Clutch Pedal; Speed Limits; Running Economy; Brakes - Lancia Fulvia Coupe Instruction Book

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CLUTCH PEDAL
SPEED LIMITS
RUNNING ECONOMY
BRAKES
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Never rest the foot on the clutch pedal, when
this is not to be operated, in order to avoid
depressing it inadvertently, thus causing clutch
slipping and an unnecessary wear of the release
bearing .
The speeds at which it is advisable to change
gear depend upon the road characteristics and
load conditions of the car.
The max. speeds in each gear, which are not to
be exceeded before changing up, are the fol-
lowing:
I st 2nd 3 rd
Coupe kph
46
79
I21
mph
(28·5) (49) (75 . I)
Coupe Rallyc 1,3 kph
49
83
128
mph
(3°·4)
(51.5)
(79 ·5)
The speed limits in each gear may also be deter-
mined by the driver through the revolution
counter (max. r.p.m.: 6200).
Particular conditions of use of the car and, above
all, up-hilled runs may result in an unusual fuel
consumption.
Furthermore, the way of driving the car has also
considerable importance. Hard accelerations with
stopped car and hard brakings at high speed
do not help consumption economy . This, on
the contrary, is helped by a gradual increase in
speed and timely slowing down when a stop
is expected .
The long use of the engine at max . or min. r.p . m.
is also to be avoided; use the gear fitting the
desired speed.
Keep the engine correctly tuned; take care of the
lubrication and keep the tyres inflated to the
recommended pressure. On long stops, switch off
the ignition.
Brake gradually and timely. Be ready for forced
stops, slow down gradually, and avoid, as far