Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 86

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VEHICLE OPERATION OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ECONOMICALLY AND MINIMIZE POLLUTION Your personal style of driv deter-ingOrganize your trips to include Air cleaner should be inspected to mines your operating costs, exhaust several errands. assure proper engine “breathing”. emissions and noise levels. To obtain Any additional weight carried in the Battery should be fully charged. the best possible fuel mini-economy, vehicle reduces fuel economy. Always mize pollution and save wear and tear Wheels should be properly aligned. keep cargo to a minimum and remove all Tires should be inflated to correct on the engine, brakes and tires, observe unnecessary items. pressures. Check tire pressures regularly the following points: Remove roof and ski racks when not – at least once a month. Keep a light foot on the accelerator. in use. The published ENVIRONMENTAL t chan- All electrical consumers contribute to Drive smoothly, avoid abrup PROTECTION AGENCY (ERA) and ges in speed as much as possible. increased fuel consumption. Therefore, use fan, rear window defogger, etc., only Transport Canada mileage estimates Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden may not agree with your actual high- stops. when needed. way mileage which will vary, depen- Check your vehicle's fuel consum-ding upon vehicle load and speed, ro- Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn the engine o ff. ption regularly. Keep a written tally sheet ad and weather conditions, trip length, or use the trip odometer. Fuel consump-etc. "Warm up" idling wastes gas. Start tion will vary with traffic, road and wea- Have the engine oil level checked the engine just before you are ready to drive. Accelerate slowly and smoothly. ther conditions. with every fuel filling. Engine oil consum- Have your vehicle serviced by an ption is normal but tends to be higher Do not drive longer than necessary authorized Audi dealer at the when the specified engine is new. The use of qua- in the lower gears. By upshifting early you can economize on fuel consumption. intervals (see page 99 and your Mainte-lity engine oil and a correct engine oil le- nance brochure). vel are essential for vehicle performance and economical operation at all times. 84

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