Volvo S 80, Owner'S Manual

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08 Starting and driving
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Driving in water
Fording means that the car is driven through a
water-covered roadway. Fording must be car-
ried out with great caution.
The car can be driven through water at a
maximum depth of 25 cm 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.
•
Clean the electric contacts of the electric
engine block 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, 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, trans-
mission, 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
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Recovery (p. 302)
•
Towing (p. 300)
Overheating
Under special conditions, for example hard
driving 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 driv-
ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer*
(p. 294).
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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
panel'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 instru-
ment panel, and its display shows the
text message
Transmission hot Reduce
speed
or
Transmission hot Stop safely
Wait for cooling
- follow the recommen-
dation given and lower the speed and