232 Dr iv ing and e n v ironm e nt
,8. WARNING
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the diesel par-
t iculate filter could start a fire .
- Do not apply an underbody protectant in
the exhaust system area or a fire could
start.
Avoid damaging the
vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that
low-lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust
system parts do not bottom out and get dam-
aged.
This is especia lly true for vehicles with low-
slung chassis (sports chassis)* and fully load-
ed vehicles.
Shutting down vehicle
If you would like your vehicle to remain inop-
erative 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
c::> page 266 .
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 limitations
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your
fuel consumption by 10-15 percent . This sec-
tion will give you some tips on how you can
help the environment 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 vehi-
cle load and speed, road and weather con-
dit ions, trip length, etc.
· Drive smoothly and keep a lookout
ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they ore ac-
celerating.
., Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac-
celerating . If you anticipate what is going to
happen next, you will need to brake less and,
thus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible - for examp le when you see
that the next traffic 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.
Accelerating gently reduces fuel 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 will
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
than the posted speed limit and weather con-
ditions permit.
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