2014 VOLVO V60 fuel consumption

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08 Starting and driving
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306* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
• For lowest fuel consumption, activate ECO (p. 288)* 16
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• Use the ECO Guide which indicates how fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, seeEco guide & Power guide* (p. 63).
• Drive in the highest gear possible, adap-ted to the current traffic situation androad - lower engine speeds result in lowerfuel consumption. Use the gear indicator(p. 272).
• Avoid sudden unnecessary accelerationand heavy braking.
• High speed results in increased fuel con-sumption - the wind resistance increaseswith speed.
• Do not run the engine to operating tem-perature at idling speed, but rather drivewith a light load as soon as possible - acold engine consumes more fuel than awarm one.
• Drive with the correct air pressure in thetyres and check this regularly - selectECO tyre pressure for best results, seeTyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407).
• Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from adealer.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car -the greater the load the higher the con-sumption. •
Use engine braking to slow down, when itcan take place without risk to other roadusers.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resis-tance, leading to higher consumption -remove the load carriers when not in use.
• Avoid driving with open windows.
For information about Volvo Car Corpora- tion's environmental philosophy, see VolvoCars' environmental philosophy (p. 19). For more information about fuel consumption, see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p.403).
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving, such as downhill, this deactivates impor-tant systems such as the power steeringand brake servo.
Related information
• Fuel - handling (p. 301)
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 403)
• Fuel tank - volume (p. 402)
Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer there are a number of important points to think about regardinge.g. the towing bracket, the trailer and howthe load is positioned in the trailer. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car'spayload by a corresponding weight. For moredetailed information on weights, see Weights(p. 390). If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then the car is delivered with the necessaryequipment for driving with a trailer. • The car's towing bracket must be of an approved type.
• If the towbar is retrofitted, check withyour Volvo dealer that the car is fullyequipped for driving with a trailer.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so thatthe weight on the towing bracket com-plies with the specified maximum towballload.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load. For tyrepressure label location, see Tyres - airpressure (p. 328).
• The engine is loaded more heavily thanusual when driving with a trailer.
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Only applies to cars with automatic gearbox.
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09 Wheels and tyres
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Tyres - air pressure
Tyres can have different air pressures which are measured in bar.
Check the air pressure in the tyresThe tyre pressures must be checked everymonth.
• Tyre pressure for the car's recommended tyre dimension
• ECO pressure 2
NOTE
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Check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. "Cold tyres" means thatthe tyres are at the same temperatureas the outdoor temperature. The tyreswill heat up and the tyre pressures willincrease after driving for a few kilome-tres.
• Tyre pressures which are too low willincrease fuel consumption, reduce tyreservice life and impair the car's han-dling. Driving with tyre pressureswhich are too low may lead to thetyres overheating and sustaining dam-age. Tyre pressures affect ride com-fort, road noise and steering.
• Tyre pressure decreases over time,this is a natural phenomenon. Tyrepressure also varies depending onambient temperature.
Tyre pressure label
G021830
The tyre pressure label on the driver's side door pillar (between frame and rear door)shows which pressures the tyres should haveat different loads and speed conditions. Thisis also specified in the tyre pressure table,see Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407).
Fuel economy, ECO pressureIn order to obtain optimum fuel economy atspeeds below 160 km/h an ECO pressure isrecommended (applies to both full and lightload), see Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p.407).
Related information
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Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323) •
Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 320)
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ECO pressure results in improved fuel economy.
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10 Maintenance and service
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Power steering fluid - level (p. 351)
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
Engine oil - general
An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service intervals canbe applied.
Volvo recommends:
When driving under adverse conditions, see Engine oil - adverse driving conditions (p.395).
