Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Driving through standing water
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water e.g. deep
puddles or flooding on the road. This must be done with great caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 45 cm (17 in) at no
more than walking speed. Be particularly careful when driving through flowing water.
When driving through standing water, drive slowly and do not stop the vehicle.
When you have passed the water, press lightly on the brake pedal and check that
the brakes are functioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc. can make the brake
linings slippery, resulting in delayed braking effect.
- If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for an electric heater or trailer
coupling, clean these after driving in water or mud.
- Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the sills any longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result in electrical malfunctions.
CAUTION
- Engine damage could occur if water enters the air cleaner.
- If water enters the transmission, the lubricating ability of the oils
is reduced and the service life of these systems is shortened.
- Damage to any component, engine, transmission, turbocharger, differential
or its internal components caused by flooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil
is not covered under warranty.
- If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in water, do not attempt
to restart it. Have the vehicle towed out of the water to a workshop. An authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended. Risk of engine failure.
CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine the water depth, Volvo recommends
not driving through standing or running water. The driver is always responsible
for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering to all applicable laws and
regulations.
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze...
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened1.
An arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol in the instrument panel indicates the side of the vehicle on which the fuel
filler door is located...
Other information:
The vehicle is equipped with lower child restraint attachment points in the
second row of seats.
The lower child seat attachment points are intended for use with certain rear-facing
child restraints.
Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions when attaching a child
seat to the lower child seat attachment points...
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Passing assistance can assist the driver when passing other vehicles. The
function can be used with Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist*.
When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist is following another vehicle and
you indicate that you intend to pass that vehicle by using the turn signal1,
the system will begin accelerating toward the vehicle ahead before your vehicle..