Volvo S 60, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 292
Drive mode ECO
*
ECO is an innovative Volvo function for auto-
matic-gearbox cars, capable of reducing fuel
consumption by up to 5 %, depending on the
driver's driving style. The function gives the driver
the option of a more active environmentally con-
scious way of driving.
General
The following are changed
upon activation of the ECO
function:
•
Gearbox gearshift points.
•
Engine management and response from the
accelerator pedal.
•
Start/Stop function - the engine can also
auto-stop before the car has stopped down
to being completely stationary.
•
The Eco Coast function is activated - engine
braking ceases.
•
Climate control system settings - some elec-
tricity consumers are deactivated or operate
at reduced power.
NOTE
When the ECO function is activated, several
parameters in the climate control system's
settings are changed, and several electricity
consumer functions are reduced. Certain set-
tings can be reset manually, but full function-
ality is only restored by deactivating the ECO
function.
ECO - Operation
ECO On/Off
ECO symbol
The ECO function is deactivated when the engine
is switched off, and must therefore be activated
after each time the engine is started. There are
exceptions for certain engines. However, it is
easily verified by means of both the combined
instrument panel
ECO
symbol and the ECO
button lamp illuminating when the function is
activated.
ECO function On or Off
Disengaged ECO function is
indicated by the combined
instrument panel
ECO symbol
and the ECO button lamp extin-
guishing. The function is then
switched off until it is reactiva-
ted with the ECO button.
Eco Coast - Function
The Eco Coast subfunction means in practice
that engine braking is deactivated, meaning in
turn that the car's kinetic energy is used to coast
for longer distances. When the driver releases
the accelerator pedal the gearbox is automatically
disengaged from the engine whose speed is
reduced to idling speed with minimum consump-
tion.
This function is intended for use in the event of
an anticipated reduction in speed, e.g. to coast
into a zone with a lower speed limit.
Eco Coast enables proactive driving where the
driver can use the so-called "Pulse & Glide"
technique and a minimum of braking.
A combination of Eco Coast and temporarily
deactivated ECO function can also collectively
contribute to reduced consumption. Accordingly: