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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING (continued)
General hints
• Electricity is “fuel”;switchoffall
the electrical components which
are not really needed.
However, keep the lights on
when visibility is poor.
• Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open will increase fuel
consumption by 4% at a speed of
62.14 mph (100 km/h).
• For vehicles with air
conditioning,theextrafuel
consumed in the urban cycle can
be as much as 2 litres per 100 km:
switch the system off when it is
not needed.
• When filling the fuel tank, avoid
filling to the brim to prevent any
overflow.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the car for
door-to-door calls (short journeys
with long waits in between)
because the engine never reaches
its normal operating temperature.
Try to group your journeys.
Tyres
Theincreaseinfuelconsumption
may be due to:
• insufficient pressure,
• using non-recommended tyres.
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