Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage
recycling
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
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
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Use of recycled materials.
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Use of compatible plastics in the same part
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, includ-
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ing 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, hexa-
valent chromium.
Driving
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 ve-
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hicle transport.
Use of solvent-free adhesives.
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Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
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Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
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Improvement in the quality of waste water.
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Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
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The use of water-soluble paints.
Correct economical and ecological
driving
Fig. 84
Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km
at 2 different outside temperatures
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and
engine, brake and tyre wear depend largely
on three factors:
Personal driving style.
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Conditions of use (weather, road surface).
Technical requirements.
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Savings of up to 25% in fuel consumption
are possible with an appropriate driving style
and the adoption of certain simple tips.
Changing gear early
General instructions: The highest gear is al-
ways the most economical. As a guide, for
most vehicles at a speed of 30 km/h
(19 mph), drive in third gear, at 40 km/h
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