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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driving Between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometres, gradu- Running in new tyres and brake pads ● Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres ● Notes on the brakes For the sake of the environment If the engine is run in gently, the life of the Environmental compatibility Environmental protection is a top priority in Constructive measures to encourage recy- ● Joints and connections designed for easy dismantling ● Modular construction to facilitate disman- tling ● Increased use of single-grade materials. ● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and Choice of materials ● Use of recycled materials. ● Use of compatible plastics in the same part if its components are not easily separated. ● Use of recycled materials and/or materials originating from renewable sources. ● Reduction of volatile components, includ- ing odour, in plastic materials. ● Use of CFC-free coolants. Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions Manufacturing methods ● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the protective wax for cavities. ● Use of plastic film as protection during ve- hicle transport. ● Use of solvent-free adhesives. ● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys- tems. ● Recycling and energy recovery from resi- dues (RDF). ● Improvement in the quality of waste water. ● Use of systems for the recovery of residual heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, ● The use of water-soluble paints. Economical and environmentally Fig. 150 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at 2 different outside temperatures Fuel consumption, environmental impact and ● Personal driving style. ● Conditions of use (weather, road surface). ● Technical requirements. Savings of up to 25% in fuel consumption Changing gear early » 149 |