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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| Categories | Alfa Romeo 166 Manuals, Alfa Romeo Manuals |
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| Tags | Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 T.SPARK, Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.2 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 JTD |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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