Start and driving
Regular maintenance
R egul
ar servicing helps in saving fuel e v
en
bef
ore the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of improved fuel
efficiency as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level.
Check tyre pressure
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
Checking and refilling levels
It lights up
Diesel engine preheating system.
The engine can be started straight aw ay when the
l
amp switches off.
Flashes
Fault in the diesel engine management.
Have the engine checked as soon as possible by a
specialised w orkshop
.Note
While the control lamps , ;, or are
on, there might be faults in the engine, fuel consumption may go up and the engine
might l
ose power. Catalytic converter
To maintain the useful life of the catalytic
conv
er
ter
