Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Switch off the headlamps and front Spread loads throughout the vehicle; Check the tyre pressures regularly,
foglamps when the level of light does place the heaviest items in the bottom when cold, referring to the label in the
not require their use.
of the boot, as close as possible to the door aperture, driver's side.
rear seats.
Carry out this check in particular:
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
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before a long journey,
at each change of season,
after a long period out of use.
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Avoid running the engine before mov-
ing off, particularly in winter; your ve-
hicle will warm up much faster while
driving.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.
As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (film, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres Have your vehicle serviced regularly (en-
and refit your summer tyres.
gine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and observe
the schedule of operations recommended
by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
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