Seat Toledo 2019 Owner's Manual page 213

Constructive measures to encourage re-
cycling
Joints and connections designed for easy
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dismantling.
Modular construction to facilitate disman-
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tling.
Increased use of single-grade materials.
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Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
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accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
Use of recycled materials.
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Use of compatible plastics in the same part
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if its components are not easily separated.
Use of recycled materials and/or materials
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originating from renewable sources.
Reduction of volatile components, including
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odour, in plastic materials.
Use of CFC-free coolants.
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Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury,
hexavalent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
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protective wax for cavities.
Use of plastic film as protection during vehi-
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cle transport.
Start and driving
Use of solvent-free adhesives.
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Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
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tems.
Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
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dues (RDF).
Improvement in the quality of waste water.
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Use of systems for the recovery of residual
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heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
The use of water-soluble paints.
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Economical and environmentally-
friendly driving
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres de-
pends in large part on your driving style. By
adopting an economical driving style and an-
ticipating the traffic situation ahead, you can
easily reduce fuel consumption by 10-15%.
Some tips on how to help you reduce pollu-
tion while saving money are listed below.
Drive anticipating the traffic situation
A vehicle uses most fuel when accelerating.
When you anticipate situations, you have to
brake less often and, thus, accelerate less. If it
is possible, let the vehicle roll with a gear en-
gaged, for example, if you see a red light
ahead. The braking effect achieved in this
way helps to reduce the wear of brakes and
tyres; emissions and fuel consumption are re-
duced to zero (disconnection due to inertia).
Change gear early to save energy
An effective way of saving fuel is to change
up quickly through the gears. Running the en-
gine at high rpm in the lower gears uses an
unnecessary amount of fuel.
Manual transmission: shift up from first to
second gear as soon as possible. We recom-
mend that, whenever possible, you change to
a higher gear upon reaching 2000 rpm. Fol-
low the "recommended gear" indication that
appears on the instrument panel
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Avoid driving at high speed
We advise you not to drive at the top speed
permitted by the vehicle. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise levels all in-
crease very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving
at moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Avoid idling
It is worthwhile switching off the engine when
waiting in a traffic jam, at level crossings or at
traffic lights with a long red phase. The fuel
saved after only 30 - 40 seconds is greater
than the amount of fuel needed to restart the
engine.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and
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