Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 136

Unnecessary actions
GETTING TO KNOW
Avoid revving up when at traffic lights or before
YOUR CAR
switching off the engine. This action and also double
declutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars
and also increases consumption and pollution.
SAFETY
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and road
conditions allow. Using a low gear for faster
STARTING AND
acceleration will increase consumption.
DRIVING
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions and engine wear.
WARNING LIGHTS
Maximum speed
AND MESSAGES
Fuel consumption increases considerably with speed.
Maintain a constant speed, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which cost in terms of both
IN AN EMERGENCY
fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
SERVICING AND
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on fuel
MAINTENANCE
consumption and emissions: accelerate gradually.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold start-ups will
prevent the engine from reaching optimal running
temperature.
Consequently, both consumption (from +15 to +30%
on urban cycle ) and emissions will increase.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high fuel consumption is caused by heavy
traffic, for instance when travelling in a queue with
frequent use of low gears or in large towns with
many traffic lights. Winding mountain roads and
rough road surfaces also adversely affect
consumption.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged stops (e.g. level crossings) the
engine should be switched off.