Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature. It follows, therefore, that consumption will be higher (from +15 to +30% in towns) as will the production of toxic emissions.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consumption are synonymous: for example, when driving slowly with frequent use of lower gears or in towns where there are numerous traffic lights.
Also twisting roads, mountain roads and rough road surfaces pay a heavy toll on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged stops (traffic lights, level crossings, etc.) the engine should be switched off.
See also:
Third brake lights
To replace a bulb, open either the left-hand door or the tailgate and loosen
the screws A-fig. 31.
Remove the lens from its housing from the outside.
Remove the clipped-on bulb B-fig. 32 and repla ...
Engine oil
1.28V versions
1.3 Multijet versions
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has stopped, with
the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level i ...
Operation
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick position (to the left of the Drive position),
it can be moved forward and rearward. This allows the driver to manually select
the transmission gear being u ...