Volvo V 90 Cross Country, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory. 416
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Speed camera information
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(p. 350)
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Driving with a trailer (p. 426)
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Driving in water (p. 413)
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Alarm * (p. 262)
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Level control
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and shock absorption (p. 405)
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Warning triangle (p. 500)
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Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 490)
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Spare wheel
*
(p. 498)
Winter driving
For winter driving it is important to perform cer-
tain checks of the car in order to ensure that it
can be driven safely.
Check the following in particular before the cold
season:
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The engine coolant must contain 50% glycol.
This mixture protects the engine against
frost erosion down to approximately –35 °C.
To avoid health risks, different types of glycol
must not be mixed.
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The fuel tank must be kept filled to prevent
condensation.
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Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with
lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate starting
in cold weather and also reduce fuel con-
sumption while the engine is cold. Read
more about suitable oils in the section
"Adverse driving conditions for engine oil".
IMPORTANT
Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard
driving or in hot weather.
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The condition of the starter battery and
charge level must be inspected. Cold
weather places great demands on the starter
battery and its capacity is reduced by the
cold.
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Use washer fluid with antifreeze to avoid ice
forming in the washer fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditions
To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-
mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is
a risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement
in certain countries. Studded tyres are not
permitted in all countries.
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con-
trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.
Related information
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Topping up coolant (p. 518)
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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 569)
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Starter battery (p. 530)
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Winter wheels (p. 499)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
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Replacing a wiper blade (p. 528)
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Parking climate
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(p. 206)
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Activating/deactivating defrost of windows
and door mirrors (p. 194)