Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as soon as they are no longer used. These accessories lower air penetration and adversely affect consumption levels. When needing to carry particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount of energy, therefore increasing the requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on average up to +20%). When the temperature outside the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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Power Window Switches
There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate
controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows. The window controls
will operate when the ignition s ...
Rain sensor
The rain sensor is behind the driving mirror in contact with the windscreen and
has the purpose of automatically adjust, during the intermittent operation, the
frequency of the windscreen wiper ...
Using the seat belts
The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the seat
back.
Take hold of the tongue A-fig. 6. Insert it into the buckle B, until you hear
it clicks.
At removal, if it ja ...