Lancia Y owners manual page 84

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4C068-089 ING 11-03-2008 11:59 Pagina 81 CONTAINING Tyres Electrical devices RUNNING COSTS Tyres should be checked at leastUse the electrical devices for the nec- every four weeks: if the pressure is tooessary time only. The heated rear win- AND POLLUTION low fuel consumption increases as thedow, supplementary lights, wind- resistance to the rolling movement ofscreen wipers, heating system blower the tyre is greater. In this state, tyrerequire large amounts of energy and, Some suggestions which may help you to keep the running costs of yourwear is increased and car handlingincreasing the request for power also suffers which will affect safety.increases fuel consumption (up to car down and lower the amount of +25% when driving in built-up areas). toxic emissions released into the at- mosphere are given below. Unnecessary loads Do not travel with too much luggageAir conditioner GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS stowed in the boot. The weight of theThe air conditioner is an additional Car maintenance car (especially when driving in town)load which greatly affects the engine and its trim greatly affects consump-leading to higher consumption (on av- The overall state of the car is an im-tion and stability.erage up to +20%). When the tem- portant factor which has a marked in- perature outside the car permits it, Roof/ski racks use the air vents where possible. fluence over fuel consumption and driving comfort and on the life span Remove roof or ski racks from the Spoilers of your car. For this reason care should be taken to maintain your ve-roof of the car as soon as they are no longer needed. These accessories re-The use of aerodynamic optional ex- hicle by carrying out the necessary checks and regulations in accordanceduce the aerodynamic penetration oftras which are not certified for specific the car and will increase consump-use on the car, may reduce the aero- with the specifications given in the tion. When transporting particularlydynamic penetration of the car and Servize Schedule (see spark plugs, idle, air filters, timing sections).large objects, use a trailer where pos-increase consumption. sible. 81 G

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