Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual page 183

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Tyres Electric services DRIVING STYLE Check the pressure of the tyres routinely atUse electric devices only for the amount ofStarting an interval of no more than 4 weeks: if thetime needed. Rearscreen heating, addition- pressure is too low consumption levels in-al headlights, windscreen wipers and heaterDo not warm the engine with the car at a crease as resistance to rolling is higherfan need a considerable amount of energy. Itstandstill or at idle or high speed: under should be underscored that in these condi-therefore, increasing the requirement of cur-these conditions the engine warms up much tions tyre wear increases and vehicle per-rent increases fuel consumption (up to more slowly, increasing electrical consump- formance is lower, therefore also its safety.+25% in the urban cycle).tion and emissions. It is therefore advisable to move off immediately, slowly, avoiding Useless loads Climate control system high speeds. This way the engine will warm Never travel with an overload in the boot.ther loadThe climate control system is a furfaster. CORRECT USE OF THE CARThe weight of the vehicle (especially in ur-bearing heavily on the engine inducing high- ban traffic), and its geometry heavily affecter consumption levels (up to +20% on av-Pointless manoeuvres consumption levels and stability.erage). Outside temperature permitting, Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic preferably use the air vents.lights or before switching off the engine. This Luggage/ski racks and also double declutching is absolutely Remove the luggage rack or ski rack fromAerodynamic itemspointless on modern cars and also increase the roof as soon as they are no longer used.The use of non-certified aerodynamic itemsconsumption and pollution. These accessories lower air penetration andmay adversely affect air drag and con- adversely affect consumption levels. Whensumption levels.Gear shifting needing to carry particularly voluminous ob- As soon as the conditions of the traffic and jects, preferably use a trailer. road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low formance increasesgear to obtain brilliant per consumption. In the same way improper use of a high gear increases consumption, emis- sions and engine wear. 182

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