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine's service intervals all engines arefilled with a specially adapted syntheticengine oil at the factory. The choice of oilhas been made very carefully with regardto service life, starting characteristics, fuelconsumption and environmental impact. An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service inter-vals can be applied. Only use a prescribedgrade of oil for both filling and oil change,otherwise you will risk affecting service life,starting characteristics, fuel consumptionand environmental impact. Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war- ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribedgrade and viscosity is not used. Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo work-shop.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of low/high oil level or low/high oil pressure.Certain engine variants have an oil pressuresensor, and then the combined instrumentpanel's warning symbol for low oil pressure isused. Other variants have an oil level sensor,when the driver is informed via the instru- ment's warning symbol
and display
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.365
For more information on the car's battery - Electrical system (p. 410).
Battery - Start/Stop
Cars with the Start/Stop function are equip- ped with two 12 V batteries - one extra pow-erful battery for starting and one support bat-tery that helps during the Start/Stop func-tion's starting sequence. For more information on Start/Stop - see Start/Stop* (p. 279). For more information on the car's battery - see Jump starting with battery (p. 270) andStarter battery - specification (p. 411).
BatteryStartingAuxiliary
Cold start capacity
A
,
CCA (A)760180
Size B
,
L×W×H (mm)278×175×190150×90×130
Capacity (Ah)7010
A In accordance with the SAE standard.
B Largest possible size.
IMPORTANT
When replacing batteries in cars with the Start/Stop function, the AGM 12
type bat-
teries must be fitted.
NOTE
• The higher the current take-off in the car (extra cooling/heating, etc.) themore the batteries must be charged =increased fuel consumption.
• When the capacity of the battery hasfallen below the lowest permissiblelevel then the Start/Stop function isdisengaged.
Temporarily reduced Start/Stop function due to high current take-off means: •
The engine starts automatically 13
without
the driver depressing the clutch pedal (manual gearbox).
• The engine starts automatically withoutthe driver lifting his/her foot off the footbrake pedal (automatic gearbox).
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Absorbed Glass Mat
13 Automatic starting can only take place if the gear lever is in neutral position.
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Engine oil - adverse driving conditions
Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor- mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.Below are some examples of adverse drivingconditions. Check the oil level (p. 346) more frequently for long journeys: •towing a caravan or trailer
• in mountainous regions
• at high speeds
• in temperatures colder than -30 °C or hotter than +40 °C.
The above also apply to shorter driving dis- tances at low temperatures. Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse driving conditions. It provides extra protectionfor the engine. Volvo recommends:
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine's service intervals all engines arefilled with a specially adapted syntheticengine oil at the factory. The choice of oilhas been made very carefully with regardto service life, starting characteristics, fuelconsumption and environmental impact. An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service inter-vals can be applied. Only use a prescribedgrade of oil for both filling and oil change,otherwise you will risk affecting service life,starting characteristics, fuel consumptionand environmental impact. Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war- ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribedgrade and viscosity is not used. Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo work-shop.
Related information
• Engine oil - grade and volume (p. 396)
• Engine oil - general (p. 345)
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Fuel consumption in a vehicle is measured in litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions in gramsper km. Explanation
gram/km
litre/100 km
urban driving
extra-urban driving
combined driving
V60
T3 (B4164T3)––––––
T3 (B4164T3)2299.91345.81677.2
T4 (B4164T)––––––
T4 (B4164T)2299.91345.81677.2
T4FA
(B4164T2)219 (212 B
)9.5 (12.9 B
)129 (124 B
)5.6 (7.5 B
)162 (156 B
)7.0 (9.5 B
)
T4F A
(B4164T2)229 (218 B
)9.9 (13.3 B
)132 (128 B
)5.7 (7.8 B
)167 (161 B
)7.2 (9.8 B
)
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NOTE
If the consumption and emission data is missing then it is included in the enclosedsupplement.
Fuel consumption and emission values in the table above are based on specific EU cycles3
,
that apply to cars with kerb weight in the basic version and without extra equipment.The car's weight may increase depending onequipment. This, as well as how heavily thecar is loaded, increases fuel consumption andcarbon dioxide emissions. There are several reasons for increased fuel consumption compared with the table's val-ues. Examples of this are:
• The driver's driving style.
