Practical Information - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

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Practical information

Particulars
Fuel consumption is higher than indicated.
Possible causes among others
– Short-haul traffic
– "Nervous accelerator pedal".
Electrical loads turned on.
Engine control disturbed.
Tyre inflation pressure too low.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Driving with high payload.
Driving at high engine speed.
Possible remedy
– Avoid short distances.
– Drive with foresight.
– Use the accelerator pedal smoothly.
Switch off unnecessary loads.
Have disturbance resolved ⇒ p age 181.
Adjust the tyre inflation pressure ⇒ p age 160.
No direct remedy possible.
No direct remedy possible.
Select a higher gear.
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