Vauxhall 2007 Vectra Operating & Safety Manual

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188 Saving fuel, Protecting the environmentSaving fuel,Protecting theenvironmentTrend-setting technologyWhen developing and manufacturing yourvehicle, Vauxhall used environment-friendly and in the main recyclablematerials. The production methods used tomake your vehicle are likewiseenvironmentally-compatible.Recycling of production wastes keeps thecirculation of material closed. Reduction ofenergy and water requirements also helpsto conserve natural resources.A highly advanced design means that yourvehicle can be easily disassembled at theend of its working life, and the individualmaterials separated for subsequent re-use.Materials such as asbestos and cadmiumare not used. The refrigerant in the airconditioning system 3 is CFC-free.New painting techniques employ water asa solvent.End-of-life vehicle recoveryFor detailed information on Vauxhall’songoing commitment to achieving anenvironmentally sustainable future,including; design for recycling, take back ofEnd-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) and therecycling of ELVs viewwww.vauxhall.co.uk/recycling for details.Energy and environment-conscious drivingz High noise levels and exhaust emissionsare often a result of driving without dueattention to saving energy andprotecting the environment.z You should therefore drive with energy inmind "more miles – less fuel".Reduce the noise level and exhaustemissions by adopting an environment-conscious driving style. This is extremelyworthwhile and improves the quality oflife.Fuel consumption depends to a greatextent on your own personal drivingstyle. The following hints are intended tohelp you consume fuel at a rate that is asclose as possible to the specified levels –see page 287.Check your vehicle’s fuel consumptionevery time you refuel. This facilitatesearly detection of any irregularitiescausing increased fuel consumption.Warming upz Full throttle and warming up at idlespeed increase wear, fuel consumption,exhaust emission, the amount ofpollutant in the exhaust and the amountof noise.z Drive off as soon as possible afterstarting.Uniform speedz Hectic driving significantly increases fuelconsumption, the exhaust emissions, theproportion of pollutant in the exhaustgas and the noise level.z Do not accelerate and brakeunnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed,watching the road.Avoid frequent starting off and stoppinge.g. at traffic lights, in short distancetraffic and in queues of traffic by meansof clever planning. Select roads withgood traffic flow.Idlingz The engine also consumes fuel whenidling.z If you have to wait for more than oneminute, it is worthwhile switching off theengine. Five minutes of idlingcorresponds to approximately 0.6 mile(1 km)of driving.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com