Fiat Punto 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 152)

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KNOWING

YOUR

VEHICLE

SAFETY

STARTING

AND DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SERVICING

AND CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

CONTENTS

SAVING FUEL

Here are some suggestions which may help you to save fu-

el and reduce the amount of toxic emissions released in-

to the atmosphere.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance

with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.

Tyres

Check the tyre pressures at least once every 4 weeks: if

the pressure is too low, consumption levels increase as re-

sistance to rolling is higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of

the car (especially when driving in town) and its arrange-

ment greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.

Roof rack/ski rack

Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the roof after use.

These accessories decrease aerodynamic penetration and

have a negative effect on fuel consumption. It is better to

use a trailer to transport particularly bulky objects.

Electrical devices

Use electrical devices only for the amount of time need-

ed. The heated rear window, auxiliary headlights, wind-

screen wipers and fan heater use up a considerable amount

of current, causing increased fuel consumption (up to

+25% in the urban cycle).

Air conditioning

Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on av-

erage up to +20%). If the temperature outside is not too

extreme, try and use the air vents.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely affect aero-

dynamics and fuel consumption.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when the

vehicle is stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more

slowly, thereby increasing fuel consumption and emissions.

It is advisable to set off immediately and slowly, avoiding high

revs: this allows the engine to warm up more quickly.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when stationary at traffic lights or before

stopping the engine. The latter action, like double de-

clutching, is entirely unnecessary and causes increased fu-

el consumption and pollution.

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