Opening/Closing The Fuel Filler Flap And Refuelling - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual

battery and its capacity is reduced by the
cold.
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Use washer fluid with antifreeze to avoid ice
forming in the washer fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditions
To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-
mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is
a risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement
in certain countries. Studded tyres are not
permitted in all countries.
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con-
trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.
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Topping up coolant (p. 543)
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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 590)
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Starter battery (p. 554)
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Winter wheels (p. 525)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 553)
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Replacing a wiper blade (p. 552)
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Parking climate (p. 208)
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Activating/deactivating defrost of windows
and door mirrors (p. 198)
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Drive modes (p. 410)
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Foot brake (p. 416)
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All-wheel drive (p. 416)
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Electronic stability control (p. 278)
STARTING AND DRIVING
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
and refuelling
The fuel tank is fitted with a coverless fuel filler
system.
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
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. Press the button on the instrument panel.
> Pressure equalisation of the fuel tank
involves a certain delay in opening the
flap. The message Fuel tank Fuel lid is
opening
is shown in the driver display,
and then Fuel tank Ready for
refuelling .
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