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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
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Ecological standard for textiles
Textiles and leather inside the car fulfil the
requirements in accordance with the internatio-
nal ecological standard, Öko-Tex 100
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Volvo workshops and the
environment
Regular maintenance carried out by an authori-
sed Volvo workshop creates the conditions for
low fuel consumption and contributes to a
cleaner environment.
Volvo service technicians are equipped with the
knowhow and tools to ensure that your car
delivers the best possible environmental
performance.
Reducing environmental impact
You can help reduce environmental impact, for
example, by purchasing eco-labelled car care
products 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:
· Ensure that your tyre pressures are correct.
Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel con-
sumption.
· Since a roof rack and ski box increase air
resistance, leading to signi-
ficantly higher fuel con-
sumption, they should be
removed immediately after
use.
· Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the fuel con-
sumption.
· Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions.
· Drive gently. Avoid unnecessary rapid ac-
celeration and heavy braking.
· Drive in the highest gear pos-
sible. Low engine speeds result
in lower fuel consumption.
· Ease back on the accelerator on
downhill gradients.
· Use engine braking. Take your foot off the
accelerator and change down.
· Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in traffic
queues.
· Always dispose of environmentally hazar-
dous waste, such as batte-
ries and oils, in an environ-
mentally safe manner. If
uncertain, consult your
Volvo workshop for advice.
· Service your car regularly.
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Does not apply to the S80 Executive
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.