CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep
the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the
amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Maintenance Plan”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded bonnet. The weight of
the vehicle (especially when driving in town) and its geom-
etry greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof after
use. These accessories decrease aerodynamic penetra-
tion of the vehicle and have a negative effect on fuel con-
sumption. It is better to use a trailer, particularly for
transporting bulky objects.
In addition to these general precautions, some simple pre-
cautions can improve driving safety, travelling comfort and
vehicle durability:
❒
distribute the load evenly over the floor: if it is neces-
sary to concentrate it in a single area, choose an area
mid-way between both axles;
❒
remember that the lower the load, the lower the ve-
hicle centre of gravity, making for a safer drive: there-
fore always position the heaviest goods lower down;
❒
lastly, remember that the vehicle’s dynamic behaviour
is affected by the weight transported: in particular, the
stopping distances are longer, particularly at high speed.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
If you wish to carry petrol in a reserve
tank, observe the legal restrictions and on-
ly use a tank that is type approved and properly
secured to the load anchorage eyebolts. Howev-
er, the risks in case of collision increase.
WARNING
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