- Have your vehicle maintained properly
and in accordance with the service rec-
ommendations in your Warranty &
Maintenance booklet.
- Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair
the function of the emission control
system and could lead to damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is
operating properly, the exhaust gas can
have a sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under
some operating states. This depends on
the sulfur content of the fuel being used.
Using a different brand of fuel may help,
or filling the tank w ith lead-free super
grade gasolin e.
Shutting down vehicle
If you wou ld like your vehicle to remain inop-
erat ive for a longer period of time, contact an
Audi or other specialized dealer. They can ad-
vise you on necessary precautions e.g. corro-
sion prevention, maintenance and storage.
Pay attention to additional information con-
cerning the battery. Refer to¢
page 225.
Operate your vehicle
economically and
minimize pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine
the economy of your vehicle, as well as ex-
haust and noise levels .
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and
wear on your engine, brakes and tires largely
depend on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical lim itat ions
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your
f uel consumption by 10-15 percent. This sec-
Driving and environment 197
tion wi ll give you some tips on how you can
help the environment and your pocketbook .
(0 Tips
The consumption estima t es as published
by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre-
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehi-
cle load and speed, road and weather con-
ditions, trip length, etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout
ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac-
celerating .
.,. Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fue l when they are ac-
celerat ing. If you ant icipate what is going to
happen next, you will need to brake less and,
thus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible - for example when you see
that the next traff ic light is red.
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and
improves your mileage .
.,. Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed.
Accelerat ing gently reduces fue l consump-
tion, engine wear, and does not disturb the
environment .
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and en-
gine noise increase disproportionately at high
speeds. If you drive at approximately three
quarters of top speed, fuel consumption w ill
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
than the posted speed limit and weather con-
ditions permi t.
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