Starting
and
driving
41
c
green area (economy speed)
green
sector
(normal speed
rates)
yellow/red sector
red sector (overrewing)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Always keep
the
speed
rates beyond max.
torque
rates and approximately 80%
below maximum
r.p.m.
Do
not
allow engine
to
overrev beyond maximuim speed rate.
By
selecting
the
proper
gearyou
will
avoid excessive brake
wear
and
atthe
same
time travel at ease and
in
greater safety
Hard accelerations and braking means waste
of
energy, greater stress on
mechanical components,faster
wear
of
brakes and tyres. Avoid such bad driving
habits.
Fuel economy and long life: hints
Sensible use
of
the
vehicle
will
result
in:
• Improved
fuel
economy;
• Reduced
wear
of
major
components
yet obtaining maximum performance
in
keeping
within
the
limits imposed by currently effective regulations.
To
this end, you should consider
the
following suggestions:
I
- Reduce engine
speed
rates
The best "performance-consumption" ratio
is
obtained
by
keeping engine
r.p.m.
within
the
green area approximately corresponding
to
maximum
torque
rate. A
12%
fuel
saving
is
thus
obtained without increasing transportation costs.
Provided
the
type
of
road so allows,
it
will
be
necessary
to
stabilze
the
speed
rates
by
selecting
the
highest possible gear ratio permitted
by
a
speed
rate as
near
as
possible
to
max.
torque
r.p.m.
2 -
On
inclines
Select
the
gear
that
best
meets
the
torque
involved, and
remember
that
is
up
to
yourdriving
skill
and
proper
use
of
the
transmission
to
ensure
high
average speeds and optimum
fuel
economy
3 -
On
descents
&
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