Driving In Water - Volvo S60 2019 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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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 require-
ment in certain countries. Studded tyres
are not permitted in all countries.
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the car
reacts.
Related information
Winter tyres (p. 542)
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Snow chains (p. 543)
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Braking on gritted roads (p. 415)
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Braking on wet roads (p. 415)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 618)
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Starter battery (p. 581)
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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
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(p. 616)
Topping up coolant (p. 578)
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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
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(p. 631)
442

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 25 cm (9 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
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electric heater and trailer coupling after
driving in water and mud.
Do not let the car stand with water over
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the sills for any long period of time - this
could cause electrical malfunctions.
IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water
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enters 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 rela-
ted systems.
Damage to any component, engine,
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transmission, turbocharger, differential
or its internal components caused by
flooding, hydrostatic locking or oil
shortage, is not covered by the war-
ranty.
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 recom-
mended. Risk of engine breakdown.
Related information
Recovery (p. 461)
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