Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill or at idle or high speed: under these conditions the engine warms up much more slowly, increasing electrical consumption and emissions.
It is therefore advisable to move off immediately, slowly, avoiding high speeds. This way the engine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic lights or before switching off the engine. This and also double declutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars and also increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low gear to obtain brilliant performance increases consumption. In the same way improper use of a high gear increases consumption, emissions an engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed. Avoid superfluous braking and accelerating, which cost in terms of both fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs will greatly affect consumption and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and should not exceed the maximum torque.
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Front ceiling light
With toggling lens
The light will come on automatically when a front door is opened and go out when
the door is closed.
Press the short side of the lens to switch the light on and off when the d ...
Hill holder system
It is an integral part of the ESP system and facilitates starting on an uphill
slope. It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒ Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with g ...
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level C ...