STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.425
Driving through standing water
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water e.g. deep puddles orflooding on the road. This must be done withgreat caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 25 cm (9 in) at no more than walk-ing speed. Be particularly careful when drivingthrough flowing water. When driving through standing water, drive slowly and do not stop the vehicle. When youhave passed the water, press lightly on thebrake pedal and check that the brakes arefunctioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc.can make the brake linings slippery, resultingin delayed braking effect. If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for an electric heater or trailer coupling, cleanthese after driving in water or mud.
Do not allow the vehicle to stand in waterup to the sills any longer than absolutelynecessary. This could result in electricalmalfunctions.
CAUTION
Engine damage could occur if water enters the air cleaner.
If water enters the transmission, thelubricating ability of the oils is reducedand the service life of these systems isshortened.
Damage to any component, engine,transmission, turbocharger, differentialor its internal components caused byflooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil isnot covered under warranty.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle isin water, do not attempt to restart it.Have the vehicle towed out of thewater to a workshop. An authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended. Riskof engine failure.
CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine the water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-ing through standing or running water. Thedriver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner and adheringto all applicable laws and regulations.
Related information
Recovery (p. 440)
Opening/closing the fuel filler door
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened 15
.
An arrow next to the fuel pump symbol in the instru-ment panel indicates the sideof the vehicle on which thefuel filler door is located.
1. Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly
on its rear edge.
2. After refueling, press the fuel filler door lightly to close it.
Related information
Refueling (p. 426)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
626
Filling washer fluid Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window clean. Washerfluid containing anti-freeze should be used invery cold weather (below-freezing tempera-tures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for the wind-shield washer, tailgate window washer and headlight washer *.
NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message
Washer fluid Level low, refill and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below thefreezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pHvalue between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-tral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing pointto help keep the pump, reservoir and hosesfrom freezing.
Volume:
Vehicles
with headlight washing: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5
liters (3.7 qts).
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Opening and closing the hood (p. 576)
