Fuel Consumption, Co Emissions - Vauxhall 2009 Tigra Owner's Manual

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Fuel consumption, CO
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Directive 80/1268/EEC (last amended
by 2004/3/EC) has been applicable to
the measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
emissions
The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
1
approx. /
2
approx. /
consumption).
Cold starts and acceleration phases are
also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
a constituent of the directive.
and extra-urban driving at
3
(urban and extra-urban
3
emission is also
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The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 2004/3/EC takes
account of the vehicle's kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with the
aforementioned regulation. Optional
extras may result in slightly higher fuel
consumption and CO emission levels than
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those quoted.
To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282
by number of litres/100 km.
Saving fuel, protecting the environment
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