158 Dr iv ing and e n v ironm e nt
the exhaust system and this could cause
the catalytic converter to overheat.
- Do not turn off the ignition while the ve-
hicle is moving.
- Do not continue to operate your vehicle
under these conditions, as otherw ise fuel
can reach the cata lytic converter . This
could result in overheating of the con-
verter, requ iring its replacement.
- To assure efficient operation of the Emis-
sion Control System:
- Have your vehicle ma intained properly
and in accordance with the service rec-
ommendations in your Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet.
- Lack of proper maint enance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impa ir
the funct ion 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 wit h lead-free super
grade gasoline.
Shutting down vehicle
If you would 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 prevent ion, ma intenance and storage.
Pay atten t ion to add it iona l information con-
cerning the batte ry. Refer to ~
page 181.
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, environmenta l impact, and
wear on your engine, brakes and tires largely
depend on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitat ions
If you ant icipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your
fuel consumpt ion by 1O-lS percent . This sec-
t ion will give you some tips on how you can
help the environment and your pocketbook.
@ Tips
The consumption estimates as published
by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transpo rt Canada may not corre-
spond to your actual consumption on t he
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 ore ac-
celerating.
Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac-
celerat ing. If you ant icipate what is going to
happen next, you will need to brake less and,
t hus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible - for examp le when you see
that the next traff ic light is red.
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