Volvo C70 - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction
9
Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
Reducing environmental impact
You can easily help to reduce environmental
impact, for example, by driving economically,
by purchasing eco-labelled car care prod-
ucts and by servicing and maintaining the car
according to the instructions in the owner’s
manual.
The following hints will help you to do your bit
for the environment:
• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 150.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel con-
sumption and exhaust emissions.
• Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.
• Drive in the highest gear
possible. Low engine
speeds result in lower fuel
consumption.
• Use engine braking to
slow down.
• Avoid idling. Take consideration of local
regulations. Switch off the engine in longer
stationary traffic.
• Always dispose of envi-
ronmentally hazardous
waste, such as batteries
and oils, in an environ-
mentally safe manner. If
uncertain about disposal,
consult an authorised
Volvo workshop for advice.
• Service your car regularly.
• High speed increases consumption con-
siderably due to increased wind resist-
ance. A doubling of speed increases wind
resistance four times.
These hints will help you to reduce your fuel
consumption without increasing your travel
time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.
Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be
saving money - and the Earth’s resources.