety first),
keep your lights on when the visibility
is bad ("see and be seen").
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at approximately
100 km/h (60 mph) will increase fuel
consumption.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– In vehicles fitted with air
conditioning, it is normal to observe
an increase in fuel consumption
(especially in urban conditions) when it
is used. For vehicles fitted with manual
air conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment :
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle
– 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.
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