Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 260

08 Starting and driving
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This feature is primarily intended to be used
in driving situations where a decrease in
speed is expected, such as when approach-
ing an intersection or a traffic light.
Eco Coast enables proactive driving with as
little braking as possible.
Combinations of On and Off
Depending on the driving situation, Eco can
be used in different ways to help reduce fuel
consumption:
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With Eco activated: this enables Eco
Coast, which allows the vehicle to roll
freely for as far as possible when the
driver releases the accelerator pedal (e.g.,
when approaching a traffic light or inter-
section).
or
•
With Eco deactivated: engine braking
can be used when the vehicle will only
roll for a short distance (in heavy traffic,
etc.) or when driving down hills.
To help keep fuel consumption as low as
possible, Eco Coast should not be used in
traffic situations where the brakes have to be
used frequently.
Activating Eco Coast
Eco Coast is activated when the accelerator
pedal is released completely if:
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Eco is activated
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The gear selector is in D
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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The vehicle's speed is between approxi-
mately 40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). Always
observe posted speed limits
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The gradient of a down-slope is less than
approximately 6%
Deactivating Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to
switch off the Eco Coast function, such as:
•
When driving down steep hills, in order to
utilize engine braking
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Prior to passing another vehicle, in order
to do so as safely as possible
Deactivating Eco Coast (and reactivating
engine braking) can be done in the following
ways:
•
Press the ECO button on the center con-
sole
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Move the gear selector to the manual "S
+/–" position
•
Change gears using the steering wheel
paddles*
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Press the brake or accelerator pedal
Eco Coast limitations
This function will not be available if:
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Cruise control is activated
•
The gradient of a down-slope is more
than approximately 6%
•
The steering wheel paddles* are used to
manually change gears
•
The engine and/or transmission have not
reached their normal operating tempera-
ture
•
The gear selector is moved from D to the
manual "S+/–" position
•
The vehicle's speed is not within the
40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). interval
Additional information and settings
Other ECO-related settings can be made in
the vehicle's MY CAR menu. See My Car –
introduction (p. 70) for more information.
Related information
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Climate – general information (p. 118)
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Transmission – general information
(p. 247)