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40 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 16 AUGUST 2015 Motoring MOTORING Combined consumption (l/100 km): from 3 to 5.6. CO 2 emissions (g/km): from 79 to 129. NEW PEUGEOT 208 AWAKEN YOUR INNER ENERGY Michael Attard Ltd. – National Road, Blata l-Bajda – T: 2123 8854 – M: 79 406 607 – E: sales@michaelattard.com Peugeot Malta www.peugeot.com.mt 1063. Peugeot - 208 Ad - 18x5.indd 1 04/08/2015 17:13 Keep it cool this summer The temperatures are soaring, the kids are on holiday and the only thing you can think of is getting to the beach or going on holiday. Here are a few helpful hints for keeping your cap in top form, whether you're just headed to the sea or on an over- land trip. Drowned or lost key fobs It's easy to lose your car keys in sand on the beach, or take the re- mote control for a swim and then find that car doors won't open. The salt in sea water can ruin elec- tric circuits and render transponder keys useless. Most cars will have an alternative method of entry if the remote key fails – check the handbook - but it's better to keep keys safe and dry in the first place. Punctures High temperatures aggravate ex- isting damage to the rubber. Under- inflation adds to the problem, caus- ing friction and more heat, which can prove too much for weak spots, causing punctures and blow-outs. Check tyre condition and pres- sures, adjusting for extra load if ap- propriate. Check caravan tyres for cracking and renew damaged tyres before use. Overheating High temperatures can aggravate cooling system problems too. Low coolant level, leaking hoses and broken electric cooling fans can all result in overheating and expensive damage. If the fan's broken it will soon be- come apparent when you meet slow moving traffic and engine tempera- ture soars. Check the coolant reservoir level regularly Look out for wet or white staining on coolant hoses. Check the fan by running the car to normal temperature and allow- ing the engine to idle for five to 10 minutes – the cooling fan should cut in automatically. Glare Sun glare causes many acci- dents, particularly under clear skies at dawn or dusk. Keep a clean and unscratched pair of sunglasses handy Avoid lenses that darken in strong sunlight – the wind- screen filters out U V light so the glasses will change only slowly. Clean the windscreen regu- larly, inside and out, to remove smears, which will catch sun- light and impair vision. Renewing worn or damaged wiper blades will also help to improve vision. Fatigue Fresh air, exercise or turning up the radio may help for a short time but are not as effective over a long drive. Break a journey over three hours with a 20-minute break. On longer journeys, take a break every two hours or so. Frequent short stops (of at least 20 minutes) are bet- ter than one long stop. Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before driving. Counter sleepiness by taking a short nap (up to 15 minutes) or drink two cups of strong coffee.