TOYOTA PRIUS PRI11-0902ENUK-07-00 - Manual (Page 18)

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Eco-Driving
What is ‘‘Eco-Driving’’?’
• Eco-Driving = Driving in a more careful and environmentally responsible way
• Eco-Driving = Reduced fuel costs ❯ Potential saving in the EU of 20 billion euros by 2010
• Eco-Driving = Reduced Environmental impact ❯ Potential saving in the EU of 50 million tons of
CO
2
emissions by 2010.
Starting
• Remove any extra weight and roof load
• Plan your route to avoid detours
• Avoid using your car for short journeys
Checking/maintenance
• Check your tyre pressures regularly
• Service your car according to owner’s manual
Driving
• Shift up gear earlier
• Only use electrical accessories when necessary (e.g. A/C)
• Follow and anticipate the traffic flow
• Keep your windows closed (use ventilation system when possible)
• Switch off your engine if you have to wait longer than 30 - 60 seconds
How to Eco-Drive?
Total potential saving of 20 - 30%.
Eco-Driving Savings
Roof load increases wind drag and
therefore consumption.
Open windows increase fuel
consumption by an average of 5%.
Air Conditioning
can result in 10 - 25%
extra fuel consumption.
Low Tyre Pressure result in higher fuel consumption
(up to 3% extra from 0.5 bar too low)
Tyre pressures can fall by 2.5 - 5.0% after one month,
and by 20% after 5 months. Shifting up gear
earlier can result
in 8% saving.
Roof Load
(Speed at 120 km/hr)
Increased
consumption
Luggage rack 5 – 10%
Ski box 10 – 20%
Bicycle rack 30%
Loaded luggage rack 35 – 40%