Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 127

allowing the engine to "auto-stop", whenever
appropriate.
Function and operation
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe On/Off.
Illuminates briefly on activation and for text
messages.
The engine is auto-stopped.
The Eco Start/Stop DRIVe function is
activated automatically when the
engine is started with the key. The driver is
made aware of the function by the instrument
panel symbol (2) illuminating briefly and the
green lamp (1) for the On/Off button illuminat-
ing.
NOTE
After starting with the key and each auto-
stop the car must first reach 5 km/h before
the automatic Start/Stop function is re-acti-
vated - following which certain conditions
must also be fulfilled, refer to these under
the heading "The engine does not auto-
stop".
All of the car's normal systems such as lighting,
radio, etc. work as normal even with an auto-
stopped engine, except that some equipment
may have its function temporarily reduced, e.g.
the climate control system's fan speed or
extremely high volume on the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engine
In order that the engine will auto-stop the car
must be stationary:
•
Set the gear lever in neutral position and
release the clutch pedal - the engine is
switched off.
As verification and reminder
that the engine is auto-stop-
ped this symbol in the display
(3) illuminates.
Auto-starting the engine
With the gear lever in neutral position:
03 Your driving environment
•
Depress the clutch pedal - the engine
starts.
or
•
Depress the accelerator pedal - the engine
starts.
If the car is on a downhill slope:
•
Release the foot brake pedal and let the car
roll faster than normal walking pace - the
engine starts.
After starting the engine:
•
Engage a suitable gear and continue the
journey.
Gear indicator
An essential detail in connection with environ-
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and
change gear in time.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Eco DRIVe*
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