
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.
5. Select  the desired gear. On models with an  automatic  transmission, the gear engages after a  very slight delay which
is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE:
Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g.,  on the same key  ring when you try to start
the vehicle, this  could cause interference in the immobilizer system and  result in the vehicle not starting. If this  should
occur, remove one  of the keys from  the key  ring before trying to start the vehicle again.
Keylock: Your vehicle 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 automatic  transmission may shift up at slightly  higher engine speeds than normal
until the automatic  transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
 Do not race a  cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points  fast  enough  to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Volvo's  floor  mats are specially manufactured for your car. They must  be  firmly secured in the clips on the floor  so
that they cannot slide and  become trapped under the pedals on the driver's side.
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CAUTION!
Automatic transmission: 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  of time will help
prevent overheating of the automatic  transmission fluid.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and  apply the parking brake before leaving  the vehicle. Never  leave the
vehicle 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.
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When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying  water or steam directly on the electrical components or
toward the rear side of the engine. Special  moonroof  cautions:
Always close the moonroof  and  sun shade before washing your vehicle.
Never  use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
Never  use wax on the rubber seals  around the moonroof.
Automatic washing  - simple and quick
 We do NOT recommend washing your car in an  automatic  wash during the first six months  (because the paint will
not have hardened sufficiently).
 An automatic  wash is a  simple and  quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be  as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and  water. Keeping the underbody clean is most  important,
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especially in the winter. Some automatic  washers do not have facilities  for washing the underbody.
CAUTION!
Before driving into an  automatic  carwash, turn off the optional rain sensor to avoid damaging  the windshield wipers.
Make sure that side view  mirrors,  auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and  that any  antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
WARNING!
When the car is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes several times in order to remove any
moisture from  the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be  used when the engine is warm. This constitutes a  fire risk.
Polishing  and Waxing
 Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however,  waxing  may be  beneficial.
 Before applying polish  or wax the vehicle must  be  washed and  dried. Tar spots can be  removed with kerosene or tar
remover. Difficult  spots may require a  fine rubbing compound.
 After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
 Several commercially available products  contain  both polish  and  wax.
 Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a  dull surface.
 A wide  range of polymer-based waxes can be  purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and  produce a  long-
lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and  fading.
 Do not polish  or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface  of the vehicle should not be  warmer than 113° F
(45° C).
CAUTION!
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-life or durable paint protection coatings, some of which  may claim to
prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your
vehicle's clear  coat. Some of them may cause the clear  coat to soften,  crack, or cloud. Damage caused by application
of paint protection coatings may not be  covered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
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Upholstery care
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Opening the hood
To open  the hood:
 Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
 Lift the hood slightly.
 Press up the release control located under the front  edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and  lift the hood.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed.
Engine  compartment
1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler  cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner  
WARNING!
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Driving habits and  conditions, climate,  the number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and  function of the battery.
In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
 Check the fluid level  in each cell  in the battery every 24 months  or every 15,0001 miles (24,000 km), whichever is
sooner. The fluid should be  at the level  shown in the illustration above (A). Do not overfill.
 Use a  screw driver to open  the caps and  a  flashlight to inspect the level.
 If necessary,  add  distilled water. The level  should never be  above the indicator (A).
 The fluid level  should be  checked if the battery has been recharged.
 After inspection, be  sure the cap over each battery cell  is securely in place.
 Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and  properly tightened.
 Never  disconnect the battery when the engine is running, or when the key  is in the ignition. This could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
 The battery should be  disconnected from  the vehicle when a  battery charger is used directly on the battery.
1. More  frequently in  warm climates.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION  65 WARNING!
Battery  posts, terminals, and  related accessories contain  lead and  lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and  reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Battery replacement
1. Switch off the ignition and  remove the key.
2. Unscrew the cover over the battery.
3. Wait  at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the
vehicle's electrical system can be  stored  in the control modules.
