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Starting & Driving
Economical
and
Environmental
Driving
Running-in
The brakes and tyres need time to 'bed-
in' and adjust to the demands of everyday
motoring. During the first 900 miles, please
avoid heavy braking where possible.
Economic Driving
The way in which you drive your car has a
significant bearing on the life span of the car
and battery.
Drive Smoothly
Anticipating
obstructions
and
down well in advance, avoids the need for
unnecessary acceleration and harsh braking.
A smooth driving style not only improves
battery/distance performance, but can reduce
the amount of wear on the brakes and tyres.
Avoid Driving at Maximum Speed
Power consumption and noise levels rise
significantly at higher speeds.
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Driving Foreseeingly
Avoid roads with traffic congestion or traffic
jams. Foresee road congestion as early as
possible , keep enough distance from the
car in front during driving, and slow down
in time. Avoid lengthy and heavy brake pedal
applications when they are not necessary,
these will cause the brakes to overheat and
cause premature brake wear.
Use of Electrical Equipment
Use of electrical equipment will reduce the
power available from the battery. Whilst it is
essential to maintain a comfortable interior
environment, excessive use of systems such
as A/C will increase power consumption and
slowing
reduce the vehicle range.
Driving in Special Environment
Driving in Rain or Snow
Emergency braking, accelerating
and steering on slippery roads
will reduce the vehicle's handling
performance and grip.
•
When
raining,
the
windows
fog, reducing visibility (Use the Air-
conditioning demist function).
•
Grip will be reduced, so please drive
carefully.
•
Reduce speed when it rains. Avoid
aquaplaning (the effect of a film of water
between the tyres and the road) affecting
steering and braking performance.
Driving through Water
Avoid driving through floods after heavy rain,
which may lead to serious damage to the
vehicle.
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