Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 79

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1998 Volvo S90 Observe legal requirements of kgs) a top speed of 50 mph (80 towing a trailer to ensure that the the state in which the vehicles km/h) should never be max. permissible axle load or are registered. exceeded. gross vehicle weight are not ● Increase tire pressure to exceeded. WARNING! Bumper- recommended full-load attached trailer hitches must pressure. See section "Wheels NOTE: Refer to section not be used on Volvos, nor and tires". "Automatic transmission" for should safety chains be ● Engine and transmission are additional trailer hauling tips. attached to the bumper. subject to increased loads. Trailer hitches attaching to Therefore, engine coolant the vehicle rear axle must temperature should be closely not be used. watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use lower gear and turn off air conditioner if temperature gauge pointer enters the red range. Winter driving pg. 69 Cold weather precautions ● If you wish to check your car before the ● The Volvo Washer Solvent should be diluted as approach of cold weather, the following advice is follows: worth noting: Down to 14°F (-10°C): 1 part anti-freeze and 4 Make sure that the engine coolant contains at least parts water 50 percent antifreeze: that is, 5.3 qts. (5 liters) Down to 5°F (-15°C): 1 part anti-freeze and 3 Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze. This gives parts water protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35° Down to 0°F (-18°C): 1 part anti-freeze and 2 C). See section "Coolant". parts water The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved Down to -18°F (-28°): 1 part anti-freeze and 1 by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze may not be part water mixed. ● Use lock spray or grease in the locks. ● Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the NOTE: Avoid the use of de-icing spray as they tank. can cause damage to the locks. In addition in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de-icer before Automatic differential lock (certain refueling. models) ● The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold- The differential automatically locks at speed weather starting as well as decreasing fuel between 3 - 25 mph (5 - 40 km/h) if either of the consumption while the engine is warming up. For drive wheels begins to lose traction. The winter use, 5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic differential lock improves power distribution to type, is recommended. the drive wheels in slippery conditions, shifting Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use this power to the wheel with best traction. It also file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_067.htm (3 of 5)12/30/2006 1:52:43 PM

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