2013 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 143
2013 Volvo C70 Manual
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06 Starting and driving General information WARNING After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are functioning normally. Water or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in delayed braking effect. Cold weather precautions If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting: • Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture will reduce freeze protection. This gives protection against freezing down to -31 °F (-35 °C). See section "Coolant". The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed. ers, lighting, etc. are used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts. CAUTION • Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see the chapter "Wheels and tires." • • Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner. If the vehicle is driven through water deeper than 9 in. (25 cm), water may enter the differential and the transmission. This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and may shorten the service life of these components. Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the door sills longer than absolutely necessary. This could result in electrical malfunctions. If the engine has been stopped while the car is in water, do not attempt to restart the engine. Have the car towed out of the water. • To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see page 218 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir). This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down to 14 °F (-10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water Down to 5 °F (-15 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F (-18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water Down to -18 °F (-28 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water. • Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle during cold weather. • • Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank. In addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de-icer before refueling. 06 • • The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. 0W-30 oil is recommended for driving in areas with sustained low temperatures. • Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks. NOTE Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks. • The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wip- 141