Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow the engine to reach optimum operating temperature. This results in a significant increase in consumption levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations with heavy traffic, for example in queues with frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road surfaces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g.: level crossings) the engine should be switched off.
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Functions And Adjustments
Turning The Car Radio On
The car radio comes on when the (ON/OFF)
button is pressed briefly.
When the car radio is turned on and the on volume limit is on, the volume is
limited to a setting of ...
Jump starting
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start the engine using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows:
❒ Connect positive ter ...
If Your Engine Overheats
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating
by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans ...