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Contributing to a better environment
An energy-efficient and economical car can
contribute to reduced environmental impact
and also involve reduced costs for the owner
of the car. As the driver, it is easy to reduce
fuel consumption and thereby save money and
contribute to a better environment - here is
some advice:
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Plan for an effective average speed.
Speeds above approx. 80 km/h (approx.
50 mph) and below 50 km/h (approx.
30 mph) lead to increased energy con-
sumption.
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Follow the Service and Warranty Book-
let's recommended intervals for service
and maintenance of the car.
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Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off
the engine when stationary for longer peri-
ods. Pay attention to local regulations.
•
Plan the journey - a lot of unnecessary
stops and uneven speed contribute to
increased fuel consumption.
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Use preconditioning – it can improve the
range of the hybrid battery and reduce the
energy requirement while driving.
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Make it a habit to charge the car from the
mains power circuit on a regular basis.
Also remember to always dispose of environ-
mentally hazardous waste, such as batteries
and oil, in an environmentally safe manner.
Consult a workshop in the event of uncertainty
about how this type of waste should be dis-
carded - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Efficient emission control
Your Volvo is manufactured following the con-
cept "Clean inside and out" – a concept that
encompasses a clean interior environment as
well as highly efficient emission control. In
many cases the exhaust emissions are well
below the applicable standards.
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
An air filter helps prevent dust and pollen
entering the passenger compartment via the
air intake.
The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*
ensures that the incoming air is cleaner than
the air in the traffic outside.
The system cleans the air in the passenger
compartment from contaminants such as par-
ticles, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and
ground-level ozone. If the outside air is conta-
minated then the air intake is closed and the
air is recirculated. Such a situation may arise
in heavy traffic, queues and tunnels for exam-
ple.
IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior Pack-
age (CZIP)*, which also includes a function
that allows the fan to start when the car is
unlocked with the remote control key.
Interior
The material used in the interior of a Volvo is
carefully selected and has been tested in order
to be pleasant and comfortable. Some of the
details are hand-made, such as the seams of
the steering wheel that are sewn by hand. The
interior is monitored in order not to emit
strong odours or substances that cause dis-
comfort in the event of e.g. high heat and
bright light.
Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consump-
tion for your car. In this way you also contrib-
ute to a cleaner environment. When Volvo's
workshops are entrusted with the service and
maintenance of your car it becomes part of
Volvo's system. Volvo makes clear demands
regarding the way in which workshop prem-
ises shall be designed in order to prevent spills
and discharges into the environment. The
workshop staff have the knowledge and the
tools required to guarantee good environmen-
tal care.
Recycling
Since Volvo works from a life cycle perspec-
tive, it is also important that the car is recycled
in an environmentally sound manner. Almost
all of the car can be recycled. The last owner
of the car is therefore requested to contact a
retailer for referral to a certified/approved
recycling facility.
