Volvo XC90 2007 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 113)

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Starting and driving

General

Economical driving

Economical driving results from driving gently

with anticipation and adapting your driving

style and speed to the situation.

Keep in mind the following:

• Drive the engine to operating temperature

as soon as possible! That is to say: do not

let the engine idle, but drive with a light

load as soon as you can.

• A cold engine consumes more fuel than a

warm one.

• Avoid driving short distances where the

engine never has time to reach operating

temperature.

• Drive gently! Avoid unnecessary quick

accelerations and heavy braking.

• Do not drive with unnecessary, heavy

loads in the car.

• Do not use winter tyres when the roads

are clear and dry.

• Remove the load carrier when it is not in

use.

• Do not open side windows unnecessarily.

Your new car – slippery road

surfaces

Driving on a slippery road may feel different

depending on whether you choose a car with

a manual or an automatic gearbox. Practice

skid driving under controlled conditions so

that you know how your new car reacts.

Driving on rough roads

The Volvo XC90 is primarily designed for

driving on main roads, but also has good

handling properties on uneven or rough

roads. Keep the following in mind in order to

preserve the service life of your car:

• Drive slowly on rough roads so you do not

damage the car’s underbody.

• If the ground is loose or is made up of dry

sand or snow, it is always best to keep

the car moving at all times and avoid

shifting. Do not stop the car.

• If the road is extremely steep and there is

a risk of overturning, never try to turn the

car around. Reverse back down. Do not

drive diagonally across an incline. Drive in

the direction of the incline.

NOTE! Avoid driving on steep slopes if the

fuel level is low. The catalytic converter could

be damaged if the engine does not receive

enough fuel. When driving on extremely

steep slopes, make sure the tank is more than

half full to avoid the risk of breakdown.

Wading

The car can be driven through water with a

depth of no more than 48 cm.

NOTE! In greater depths, water can enter the

differentials and the transmission. This

reduces the lubricating ability of the oil and

shortens the service life of the systems.

When driving through shallow water,

maintain a low speed and do not stop the car.

Once you have passed through the water,

apply a light pressure to the brake pedal and

check brake function. Water, mud and the

like can dampen brake linings, resulting in

delayed braking action.

Clean the electric contacts of the electric

engine heater and trailer coupling after

driving in water and mud.

NOTE! Do not let the car stand with water

over the sills for any long period of time. This

could cause electrical malfunctions.

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