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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Driving in water
Driving in water means that the car is driven
through deep water on a water-covered road-
way. Fording must be carried out with great cau-
tion.
The car can be driven through water at a maxi-
mum depth of 25 cm (30 cm with V60 Cross
Country) at a maximum speed of walking pace.
Extra caution must be exercised when passing
through flowing water.
During driving in water, maintain a low speed and
do not stop the car. When the water has been
passed, depress the brake pedal lightly and
check that full brake function is achieved. Water
and mud for example can make the brake linings
wet resulting in delayed brake function.
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If necessary, clean the contacts for the elec-
tric heater and trailer coupling after driving in
water and mud.
•
Do not let the car stand with water over the
sills for any long period of time - this could
cause electrical malfunctions.
IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters the
air filter.
In depths greater than 25 cm (30 cm with
V60 Cross Country), water could enter the
transmission. This reduces the lubricating
ability of the oils and shortens the service life
of these systems.
Damage to any component, engine, transmis-
sion, turbocharger, differential or its internal
components caused by flooding, hydrostatic
locking or oil shortage, is not covered by the
warranty.
In the event of the engine stalling in water, do
not try restart - tow the car from the water to
a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended. Risk of engine breakdown.
Related information
•
Recovery (p. 330)
•
Towing (p. 328)
Overheating
Under special conditions, for example hard driv-
ing in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a risk
that the engine and drive system may overheat -
in particular with a heavy load.
For information about overheating when driving
with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer* (p. 320).
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Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of
the grille when driving in hot climates.
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If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system is too high then a warning symbol is
illuminated in the combined instrument pan-
el's information display and a text message
High engine temperature Stop safely is
shown there - stop the car in a safe way and
allow the engine to run at idling speed for
several minutes in order to cool down.
•
If the text message
High engine
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant level low Stop safely is shown
then the engine must be switched off after
stopping the car.
•
In the event of overheating in the gearbox a
built-in protection function is activated which,
amongst other things, illuminates a warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel,
and its display shows the text message
Transmission hot Reduce speed or
Transmission hot Stop safely Wait for
cooling - follow the recommendation given
and lower the speed and stop the car in a
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