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

06 Starting and driving

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General

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Economical driving

Driving economically means driving smoothly

while thinking ahead and adjusting your driv-

ing style and speed to the prevailing condi-

tions.

• Get the engine warmed up as soon as

possible.

• Do not let the engine idle, but drive at light

loads as soon as it is possible. A cold

engine consumes more fuel than a warm

one.

• Avoid sudden unnecessary acceleration

and heavy braking.

• Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the

car.

• Do not use winter tyres when the roads

are dry.

• Remove the load carrier when it is not in

use.

• Avoid driving with open windows.

Slippery driving conditions

Practise driving on slippery surfaces under

controlled conditions to learn how the car re-

acts.

Engine and cooling system

Under special conditions, for example when

driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with

heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine

and cooling system will overheat.

Avoid overheating the cooling system

• Maintain a low speed when driving with a

trailer up long, steep ascents.

• Do not turn the engine off immediately you

stop after a hard drive.

• Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front

of the grille if driving in extreme high

temperatures.

Avoid overheating the engine

Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm

(diesel engine: 3500 rpm) if driving with a

trailer or caravan in hilly terrain. The oil tem-

perature can become too high.

Open tailgate

Avoid driving with the tailgate open. If it is

necessary to drive with the tailgate open for a

short distance, proceed as follows:

– Close all windows.

– Set the air distribution to the windscreen

and floor and run the fan at high speed.

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.

WARNING

Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic

exhaust fumes can be drawn into the car

through the cargo area.

NOTE

Avoid driving on steep slopes if the fuel lev-

el 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.

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