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Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include
fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 148 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
Bulbs
Bulb US no. Power Socket
Headlights
- High beam HB3 60W -
- Low beam H7 55W -
Front parking lights 5W W2.1x9.5d
Front direction indicators (yellow) 21 W BAU 15d Front fog lights H1 55 W -
Rear direction indicators (yellow) 21W BAU 15 s Tail lights 67 5W BA 15 s
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Brake lights1156 21W BA 15 s
Backup lights1156 21W BA 15 s
Rear fog light/rear parking lights 21/4W BA 15 s
License plate light - 5 W W 2.1x9.5d
Door step courtesy lights
Front - 5W SV 8.5
Cargo area lights - 5 W SV 8.5
Glove compartment light - 2 W BA 9s Vanity mirror light(s) - 12V 1.2W -Instrument lighting - 3 W W 2.1x9.5d
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 149 Volvo On Call
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL road assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits are
described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence
(A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing
exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These
professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service procedures to
keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Engine compartment134
Engine oil104, 135, 136
Extension of cargo compartment63
Exterior courtesy lights76
Exterior features - overview25
Extra seat73
F
Fog light - rear29
, 34
Fog lights - front34
Folding passenger's seat backrest57
Foldtable62
Front airbags - SRS4 - 7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light28
Front courtesy lights - replacing124
Front fog lights34
Front fog lights - replacing124
Front reading lights74
Front seats - adjusting56
Front seats - heated38
Front seats - manual adjustment58
Front suspension147
Fuel84
Fuel filler cap86
Fuel filter132
Fuel gauge27
Fuel requirements84
Fuel system130, 132, 147
Fuel tank cover86
Fuel/emissions systems130
Fuses116-119
G
Gas cap86
Gasoline84
Gear indicator27
Geartronic (automatic transmission)92, 93
Generator148
Generator warning light28
H
Hand brake39
Handgrip - XC7055, 73
Handling95
Hazard warning flashers38
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Head restraint - center rear3
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M
Maintenance schedule129
Malfunction indicator lamp29
Manual climate control with air conditioning52-54
Manual transmission89, 145
Memory function - front seats56
Mirrors41
Mirrors, sideview - memory function41
N
Net - cargo69
Nylon cargo net69
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating84
Odometer27
Oil - engine104, 135, 136
Oil pressure warning light28
Opening the hood134
P
Paint touch-up126
Panic function (alarm)80
Parking brake39
Parking brake reminder light28
Parking lights34
Passenger's seat backrest - folding57
PCV system132
Pen holder61
Polishing128
Power seats56
Power steering fluid137
Power windows40
R
Radio151
Rain sensor - windshield wipers37
Reading lights - front/rear74
Rear fog light29, 34
Rear reading lights74
Rear seat backrest66
Rear window - heated38
Rearview mirror41
Refrigerant47
Refueling86
Remote central locking system and sideview mirrors system41
Remote control - keyless entry system77
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