Even if you don’t yet have the new Ibiza Ecomotive, the new Alhambra or the Leon Ecomotive there are still some things that you can do to minimise the impact on your environment whether your car is diesel or petrol powered. We have consulted the experts on the field to give you some tip-top eco-friendly driving tips: Starting the car Start the engine without using the accelerator pedal. Then wait a few seconds before moving off. First gear Use it only to start moving. Shift to second in two seconds or within six metres. Overtaking and gear shifting Depending on revs:       Between 1500 and 2000 r/min                                       is the optimum point Depending on speed:    To third after 30km/h                                       To fourth after 40km/h                                       To fifth after more than 50km/h

Driving Speed Maintain speed as regularly as possible. Avoid unnecessary braking, acceleration and gear shifting. Deceleration Take the foot off the acceleration pedal, leave the car running in the current gear. Brake gently and change down in gears as late as possible, being mindful when descending steep gradients. Stopping  When speed and space allow it, stop the car without shifting down gears. Stopped  When stopped for more than sixty seconds, turn the engine off.