
Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Climate control system
Chapter 4 - Interior
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Index
Back Cover
General information
Shiftlock
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  of the
gear selector knob and  move the selector from  (P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must  be  in the (P)ark position before the key  can be
removed from  the ignition switch.
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 filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see on page 32
) when the car is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel filler  door.
Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the car is driven again at a  a  speed of over
approximately 5 mph (8km/h). An audible  click  will be  heard when the fuel filler  door relocks.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this  cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction  Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
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7 General  warning light  (see see page 26).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  in that case is quite normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic  transmission,
the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)*. When the warning light comes on there are approximately
1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and  V70 with non-turbo engine. 
pg. 26 Instruments, switches and controls
The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 26 and 27 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key  is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand  side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a  light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be  inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released. 
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Heated front seats (option)
Please see page 36 for more information on this  function. 
Press AUTO to automatically  regulate air flow or press any  combination of the controls shown in the illustration to
manually adjust air flow. An LED  in the switch will light up if an  air flow control has been pressed. 
Air conditioning ON/OFF
Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON"  or "OFF" LED  will light up to indicate if the system
is switched on or off. Other functions will still  be  regulated automatically  (if  the AUTO switch is on).
The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).
While  the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if
you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not switched off.
Blower control
Turn  the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease  the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically  regulate blower speed and  override manual  adjustment.
NOTE: Turning the blower control counterclockwise as far as possible (an orange LED  next to the control will light
up) will turn both the blower and  the air conditioning off. 
pg. 47 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC) with  Interior Air Quality system  (option)
Interior Air Quality system (option)
Some cars are equipped with a  Multifilter and  Air quality sensor. The filter  separates gases and  particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors and  contaminants entering the car. The Air quality sensor detects increased levels of
contaminants in the outside air. When the Air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake  closes  and
the air inside the passenger  compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the car. The filter  also cleans
recirculated passenger  compartment air. When the Air quality sensor is activated, the LED  AUT comes on in 
 
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additional information.
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and  V70 with non-turbo engine.
CAUTION:
Do not refuel with the engine running *. Turn  the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an  incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place *.
Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling  could also cause damage to the emission control
systems.
Avoid spilling  gasoline when refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing
alcohol  can cause damage to painted  surfaces, which  may not be  covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol,  wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and  can damage critical parts  in the fuel system. Such damage may not be  covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
* If the fuel filler  cap  is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine light
(malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will  not be  affected. Use only
Volvo original or approved fuel filler  caps.  
pg. 83 Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and  mirrors  adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed  completely.  Adjust the seat if necessary.  See  page 52.
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already  set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark
position (SHIFT-LOCK). Manual transmission: the clutch  must  be  fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator  pedal, turn the ignition key*  to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate  for
up to 10 seconds. Release the key  as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat  this  step.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator  pedal halfway and  turn the key  to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
4. To release the gear selector from  the (P)ark position, the engine must  be  running (or the ignition key  must  be  in
position II) and  the brake pedal must  be  depressed.
5. Select  the desired gear. The gear engages after a  very slight delay which  is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE:
Your car is equipped with a  KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must  be  in the
(P)ark position before the key  can be  removed from  the ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly  higher engine speeds than normal until the
automatic  transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
CAUTION:
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To change a wheel:
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark.
Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)  using the lug wrench  in the tool kit.
With the car still  on the ground, use the lug wrench  to loosen the wheel bolts  1/2 - 1 turn. Turn  the bolts
counterclockwise to loosen. 
Position the jack on the bar in the attach-ment (A in the illustration in right column) and  crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must  be  flat on a  level,  firm, non-slippery surface.
Before raising the car, check that the jack is still  correctly positioned in the attach-ment.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be  changed is lifted off the ground.
Unscrew the wheel bolts  completely  and  carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the thread on the studs.
NOTE: See  also page 129
 for hoisting the vehicle on a  garage lift!
WARNING!
The jack must  correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). The car's weight must  not rest  on the jack
attachment (B). See  illustration on page 110.
Be sure the jack is on a  firm, level,  non-slippery surface.
Never  allow any  part of your body to be  extended under a  car supported  by a  jack.
Use the jack intended  for the car when replacing a  wheel. For any  other job, use stands to support the side of the
car being worked on.
Apply the parking brake and  put the gear selector in the (P)ark position.
Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
pg. 110 Wheels and tires
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Replacing high/low beam headlight bulbs
The headlight bulbs must  be  replaced  from  the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the glass on halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease, oil or any  other impurities can be  carbonized  onto
the bulb and  cause damage to the reflector.
Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and  voltage.  
To remove a defective low beam bulb:
Switch off all lights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the connector  (2).
Loosen  the retaining spring (3) by first moving it to the right and  then moving it down, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb. Note  the position of the guide lug on the base of the bulb (4). 
To install a new low beam bulb  (H7):
Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward (1). The bulb will only seat properly in
this  position.
Move the retaining spring up and  push it slightly  to the left until it seats  properly (2).
Press the connector  into place on the bulb (3).
Reinstall the plastic cover and  turn it clockwise until it is correctly in place (4). "TOP" must  be  upward.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be  adjusted for any  reason (e.g., towing a  trailer for extended
periods), this  should be  done  by an  authorized Volvo retailer. 
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pg. 117 Replacing bulbs
To remove and install a high beam bulb  (HB3):
Switch off all lights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the cover by twisting it counter-clockwise.
Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out and  fit a  new bulb. Note  its  position.
Refit the bulb holder. It can only be  fitted in one  way.
Screw the cover back on. The word TOP should be  upwards. 
Replacement of front parking light bulb
Switch off all lights and  turn ignition key  to position 0.
Remove the low beam cover by twisting counterclockwise.
Pull out the bulb and  its  socket. Replace bulb.
Press the bulb and  its  socket back into place.
Check that the new bulb lights.
Screw the cover back into place, "TOP" should be  upwards! 
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Changing the bulb in the turn signals at the front corners
Switch off all lights and  turn ignition key  to position 0.
Pull out the bulb and  its  socket by twisting counterclockwise. Replace bulb.
Press the bulb and  its  socket back into place.
Check that the new bulb lights. 
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Replacement of bulbs in backup light, rear parking lights and rear fog
lights
Switch off all lights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the access panel.
Remove the sound insulation  behind it.
Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and  remove it.
Press the bulb inward, twist  it counter-clockwise and  extract it.
Fit a  new bulb.
Fit the bulb holder in place and  twist  it clockwise.
Refit the sound insulation  and  put the access panel back in place. 
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