CAUTION: Certain models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front spoiler. Please observe
caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when other road debris is encountered, or
when parking near curbs
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Shiftlock (automatic transmission only)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the
gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:
Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I
Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located near the base of the gear selector.
While holding the override button down, press the button on the front of the gear selector.
Move the gear selector from the ( P)ark position.
Keylock (automatic transmission only)
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the starting
(ignition) key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Clutch interlock (manual transmission only)
The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start you car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to
start the engine.
Anti -lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control
module. This is normal.
Fuel tank cover
The fuel tank cover is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door.
Contents
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety1
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls15
Chapter 3 - Body and interior39
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving55
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires75
Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency81
Chapter 7 - Car care99
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service105
Chapter 9 - Specifications123
Chapter 10 - Audio systems131
Index188
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ABS........................................17Adjusting headligh.........................86Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock Brake System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio systems
General information.....................184
SC-813..................................132 SC-816..................................145 SC-900/901..............................161Auto -dim (rear -view mirror)................48Automatic car washing.....................103Automatic daytime running lights...........24Automatic transmission........60,61,62,63,127 Driving mode selector....................62Automatic transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake failure warning light.............17,18Brake fluid...........................116,124Brake fluid warning light..................18Brake system............................70,71Brake warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs - replacing..........................85
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Capacities................................127Catalytic converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child booster cushion......................11Child Restraint Anchorages..................9Child safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level sensor.......................19Coolant level warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
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Daytime running lights.....................24Demister - rear window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Distributor ignition system...............187Doors and locks............................42Drive belt................................118Driving economy............................58
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