Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Winter driving
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. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx. –35 °C (–31 °F). Do not
mix different types of antifreeze as this could pose a health risk.
- Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent condensation from forming.
- Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil)
improves cold-weather starting and reduces fuel consumption when driving with
a cold engine.
- Check the condition and charge level of the start battery. Cold weather
places greater demands on the start battery and reduces its capacity.
- Use washer fluid containing antifreeze to help prevent ice from forming
in the washer fluid reservoir.
See separate section for engine oil recommendations.
Slippery driving conditions
To help optimize traction and roadholding, Volvo recommends using snow tires
on all wheels whenever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries
permit the use of studded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how
the vehicle reacts.
It is important to have the vehicle's systems and equipment checked carefully
before driving long distances.
Check that
the engine is running properly and that fuel consumption is normal
there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
the brake pedal is functioning properly
tire tread depth and air pressure are at correct levels...
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...
Other information:
A Volvo ID can be created in two ways. If your Volvo ID was created with the
Volvo On Call app, the Volvo IDmust also be registered to the vehicle to enable
access to the Volvo ID services.
Creating a Volvo ID with the Volvo ID app
Download the Volvo ID app from Download Center in the center display's
App view...
(Option/accessory.)
A preconditioning timer setting that is no longer needed can be deleted.
The button for editing a list/deleting a timer setting in the
Parking climate tab in Climate view.
Open Climate view in the center display.
Select the Parking climate tab...