Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 69)

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Avoid using the air conditioning when it is
not required. When engaged, the air
conditioner’s compressor places an
additional load on the engine. However,
please note that fuel consumption is lower
with the air conditioning on than it is when
driving with the air conditioning switched
off and the windows down.
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If your car is equipped with the optional
Trip Computer, utilizing the fuel consump-
tion modes can help you “learn” how to
drive more economically.
Other factors which decrease gas mileage
are:
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Dirty air cleaner
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Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
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Dragging brakes
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Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard Maintenance
Service intervals.
NOTE: (D)rive or 5th gear (manual
transmissions) should be used as often as
possible to help improve fuel economy.
Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions. Observe the
following rules:
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Bring the engine to normal operating
temperature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
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Whenever possible, avoid using the car for
driving short distances. This does not allow
the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
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Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
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Do not exceed speed limit.
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Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the car.
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Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (check when tires are
cold).
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Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
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Note that trunk-mounted luggage racks
increase air resistance and thereby fuel
consumption.
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Avoid using automatic transmission
kickdown feature unless necessary.