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Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist
to optimise their energy consumption (fuel and/or electricity) and CO2
emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up promptly. While
accelerating, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or sudd..
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent
engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left,
then forwards.
Only
engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with ..