Fiat BRAVO Owner's Handbook Manual page 164

levels. When transporting particularly large objects,
GETTING TO KNOW use a trailer if possible.
YOUR CAR
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
SAFETY
headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
STARTING AND
urban cycle).
DRIVING
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption
WARNING LIGHTS
(on average up to +20%). If the temperature
AND MESSAGES
outside permits, try and use the air vents.
Devices for aerodynamic control
IN AN EMERGENCY
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption.
SERVICING AND
DRIVING STYLE
MAINTENANCE
The main driving styles that affect fuel consumption
are listed below.
TECHNICAL
Starting
SPECIFICATIONS
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill
or at idle or high speed: under these conditions
the engine warms up much more slowly, increasing
INDEX
electrical consumption and emissions. It is
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therefore advisable to move off immediately, slowly,
avoiding high speeds: in this way the engine will
warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when starting at traffic lights or
before switching off the engine. This and also
double declutching is absolutely pointless on
modern cars and also increases consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road
allow, use a higher gear. Using a low gear for faster
acceleration will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions an engine wear.
Max. speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both fuel and
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.