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Contents
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
© 2004 Volvo Cars of North America LLC.
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  side of the
gear selector 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.
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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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Chapter 1 - Safety
pg. 1 Safety
Not wearing a  seat belt is like believing "It'll  never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and  all adult occupants of your car to wear  seat belts and  ensure that children are properly restrained,  using
an  infant, car or booster  seat determined by age, weight and  height. Volvo also believes no child should sit  in the front
seat of a  car. 
Fact: In every state and  province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most  states
and  provinces have already  made it mandatory for occupants of a  car to use seat belts. 
So, urging you to "buckle  up" is not just  our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat
belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one  day  allow you to say, "It's a  good thing I was wearing my
seat belt." 
Seat belts
2
Center  head restraint3
Front  airbags (SRS)4
Side impact  airbags (SIPS)10
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)11
Whiplash Protection  System (WHIPS)12
Occupant safety13
Child safety14
Brake system18
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)19
Stability Traction Control (STC)20
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)20
pg. 2 Seat belts
Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or  ride. A chime will sound several times if the driver has  not
fastened his seat belt.
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To buckle: 
Pull the belt out far enough  to insert the latch  plate  into the receptacle until a  distinct  click  is heard. The seat belt
retractor  is normally "unlocked" and  you can move freely, provided that the shoulder  belt is not pulled out too far. The
retractor  will lock up as follows:
 if the belt is pulled out rapidly
 during braking and  acceleration
 if the vehicle is leaning  excessively
 when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an  accident, it must  be  worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
 The belt should not be  twisted or turned.
 The lap belt must  be  positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
Make sure that the shoulder  belt is rolled up into its  retractor  and  that the shoulder  and  lap belts are taut. 
The seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the seat belts. These tensioners are triggered in
situations where  the airbags deploy.
The front  seat belts also include  a  tension reducing device which,  in the event of a  collision,  limits the peak forces
exerted  by the seat belt on the occupant. 
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts  fully after being unbuckled.
If necessary,  guide the belt back into the retractor  slot.
NOTE:  Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
Adjusting shoulder belt
Lap portion  of the belt should sit  low
Child seats:  Please refer  to page 16
 for information on securing child seats  with the seat belts.
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 When installing any  optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service
any  component  of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a  problem arises,
take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
pg. 5 Front  airbags - SRS
A self -diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors certain safety system components. A check is performed
on components such as seat belt locks, SRS, SIPS,  and/or the VIC system. If a  fault is detected, the warning light will
illuminate. The light is included  in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the safety
system warning lamp should light up when the ignition key  is turned to positions I, II or III and  should go out after
approximately 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this  light is functioning properly every time the
vehicle is started.WARNING!
 Never  drive an  SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad  / airbag housing.
 No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the
center  of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.
 If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car
to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and  year shown on the decal on the door pillar
indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement  of airbags and  seatbelt
tensioners. This service must  be  performed by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
Should you have any  questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo
Customer Support:
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bush), or a  rigid, fixed object  at a  low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily  deploy. Front airbags do not
normally deploy in a  side impact collision,  in a  collision  from  the rear or in a  rollover situation.  The amount of
damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)!  In order for the SRS system to
provide the protection intended,  seat belts must  be  worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a
supplement  to the seat belts.
pg. 9 Front  airbags - SRS
WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the vehicle)
or if your car has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key  in the ignition
before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in personal
injury. Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position.
 Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and  disconnect the battery
 Wait  at least one  minute
 Insert the key  in the ignition and  turn it to position II
 Press firmly on the brake pedal.
 Move the gear selector from  (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
WARNING!
Never  drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang  out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety
systems can also be  damaged. The smoke and  dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and  eye
irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
pg. 10 Side  impact airbags (SIPS)
SIPS  airbag *
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior24
Exterior25
Instruments26
Instrument panel27
Indicator and warning lights28
Text  information window30
Switches in center console31
Trip  computer32
Cruise control33
Light switch panel34
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door35
Turn signals36
Windshield wipers/washers37
Steering wheel  adjustment/lock, ignition switch38
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats39
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket, ashtrays40
Electrically operated windows41
Rearview/sideview,  vanity mirrors42
Power moonroof43
Sun visor, sun  blinds44
pg. 24 Interior
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A
Locking and  unlocking the car63/65
Alarm67
Electrically operated  windows41
Sideview mirror controls42
B
Glove  compartment57
C
Automatic transmission76
Geartronic80
Parking brake40
Center console switches31
D
Power seat adjustment54
Heated seats  (option)39
Cleaning upholstery129
E
Folding rear seat60
Panel for long loads58
Folding down head restraint31
Adjusting  center  head restraint3
Child safety locks69
Integrated booster  cushion15
pg. 25 Exterior
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