Volvo V60 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual page 464

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Drive
For lowest energy consumption, activate the
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Pure
drive mode.
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good dis-
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tance to other vehicles and objects in order
to avoid braking. This driving style results in
the lowest energy consumption.
Balance the power requirement using the
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accelerator pedal. Use the indicator for avail-
able electric motor power in the driver display
in order to avoid starting the internal com-
bustion engine unnecessarily. The electric
motor is more efficient that the internal com-
bustion engine, in particular at low speed.
In the event of braking being necessary -
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brake gently with the brake pedal, this
recharges the hybrid battery. A regenerative
braking function is built into the brake pedal
and can be reinforced with electric motor
braking in gear position B.
High speed results in increased energy con-
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sumption - the wind resistance increases
with speed.
Activate the Hold function in the function
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view at higher speeds during journeys that
are longer than the range of the electricity.
If possible, avoid using the
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to charge the hybrid battery. Charging with
the internal combustion engine increases
fuel consumption and involves increased car-
bon dioxide emissions.
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In a cold climate, reduce electrical heating of
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windows, mirrors, seats and steering wheel, if
possible.
Drive with the correct air pressure in the
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tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for best results.
Choice of tyres can affect energy consump-
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tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from a
dealer.
Remove unnecessary items from the car -
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the greater the load the higher the consump-
tion.
A roof load and ski box increase air resis-
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tance, leading to higher consumption -
remove the load carriers when not in use.
Avoid driving with open windows.
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Do not hold the car stationary on a hill with
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the accelerator pedal. Use the foot brake
instead.
Related information
Drive-E - cleaner driving pleasure (p. 28)
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Energy distribution in hybrid drive using map
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data* (p. 458)
Factors that affect range when running on
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electricity (p. 462)
Charge function
Hybrid gauge (p. 80)
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Checking tyre pressure (p. 550)
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Factors that affect range when
running on electricity
The car's range for electric operation depends
on several factors. The ability to achieve a long
range varies according to the circumstances and
conditions under which the car is being driven.
The certified value for the car's mileage on elec-
tric power should not be interpreted as an expec-
ted range. The certification value is a comparative
value obtained by means of special EU drive
cycles. The actual range is dependent on a num-
ber of factors.
Factors that affect the range
The driver can influence some factors, but has no
influence over others.
The longest range is achieved under extremely
favourable conditions when all factors have a
positive impact.
* Option/accessory.