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Volvo Cars and the environment

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Volvo workshops and the

environment

Regular maintenance carried out by an authori-

sed Volvo workshop creates the conditions for

low fuel consumption and contributes to a

cleaner environment. Volvo service technicians

are equipped with the knowhow and tools to

ensure that your car delivers the best possible

environmental performance.

Reducing environmental

impact

We believe that our customers share our

concern for the environment. You can contri-

bute to improving the environment by using

only ecologically approved car care products,

and by ensuring that your car is serviced and

maintained according to the instructions in the

owner's manual.

The following hints will help you to do your bit

for the environment:

· Always ensure that your tyre pressures are

correct. Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel

consumption.

· Since roof racks and ski

boxes increase air resist-

ance, leading to significant-

ly higher fuel consumption,

they should be removed

immediately after use.

· Remove unnecessary items from the car -

the greater the load the higher the fuel con-

sumption.

· Is your car equipped with an engine block

heater? If so, use it for a few hours before

starting from cold to reduce fuel consump-

tion and exhaust emissions.

· Drive gently! Avoid accelera-

ting and braking too hard.

· Drive in the highest possible

gear - lower engine revs reduce

fuel consumption.

· Ease back on the accelerator on downhill

gradients.

· Use engine braking. Take your foot off the

accelerator and change down.

· Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in traf-

fic queues.

· Always dispose of environ-

mentally hazardous waste,

such as batteries and oils, in

an environmentally safe

manner. If uncertain, ask

your authorised Volvo

workshop for advice.

· Service your car regularly.

These hints will help you to reduce your fuel

consumption without increasing your travel

time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.

Apart from being kind to your car, you'll be

saving money - and the Earth's resources.

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