Economical Driving And Respect The Environment - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1 500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale on the rev counter indicates the range in which the system begins
to limit the engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1 500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running-in period.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear
Recommended gear. Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator) are
automatically restricted » .
In vehicles with manual transmission, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear » page
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in a sudden increase in revs beyond the
permissible maximum rpm and hence engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
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Driving
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13, Recommended gear.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
fuel, reduces engine noise and protects the environment.
New tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
New tyres have to be "run in" since they do not offer optimal grip at first. Drive
especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
New brake pads
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
New brake pads initially do not provide optimal braking performance. They first
need to be "run in". Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so.

Economical driving and respect the environment

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Introduction
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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving with anticipation
Economical gear changing.
Avoiding full throttle
Reducing idling
Avoiding short distances
Checking tyre pressure
Avoiding unnecessary ballast
Regular maintenance
Saving electrical energy
Environmental compatibility
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