Economy And Environment-Friendly Driving; Conditions Of Use; Protecting Emission Reducing Devices - Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Owner's Manual

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starting
will not enable the engine to reach optimal
running temperature. It follows therefore
that consumption will be higher (from +15%
to +30% in built-up areas) as will the pro-
duction of toxic emissions.
Traffic and road conditions
heavy traffic and higher consumption are
synonymous; for example, when driving
slowly with frequent use of lower gears or
in large towns where there are numerous
traffic lights.
Winding roads, mountain roads and
bumpy roads also have a negative effect on
consumption.
Enforced halts
During prolonged hold-ups (traffic lights,
level crossings) the engine should be swit-
ched off.
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ECONOMY AND
ENVIRONMENT-
FRIENDLY
DRIVING
Environment protection is one of the prin-
ciples that guided the development of your
Alfa 156 GTA.
It is not merely by chance that its antipol-
lution devices obtain results far beyond tho-
se specified by current regulations.
The environment, however, still needs the
utmost care from all of us.
By following few simple rules it is possible
to avoid damage to the environment and
very often at the same time to limit fuel con-
sumption. On this subject we are giving so-
me helpful suggestions to be added to tho-
se marked with the #, in various points of
this manual.
Kindly read them all carefully.
PROTECTING EMISSION
REDUCING DEVICES
Correct operation of the antipollution de-
vices not only guarantees respect for the en-
vironment but also influences car perfor-
mance. Keeping these devices in good
condition is therefore the first rule for both
environment-friendly and economy driving.
The first precaution is to closely follow the
"Programmed Maintenance Schedule". For
petrol engines only use unleaded petrol (95
RON).
If difficulty with starting is experienced do
not insist with extended attempts. Especially
avoid bump, tow or coast starts: these may
all damage the catalyst. Only use an auxi-
liary battery to start the car in an emergency.