User Manual - Page 295

For 2015 VOLVO V40.

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08 Starting and driving
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places great demands on the battery and
its capacity is reduced by the cold.
Use washer fluid (p. 368) to avoid ice
forming in the washer fluid reservoir.
To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec-
ommends using winter tyres on all wheels if
there is a risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal require-
ment in certain countries. Studded tyres
are not permitted in all countries.
Slippery driving conditions
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the car
reacts.
Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as
follows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap by slightly press-
ing in the rear part of the hatch.
Take out the flap.
Close the flap after fuelling.
For a description of locking and unlocking the
fuel filler flap, see Locking/unlocking - fuel
filler flap (p. 175). The fuel filler flap's lock
logic also follows the locking or unlocking of
the Keyless system and the central locking
system.
Related information
Filling up with fuel (p. 294)
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually
when it cannot be opened from outside.
Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap).
Carefully pull the line back in a straight
line. The flap can now be opened from
outside.
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is
required to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
Locking/unlocking - fuel filler flap (p. 175)
Filling up with fuel (p. 294)
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