Table of Contents
Advertisement
190
Dr iv ing and e n v ironm e nt
- Have your vehicle main t ained properly
and in accordance with the service rec-
ommendations in your Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet.
- Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair
the function of the emission control
system and could lead to damage.
@
For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Contro l System is
operating properly, the exhaust gas can
have a sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under
some operating states. This depends on
the sulfur content of the fuel being used.
Using a different brand of fuel may help,
or filling the tank w it h lead-free super
grade gasoline.
Shutting
down
vehicle
If
you wou ld like your vehicle t o remain inop-
erat ive for a longer period of time, cont act an
Audi or other specialized dealer. They can ad-
vise you on necessary precautions e.g. corro-
sion prevention, maintenance and storage.
Pay attention to additiona l information con-
cerning the battery. Refer to
c:>
page 217.
Operate
your vehicle
economically
and
minimize
pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine
the economy of your vehicle, as well as ex-
haust and noise levels .
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and
wear on your engine, brakes and t ires largely
depend on three factors:
- your persona l dr iving style
- operating conditions
- tec hnical lim itations
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your
f uel consumption by 10-1 5 percent . This sec-
t ion w ill give you some tips on how you can
help the environment and your pocketbook .
(D
Tips
The consumption estima t es as published
by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TI ON AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre-
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehi-
cle load and speed, road and weather con-
dit ions, trip length, etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout
ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac-
celerating .
.. Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fue l when they are ac-
celerat ing. If you ant icipate what is going to
happen next, you wi ll need to brake less and,
t hus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible - for example when you see
that the next t raff ic light is red.
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and
improves your mileage.
.. Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed.
Accelerat ing gently reduces fue l consump-
t ion, engine wear, and does not disturb the
environment .
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and en-
gine noise increase disproportionate ly at high
speeds. If you drive at approximately three
quarters of top speed, fuel consumption w ill
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
than the posted speed limit and weathe r con-
ditions perm it.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
