safety & your vehicle

• Catalytic converters reduce harmful exhaust emissions
• The main cause of brake pedal fade is brakes overheating
• Under-inflated tyres can cause difficult steering
• If brake fluid level gets too low it becomes dangerous
• If daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced, you should switch on dipped headlights
• You enter a road where there are road humps.

  You should maintain a reduced speed throughout
• A roof rack that is fitted to your car will increase fuel consumption
• It is very important that tyre pressures are correct.

  They should be checked every week
• Harsh braking and accelerating causes higher consumption of fuel
• To avoid spilling after refuelling, you should make sure that your filler cap is securely fastened
• You should NOT sound your horn between 11.30pm and 7am in a built-up area
• Care should be taken when refueling with diesel, because when split it is slippery