Eco - Volvo XC 70 Owner's Manual

03 Your driving environment

Eco*

Introduction
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Eco is a function developed by Volvo to give
the driver the opportunity to actively drive
more economically and to help reduce fuel
consumption.
When Eco is activated, the
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following functions are modi-
fied:
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The automatic transmission's shifting
points
•
The engine management system and
accelerator pedal response
•
Stop/stop function (see page 137): the
engine can auto-stop before the vehicle
has come to a full stop
•
Eco Coast functionality is activated:
engine braking is disabled
•
Climate system settings: certain functions
(e.g., air conditioning) will be temporarily
reduced or deactivated
Option on models equipped with certain 4-cylinder engines
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
When Eco is activated, several climate
system parameters are changed and the
function of certain current-consuming sys-
tems will be reduced.
Pressing the AC button will reset the cli-
mate system but at a reduced level.
Function
ECO On/Off button in the center console
ECO symbol in the instrument panel
When the engine is switched off, ECO is
deactivated and must be reactivated each
time the engine is started (with the exception
of certain engines).
The

ECO

symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel and the indicator light in the
ECO button will be on when Eco is activated.
Eco on or off
When ECO is deactivated,
ECO
the symbol will not be
displayed in the instrument
panel and the indicator light
in the ECO button will be off.
The function will remain
deactivated until the button
is pressed again.
Eco Coast
Eco Coast is an integral part of the Eco func-
tion and essentially deactivates engine brak-
ing, allowing the vehicle to roll freely.
NOTE
To function optimally, Eco Coast should
primarily be used when the vehicle can
coast as far as possible.
When the driver releases the accelerator
pedal, the transmission is automatically dis-