• If the customer has specified wheels larger than those fitted as standard on themodel's basic version, then resistanceincreases.
• High speed results in increased windresistance.
• Fuel quality, road and traffic conditions,weather and the condition of the car. Even a combination of the above-mentioned examples can result in significantly improvedconsumption. For further information, please refer to the regulations referred to
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Large deviations in fuel consumption may arise in a comparison with the EU driving cycles 3
which are used in the certification of
the car and on which the consumption figures in the table are based.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a trailer or driving at high altitudes in combi-nation with fuel grade are factors thatcould affect the car's performance.
Related information
• Economical driving (p. 305)
• Weights (p. 390)
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Official fuel consumption figures are based on two standardised driving cycles in a laboratory environment ("EU driving cycles") all in accordance with EU Regulation no 692/2008 and 715/2007 (Euro 5 / Euro 6) and UN ECE Regulation no 101. The regulations cover the driving cycles for urban driving and extra-urban driving. - Urban driving - the measurement starts with cold starting theengine. The driving is simulated. - Extra-urban driving - the car is accelerated and braked at speeds between 0 and 120 km/h. The driving is simulated. - A car with T3, D2, D3, D4 or D5 engineand 6-speed manual gearbox is started in 2nd gear. The combined driving value given in the table is a combination of urban driving and extra-urban driving, in accordance with applicable legisla-tion. CO
2 emissions - the exhaust gases are collected in order to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions during the two driving cycles. These are then analysed and give the value for CO
2
emissions.
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12 Alphabetical Index
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Electrical socket...................................... 141
cargo area........................................... 144
Electrical system...................................... 410 Electric parking brake low battery voltage............................. 293
Electronic climate control - ECC............. 121Emergency equipment first aid kit........................................... 329
warning triangle.................................. 329
Emergency puncture repair..................... 333 action.................................................. 335
inflating the tyres................................ 337
rechecking.......................................... 336
Emergency puncture repair kit location............................................... 333
overview.............................................. 334
sealing fluid......................................... 338
Emissions of carbon dioxide................... 403 Engine deactivate........................................... 265
overheating......................................... 306
start..................................................... 264
Start/Stop........................................... 279
Engine and passenger compartment heater direct start/immediate stop................ 130
messages........................................... 132
timer.................................................... 130
Engine block heater......................... 129, 269 Engine compartment
coolant................................................ 349
oil........................................................ 345
overview.............................................. 343
power steering fluid............................ 351
Engine drag control................................. 176
Engine oil......................................... 345, 395 adverse driving conditions.................. 395
filter..................................................... 345
grade and volume............................... 396
Engine specifications............................... 393 Error messages Adaptive Cruise Control..................... 200
Driver Alert Control............................. 227
Lane Departure Warning..................... 232
LKA..................................................... 238
see Messages and symbols....... 200, 295
Error messages in BLIS........................... 257
ERS - Remote Start................................. 266
exhaust gases, toxic, sucked in.............. 298
External dimensions................................ 389
F
Fan ECC.................................................... 123
Fault tracing for the camera sensor......... 208 First aid.................................................... 329
First aid kit............................................... 329
Flexifuel.................................................... 269
Fluids, capacities............. 398, 399, 401, 402
Fluids and oils.......................... 398, 399, 401Fog lamp
rear........................................................ 85
Foot brake....................................... 290, 291
FOUR-C - Active chassis......................... 175
FSC, ecolabelling....................................... 21
Fuel.......................................... 301, 302, 304 fuel consumption................................ 403
fuel economy...................................... 328
fuel filter.............................................. 303
Fuel-driven heater direct start/immediate stop................ 130
timer.................................................... 130
Fuelling filling................................................... 300
fuel cap............................................... 300
fuel filler flap....................................... 300
fuel filler flap, manual opening............ 300
Fuel tank volume................................................ 402
Fuse box.................................................. 367
Fuses....................................................... 367 cargo area........................................... 376
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