Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Introduction to the subject

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / While driving / Starting, shifting, parking / Saving fuel and helping the environment / Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Efficient driving style

⇒ Fuel-efficient driving

Fuel consumption, environmental impact, and wear and tear on engine, brakes and tires depend mainly on the following 3 factors:

Your personal driving style.

External conditions (weather, road conditions).

Technical requirements.

You can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% by using a few simple techniques and adjusting your driving style.

Warning

Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.

Saving fuel and helping the environment

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Efficient driving style

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subject Shifting faster As a rule, the following applies: The higher gear is always the most effi ...

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