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FUEL CONSUMPTION - CO 2 EMISSIONS<br />
RUNNING AND USE CONDITIONS AFFECTING FUEL CONSUMPTION<br />
(examples and differences with respect to goods transportation vehicle data)<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
Although fuel consumption measurements<br />
procedure aim at defining<br />
realistic values, fuel consumption is influenced<br />
by factors such as:<br />
Driving style and vehicle use high<br />
speed, frequent acceleration, frequent<br />
gear shifting, door-to-door deliveries,<br />
etc.<br />
Just for passenger transportation<br />
versions with 2.3 and 2.8 JTD engines,<br />
reduced consumption can be obtained<br />
by starting (on level road) in 2nd gear<br />
instead of 1st gear.<br />
Traffic and road conditions<br />
queues, bending roads, steep roads,<br />
bad road surface, etc.<br />
Weather conditions and temperatures<br />
low temperatures, thinner air, wind,<br />
rain etc…;<br />
Vehicle conditions<br />
Poor maintenance (tyre pressure, filters,<br />
spark plugs, etc.), damaged bodywork<br />
Load conditions<br />
Heavy weights, not optimal load distribution,<br />
large weights on roof rack,<br />
etc.<br />
Use of electric devices<br />
Climate control, heater and electric<br />
devices in general<br />
Special conditions of use<br />
Special vehicle conditions of use: roof<br />
rack, trailer, open side windows, type<br />
of tyres, etc.<br />
Special trim and adaptations<br />
caravan, motor home, mega box, canvas<br />
cover, etc.<br />
Some of these conditions are illustrated<br />
in these figures on the next<br />
pages.<br />
For more information, refer to the<br />
advice in the chapter “Cheap running<br />
that respects the environment.<br />
The fuel consumption values shown<br />
in the table in following pages were defined<br />
according to the type-approval<br />
specifications in European Directives.<br />
Consumption values are defined by<br />
means of the following procedures:<br />
– an urban cycle: consisting of a<br />
cold start and a simulated drive in city<br />
streets;<br />
– an extra-urban cycle: consisting<br />
in frequent accelerations, in all gears,<br />
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />
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