Volvo XC 70 Owner's Manual page 287

Remember that these properties can alter
with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in
the cargo area, the less the tendency to
understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-
sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,
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 10 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
•
Avoid driving through standing or
rushing water. Doing so can be dan-
gerous and it may also be difficult to
determine the actual depth of the
water.
•
If water cannot be avoided, after driv-
ing through the 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.
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Driving recommendations
CAUTION
•
Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
•
If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 10 in (25 cm), water may
enter the differential and the transmis-
sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating
capacity and may shorten the service
life of these components.
•
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 vehicle is in water, do not attempt
to restart it. Have the vehicle towed
out of the water.
Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine
and cooling system will overheat. Proceed as
follows to avoid overheating the engine.
•
Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep hills.
•
Do not turn the engine off immediately
when stopping after a hard drive.
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