Dr iv ing and th e en v ironm e nt
content of the fuel being used. Using a differ-
ent brand of fue l may he lp, or filling the tank
with lead-free super grade gasoline.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter filters nearly all of
the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter
cleans itself automatically under normal driving
conditions.
If the filter cannot clean itself (for ex-
ample, because you are only driving short distan-
ces), the filter becomes clogged with soot and
the
II symbo l for the diesel particulate filter il-
luminates ¢
page 20.
_& WARNING
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the diese l particu-
late filter could start a fire.
-
- Do not apply an underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area or a fire could start.
Placing your vehicle out
of service
If you would like to take your vehicle out of serv-
ice for a longer time, contact your authorized
Audi dealer or qualified repair facility. They will
advise you of important measures, such as corro-
sion protection, maintenance and storage proce-
dures. Also follow the information about the bat-
tery ¢
page 226 .
Economical and environ-
mentally-friendly driving
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the
economy of your vehicle, as well as exhaust 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
196
- technical limitations
If you ant icipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your fuel
consumption by 10-15 percent. This sect ion will
give you some tips on how you can help the envi-
ronment and your pocketbook.
(D Tips
'
The consumption estimates 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 vehicle
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length, etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler-
ating.
.. Avoid unnecessary accelerat ing and braking .
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler-
ating. If you anticipate what is going to happen
next, you will need to brake less and, thus, accel-
erate less. Let the vehicle coast whenever possi-
ble - for example when you see that the next traf-
fic light is red.
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and im-
proves your mileage.
.. Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed.
Accelerating gently reduces fuel consumption,
engine wear, and does not disturb the environ-
ment .
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and engine
noise increase disproportionate ly at high speeds.
If you drive at approximately three quarters of
top speed, fuel consumption will be reduced by
one half. Never drive faster than the posted
speed limit and weather conditions permit.
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