Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Handbook Manual - page 87

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ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

YOUR CAR

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE  OF THE CAR

Climate control

The climate control system leads to higher

fuel consumption (up to +20% on avera-

ge): use air vents only when the external

temperature allows to.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamic

items may adversely affect air drag and

consumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine up with the car

standing: the engine warms up very slowly

in these conditions, increasing consump-

tion and emissions. It is advisable to start

off immediately and slowly keeping the en-

gine speed down: the engine will warm up

much faster this way.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at traffic

lights or before stopping the engine. The

latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-

necessary and causes increase of con-

sumption and pollution.

Gear selection

Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and

road conditions allow. Using a low gear

for faster acceleration will increase con-

sumption.

In the same way improper use of a high

gear increases consumption, emissions an

engine wear.

Accessories fitted on 

longitudinal bars

If not used, remove from the roof acces-

sories such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack,

luggage rack, etc.  These accessories de-

crease aerodynamic penetration of the car

and have a negative effect on consumption.

It is better to use a trailer to transport

particularly bulky objects.

Electric devices

Use electric devices only for the amount

of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-

ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and

heater fan need a considerable amount of

energy, therefore increasing the require-

ment of current increases fuel consump-

tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).

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