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WARNING

LIGHTS AND

MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD

AND CONTROLS

SAFETY

DEVICES

CORRECT USE

OF THE CAR

Roof rack/ski rack

Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from

the roof after use. These accessories de-

crease aerodynamic penetration of the car

and have a negative effect on consumption.

It is better to use a trailer to transport

particularly bulky objects.

Electric devices

Use electric devices only for the amount

of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-

ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and

heater fan need a considerable amount of

energy, therefore increasing the require-

ment of current increases fuel consump-

tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).

Climate control

The climate control system requires high-

er fuel consumption (up to +20% in av-

erage): use the air vents when the exter-

nal temperature allows to.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamic

items may adversely affect air drag and

consumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine up with the car

standing: the engine warms up very slow-

ly in these conditions, increasing con-

sumption and emissions. It is advisable to

start off immediately and slowly keeping

the engine speed down: the engine will

warm up much faster this way.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at traffic

lights or before stopping the engine. The

latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-

necessary and causes increase of con-

sumption and pollution.

Gear selection

Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and

road conditions allow. Using a low gear

for faster acceleration will increase con-

sumption.

In the same way improper use of a high

gear increases consumption, emissions an

engine wear.

CONTAINING

RUNNING COSTS

Here are some suggestions which may

help you to keep the running costs of your

car down and lower the amount of toxic

emissions released into the atmosphere.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Have checks and adjustments carried out

in accordance with the “Service schedule”.

Tyres

Check tyre pressure regularly at least

once every four weeks: excessively low

pressure will increase consumption be-

cause rolling resistance will be higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much luggage

stowed in the boot. The weight of the car

(especially when driving in town) and its

trim greatly affects consumption and sta-

bility.

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