FIAT Sedici - Manual (Page 169)

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IMPROVING FUEL
ECONOMY
The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling
If you are to wait for more than a minute
while you are parked, stop the engine and
start it again later. When warming up a
cold engine, allow the engine to idle until
the temperature gauge pointer comes up
to the “C” position (if the idling is not pro-
hibited). In this position, the engine is suf-
ficiently warm for starting off.
Avoid “fast” starts
Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and short-
en engine life. Start off slowly.
Avoid unnecessary stops
Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
whenever possible. Slowing down and
then accelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed
Keep as constant a speed as road and traf-
fic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, result-
ing in decreased power output and in-
creased fuel consumption.
Keep weight to a minimum
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage or
cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tire pressures correct
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the cor-
rect pressure shown on the label on the
driver’s side door or the driver’s door
lock pillar.
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❒ Do not idle the vehicle for prolonged
periods if idling seems rough or there
are other malfunctions.
❒ Do not allow the fuel tank to get near
the empty level.
❒ Avoid driving your vehicle at exces-
sively high engine speed in or around
the red zone of the tachometer (if
equipped).
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Be careful in areas where
you park and drive; the cat-
alytic converter and other exhaust
components can get very hot. As with
any vehicle, do not park or operate
this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system.
WARNING