Driving and operation
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Overrun
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The fuel supply is automatically shut off
during ov errun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or
during b ra king - see page 98.
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To enable the overrun cut-off to take
effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or
depress clutch pedal.
Corr ect gear selec tion
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High revs increase engine w ear and fuel
consumption.
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Do not race your engine. Avoid d riv ing at
high engine speeds.
Driv ing with an eye on the tachom eter
saves fuel. If possib le, drive a t low rev s in
each gear and a t constant speed. Drive
in top gear as much as possible, shift up
as soon as possible and do not shift
down prema turely.
High speed
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The faster the speed, the higher the
consumption and noise lev el. Driv ing at
full throttle uses up a g reat deal of fuel
and generates excessive noise a nd hig h
emission levels.
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Slightly relea sing the accelerator ped al
results in distinct fuel savings with no
major loss of speed.
Drive at no more tha n approx. three
quarters of maximum speed and you will
use up to 50% less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time.
Tyre pressure
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Inadequate tyre p ressure, leading to
higher road resistance, costs m oney in
two wa ys: for more fuel and increased
tyre wear.
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Regular checks (every 14 d ays) pay off.
Electrical loa ds
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The power consum ption of electrical
equip ment increa ses fuel consumption.
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Sw itch off all additional consumers
(e.g. air c onditioning
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, heated rear
window
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) when they are no longer
req uired.
Roof racks
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Roof racks can increase fuel
consump tion by approx.
3.5 gal./1000 miles (1 l/100 k m), due to
air resistance.
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Remove them if they are not being used.
Repair and m aintenance
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Improper repairs or adjustm ent and
maintenance work can increase fuel
consumption. Do not carry out w ork on
the eng ine yourself.
You may out of ignorance infringe
environmental law s b y not disposing of
materials properly.
Appropriate parts m ight not be rec ycled .
Contact with some of the materia ls
inv olv ed may p ose a hea lth haz ard.
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We recom mend that repairs and
maintenance be entrusted to a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
Extr em e d riving conditions
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Driv ing up steep gradients, cornering,
driving on poor roads, and winter driving
all increase fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption increa ses dramatically
in urba n tra ffic a nd at winter
temperatures, especially on short trip s
when the engine operating tempera ture
is not reached.
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Follow the hints given above to keep
consumption to a m inimum under suc h
cond itions.
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