Operation Manual

Save fuel, protect the environment126
Overrun
z The fuel supply is automatically shut-off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or
during bra king - see page 123.
z To enable the overrun cut-off to take
effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or
declutch.
Correct gear selection
z High revs increase engine w ear and fuel
consumption.
z Do not race your engine. Avoid driving at
high engine speeds.
Driv ing with an ey e on the tachom eter
saves fuel. If possib le , drive a t low rev s in
each gear and a t a constant speed.
Drive in top gear as much as possible,
shift up as soon as possible and do not
shift down prematurely.
High speed
z The faster the speed, the higher the fuel
consumption and noise level. Driving at
full throttle uses up a great deal of fuel
and generates excessive noise and high
emission levels.
z Slightly releasing the accelerator pedal
results in distinct fuel savings with no
major loss of speed.
Drive at no more than around three
quarters of m aximum speed and you will
use up to 50% less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time.
Tyre inflation pressure
z Inadequate tyre pressure, leading to
higher road resistance, costs m oney in
two ways: for more fuel and increased
tyre wear.
z Regular checks (every 14 d ays) pay off.
Electrical loads
z The power consumption of electrical
equipment increases fuel consumption.
z Switch off all additional consumers (e.g.
air conditioning, heated rear window)
when they are no longer required.
Roof racks 3
z Roof racks can increase
fuel consumption by ap prox.
3.5 gal./1000 miles (1 l/100 km) due to air
resistance.
z Remove them if they are not being used.
Repair and maintenance
z Improper repairs or adjustm ent and
maintenance work can increase fuel
consumption. Do not carry out work on
the engine yourself.
You may, out of ignorance, infringe
environmental law s b y not disposing of
materials properly.
Appropriate parts might not be rec ycled .
Contact with some of the materials
involved may pose a health hazard.
z We recommend that repairs and
maintenance be entrusted to a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
Extreme driving conditions
z Driving 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 trips
when the engine operating tempera ture
is not reached.
z Follow the hints given above to keep
consumption to a minimum under such
cond itions.