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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Do not warm up the engine by idling. It is
better to begin driving normally immediately
after starting the engine. A cold engine uses
more fuel than a warm engine.
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Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle to
drive short distances. The engine does not
have time to reach a normal operating tem-
perature and this leads to increased fuel
consumption.
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Use engine braking to brake the vehicle,
when this is safe for other road users.
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Maintain the correct pressure in the tires and
check pressure regularly.
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The type of tires used could affect fuel con-
sumption - consult a retailer for advice on
suitable tires.
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Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle
- the heavier the load, the higher the fuel
consumption.
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Roof loads increase air resistance and
increase fuel consumption. Remove roof
boxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
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Avoid driving with the windows open.
WARNING
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is
moving, e.g. when driving downhill. This deac-
tivates certain important systems such as
power steering and brakes.
Other factors that decrease fuel
consumption
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Dirty air cleaner.
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Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter.
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Incorrect front-end alignment.
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Incorrect wheel alignment.
Some of the above items and others are checked
as part of Volvo's standard maintenance sched-
ule.
Related information
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Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure (p. 27)
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ECO drive mode (p. 441)
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Checking tire pressure (p. 551)
Preparing for a long trip
It is important to have the vehicle's systems and
equipment checked carefully before driving long
distances.
Check that:
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the engine is running properly and that fuel
consumption is normal
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there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
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the brake pedal is functioning optimally
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all lights are working ‒ adjust the headlight
height if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
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tire tread depth and air pressure are at cor-
rect levels. Change to snow tires when driv-
ing in areas where there is a risk of snowy or
icy roads
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the start battery is sufficiently charged
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the wiper blades are in good condition
Related information
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Checking tire pressure (p. 551)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 652)
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Winter driving (p. 456)
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Economical driving (p. 454)
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Vehicle modem settings (p. 529)
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Loading recommendations (p. 582)
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Driving with a trailer (p. 466)
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Pilot Assist (p. 319)
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