
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.
Chevrolet Sonic. Trip Computer
The trip computer is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
It provides the driver with driving information such as average speed, fuel range,
average fuel economy, and a timer.
1. SET/ ...
Fiat Punto. Cellular phone set-up
The system set-up, combined with radio consists of:
dual-purpose aerial (sound system + cellular phone
900/1800 MHz), on the car roof;
dual-purpose connection wires and ten-pin
connector wir ...
Fiat Punto. Using the seat belts
The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the
seat back.
To fasten the belt, take hold the tongue (A) and insert it into the buckle
(B), until hearing the locking clic ...