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Saving fuel, protecting the environment
Saving fuel,
protecting the
environment
Trend-setting technology
When developing and manufacturing your
vehicle, Vauxhall used environment-
friendly and in the main recyclable
materials. The production methods used to
make your vehicle are likewise
environmentally-compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as asbestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system
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is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
For detailed information on Vauxhall’s
on-going commitment to achieving an
environmentally sustainable future,
including; design for recycling, take back of
End-of-Life Vehicle (ELVs) and the
recycling of ELVs, view
www.vauxhall.co.uk/recycling
for details.
Energy and environment
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conscious driving
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High noise levels and exhaust emissions
are often a result of driving without due
attention to saving energy and
protecting the environment.
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You should therefore drive with energy
in mind – "more miles with less fuel".
Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves the quality of
life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving
style. The following hints are intended to
help you consume fuel at a rate that is as
close as possible to the specified levels –
see page 313.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates
early detection of any irregularities
causing increased fuel consumption.
Warming up
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Full throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
exhaust emission, the amount of
pollutant in the exhaust and the
amount of noise.
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Drive off as soon as possible after
starting.
Uniform speed
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Hectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the exhaust emissions, the
proportion of pollutant in the exhaust
gas and the noise level.
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Do not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed,
watching the road.
Avoid frequent starting-off and stopping
e.g. at traffic lights, in short distance
traffic and in queues of traffic by means
of clever planning. Select roads with
good traffic flow.
Idling
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The engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
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If you have to wait for more than one
minute, it is worthwhile switching off
the engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approximately 0.6 miles
(1
km) of driving.