Volvo XC 60 TWIN ENGINE, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory. 435
Preparations for a long trip
Before a driving holiday or some other type of
long journey, it is important to check the car's
functions and equipment particularly carefully.
Check that:
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the engine is working normally and that fuel
consumption is normal
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there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
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brake force during braking is optimal
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all lamps are working - adjust headlamp level
if the car is heavily laden
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the tyres have sufficient tread depth and
pressure. Change to winter tyres when driv-
ing to areas where there is a risk of snowy or
icy road surfaces.
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starter battery charging is good
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the wiper blades are in good condition
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a warning triangle and high-visibility vest are
located in the car - legally required in certain
countries.
Related information
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 600)
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Checking the tyre pressures (p. 520)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 559)
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Winter driving (p. 435)
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Economical driving (p. 439)
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Settings for car modem
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(p. 502)
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Recommendations for loading (p. 219)
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Pilot Assist * (p. 307)
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Speed limiter
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(p. 275)
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Road Sign Information with Speed Camera
Information
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(p. 361)
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Driving with a trailer (p. 445)
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Driving in water (p. 433)
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Charging cable (p. 454)
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Alarm
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(p. 257)
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Level control
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and shock absorption (p. 421)
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Warning triangle (p. 536)
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Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 526)
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Spare wheel
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(p. 534)
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 down to approx. -35°C (-31°F). 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