Renault 2005 Megane Owner's Manual page 113

ADVICE ON EMISSION CONTROL, FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING
General hints
• Electricity is "fuel"; switch off all
the electrical components which
are not really needed. However
(safety first), keep your lights on
when the visibility is bad (see and
be seen).
• Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at
(100 km/h) will increase fuel
consumption by +4%.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• It is normal to observe an increase
in fuel consumption (especially in
urban
conditioning is used on vehicles
equipped with air conditioning.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning,
system when it is not required.
Some
consumption
preserve the environment:
Drive with the air vents on 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.
60 mph
conditions) when air
switch off the
advice for reducing
and helping to
(continued)
• Avoid using the vehicle for "door-
to-door" calls (short journeys with
long waits in between) because the
engine never reaches its normal
operating temperature.
Tyres
• Underinflation increases
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended tyres
can increase fuel consumption.
fuel
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