Care Of The Environment - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

Care of the Environment

By virtue of its light weight, constructional process and fuel
efficiency, the Lotus Evora has a low environmental impact
compared with many road cars. All drivers should, however, be
aware of the effect of engine exhaust emissions on the environ-
ment and drive in a way which minimises pollution by:
• anticipating traffic flow to avoid needless acceleration
and braking.
• using the highest suitable gear.
• switching off rather than idling for long periods.
• driving off as soon as it is safe to do so; it is not necessary or
beneficial to the engine to allow extended idling from cold.
• having the car serviced regularly as a poorly maintained car
will use more fuel; have any engine faults attended to im-
mediately.
• considering the need to use the car for very short journeys.
The emissions produced by an engine are many times greater
when cold than when warm.
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