STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory. 279
Start/Stop*
Some engine and gearbox combinations come
fitted with a Start/Stop function which engages
in the event of e.g. stationary traffic or waiting at
traffic lights - the engine is then switched off
temporarily and restarts automatically when the
journey is due to continue.
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpora-
tion's core values and it influences all of our
operations. This target orientation has resulted in
several separate energy-saving functions of
which Start/Stop is one, all with the collective
task of reducing fuel consumption, which in turn
helps to reduce exhaust emissions.
General information on Start/Stop
The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and
cleaner...
The Start/Stop function gives the driver the
opportunity for a more active environmentally
conscious way of driving the car by means of
being able to allow the engine to stop automati-
cally, whenever appropriate.
The car's menu system MY CAR (p. 113) under
heading Drive-E contains information on Volvo's
Start/Stop system, as well as recommendations
for energy-saving driving techniques.
Manual or automatic gearbox
Note that there are differences in the Start/Stop
function depending on whether the gearbox is
manual or automatic.
Related information
•Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 279)
•Starting the engine (p. 270)
•Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start
(p. 283)
•Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p. 282)
•Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop
(p. 281)
•Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gear-
box (p. 284)
•Start/Stop* - symbols and messages
(p. 285)
•Battery - Start/Stop (p. 363)
Start/Stop* - function and operation
The Start/Stop function is activated automati-
cally when the engine is started with the key.
The Start/Stop function is acti-
vated automatically when the
engine is started with the key.
The driver is made aware of the
function by the function's
On/Off button symbol lighting
up in the combined instrument
panel and the On/Off button
lamp illuminating.
All of the car's normal systems
such as lighting, radio, etc. work as normal even
with an engine that has stopped automatically,
except that some equipment may have the func-
tion temporarily reduced, e.g. the climate control
system's fan speed or extremely high volume on
the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engine
The following is required for the engine to auto-
stop:
