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check that the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended pressure according to the vehicle
load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads
should be distributed so that capacity weight
or maximum permissible axle loads are not
exceeded.
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up
to a depth of approximately 9 in. (25 cm), at a
maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water
• When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on
the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes
are functioning normally. Water or mud can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting in
delayed braking effect.
CAUTION
• Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
• If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 9 in (25 cm), water may enter
the differential and the transmission. This
reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and
may shorten the service life of these com-
ponents.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water
up to the door sills longer than absolutely
necessary. This could result in electrical
malfunctions.
• If the engine has been stopped while the
car is in water, do not attempt to restart the
engine. Have the car towed out of the
water.
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following
advice is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant con-
tains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mix-
ture will reduce freeze protection. This
gives protection against freezing down to -
31°F (-35°C). See section "Coolant". The
use of "recycled" antifreeze is not
approved by Volvo. Different types of anti-
freeze must not be mixed.
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General information
• Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo
engine coolant to help protect your vehicle
during cold weather.
• Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this
prevents the formation of condensation in
the tank. In addition, in extremely cold
weather conditions it is worthwhile to add
fuel line de-icer before refueling.
• The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil,
particularly the synthetic type
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil
but do not use cold-weather oil for hard
driving or in warm weather. See page 239
for more information.
• The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield
wipers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is
therefore advisable to check the state of
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Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance intervals
except at owner request and at additional
charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
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