vehicles in the Toronto and

Montreal areas show
evidence of improper engine
maintenance and are
therefore wasting fuel,
excessively polluting the air
and other wise performing
poorly.”

This statement is based on
a test conducted by
Champion Spark Plug
Company and it indicated

*Don't jay walk: most
fatalities and injuries occur

when pedestrians cross the _

road in the middle of the
block or between parked
cars. .

eCross only at cross walks or
at corners and stay alert! Be
cautious.” Everytime you
‘cross the street you are
risking your life. Don't take
’ the driver for granted.

eProtect yourself at night.
Walk facing the traffic, use
retro-flective material to
make yourself more visible

‘dicate that’ an average
improvement of 9 per cent in
fuel economy can _ be
realized. One specific car
achieved ‘a reduction in fuel
consumption by 55 per cent
after a thorough tune-up.
Other indications are that
carbon monoxide and hydro-
carbon emissions were
drastically reduced.

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at night, in the rain, snow or
fog. Cross at crosswalks and

_at corners.

°Cars can’t stop if they can't
see you. A driver needs time
to react and to stop his car.
A car travelling at 30 m.p.h,
needs 87° in which to stop
safely. 11 takes longer in fog,
rain, snow or at night.

*Don't become a statistic.
More than 50 per cent of all
pedestrian traffic fatalities
involve senior citizens over
60 years of age.

_ creased

af

_ , Other . major. areas of: .
-sconcern ‘which were ‘often
inadequately maintained, In — 1 :
_a similar test-the preliminary.
findings by Champion. in- -.

neglected were batteries, air :

automotive areas can result
in an unsafe vehicle, in-'
emissions, and
decreased fuel economy.

Good maintenarice habits

.could increase fuel economy

by as much as 15 per cent

‘over a poorly maintained

car.:

Don’t bea fatality —

f ‘ exhaust,
-systemhs, radiator hoses and
_ tires. AH of these neglected

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Ouring January 1979 buy a new Fiat or
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have your name entered in our draw to
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presenting the
December winner Mr.
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tickets to Hawall.

December Winner

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Fiat Division

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