Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual page 88

081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably
increases as speed increases. Keep your
speed as even as possible, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration
which cause excessive fuel consumption
and increase emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative
effect on consumptions and emissions:
accelerate gradually.
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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
Quite high consumption is caused by
heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in a queue with frequent use
of low gears or in cities with many
traffic lights. Mountain and rough roads
also have a negative effect on
consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) the engine should be switched
off.
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