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Always ensure the tyre inflation pressure is correct. If the pressure is too low,
the tyres will have to overcome a higher rolling resistance. This will not only
increase fuel consumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will
worsen.
Always check the tyre inflation pressure when the tyres are cold.
Avoiding unnecessary ballast
Read and observe
on page 109 first.
Transporting ballast costs fuel.
Each kilogramme of weight increases the fuel consumption. Therefore, we rec-
ommend that you carry no unnecessary weight.
It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the
vehicle weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule
of thumb here is that an increase in weight of 100 kilograms will cause an in-
crease in fuel consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
At a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member
without a load will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased
aerodynamic drag.
Regular maintenance
Read and observe
on page 109 first.
A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.
By having your vehicle regularly maintained by a specialist garage, you create
the conditions needed for driving economically. The maintenance state of your
vehicle has a positive effect on traffic safety and value retention
A poorly tuned engine can result in a fuel consumption which is 10 % higher
than normal.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, e.g. when refuelling. Oil consumption is
dependent to a considerable extent on the load and speed of the engine. Oil
consumption could be as high as 0.5 litres/1 000 km depending on your style
of driving.
It is quite normal that a new engine has a higher oil consumption at first, and
reaches its lowest level only after a certain running in time. The oil consump-
tion of a new vehicle can therefore only be correctly assessed after driving
about 5 000 km.
For the sake of the environment
Additional improvements to the fuel economy can be made by using synthet-
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ic high-lubricity oils.
Regularly check the ground under the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by
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a specialist garage if you find any stains caused by oil or other fluids on the
ground.
Note
We recommend that your vehicle is serviced on a regular basis by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
Saving electrical energy
Read and observe
on page 109 first.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical
power. If more electrical components of the electrical system are switched on,
more fuel is needed to operate the alternator. We therefore recommend
switching off electrical components if these are no longer required.
Environmental compatibility
Read and observe
on page 109 first.
Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of
materials, and manufacture of your new ŠKODA. Particular emphasis has been
placed on the following points.
Design measures
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Joints designed to be easily detached.
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Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
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Improved purity of different classes of materials.
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Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation
260.
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Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
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Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
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Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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