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STARTING AND DRIVING
426
Slippery driving conditionsFor optimal traction and roadholding, Volvo rec- ommends using snow tires on all wheels when-ever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con- trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.
Related information
•Snow tires (p. 529)
• Snow chains (p. 529)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 401)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 400)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 606)
• Start battery (p. 573)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 604)
• Refilling coolant (p. 562)
Driving through standing water
Driving the vehicle through a deep pool of stand- ing water on a water-covered roadway is calledfording. This must be done with great caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 25 cm (9.8 in) at no more than walkingspeed. Be particularly careful when drivingthrough flowing water. When driving through standing water, drive slowly and do not stop the vehicle. When you havepassed the water, press lightly on the brake pedaland check that the brakes are functioning prop-erly. Water, mud, slush, etc. can make the brakelinings slippery, resulting in delayed brakingeffect.
• If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for anelectric heater or trailer coupling, clean theseafter driving in water or mud.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water upto the sills any longer than absolutely neces-sary. This could result in electrical malfunc-tions.
CAUTION
• Engine damage could occur if water enters the air cleaner.
• If water enters the transmission, the lubri-cating ability of the oils is reduced andthe service life of these systems is short-ened.
• Damage to any component, engine,transmission, turbocharger, differential orits internal components caused by flood-ing, vapor lock or insufficient oil is notcovered under warranty.
• If the engine stalls while the vehicle is inwater, do not attempt to restart it. Havethe vehicle towed out of the water to aworkshop. An authorized Volvo workshopis recommended. Risk of engine failure.
Related information
• Recovery (p. 437)
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WARNING
•Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
• Do not connect the jumper cable to anypart of the fuel system or to any movingparts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,fabrics or painted surfaces.
• If contact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medicalhelp immediately if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark. Do not smoke near thebattery. Failure to follow the instructionsfor jump starting can lead to injury.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 394)
• Ignition modes (p. 397)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 193)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 398)
Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
• Do not tow a vehicle with automatictransmission at a speed greater than80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distancegreater than 80 km (50 miles).
WARNING
•
Ignition mode
II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.
• Always have the remote key in the vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work when the engine is off – it takesabout 5 times more pressure on the brakepedal and steering requires much more effortthan normal. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.3.
Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without
pressing the brake pedal, turn the start knob clockwise and hold it there for about4 seconds. Release the knob, which willautomatically return to its original position.
4. Move the gear selector to neutral ( N) and
release the parking brake. If the battery charge level is too low, it may not be possible to release the parking brake.Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle ifthe battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi- cle slows down by applying light pressure to the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarringmovements.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use anauxiliary battery if the start battery's charge levelis so low that the engine cannot be started.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
554
Sending vehicle information to the
workshop8
Vehicle-related information can be sent at any time from the vehicle, e.g. if you schedule a visitto a workshop and would like to assist yourworkshop by providing additional basic informa-tion. Sending vehicle information is not the sameas scheduling service.
1. Open the Car status app from App view in
the center display.
2. Tap the
Appointments button.
3. Tap the
Send vehicle data button.
> A message confirming that vehicle-related information has been sent will appear at the top of the center display. You cancancel data transmission by tapping thecheckbox in the activity indicator. Information is sent via the vehicle's Inter- net connection 9
. Vehicle information can be accessed by any retailer if they are provided with your vehicle iden- tification number (VIN
10
).
Vehicle information contentsThe most recently saved vehicle-related informa- tion will be sent (the last time the vehicle wasturned on). This includes information regarding:
• service requirements
• time since last service was performed
• function status
• fluid levels
• mileage (odometer reading)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN 10
)
• software version
• diagnostic information.
Related information
•Scheduling service and repairs (p. 552)
• Vehicle status (p. 552)
• Navigating in the center display's views(p. 113)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 487)
8
Certain markets only.
9 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending on your service plan.
10 Vehicle Identification Number.
INDEX
634
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Technician certification 37 Temperatureadjusting 222, 223, 224
perceived 197
Temporary spare spare tire 527
Temporary tire sealing system execution, checking 531
Inflating tires 535
location 530
overview 530
sealing compound 530
Terms and conditions services 34
users 494
Tire dimensions 512, 522
Tire pressure decal 517Tire pressure monitoring calibrating 519
Tires 508 direction of rotation 510
glossary of terms 511
inflation pressure table 621
mounting 526
pressure 621
removal 524
rotation 509
specifications 512, 621
storage 508
tire pressure monitoring 517
tire sealing 530
Tread depth 529
tread wear indicator 511
winter tires 529
Tire sealing system 531
Tire tread 511
Tools 522 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 72
Total airing function 229, 247
Towing 434
Towing capacity and towball load 616
Towing eyelet 435
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System 517
Traction control 264
Traffic information 451
Transmission 407 automatic 408
Transmission fluid grade 619
Travel Link 460 Fuel 463
Notifications 462Sports 464
weather 461
Tread depth 511, 529
Tread wear indicator 511
Trip computer 85, 87
Trip odometer 85
Trip odometer resetting 88
Trip statistics 88Troubleshooting Adaptive Cruise Control 295
Troubleshooting the camera sensor 321 Trunk electrical outlet 539, 540
Lighting 162
Trunk lid emergency opening 249
locking/unlocking 233, 246
open/close with foot movement 254
power-operated 251
unlocking from inside 249
Tunnel detection 153
Turn off engine 396
Turn signals 156Type approval radar system 319