Some Advice For Driving 139; Safe Driving - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

Safe driving

Attend and follow this advises to obtain a
safe driving all the trip:
1 After starting, and regularly while driving,
check that the instruments are giving their
normal readings. If any warning lamp
lights while driving, stop the bus and
investigate the cause.
2 Never race a cold engine! Also avoid
idling speed for long periods.
3 Never cover the radiator! The thermostat
keeps the temperature constant regardless
of ambient conditions. Check the coolant
level regularly and use always the correct
type of coolant. Check the hoses, pipes
and tensioning of the belts. Do not drive
with a cooling or heating system leakages.
4 Never drive off before the brake system
warning lamps have extinguished in the
dashboard.
5 Do not forget to release the parking brake.
6 The ABS/EBS indicator lamps may be
light along the trip or stay lit after starting
the engine, if this happens; the bus can
be driven since the lights only indicate
that the ABS/EBS auto diagnostic system
detected a malfunctioning.

Some advice for driving 139

7 If one of the front wheels is blocked
sideways, never try to force it to turn by
applying excessive force to the steering
wheel, because you can damage the
servo-mechanism hydraulic pump.
8 While driving downhill and for gradual
braking use the retarder (for more
information see the following section in
this manual: "Retarder (if installed)",
page 120). Take special care when driving
in slippery conditions as there may be a
risk of block the drive wheels using the
retarder or disable the retarder altogether
in this conditions to prevent the risk of
wheels block and avoid skidding.
9 When driving on slippery surfaces, for
example; in snow or heavy rain, reduce
speed and avoid rapid steering wheel
movements. Brake and accelerate gently,
to make the journey as safe as possible for
passengers. Driving in slippery conditions
requires extra caution when there are
strong side winds. Side winds can produce
a lifting force acting on the front axle
losing total directional control.