Volvo 2003 V70 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 140)

2003 VOLVO V70

lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the

windows open.

● Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more

economically.

Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:

● Dirty air cleaner

● Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter

● Dragging brakes

● Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the

standard Maintenance Service intervals.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as often as possible and

avoid using "kick-down" to help improve fuel economy. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions

should use fifth gear at highway speeds. At other times, choose the highest gear that still allows smooth

acceleration.

Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel

has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good

stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the

vehicle load. The heavier the load on the rear of the vehicle (e.g., heavily loaded (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg)

cargo area or when towing a trailer, the less the tendency to understeer.

Handling, roadholding

Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires

are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See "Tire pressure" section.

Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not

exceeded.

pg. 96 Points to remember

Cooling system

The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:

● Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.

● Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).

● To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed: Do not drive for prolonged periods at

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