Volvo V 40, Owner'S Manual

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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 30 cm at a maximum
speed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should 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 30 cm, water could
enter the transmission. This reduces the
lubricating ability of the oils and shortens
the service life of these systems.
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. 310)
•
Towing (p. 308)
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.
301).
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Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front
of the grille when driving in hot climates.
•
If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system is too high then a warning symbol
is illuminated and a text message High
engine temp Stop safely
is shown in the
combined instrument panel's information
display - 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 temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine
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 is indicated in the combined instru-
ment panel with a warning symbol and
the text message
Transmission hot
Reduce speed or Transmission hot
Stop safely
- follow the recommendation
given and lower the speed and stop the
car in a safe way and allow the engine to
run at idling speed for a few minutes in
order to allow the gearbox to cool down.