Renault Clio Owner's Manual page 67

ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING
General hints
- Electricity is "fuel"; switch off all
the electrical components which
are not really needed.
However, keep the lights on when
visibility is poor.
- Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open will increase fuel
consumption by 4% at a speed of
60 mph (100 km/h).
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- On vehicles with air conditioning,
it is normal to observe an increase
in fuel consumption (especially in
city conditions) when it is used.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch
system when it is not required.
Some advice for
consumption and
helping to preserve
environment:
It is advisable to drive with the
vents open and the windows
closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
- Avoid overfilling with fuel and
therefore any spillage.
- Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
- It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
- When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
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off the
reducing
therefore
the
- Avoid using the vehicle for
door-to-door
journeys,
in-between) because in these
conditions,
reaches it ideal temperature.
Tyres
Increased fuel consumption could
be the result of:
- insufficient pressure,
- using non-recommended tyres.
journeys (short
with long stops
the engine never