STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving through standing water
Opening/closing the fuel filler door
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 walk-
ing speed. Be particularly careful when driving
through flowing water.
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel
Engine damage could occur if water
enters the air cleaner.
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filler door can be opened17
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An arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol in the instru-
ment panel indicates the side
of the vehicle on which the
fuel filler door is located.
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.
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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.
1. Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly
on its rear edge.
2. After refueling, press the fuel filler door
lightly to close it.
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.
Related information
Refueling (p. 430)
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If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for
an electric heater or trailer coupling, clean
these after driving in water or mud.
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Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water
up to the sills any longer than absolutely
necessary. This could result in electrical
malfunctions.
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Because it can be difficult to determine the
water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-
ing 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.
Related information
Recovery (p. 448)
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Low Speed Control* (p. 423)
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* Option/accessory. 429
