Volvo 2008 S80 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

Introduction

Environment

Clean air in the passenger

compartment

A passenger compartment filter prevents

dust and pollen from entering the passenger

compartment via the air intake.

A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS*

(Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the

incoming air is cleaner than the air in the

traffic outside.

The system consists of an electronic sensor

and a carbon filter. The incoming air is moni-

tored continuously and if there is an increase

in the level of certain unhealthy gases such

as carbon monoxide then the air intake is

closed. Such a situation may arise in heavy

traffic, queues and tunnels for example.

The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level

ozone and hydrocarbons is prevented by the

carbon filter.

Textile standard

The interior of a Volvo is designed to be

pleasant and comfortable, even for people

with contact allergies and for asthma suffer-

ers. Extreme attention has been given to

choosing environmentally-compatible mate-

rials. This means that they also fulfil the

requirements in the Öko-Tex 100 standard

a major advance towards a healthier passen-

ger compartment environment.

Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car-

pets and fabrics for example. The leather in

the upholstery undergoes chromium-free

tanning with natural plant substances and

fulfils the certification requirements.

Volvo workshops and the environment

Regular maintenance creates the conditions

for a long service life with low fuel consump-

tion for your car. In this way you contribute

to a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s

workshops are entrusted with the service

and maintenance of your car, it becomes part

of our system. We make clear demands

regarding the way in which our workshops

are designed in order to prevent spills and

discharges into the environment. Our work-

shop staff have the knowledge and the tools

required to guarantee good environmental

care.

Reducing environmental impact

You can easily help reduce environmental

impact, for example, by driving economically,

by purchasing eco-labelled car care prod-

ucts and by servicing and maintaining the car

according to the instructions in the owner’s

manual.

The following advice will help you to do your

bit for the environment: (for further advice on

how you can reduce environmental impact

and drive economically, see page 164):

• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing

ECO tyre pressure, see page 215.

• A roof load and ski box increase air resist-

ance, leading to higher fuel consumption.

Remove them directly after use.

• Remove unnecessary items from the car.

The greater the load the higher the fuel

consumption.

• If the car is equipped with an engine block

heater use it for a few hours before start-

ing from cold. This reduces fuel consump-

tion and exhaust emissions.

• Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.

• Drive in the highest gear possible. Low

engine speeds result in lower fuel con-

sumption.

• Use engine braking to slow down.

• Avoid letting the engine idle. Pay attention

to local regulations. Switch off the engine

when stationary for longer periods.

• Always dispose of environmentally haz-

ardous waste, such as batteries and oils,

in an environmentally safe manner. If

uncertain about disposal, consult an

authorised Volvo workshop for advice.

• Service your car regularly.

• High speed increases consumption con-

siderably due to increased wind resist-

ance. A doubling of speed increases wind

resistance four times.

These hints will help reduce fuel consump-

tion without increasing travel time or lessen-

ing the enjoyment of driving. Apart from

being kind to your car, you’ll be saving

money - and the Earth’s resources.

More information on www.oekotex.com

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