
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow the engine to reach optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in consumption levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations with heavy traffic, for example in queues with frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road surfaces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g.: level crossings) the engine should be switched off.
Citroen C3. Running out of fuel (diesel)
If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDI engine,
the fuel circuit must be reprimed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a repriming
pump, a transparent pipe and a degas
screw under t ...
Honda Fit. Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment ...
Chevrolet Sonic. Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle
stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield,
the instrument panel, or th ...