Volvo Introduces Start/Stop Tech
Stop and go driving situations are numerous in today's world, and the designers at Volvo were extremely aware of this when they created Start/Stop technology for Volvo cars. The fact is that in everyday commuting situations, vehicles very frequently are going to be sandwiched in together in long lines on the road, starting and stopping, stopping and starting. And this can be a very inconvenient and frustrating driving situation for even the most patient of drivers. To remedy this, Volvo introduced Start/Stop technology for its busy drivers.
Using Auto/Start Stop On Volvo Cars
Let's say you're stuck in rush hour traffic. For the next hour or more, you're going to be inching ahead in your vehicle, only to stop again and have to wait. This type of driving situation is inconvenient for some drivers, but it's infuriating for others, and for those folks who tend to lose their concentration in situations like this, it's an invitation to an auto accident. Becoming distracted and angry in stop and go driving situations will cause plenty of accidents this year, but those accidents can be avoided with Start/Stop tech.
There's another good reason for Start/Stop: Fuel savings. The Start/Stop needs certain conditions in order to be active. First, you need to have your door completely shut and have your seat belt on (safety first always). Then, your battery must be charged and your shifter needs to be in D-mode, not sport mode. That's it! If you meet these conditions, Start/Stop is going to work. If the brake is pressed down, your vehicle will momentarily shut off its engine and "stop." When you release the brake, your vehicle starts again, undetected, and you're free to go forward again without losing so much as a moment of time. The result of this is a much more fuel efficient Volvo model, and that's one of the reasons that so many millions of people are buying a vehicle with this type of technology. You can see this as a safety feature, but for the most part, it's a convenience feature, and the convenient part about it is that you're going to save big bucks on fuel over the years because of your Volvo being smart enough to know when you're not in motion and don't need use of the engine.
More Information About Auto Start/Stop
Volvo owners have plenty of reasons to buy the models of vehicle that feature this type of technology, but remember: Not all Volvo models have auto Start/Stop technology. If you've got an older Volvo and want to make use of this feature, it might be time to get into the dealership and talk with us about the specific Volvo models that feature Start/Stop tech. The sales team here is especially enthusiastic about models that have Start/Stop because you save so much money on fuel when you buy a vehicle with this technology, and we love to save our customers money. Volvo makes it easier than ever before to drive a beautiful vehicle that's also fuel efficient thanks to auto Start/Stop features. If you'd like to learn more about this useful and fuel-saving feature, just call, write, or stop by and see us today.
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