
Fuel filler door
The fuel filler  door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see 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 begins to move forward.
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
indicate a  fault. WARNING! If your vehicle is
Warning!
If your vehicle is involved in an  accident, unseen damage may affect your vehicle's driveability and  safety.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself  with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 136
. You should also be familiar  with the information in chapters one, two and four of this
manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read  after operating the
vehicle  for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used  for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready  access. Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating  that country's applicable safety
and exhaust emission requirements. In  some cases it may be difficult or  impossible  to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s)  may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal
operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based  on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped  differently,
depending  on special legal requirements and that optional  equipment described in this manual may not be
available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or  to change specifications or  design, without
notice and without incurring obligation.
CALIFORNIA  Proposition  65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its  constituents, and  certain vehicle components contain  or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and  certain products  of component  wear  contain  or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its  customers. As a  natural part of this  commitment, we care about the
environment in which  we all live. Caring for the environment means an  everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact.
Volvo's  environmental activities are based on a  holistic  view,  which  means we consider the overall environmental
impact of a  product throughout its  complete life cycle. In this  context,  design, production, product use, and  recycling
are all important considerations.
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A
Temperature gauge27
Speedometer27
Odometer27
Trip odometer27
Warning lights27
Text window30
Tachometer27
Clock27
Ambient temperature sensor27
Fuel gauge27
B
Hazard  warning flashers39
C
Audio system151
D
Electronic climate  control47
Heated seats  (option)39
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors39
E
Steering wheel adjustment38
Airbag4
Cruise control33
Windshield wipers/washer37
Turn  signal lever36
Trip computer32
Audio system controls151
F
High/low beam headlights34
Parking lights34
Fog lights34
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Instrument panel lighting34
Button to unlock fuel filler  door34
pg. 27 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text  window
3 Temperature gauge 
The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge when driving. 
Do not drive the car if the warning light  is on.  The text window will provide you with additional information. 
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant  level  - see page 132
.
4 Trip  odometer/reset  button  
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and  2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General  warning light  (see page 28
).
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  is 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 sensor 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.
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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. 50 Climate control system  - general information
Condensation on the inside  of the windows 
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use
a  commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  Please refer  to your Warranty and  Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more
often when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be
replaced  with a  new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and  passenger  compartment temperature sensor in the ECC  control panel should
not be  covered in any  way as this  could cause incorrect information to be  sent to the ECC  system.
Parking  the car in warm weather  
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and  sun roof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from  the passenger  compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and  sun roof and  use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to
cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows  and optional  moonroof 
The ECC  system will function best if the windows and  optional moonroof  are closed. If you drive with the moonroof
open,  we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in the AUTO switch
should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
ECC maintenance  
All maintenance on the climate  control systems should be  carried out by an  authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
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Valet security locking
The security locking feature of your car allow you to prevent unwanted access to your trunk and  glove compartment,
while still  allowing a  parking attendant to unlock, start, and  relock the rest  of your car. To prevent unwanted access to
the trunk and  glove compartment do the following:
 Give  your service key  to the parking attendant.
Insert your master key  into the glove compartment. Turn  it 90 degrees clockwise and  remove the key.  The glove
compartment cannot be  unlocked with the service key.
Insert your master key  into the ignition and  turn it to position II.
Press the trunk lock button in the center  console. An LED  and  a  message in the text window will show that the trunk
lock has be  activated.
Turn  off the ignition and  remove the master key.
With the trunk lock activated, neither the service key  nor the remote control will open  the trunk.
The function can be  turned off (deactivated) by turning the ignition key  to position II and  pressing the trunk lock
button again (the LED  in the button will go out and  VALET LOCK OFF" will be  displayed in the text window).
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car.
pg. 67 Alarm
Alarm 
The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your car. 
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a  number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off the
alarm:
 The hood is forced opened.
 The trunk is forced opened.
 A door is forced opened.
 The ignition switch is tampered with.
 If there is movement in the passenger  compartment (if  the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
 The car is lifted or towed  (if  the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
 The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is set).
Arming the alarm  
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key  in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one  of the front  doors with the door open.  One long flash  of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm  
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm  
If the alarm is sounding, it can be  stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal  
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal  
An audible  alarm signal is given by a  battery powered  siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
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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 during 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. 75 Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and  mirrors  are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can
be  depressed  completely.  Adjust the seat if necessary.  See  page 54
.
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already  set. The gear selector  is locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFTLOCK).
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key*  to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate
for up to 5 seconds (turbo: 10 seconds). Release the key  as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat
this  step.
NOTE: On certain models, when the car is started, idle speed may be  noticeably higher than normal for a  short period,
depending on the temperature of the engine. 
This has been done  to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as
quickly as possible, which  enables them to function normally.
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.  While  keeping firm pressure on the brake pedal, release the parking
brake.
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.
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a  temporary spare tire.
CAUTION!
The car must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that came with
the car. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
pg. 110 Changing wheels
Insert flat end  of lug wrench  and turn/pull  straight out
Changing wheels  
The spare wheel is located under the carpet  on the trunk floor.  The jack and  crank are secured in the wheel recess.  
There are two jack attachment points  on each side of the car.
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 bag.
 With the car still  on the ground, use the lug wrench  to loosen the wheel bolts  1/2 -1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn  the bolts  counterclockwise to loosen.
Loosen wheel bolts
 Position the jack on the bar in the attachment ( A in the illustration below) and  crank while simultaneously guiding
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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.
Removing a defective bulb
To remove a defective bulb:
 Switch off the ignition.
 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).
Installing a new bulb
Installing a new bulb:
 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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