Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONTAINING
Unnecessary loads Climate control
RUNNING COSTS
Do not travel with too much luggage The air conditioner is an additional load
stowed in the boot. The weight of the which greatly affects the engine leading
car (especially when driving in town) to higher consumption. When the tem-
Here are some suggestions which may
and its trim greatly affects consumptionperature outside the car permits it, use
help you to keep the running costs of
and stability. the air vents where possible.
your car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
Roof rack/ski rack Spoilers
mosphere.
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack The use of aerodynamic optional extras
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
from the roof as soon as they are no which are not certified for the specific
longer used. These accessories lower airuse on the vehicle, may reduce the aero-
Car maintenance
penetration and adversely affect con- dynamic penetration of the vehicle and
sumption levels. When needing to car- increase consumption.
Have checks and adjustments carried out
ry particularly voluminous objects, prefer-
in accordance with the “Service sched-
ably use a trailer.
ule”.
Electric devices
Tyres
Use electric devices only for the amount
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
of time needed. Rear heated window,
ly at an interval of no more than 4
additional headlights, windscreen wipers
weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
and heater fan need a considerable
sumption levels increase as resistance
amount of energy, therefore increasing
to rolling is higher.
the requirement of current increases fu-
el consumption (up to +25% in the ur-
ban cycle).
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