Volvo XC90 2018 Owner's Manual page 451

Driving in water
Wading means the car being driven through
water, e.g. on a flooded road. Driving in water
must be performed with great caution.
The car can be driven through water to a maxi-
mum depth of 45 cm (17 inches) at no more
than walking speed. Extra caution should be
exercised when passing through flowing water.
During driving in water, maintain a low speed and
do not stop the car. When the water has been
passed, depress the brake pedal lightly and
check that full brake function is achieved. Water
and mud for example can make the brake linings
wet resulting in delayed brake function.
If necessary, clean the contacts for the elec-
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tric heater and trailer coupling after driving in
water and mud.
Do not let the car stand with water over the
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sills for any long period of time - this could
cause electrical malfunctions.
13 Only locking and unlocking with the remote control key, keyless* or via Volvo On Call affects the status of the fuel filler flap.
IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters
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the air filter.
If water enters the transmission, it
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reduces the lubricating ability of the oil,
which shortens the service life of related
systems.
Damage to any component, engine,
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transmission, turbocharger, differential or
its internal components caused by flood-
ing, hydrostatic locking or oil shortage, is
not covered by the warranty.
In the event of the engine stalling in
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water, do not try restart - tow the car from
the water to a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended. Risk of
engine breakdown.
Related information
Recovery (p. 475)
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• Low speed control* (p. 443)
STARTING AND DRIVING
Opening and closing the fuel filler
flap
The car must be unlocked for the fuel filler flap
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to be opened .
In the driver display, the arrow
next to the tank symbol indi-
cates which side of the car the
fuel filler flap is located.
1. Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press
on the rear of the flap.
2. After refuelling is finished - close the flap
with a gentle press.
Related information
Filling fuel (p. 450)
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• Checking and filling with AdBlue
®
(p. 457)
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* Option/accessory.