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

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. 149)

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. 77).
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:
•
ventilation fan
•
headlamps
•
windscreen wiper
•
audio system (high volume).
If the battery voltage is low the information
Low battery charge
display shows the text
Power save mode . The energy-saving func-
tion then shuts down certain functions or
reduces certain functions such as the ventila-
tion 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 - general (p. 369)
08 Starting and driving

Before a long journey

Before a long journey, it makes good sense to
go through the following points:
•
Check that the engine is working normally
and that fuel consumption (p. 405) is nor-
mal.
•
Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil
or other fluid).
•
Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.
•
Carrying a warning triangle (p. 325) is a
legal requirement in certain countries.
Related information
•
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 355)
•
Spare wheel* (p. 320)
•
Lamp replacement - general (p. 359)
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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