Containing Running Costs And Pollution - Lancia Lybra Owner's Handbook Manual

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an im-
portant factor which has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span
of your car. For this reason care
should be taken to maintain your car
by carrying out the necessary checks
and regulations in accordance with
the specifications given in the service
schedule (see sections: spark plugs,
idling, air cleaners, timing).
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Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and handling suffers which
will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the car and its
trim greatly effects consumption and
stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the car as soon as they are no longer
needed.
These accessories reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the car and
will increase consumption. When
transporting particularly large objects,
use a trailer, where possible.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving
in towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an ad-
ditional load which greatly effects the
engine leading to higher consumption
(up to +20% in average). When the
temperature outside allows, use the
air vents where possible.