
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.
Fiat Punto. Pretensioners
To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the
Fiat Punto is fitted with pretensioners. These devices
“feel”, through a sensor, that a violent crash is in
progress and rewind the seat ...
Renault Clio. Use
Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights flash once
to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
When unlocking the driver’s door only
is activated:
...
Honda Fit. Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic
system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s
em ...