Environmental Compatibility - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Regular maintenance
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
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 economical driving. 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 filling up. Oil consumption is de-
pendent to a considerable extent on the load and speed of the engine. Oil con-
sumption could be as high as 0.5 litres/1 000 km depending on your style of driv-
ing.
It is quite normal that a new engine has a higher oil consumption at first, and rea-
ches its lowest level only after a certain running in time. The oil consumption 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 synthetic
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high-lubricity oils.
Regularly check the ground under the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by a
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specialist garage if you find any stains caused by oil or other fluids on the ground.
Note
We recommend that your vehicle be serviced on a regular basis by a ŠKODA serv-
ice partner.
Saving electrical energy
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical pow-
er. 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

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, material selection
and production 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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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the "vaporisation" of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
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