Economical driving
Drive economically and environmentally conscious by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adapting driving style and speed to the current traffic conditions.
Driving economically conserves natural resources
Observe the following rules:
- 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 and is subject to increased wear.
- Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle to drive short distances. The engine does not have time to reach a normal operating temperature and this leads to increased fuel consumption.
- Maintain a steady speed and a generous following distance to traffic ahead to minimize braking.
- For lower fuel consumption, activate Eco drive mode.
- Use the Eco Coast function in drive mode Eco - engine braking is deactivated, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used to roll greater distances.
- Use gear D as often as possible and avoid using the kick-down function.
- Fuel consumption is increased at high speeds - air resistance increases with speed.
- Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle - the heavier the load, the higher the fuel consumption.
- Maintain the correct pressure in the tires and check pressure regularly.
- The type of tires used could affect fuel consumption - consult a retailer for advice on suitable tires.
- Do not use winter tires after the winter season has ended.
- Roof loads increase air resistance and increase fuel consumption. Remove roof boxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
- Avoid driving with the windows open.
- Using the trip computer's fuel consumption indicators can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease fuel consumption
- Dirty air cleaner.
- Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter.
- Incorrect front-end alignment.
- Incorrect wheel alignment.
Some of the above items and others are checked as part of Volvo's standard maintenance schedule.