Economical And Environmentally Friendly Driving - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

WARNING
In view of the high temperatures which can be produced in the catalytic con-
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verter, the vehicle should be parked in such a way that the catalytic converter
cannot come into contact with easily flammable materials under the vehicle -
risk of fire!
Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
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haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields - risk of fire!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
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can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system.
Just filling the tank with leaded petrol once will damage the exhaust system!
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Economical and environmentally friendly driving

Introductory information
Your fuel consumption, any pollution of the environmental and the wear-and-tear
to the engine, brakes and tyres, depend essentially on three factors:
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your personal style of driving,
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the conditions under which your vehicle is operated,
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technical aspects.
The fuel economy by can be improved by 10 - 15 % by always looking ahead and
driving in an economical way.
Fuel consumption is also be influenced by external factors which are beyond the
driver's control. Consumption increases during the winter or under difficult condi-
tions, on poor roads, etc.
Fuel consumption can vary considerably from the manufacturer's data, as a result
of outside temperatures, the weather and driving style.
The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the ve-
hicle have already been built into the vehicle at the works. ŠKODA places a partic-
ular emphasis on minimising negative effects on the environment. It is necessary
to take note of the guidelines given in this chapter in order to make best use of
these characteristics and to maintain their effectiveness.
The optimal engine speed should be obtained when accelerating, in order to
avoid a high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle.
Looking ahead when driving
A vehicle's highest fuel consumption occurs when accelerating, therefore unnec-
essary accelerating and braking should be avoided. If looking ahead when driving,
less braking and consequently less accelerating are required. If possible, let your
vehicle coast to a stop, for example, if you can see that the next set of traffic
lights is on red.
Shifting to save energy
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Shifting up early saves on fuel.
Manual gearbox
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Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear.
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Shift up into the next gear at approx. 2 000 to 2 500 revolutions.
An effective way of achieving good fuel economy is to shift up early. Observe the
recommended gear » page 14, Recommended gear.
A suitably selected gear can have an effect on fuel consumption
Automatic gearbox
Slowly apply the accelerator pedal. However, do not depress it to the kickdown
position.
If the accelerator pedal is only depressed slowly on a vehicle fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox, an economic driving programme is automatically selected.
Fig. 154
Fuel consumption in litres/
100 km depending on the selec-
ted gear
» Fig. 154.
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Driving and the Environment
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