
environmental impact.
Volvo's  environmental activities are based on a  holistic  view,  which  means we consider the overall environmental
impact of a  product throughout its  complete life cycle. In this  context,  design, production, product use, and  recycling
are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely  phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and  cadmium; and  reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a  three-way catalytic converter with a  Lambda
sond, now called oxygen  sensor, in 1976. The current version  of this  highly efficient system reduces emissions  of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from  the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and  the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic  engine controls, refined
purification systems and  cleaner  fuels  are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and  parts  have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content  is about 75% of the total weight of a  car, which  makes the car among the most  recycled  industrial
products.  In order to have efficient and  well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals, indicating the weight and  material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz.  (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component  is to be
sorted  for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered  internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology  alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a  Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen  the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
 Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased  fuel economy with improperly  inflated tires
 Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
 Drive at a  constant speed
 See  an  authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates,  or stays on after the vehicle has started.
 Properly  dispose of any  vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
 When cleaning your car, use Volvo's  own car care products,  all of which  have systematically been adapted to the
environment.
PremAir®
On the surface  of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a  special coating  called PremAir®. PremAir® works
as a  catalytic converter, converting most  of the ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen,  thereby reducing
harmful ground-level  ozone.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which  Volvo Cars of North America,  LLC. and
Volvo Car  Corporation are involved, visit our Internet Home  Page  at:
http://www.volvocars.com
 
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To temporarily deactivate the system:
 Press the button in the center  control panel (see illustration on page 29).
 The LED  in the button will go out to indicate that the system is not in active mode.
 Press the button again to reactivate  the system.
Faults in the system  
If a  fault should occur in the system, the LED  in the button will be  switched off and  a  message will be  displayed in the
text window.
Cleaning the sensors
For the system to function properly, the sensors  should be  kept clean. They can be  cleaned with car washing detergent
and  a  sponge.
WARNING!
This system is designed to be  a  supplementary aid when the vehicle is backing up. It is not, however,  intended  to
replace  the driver's attention and  judgement.
pg. 80 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources  
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
 Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
 Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
 Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
 Do not exceed posted speed limits.
 Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the car.
 Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
 Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
 Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
 Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
 Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the A/C compressor places an  additional
load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  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
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the vehicle and  others  sharing  the roadway.  Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.  
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid  reservoir should be  filled with water and  solvent (wintertime:  windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 120.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level  must  not be  above the COLD mark and  when hot it must  not be  above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level  drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See  page 124.
3 Coolant  level  should be  between the expansion tank marks.  Mixture: 50% anti-freeze  and  50% water. See  page 118.
4 Engine  oil level  should be  between the dipstick marks.  The distance between the marks  represents approx. 
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See  page 123.
5 Brake fluid  - check, without removing the cap, that the level  is above the MIN  mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+.  See
page 124.
* Engine oil should be  checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 70.
Tire pressure, see label  located on the rear edge of the right front  door.
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