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Operation
Therefore, unnecessary short journeys
shou
l
d be av
oided. Try to combine trips.
The vehicle uses more fuel in winter than in
summer, even when other conditions are the
same.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high dur-
ing this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore
best to drive off immediately after starting
the engine. Avoid running the engine at high
speed.
Adjusting type pressures.
Having the correct pressure in your tyres
helps to reduce rolling resistance and, as a
result reduces fuel consumption. Increasing
the tyre pressure slightly (+0.2 bar
[2.9 psi/20 kPa]) can help to save fuel.
If you are prepared to accept a slight reduc-
tion in comfort, the tyres may be filled to the
pressures recommended for a fully-loaded
vehicle. This is also valid when driving alone
without luggage.
When you buy new tyres, make sure they are
optimised for minimum rolling resistance.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical
and ecological the driving style. For example,
an additional weight of 100 kg will increase
fuel consumption up to 0.3 l/100 km.
Remove any unnecessary objects or loads
from the vehicle.
Remove optional equipment and unnecessa-
ry accessories
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the lower
the fuel consumption. Optional equipment
and accessories (such as roof racks or bike
carriers) reduce the aerodynamic benefits of
the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you remove all op-
tional and unnecessary equipment and racks,
especially if you intend to drive at high
speeds.
Other factors which increase fuel consump-
tion (examples):
●
Fault in engine management.
●
Driving on hills.
●
Trailer towing.
WARNING
Always adapt your speed and the distance to
the vehic
les ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
Engine management and ex-
h
au
s
t gas purification system
Introduction
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very
high temperatures. This could cause a
fire.
●
Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass).
●
Do not apply additional underseal or anti-
corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter, heat shields or the diesel par-
ticulate filter.
Control lamps
It lights up
fault in the petrol
engine manage-
ment.
Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
It lights up
Diesel engine glow
plug system.
The engine glow plug system has
been activated. The engine can
be started straight away when
the lamp switches off.
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