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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
319
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Use the ECO Guide* which indicates how
fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, see
Eco guide & Power guide* (p. 72).
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For lowest fuel consumption, activate Drive
mode ECO
20
.
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Use the Eco Coast
21
freewheel function -
engine braking will cease and the car's
kinetic energy can be used to freewheel for
longer distances.
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Drive in the highest gear possible, adapted to
the current traffic situation and road - lower
engine speeds result in lower fuel consump-
tion. Use the gear indicator (p. 285)
22
.
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Drive at a steady speed and keep a good dis-
tance to other vehicles and objects to mini-
mise braking.
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High speed results in increased fuel con-
sumption - the wind resistance increases
with speed.
•
Do not run the engine to operating tempera-
ture at idling speed, but rather drive with a
normal load right after starting - a cold
engine consumes more fuel than a warm
one.
•
Drive with the correct air pressure in the
tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for best results, see Tyres -
approved tyre pressures (p. 443).
•
Choice of tyres can affect fuel consumption -
seek advice on suitable tyres from a dealer.
•
Do not use winter tyres when the winter sea-
son is over.
•
Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the fuel con-
sumption.
•
Use engine braking to slow down, when it
can take place without risk to other road
users.
•
A roof load and ski box increase air resis-
tance, leading to higher consumption -
remove the load carriers when not in use.
•
Avoid driving with open windows.
For information about Volvo Car Corporation's
environmental philosophy, see Environmental phi-
losophy (p. 22).
For more information about fuel consumption,
see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 439).
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving,
such as downhill, this deactivates important
systems such as the power steering and
brake servo.
Related information
•
Fuel - handling (p. 313)
•
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 439)
•
Fuel tank - volume (p. 436)
20
Applies to automatic gearbox.
21
See "Drive mode ECO".
22
Applies to manual gearbox.
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