2003-2005 Alfa Romeo 166 Owners Manual

Top speed
CONDITIONS OF USE
PROTECTING EMISSION
REDUCING DEVICES
Fuel  consumption   increases   considerably
with  the  speed   of the  car:   it is  helpful   to
observe    that   passing    from   90  to   120
km/h   consumption   increases   by  +  30%.
Also  maintain    the  most  uniform    possible
speed,   avoiding   superfluous    braking   and
accelerating   which   cost  fuel while   increas-
ing  emission   levels.  You  are  therefore   ad-
vised  to  adopt   a  “smooth”   driving   style.
trying   to  anticipate   manoeuvres    to  avoid
imminent   danger   and   respect   safety   dis-
tances    to  avoid    having    to  slow   down
abruptly.
Cold  starting
The  correct   operation    of  the   anti-pollu-
tion  devices   not   only  guarantees    respect
for  the  environment    but  also  has  a  great
influence   on vehicle   performance.
Brief  and  frequent   cold  starts   do  not  al-
low  the  engine  to  reach  the  optimum   op-
erating   temperature.    This  leads   to  a  sig-
nificant    increase    in  consumption     (from
+15%
up  to  +30%   in  the   urban   cycle)
These   devices   should   be   kept  in  good
condition   to  permit   economical    and   eco-
logical  use  of your  vehicle.
and  in the  emission   of pollutants.
Traffic  situations   and  road
conditions
The  programmed   Maintenance    Schedule
should  be  carefully  followed.
Rather    high   consumption       levels    are
linked  with  heavy  traffic  situations,   for  ex-
ample   in  slow-moving     queues    with  the
frequent   use  of low  gears  or  in  big  towns
with  many  traffic  lights.
For  petrol   engines,    only  unleaded    fuel
should  be  used.
Acceleration
If  starting     is  difficult,
do  not   insist   with  pro-
longed  attempts.   Do  not
push,  tow   or  coast  start   the  ve-
hicle:   these  may   all  damage    the
catalysts.
Violent   accelerating   bringing   the  engine
to  high   rpm  has   a considerable     adverse
effect   on  consumption    and  emission   lev-
els;  it is  wise  to accelerate   gradually   with-
out  exceeding    the  maximum    permissible
torque.
Also  winding   mountain   roads  and  rough
roads   adversely    affect   consumption    lev-
els.
Halts  in the  traffic
During  prolonged    halts  (e.g.  level  cross-
ings)  it  is  advisable   to  switch   the  engine
off.
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CategoriesAlfa Romeo 166 Manuals, Alfa Romeo Manuals
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Model Year2003, 2004, 2005
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