Trailer Towing; Suggestions For Driving; Saving Fuel; Driving Style - Alfa Romeo Giulia 2024 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts
on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose
control. Overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing is not recommended for this vehicle.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
DRIVING
S F
AVING UEL
The following are some suggestions which may help
you save fuel and lower the amount of harmful
emissions released into the atmosphere.
Vehicle Maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried out in
accordance with the Maintenance Plan
Tires
Check the tire pressures at least once every four
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary Loads
Do not travel with an overloaded trunk. The weight of
the vehicle and its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Electric Devices
Use electrical systems only for the amount of time
needed. The rear window defroster, additional
headlights, windshield wipers and heater blower fan
require a considerable amount of energy; increasing
the current uptake increases fuel consumption (by up
to +25% when city driving).
Climate Control System
Using the climate control system will increase
consumption: use standard ventilation when the
temperature outside permits.
Devices for Aerodynamic Control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic
control may adversely affect air drag and consumption
levels.
D S
RIVING TYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when
the vehicle is stationary; this causes the engine to
warm up more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is therefore advisable to
drive off immediately, slowly, avoiding high speeds: by
doing this the engine will warm up more quickly.
Unnecessary Actions
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Avoid revving up when starting at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. This action is unnecessary and
causes increased fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear Selection
Use a high gear when traffic and road conditions allow
it. Using a low gear for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption. Improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Maximum Speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Maintain a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost in
terms of both fuel consumption and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently affects consumption and
emissions: acceleration should be gradual and should
not exceed the maximum torque.
C O U
ONDITIONS F SE
Cold Starting
Short trips and frequent cold starts will not allow the
engine to reach optimum operating temperature. This
results in a significant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30% in city driving) and emissions.
Traffic And Road Conditions
High fuel consumption is caused by heavy traffic, for
instance when traveling in traffic with frequent use of
low gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road surfaces also
adversely affect consumption.
Stops In Traffic
During prolonged stops (e.g. railway crossings), turn off
the engine.
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