
13 Fuel gauge 
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters) on T6 models, or 18 US gal. (68 liters) on the S80 All
Wheel Drive and  the S80 2.5T Front Wheel Drive. 
A warning light in the gauge comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
14 Indicator and warning lights
pg. 28 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 28 and 29 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.
Warning lamp  in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red  or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Yellow  light:  Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light:  Stop the car as soon as possible in a  suitable location and  read the message shown in the text window.
 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)  
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information.
BRAKE 
Brake failure warning light  
If the light  comes on while driving or  braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check  the brake fluid  level
in the reservoir.  See  page 138
 for reservoir position and  instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
Park 
Brake 
Parking  brake reminder light  
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.
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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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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 113 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses114
Replacing bulbs119
Paint touch up126
Washing the car127
Cleaning the upholstery129
Maintenance service,  Warranty130
Fuel/emissions systems131
Drive belt, Coolant132
Emissions maintenance133
Washer fluid,  Hoisting the car134
Opening the hood, Engine  compartment135
Engine  oil136
Power steering/Brake fluid  reservoirs138
Replacing the battery139
Battery maintenance140
Replacing wiper  blades141
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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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pg. 120 Replacing bulbs
Front parking light
Front  parking lights
 Switch off the ignition.
Remove the plastic cover over the high beam bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
Pull out the bulb and  its  socket. Replace the bulb.
Press the bulb and  its  socket back into place.
Switch on the ignition to test the bulb.
Reinstall the plastic cover and  turn it clockwise until it is correctly in place. "TOP" must  be  upward (see illustration
on previous  page).
Front turn signal
Front  turn signals
 Switch off the ignition.
 Open the hood.
 Press down the retaining catch with a  screwdriver and  pull out the lamp housing.
 Press the retaining spring downward and  pull the connector  out of the lamp housing.
 Turn  the bulb holder counterclockwise and  remove it.
 Remove the defective bulb from  the holder by first pressing it in slightly  and  then turning it counterclockwise.
 Install a  new bulb in the holder and  reinsert the bulb and  holder in the lamp housing.
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Fuel filler  cap..........74
Fuel filler  door..........74
Fuel filler  door - unlocking manually..........35
Fuel filter  ..........133
Fuel gauge..........27
Fuel requirements..........72
Fuel system..........131, 133, 148
Fuel/emissions  systems..........131
Fuses..........114 - 118
G
Gas cap..........74
Gasoline..........72
Gear  indicator..........27
Geartronic ..........80
Generator..........149
Generator warning light..........28
Glossary of tire terminology..........105
H
Hand brake..........40
Handling..........85
Hazard  warning flashers..........39
Head restraint - center  rear..........3
Headlight  bulbs - replacing..........119
Headlight  wiper blades - replacing..........141
Headlights..........34
Heated front  seats..........39
Heated rear window..........39
Heated sideview mirrors..........39
Heating..........47 - 49, 51
Hoisting  the car..........134
Home  Safe System..........62
HomeLink® ........169, 170, 171
Hood - opening..........135
I
Ignition switch..........38
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)..........65,75
Indicator lights..........28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)..........11
Inflation  pressure tables..........101
Instrument illumination..........34
Instrument panel..........27
Instruments..........26
Integrated booster  cushion ........ 15
Interior Air Quality system .........51
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Interior features - overview..........24
Interior lighting..........56
ISOFIX Child seat anchors........ 14
J
Jack..........59
, 110, 111
Jump starting..........92
K
Key - removing from  ignition switch..........75
Keyless entry system..........63, 64
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........64
Keylock..........75
Keys..........62
Kickdown..........79, 80
L
Label information..........144
Laminated side windows..........128
LATCH/ISOFIX anchors........ 14
License plate  lights - replacing..........123
Lifting the car..........134
Load carriers..........86
Locking and  unlocking the car..........62
Locking steering wheel..........38
Long distance trip..........94
Long loads..........55
M
Maintenance service..........130
Malfunction  indicator lamp..........29
Manually unlocking the fuel filler  door..........35
Mirrors..........42
Mirrors, sideview - memory function..........42
Moonroof..........43
O
Occupant safety..........13
Octane rating..........72
Odometer..........27
Oil - engine..........93, 136, 137, 147
Oil pressure warning light ........ 28
Opening  the hood..........135
Opening  the trunk from  the inside..........65
P
Paint touch-up..........126
Panic function (alarm)..........67
Park Assist..........83
Parking brake..........40
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