Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 69

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1998 Volvo S90 Special Tips - automatic transmission Cooling system ● For driving down steep hills and when driving for prolonged periods at low speeds, position L The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in should be selected. Avoid, however, repeated hot weather, when: changes since this can cause overheating of the ● towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged transmission oil. For driving on long continuous periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm. uphill gradients, select position 3. ● stopping the engine suddenly after high speed ● Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur). using the accelerator pedal. Instead, apply the To avoid overheating, the following rules should hand brake (parking brake). This prevents the be followed: transmission oil from becoming overheated. ● Reduce speed and downshift when towing a ● When towing a trailer, select shift position 3. trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of ● The (E)conomy mode should be selected when overheating can be reduced by switching off the the cruise control is engaged. air conditioning system for a short time. ● Never select P or R while the car is in motion. ● Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for ● When initially selecting positions D, 3, L or R, prolonged periods. your right foot should press firmly on the brake ● Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the pedal to ensure that the car is standing still with grill. the engine idling. When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in ● The gear selector should not be downshifted to the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge L at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h). Always goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the observe posted speed limits. 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 lever into neutral. Do not stop the engine! ● Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed) until the temperature begins to drop. See "Coolant" to check and top-up the coolant level if necessary. WARNING! Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot. Points to remember pg. 61 file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_058.htm (4 of 7)12/30/2006 1:52:42 PM

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