Driving With Open Tailgate; Overload - Starter Battery - Volvo V40 Cross Country Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving
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If the car overheats, the air conditioning
may be switched off temporarily.
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Do not turn the engine off immediately
you stop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a time after the engine has
been switched off.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox (p.
302)
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Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox
(p. 302)
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Driving with open tailgate

When driving with the tailgate open, toxic
exhaust fumes can be sucked into the car
through the cargo area.
WARNING
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.
Related information
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Loading (p. 152)

Overload - starter battery

The electrical functions in the car load the
starter battery to varying degrees. Avoid using
the key position II when the engine is
switched off. Instead use the I mode - which
uses less power, see Key positions - functions
at different levels (p. 71).
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use func-
tions which use a lot of power when the
engine is switched off. Examples of such
functions are:
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ventilation fan
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headlamps
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windscreen wiper
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audio system (high volume).
If the battery voltage is low the information
Low battery Power
display shows the text
save mode . The energy-saving function then
shuts down certain functions or reduces cer-
tain functions such as the ventilation fan
and/or audio system.
– In which case, charge the starter battery
by starting the engine and then running it
for at least 15 minutes - battery charging
is more effective during driving than run-
ning the engine at idling speed while sta-
tionary.
Related information
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Starter battery (p. 351)