Operate Your Vehicle Economically And Minimize Pollution - Audi TT Roadster 2011 Owner's Manual

the exhaust system and this could cause
the catalytic converter to overheat.
- Do not turn off the ignition while the ve-
hicle is moving.
- Do not cont inue to operate your vehicle
under these conditions, as otherwise fuel
can reach the cata lytic converter . This
could result in overheating of the con-
verter, requ iring its replacement.
- To assure efficient operation of the Emis-
sion Control System:
- Have your vehicle ma inta ined 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 impa ir
t he funct ion of the emission control
system and could lead to damage.
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For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Contro l System is
operating properly, t he exhaus t gas can
have a sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under
some operating states. This depends on
the sulfur content of the fue l being used.
Using a different brand of fuel may help,
or filling the tank with lead-free super
grade gasoline .
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 driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitations
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can eas ily cut your
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fuel consumption by 10-15 percent. This sec-
tion will give you some tips on how you can
help the environment and your pocketbook .
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Tips
The consumption estimates as publishe d
by ENVIRONME NTAL PROTEC T ION 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 accelerat ing and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac-
celerat ing. If you anticipate what is going to
happe n next, you will need to brake less and,
th us, accele rate less. Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible - for examp le when you see
that the next t raffic 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-
tion, eng ine wear, and does not disturb the
environment.
Fuel consumpt ion, exhaust emiss ions and en-
gine noise increase disproportionately at high
speeds. If you drive at app roximately three
quarte rs of top speed, fuel consumption will
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
t han the posted speed limit and weathe r con-
ditions perm it.
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