Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.
Top speed
TRANSPORTING
PASSENGERS
Important notes
Fuel consumption considerably
increases as speed increases.
Maintain a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration,
which cost in terms of both fuel
consumption and emissions.
WARNING It is extremely dangerous
to leave children in a parked car
when the temperature outside is very
high. The heat inside the passenger
compartment may have serious, or
even fatal, consequences.
DRIVING STYLE
Start
Do not warm up the heat engine at
low or high revs when the vehicle is
stationary; this causes the heat engine
to warm up more slowly, thereby
increasing fuel consumption and
emissions. It is therefore advisable to
move off immediately, slowly, avoiding
high speeds: in this way the heat
engine will warm up faster.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely
affects consumption and emissions:
acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum
torque.
WARNING Never travel in the internal
load compartment. In the event of an
accident, anyone inside the boot would
be at greater risk of serious or even
fatal injury.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Unnecessary actions
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the heat engine to reach
optimum operating temperature.
Consequently, both consumption (from
+15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and
emissions will increase.
WARNING Ensure that all the
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine.
The latter action, as well as double-
declutching, is unnecessary and
causes increased fuel consumption
and pollution.
occupants of the car wear their seat
belts correctly and that any children are
positioned correctly on the dedicated
child restraint systems.
Traffic and road conditions
EXHAUST GAS
Gear selection
High fuel consumption is caused
by heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in a queue with frequent use
of low gears or in cities with many
traffic lights. Winding mountain roads
and rough road surfaces also adversely
affect consumption.
Adequate maintenance of the exhaust
system represents the best protection
against leaks of carbon monoxide into
the passenger compartment.
Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption. In the same way,
improper use of a high gear increases
consumption, emissions and engine
wear.
Should an unusual noise from the
exhaust system or the presence
of exhaust gas in the passenger
compartment be identified, or if the
underbody or rear part of the car is
damaged, have the entire exhaust
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) switch off the heat engine.
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