Volvo XC90 2020 Owner's Manual page 486

STARTING AND DRIVING
Economical driving
A more economical driving style can contrib-
ute to lower fuel consumption.
Before driving
If possible, precondition the car before
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driving.
If preconditioning is not possible when it
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is cold outside, use seat heating and steer-
ing wheel heating first of all. Avoid warm-
ing up the whole of the interior which
takes energy from the starter battery.
Avoid warming up the car using idling.
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Choice of tyres and tyre pressure can
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affect energy consumption - seek advice
on suitable tyres from an authorised Volvo
dealer.
Remove unnecessary items from the car -
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the greater the load the higher the con-
sumption.
While driving
Activate drive mode Eco
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Use gear position D as often as possible.
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When driving with manual gear changing,
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drive in the highest gear possible. Use the
gear shift indicator.
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good
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distance to other vehicles and objects in
order to avoid braking, use engine braking
if possible.
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High speed results in increased energy
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consumption since the wind resistance
increases with speed.
In a cold climate, reduce electrical heating
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of windows, mirrors, seats and steering
wheel, if possible.
Avoid driving with open windows.
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Do not hold the car stationary on a hill
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with the accelerator pedal. Instead, acti-
vate the function for automatic braking
when stationary.
Use the trip computer to see instantane-
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ous fuel consumption.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving,
such as downhill, this deactivates impor-
tant systems such as the power steering
and brake servo.
After driving
If possible, park in an acclimated garage.
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Related information
Drive mode Eco (p. 471)
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Start and switch off preconditioning*
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(p. 246)
Checking tyre pressure (p. 588)
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Activating and deactivating the automatic
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brake at a standstill (p. 457)
Start/stop function (p. 473)
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Trip computer (p. 92)
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* Option/accessory.