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ADVICE ON FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING (continued)
General hints
• Electricity is “fuel”;switchoffall
the electrical components which
are not really needed. However
(safety first), keep your lights on
when the visibility is bad (“see
and be seen”).
• Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100
km/h) will increase fuel
consumption by +4%.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• On vehicles with air
conditioning, it is normal to
observe an increase in fuel
consumption (especially in city
conditions) when it is used. For
vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Some advice for reducing
consumption and helping to
preserve the environment:
Drive with the air vents on and
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
• Avoid overfilling with fuel and
therefore any spillage.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• Avoid using the vehicle for
“door-to-door” calls (short
journeys with long waits in
between) because the engine
never reaches its normal
operating temperature.
Tyres
• Underinflation increases fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres can increase fuel
consumption.
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