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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.
* Your car is equipped with an  electronic  start inhibitor  (immobilizer). The keys you received  with your car are
specially coded. The code in the key  is transmitted to an  antenna in the ignition switch where  it is compared  to the
code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car can only be  started if a  properly coded key  is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g.,  on the same key  ring, when you try to start the car, this  could
cause interference in the immobilizer system and  result in the car not starting. If this  should occur, remove one  of the
keys from  the key  ring before trying to start the car again. 
pg. 88 Starting the engine
CAUTION:
The engine should be  idling when you move the gear selector. Never  accelerate until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a  gear will cause harsh engagement and  premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a  standstill for prolonged periods  time will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Do not race a  cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points  fast  enough  to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and  apply the parking brake before leaving  the vehicle. Never  leave the car
unattended with the engine running.
Always open  garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a  garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain  carbon monoxide, which  is invisible  and  odorless but very poisonous.
An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal and  the clutch  to catch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator  pedal and  clutch  is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be  used at one
time.
pg. 89 Manual transmission
Shift positions
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pg. 145 Transmission specifications
Power transmission
Manual transmission: M  56 LK
Single-disc dry plate  clutch.  All-synchromesh on all gears including reverse; integrated final drive. Operation via a
floor  mounted gear lever. 
Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.39:1
2nd gear 1.91:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 3.30:1
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50
5-speed automatic  electronically  controlled gearbox comprising a  hydraulic torque converter with a  lock-up function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a  floor  mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical  joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio 2.44:1*
Reduction ratios  AW5
1st gear 4.77:1
2nd gear 2.10:1
3rd gear 1.96:1
4th gear 1.32:1
5th gear 1.02:1
Reverse 3.23:1
* XC70 2.65:1 
pg. 146 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF,  and  SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AW5:  Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils.  
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters)
Cooling system
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)14
Automatic transmission90, 91, 145
- Geartronic92, 93
- Kickdown91, 92
Automatic transmission - cold starts91
Auxiliary socket31, 39
AWD
- general  information94
- using snow chains109
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Battery104, 148
Battery  maintenance138, 139
- Replacing the battery139
- Ventilation hose139
Booster cushion12, 16
Brake failure warning light28
Brake fluid137
Brake system18
Bulbs (list)148
Bulbs - replacing120-125
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)141
, 146
Cargo  compartment cover71
Cargo  compartment lighting67
Cargo  eyelets68
Cargo  net69
Catalytic converters - three-way106
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)64
Center console - switches31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat64
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Center seat head restraint63
Central  locking buttons79
Chains - winter driving109
Changing wheels112, 113
Child booster  cushion12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages15
Child safety11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors82
Climate controls48-51
Climate system - general  information47
Clock27
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Subwoofer72, 166
Sun roof42, 43
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension147
Switches in center  console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing140
Temperature gauge27
Temporary  spare tire110
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters106
Timing  belt132
Tire pressure110
Tires108 -111
Tires - changing112, 113
Tool bag72
Towing a  trailer101
Towing eyelet99
Towing the car99, 100
Trailer towing101
Trailer weight - maximum143
Transmission - automatic90-94
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn  signals36
U
Uniform  tire quality grading111
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery  - cleaning128
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)142
Vehicle loading110
Ventilation46
Volvo On Call149
Volumes (oils and  fluids)146
W
Warning flashers38
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
Warranty129
Washer fluid reservoir133
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