Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2004 Owner's Manual page 359

\ t::Gb Switch off your engine if you are
~ caught in
a traffic jam. This
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
The external conditions
in which you drive also affect your fuel con-
sumption.
The following conditions increase fuel con-
sumption:
• Heavy traffic, especially in large cities
with many traffic lights.
~·
Stop-and-go driving, especially short dis-
tances so that the engine never warms up
as it should.
• Driving in heavy, slow moving traffic in
low gear so that the engine speed is rela-
tively high when compared to the distance
driven.
TIPS AND ADVICE
t::Gb
Use
only unleaded gasoline in
~ gasoline engines.
Leaded gasoline causes damage to the cat-
alytic converter and other components of
the emission system.
t::Gb Have your
vehicle serviced by
a
~ VOLKSWAGEN
dealer
at the spe-
cified intervals - see page 36 and your
Maintenance booklet Booklet 1. 1.
Having your vehicle regularly serviced by a
VOLKSWAGEN dealer helps ensure that it
runs properly and economically, that it does
not disturb the environment, and that it has
a long service life.
t::Gb Use the air conditioning only
~ when really needed.
The air conditioning decreases engine out-
put and increases fuel consumption.
t::Gb Plan your
trips ahead
of
time.
t::Gb Check your tire pressure once
a
~
Organize your trips to include
~
month.
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\
several errands and to avoid heavy
Low tire pressure increases fuel consump-
traffic.. tion and tire wear, and impairs vehicle han-
Of course, there are some conditions that dling.
will affect fuel consumption that you can't
control.
For example, fuel consumption increases in
the winter or under difficult conditions (bad
roads, towing a trailer, etc.).
The technical requirements
for optimum fuel consumption and econo-
my were "built" into your vehicle. Special
attention was paid to the environment. To
retain and make use of these characteris-
tics, please note the following points:
Underinflation and overloading of
tires can lead to tire failure. Sud-
den failure on the road could cause
a serious or fatal accident.
See page 70 for inflation informa-
tion.
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