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You are expected to follow these anti-idling rules:

• Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
• Do not leave the engine running during loading and unloading (except where specific
machinery requires it).
• Do not leave the engine running at home.
• Do not leave the engine running when you are parked up or when you are on a break.
• If you anticipate being stationary for more than one minute in traffic, consider turning
your engine off.
• If automatic engine cut off equipment is fitted e.g. stop-start, do not turn off this
functionality.

Local authorities may issue fines to drivers who idle the engine. Glen Dimplex also
receives complaints from members of the public about engine idling.

2.23 Vehicle end of life

If you are taking delivery of a new vehicle or leaving the company, you must return the
vehicle and keys to the Fleet Management Team. Prior to handover please make sure you
carry out the following instructions.

• Make sure the vehicle is thoroughly washed & vacuumed. If the vehicle is
returned in a poor state of cleanliness you may be liable for the cost of a valet
• Ensure that it has the same amount of fuel as you had upon delivery (this is
generally quarter of a tank)
• Remove all belongings
• Leave the manufacturers handbook in the glovebox
• Swap your Company Driver Handbook to your new vehicle
• Remember to hand back both sets of keys plus key fobs

It should be noted that if the vehicle has significant damage that has not been reported/repaired
in accordance with the company vehicle policy you may be charged an excess for ‘Unfair Wear &
Tear’.

2.24 Alternative fuel vehicles

An increasing number of cities and towns are introducing clean air zones (CAZ) and ultra low
emission zones (ULEZ). The UK Government has committed to withdraw the sale of all new
petrol and diesel engined vehicles by 2030. This means vehicles with an internal combustion
engine will be replaced over time with electric vehicles.

Driving an electric vehicle (EV)

Driving an EV is not difficult but it may be a little disconcerting for drivers that have never driven
an electric vehicle or a vehicle with an automatic gearbox before.

Before driving an EV for the first time, please refer to the owner’s manual to familiarise yourself
with how the controls differ from a conventional petrol or diesel engine vehicle. Most controls
are similar but some, notably the handbrake and gear lever, are likely to be different.

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