Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 433

Overheating of engine and
transmission
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in
mountainous areas or hot weather, there is a risk
of the engine or transmission overheating, espe-
cially when carrying heavy loads.
• Engine power may be temporarily limited.
• Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front
of the grille when driving in hot weather.
• If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system becomes too high, a warning symbol
will appear in the instrument panel along with
Engine temperature High
the message
temperature Stop safely
. Pull over to a
safe location and let the engine idle for a few
minutes to cool down.
Engine temperature High
• If the message
temperature Turn off engine
coolant Level low, turn off engine
played, stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine.
• If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also be activated, the warning symbol will
Transmission
illuminate and the message
warm Reduce speed to lower
temperature Transmission hot Stop
or
safely, wait for cooling
will be displayed in
the instrument panel. Follow the recommen-
dations given by reducing speed or stopping
the vehicle safely and letting the engine idle
for a few minutes to let the transmission
cool.
• If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air con-
ditioning may be temporarily switched off.
• After a prolonged period of driving in
demanding conditions, do not turn off the
engine immediately after stopping.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a short time after the engine is
switched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Follow
Engine
or
the recommendations provided.
is dis-
Low coolant level. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/cool-
ing. Follow the recommendations
provided.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Related information
• Refilling coolant (p. 577)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 435)
• Preparing for a long trip (p. 424)
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