Fiat Stilo User Manual download pdf (Page 150)

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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

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 the pressure of the tyres routine-

ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:

if the pressure is too low, consumption

levels increase as resistance to rolling is

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.

Roof rack/ski rack

Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from

the roof as soon as they are no longer

used. These accessories lower air pene-

tration and adversely affect consumption

levels. When needing to carry particular-

ly voluminous objects, preferably use a

trailer.

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 air conditioner is an additional load

which greatly affects the engine leading to

higher consumption (on average up to

+20%). When the temperature outside

the car permits it, use the air vents where

possible.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamic

items may adversely affect air drag and

consumption levels.

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