Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 134

When 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.
Clean the electric contacts of the electric
engine block heater and trailer coupling after
driving in water and mud.
IMPORTANT
Do not let the car stand with water over the
sills for any long period of time. This could
cause electrical malfunctions.
In the event of stalling in water, do not try to
restart. Tow the car from the water.
Do not overload the battery
The electrical functions in the car load the bat-
tery to varying degrees. Avoid having the
remote control key in position II when the
engine is switched off. Use key position I
instead, as less power is consumed.
Note that the 12 volt outlet in the cargo area
supplies power even when the remote control
key has been removed from the ignition switch.
Examples of functions that use a lot of power:
•
ventilation fan
•
windscreen wipers
•
audio equipment (high volume)
•
parking lights.
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions
which use a lot of power when the engine is
switched off.
If the battery voltage is low, a message appears
on the display. The energy-saving function
shuts down certain functions or reduces the
load on the battery by, for example, slowing the
ventilation fan and switching off the audio sys-
tem.
Charge the battery by starting the engine.
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