Driving Through Water; Engine And Cooling System - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

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).
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Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
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Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water.
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When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
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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.
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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.
CAUTION
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Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
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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.
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Damage to any components, the
engine, transmission, turbo-charger,
differential or its internal components
caused by flooding, vapor lock or
insufficient oil is not covered under
warranty.
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Do not allow the vehicle to stand in
water up to the door sills longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result
in electrical malfunctions.
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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.
Related information
•
Towing the vehicle (p. 277)
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Towing by tow truck (p. 279)
08 Starting and driving

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.
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Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep hills. For informa-
tion, see Towing a trailer (p. 275)
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Do not turn the engine off immediately
when stopping after a hard drive.
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the
engine has been switched off.
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Remove any auxiliary lights from in front
of the grille when driving in hot weather
conditions.
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Do not exceed engine speeds of
4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hilly
terrain. The oil temperature could become
too high.
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