User Manual - Page 101

For MII 2014.

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Driving
Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage
recycling
Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling
Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
Increased use of single-grade materials.
Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
Use of recycled materials.
Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its components are not easily separated.
Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC):
cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
v
al
ent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle transport.
Use of solvent-free adhesives.
Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
Improvement in the quality of waste water.
Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
The use of water-soluble paints.
Correct economical and ecological
driving
Fig. 84 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km
at 2 different outside temperatures
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and
engine, brake and tyre wear depend largely
on three factors:
Personal driving style.
Conditions of use (weather, road surface).
Technical requirements.
Savings of up to 25% in fuel consumption
are possible with an appropriate driving style
and the adoption of certain simple tips.
Changing gear early
General instructions: The highest gear is al-
ways the most economical. As a guide, for
most vehicles at a speed of 30 km/h
(19 mph), drive in third gear, at 40 km/h
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