STARTING AND DRIVING
The trip computer's current fuel consump-
tion indicator can help promote more fuel-
efficient driving.
Economical driving
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WARNING
Drive economically and more environmentally
conscious by thinking ahead and avoiding
rapid starts and stops.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle
is moving, e.g. when driving downhill. This
deactivates certain important systems
such as power steering and brakes.
Do not warm up the engine by idling. It is
better to begin driving normally immedi-
ately after starting the engine. A cold
engine uses more fuel than a warm
engine.
Other factors that decrease fuel
consumption
Observe the following rules:
For lower fuel consumption, activate Eco
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Whenever possible, avoid using the vehi-
cle to drive short distances. The engine
does not have time to reach a normal
operating temperature and this leads to
increased fuel consumption.
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Dirty air cleaner.
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drive mode.
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter.
Incorrect front-end alignment.
Incorrect wheel alignment.
Use the Eco Coast function in drive mode
Eco - engine braking is deactivated, allow-
ing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used
to roll greater distances.
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Use engine braking to brake the vehicle,
when this is safe for other road users.
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Some of the above items and others are
checked as part of Volvo's standard mainte-
nance schedule.
Use gear D as often as possible and avoid
using the kick-down function.
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Maintain the correct pressure in the tires
and check pressure regularly.
For manual gear shifting, use the highest
possible gear for the current traffic situa-
tion and road conditions - fuel consump-
tion is reduced at lower engine speeds
Related information
The type of tires used could affect fuel
consumption - consult a retailer for advice
on suitable tires.
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure (p. 28)
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Eco drive mode (p. 405)
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(rpm). Use the gear indicator13
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Checking tire pressure (p. 513)
Remove unnecessary items from the vehi-
cle - the heavier the load, the higher the
fuel consumption.
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Maintain a steady speed and a generous
following distance to traffic ahead to mini-
mize braking.
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Roof loads increase air resistance and
increase fuel consumption. Remove roof
boxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
Fuel consumption is increased at high
speeds - air resistance increases with
speed.
Avoid driving with the windows open.
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