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Economical driving, Some important tips!
Driving characteristics and tyres
The tyres have great influence on the handling
of the car. Both tyre type, dimension and tyre
pressure are all important to how the car
behaves. When you change tyres, ensure that
you have the same type, size and brand of tyre
on all four wheels. Also follow the recommen-
dations as regards air pressure.
Do not drive with tailgate open!
If you drive with the tailgate open, some of the
exhaust gases and therefore poisonous carbon
monoxide could be sucked into the car through
the cargo compartment. If you are forced to
drive with the tailgate open over a shorter
distance carry out the following:
· Close all windows.
· Distribute the air between the windscreen and
floor while running the fan at high speed.
Those of you who drive with
trailers - here are some
special tips
·
When parking on hills, you should apply
the parking brake before moving the gear
selector to P. When you start on a hill, you
should first put the gear selector in drive
and then release the parking brake.
· Select a low gear in the gearbox when
driving on steep inclines or when driving
slowly. This prevents the gearbox from
upshifting if you have an automatic
gearbox. The gearbox oil will be cooler.
· If you have a Geartronic gearbox, do not
use a higher manual gear than the engine
can handle. It is not always economical to
drive in high gears.
Drive with anticipation
Economical driving results from driving gently
with anticipation and adapting your driving
style and speed to the situation.
Keep in mind the following:
· Drive the engine to operating temperature as
soon as possible! That is to say: do not let
the engine idle, but drive with a light load as
soon as you can.
· A cold engine consumes more fuel than a
warm one.
· Avoid driving short distances where the
engine never has time to reach operating
temperature.
· Drive gently! Avoid unnecessary quick
accelerations and heavy braking.
· Do not drive with unnecessary, heavy loads
in the car.
· Do not drive with winter tyres when the
roads are clear and dry.
· Remove the load carrier when it is not in use.
· Do not open side windows unnecessarily.
Speed-dependent power steering
Your car can be equipped with speed-dependent
power steering as an option. This means that the
car can be steered more easily at low speeds,
which in turn facilitates parking, etc.
When speed is increased, the steering force will
be adjusted in order to provide the driver with
an improved feeling for the road.
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