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great demands on the battery and its
capacity is reduced by the cold.
•Use washer fluid (p. 359) to avoid ice form-
ing in the washer fluid reservoir.
To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-
mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is
a risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement
in certain countries. Studded tyres are not
permitted in all countries.
Slippery driving conditions
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con-
trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.
Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as fol-
lows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap by slightly pressing in
the rear part of the hatch.
Take out the flap.
Close the flap after fuelling.
For a description of locking and unlocking the
fuel filler flap, see Locking/unlocking - fuel filler
flap (p. 178). The fuel filler flap's lock logic also
follows the locking or unlocking of the keyless
system and the central locking system.
Related information
•Filling up with fuel (p. 298)
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually when
it cannot be opened from outside.
Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap).
Carefully pull the line back in a straight line.
The flap can now be opened from outside.
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is required
to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
•Locking/unlocking - fuel filler flap (p. 178)
•Filling up with fuel (p. 298)