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Bulbs152
C
Capacities, fluids178
Catalytic converter, three-way182
CD player170
Central  locking system, remote controls82
Changing a  tire133
Changing oil146
Charge air cooler180
Child restraint anchorages30
Child safety27
Child safety locks88
Clock setting button34
Cold  weather precautions93
Collision status25
Compact disc care172
Compass in rearview mirror52
Coolant147
Courtesy lighting75
Cruise control44
D
Dimensions177
Disabling the passenger's  side front  airbag18
Display, instrument panel34
Door mirrors53
Door open  warning42
Driving after a  collision25
DSTC40
E
Economical driving92
Electrical current - conserving93
Electrical system181
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)108
Emission inspection readiness144
Engine compartment145
Engine oil, changing146
Engine specifications180
Environment3
Equalizer, audio system165
F
Federal Clean Air Act142
Flash, high beam42
Floor mats99
Floor mats, cleaning138
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Fog lights41
Front airbags15, 16
Front fog light, replacing155
Front fog lights41
Front seats,  manual  adjustment72
Front seats,  power73
Fuel filler  cap2
Fuel filler  door2, 96
Fuel filler  door, unlocking41
Fuel gauge34
Fuel requirements95
Fuel system180
Fuel tank capacity96
Fuse box in the passenger  compartment, accessing160
Fuses158
Fuses in the engine compartment159
Fuses in the passenger  compartment161
G
Gasoline95
Geartronic (manual shifting)103
Generator181
Generator warning light37
Glossary of tire terminology126
Glove  compartment77
Glove  compartment, locking88
Grocery bag  holder (option)80
H
Hazard  warning flashers48
Head restraints, rear seat78
Headlight  housing, removing153
Headlight  washers46
Headlights41
High beam bulb, replacing154
High beam flash42
High beam headlights42
High beam indicator34
Home  safe lighting42, 56
Hood, opening145
I
Immobilizer82
, 99
Indicator and  warning symbols34
Inflatable Curtain22
Inflation  pressure tables124
Information display34
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Information display, messages in39
Information symbol34, 35
Inspection readiness144
Instrument overview7
Instrument panel34
Instrument panel lighting41
Interior lighting75
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors28
J
Jack, positioning  correctly133
Jump starting114
K
Key blade84
Keylock2, 99
Kickdown104
L
Label information176
LATCH anchors28
License plate  lighting, replacing157
Lighting  panel41
Loading the vehicle127
Long distance trips94
Low beam bulb, replacing153
Low beam headlights42
M
Maintenance142
Malfunction  indicator light36
Manual front  seat adjustment72
Manual shifting (Geartronic)103
Manual transmission101
Mirror, rearview52
Mirrors, door-mounted53
Moonroof54
O
OBD II144
Occupant safety10
Occupant Weight  Sensor (OWS), disabling front  passenger's  side airbag18
Octane rating95
Oil pressure warning light37
Oil, changing146
On Call Roadside Assistance183
Onboard Diagnostic System  (OBD  II)144
Opening  the hood145
Opening  the trunk from  the inside87
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P
Paint touch up139
Parking lights, instrument41
Panic alarm, central locking system remote control83
Parking assist111
Parking brake49
Parking light bulb, replacing154
Parking lights41
Passenger's  side front  airbag, disabling18
Personal  settings56
PI (Program Information) seek167
Polishing137
Power door mirrors53
Power front  seats73
Power moonroof54
Power steering fluid148
Power windows50
PremAir  ®4
Program  Information seek167
Program  type, audio system168
PROPOSITION  65 WARNING150
R
Radio Broadcast Data System  - RBDS167
Radio station formats168
Radio text167
Rain sensor47
Reading lights, rear75
Rear fog light41
Rear park assist111
Rear reading lights75
Rear seat backrests, folding down78
Rear seat head restraints78
Rearview mirror52
Rearview mirror with compass  (option)52
Refueling96
Remote control functions83
Remote control, battery replacement86
Remote controls, central locking system82
Removing a  wheel133
Replacing fuses158
Reporting safety defects10
Restraint anchorages30
S
Safety defects, reporting10
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