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Dr iv ing and th e en v ironm e nt
consumption by 10-15 percent. This section will
give you some tips on how you can help the envi-
ronment and your pocketbook.
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Tips
The consumption estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre-
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depend ing upon vehicle
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length, etc .
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler-
ating .
"'Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler -
ating . If you anticipate what is going to happen
next, you will need to brake less and, thus, accel-
erate less . Let the vehicle coast whenever possi-
ble - for example when you see that the next traf-
fic light is red .
Avoid full throttle
Driving a t moderate speeds saves fuel and im-
proves your mileage .
"'Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed .
Accelerating gent ly reduces fuel consumption,
engine wear, and does not disturb the environ-
ment.
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and engine
noise increase disproportionately at high speeds .
If you drive at approximately three quarters of
top speed, fuel consumpt ion will be reduced by
one half. Never drive faster than the posted
speed limit and weather conditions permit.
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· Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up fuel .
"' Shut the engine off when you are not driving
the vehicle.
"' Do not warm up the vehicle by letting the en-
gine run at idle.
The idling phase is automatically reduced for
vehicles with the Start-Stop-System*. It is effi-
cient to switch off the engine in vehicles without
the Start-Stop-System* when stopped at railroad
cross ings and long red lights. Turning t he engine
off for ju st 30-40 seconds saves more fuel than is
bur ned by st arting the engine again .
It takes a long time for the engine to warm up
fully when it is runn ing at idle. However, wea r
and noxious emissions are especially high when
the engine is warming up . So you should drive
away as soon as you sta rt the eng ine and avoid
running at high rpms while the engine is st ill
warming up.
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Note
Do not leave eng ine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights shou ld come on to
indicate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also prod uces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper-
ty.
· Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a lot
of fuel .
"' Have your vehicle serviced at regular interva ls.
By having your vehicle regular ly serviced by an
authorized Audi dea ler helps to ensure that it
runs prope rly and economically . The condition of
your vehicle not on ly affects its safety and ability
to hold its value, it also affects fuel consump-
t ion .
Check your oil each time you fill your tank.
The amou nt of oil used is related to engine load
and speed.
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