2001 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 62

2001 VOLVO V70 Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur). To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed: Do not drive for prolonged periods at engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a trailer in hilly terrain. Reduce speed when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a short time. Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods. Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the grill. When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be taken: Switch off the air conditioning system. Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car and put the gear selector into neutral. Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed) until the temperature begins to drop. WARNING! Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot. If necessary, see page 125 and 128 for information on checking and topping-up the coolant level. CAUTION: Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never drive the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm). See the flood warning on page 7. WARNING! Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with the tailgate open could mean that poisonous exhaust gases enter the passenger compartment. If the tailgate must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows: - Close the windows. - Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side windows and blower control to its highest setting. Floor mats: An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time. Electrical system When replacing the battery or when carrying out work involving the electrical system, the following should be observed: A battery connection to the wrong terminal will damage the electrical system. Be sure to connect the positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal. If booster batteries are used for starting, they must be properly connected to minimize the risk of the electrical system being damaged. For correct connection, see "Jump starting" section. Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to replace the battery) while the engine is running, as this may damage the generator. Always make sure that all the battery connections are properly cleaned and tightened. If any electrical welding work is performed on the vehicle, the battery's ground lead (negative cable) and all the connecting cables of the generator must be disconnected and the welder cables placed as near the welding points as possible. The radio must be turned off before the battery is disconnected. Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes before disconnecting the battery. http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2001/2001_V70/01v70_06a.htm[4/4/2013 10:38:53 PM]