Changing tracks
Press the left or right arrow keys on the MENU NAVIGATION control to skip to the previous or next track.
NOTE: The TUNING dial (6) (turn clockwise to go to the next track, or counterclockwise to go to the previous track)
or the optional steering wheel keypad can also be used for this purpose.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the left or right arrows keys in the MENU NAVIGATION control (or the corresponding keys on
the optional steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or the whole disc. The search continues for as long as the
buttons are held down.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD (or on all of the CDs if the vehicle is equipped with the optional CD changer)
in random order (shuffle).
Select CD (5) and press the MENU button.
Press ENTER.
Select RANDOM from the menu and press ENTER.
CD changer only: Select SINGLE DISC or ALL DISCS for the CD changer to randomly choose from one or all
discs.
RND (or RND ALL for the CD changer) is shown in the display for as long as the function is activated. Press the right
arrow key on the MENU NAVIGATION control (1) to select the next random track.
NOTE: CD changer only - you can only select the next random track on the current disc.
pg. 171 CD player/CD changer (option)
Press the EXIT button to stop random play.
Disc text (CD changer only)
Certain CDs contain information about the disc, such as the titles of the tracks, etc. This information can be shown in
the display by activating the DISCTEXT function.
Press MENU. Select the menu for relevant sound source and press ENTER.
Select DISCTEXT in the menu and press ENTER.
If information is stored on the disc, it will now appear in the display. To deactivate this function, select DISCTEXT
in the menu and press ENTER.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
Press SCAN.
Press EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
CD eject
Single CD player
Press the eject button (3) to eject the disc.
CD changer
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the eject button (3) briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
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Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The label is located on the passenger's side center door pillar.
3. Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door): Canadian models only.
4. Child safety lock
This information is stamped on the rear inside edges of the doors.
5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
6. Loads and Tire Pressures U.S. models only
Certain models will only have one decal, depending on the specifications of the vehicle.
7. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
8. Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
1. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when
ordering parts.
pg. 177 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions and weights
DimensionsLength 175.9 in. (447 cm)
Width 69.7 in. (177 cm)
Height 57.2 in. (145 cm)
Wheelbase 103.9 in. (264 cm)
Front track 60.4/60.9 in. (154/155 cm)
Rear track 60.3/60.8 in. (153/154 cm)
Turning circle 34.9 ft. (10.6 m)
Cargo capacity 31.2 cu. ft. (883 liters)
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1. 38.4 cu. ft. (1088 liters) with the front passenger's seat backrest folded down (certain models only).
Category USACanada
Gross vehicle weight FWD
1: 4320 lbs
FWD Turbo: 4320 lbs
AWD
2 Turbo: 4450 lbs 1960 kg
1960 kg
2020 kg
Capacity weight FWD: 800 lbs
AWD: 800 lbs365 kg
365 kg
Permissible axle weight, front FWD: 2380 lbs
FWD Turbo: 2380 lbs
AWD Turbo: 2420 lbs1080 kg
1080 kg
1100 kg
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Permissible axle weight, rearFWD: 2130 lbs
FWD Turbo: 2130 lbs
AWD Turbo: 2200 lbs
970 kg
970 kg
1000 kg
Curb weight FWD: 3170 - 3285 lbs
AWD: 3405 - 3455 lbs1440 - 1500 kg
1550 - 1575
Max. roof load All models: 165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes) All models: 1540 lbsAll models: 700 kg
Max. trailer weight (with brakes) All models: 2000 lbsAll models: 900 kg
Max. tongue weight All models: 165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
1. FWD = Front Wheel Drive
2. AWD = All Wheel Drive
CAUTION!
The maximum permissible axle loads and/or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
pg. 178 Fuel, oils, and fluids
Specifications and capacities
Category Specification Capacity
Fuel tank Octane rating: Unleaded premium gasoline with
an octane rating AKI of 91, or above. The
minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 (RON
91). 15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of
15 US gallons (57 liters).
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity
of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code is the 6th and
7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number.
See page 176
for the location of the VIN plate.
Engine oil
(with filter
replacement) See page 179
for information on engine oil
specifications. 6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic
transmission
oil JWS
8.19 US quarts (7.75 liters)
Manual
transmission
oil MTF 97309-10
2.2 US quarts (2.1 liters) - non-turbo models
2.1 US quarts (2.0 liters) - turbo models
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mixture
of water and anti-freeze) 9 US quarts (8.5 liters) - models with automatic
transmission
8.5 US quarts (8.0 liters) - models with manual
transmission
Brake fluid DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N
9437433 0.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power
steering WSS M2C204-A or equivalent 1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) - system and reservoir
combined
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Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 80
12 volt socket, rear seat49
12 volt sockets40
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Active yaw control - AYC109
Airbag system14
Alarm89, 90
All Wheel Drive106
Antifreeze147
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 36
Approach lighting56, 83
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system165
Audio system - introduction164
Audio system menus, list of173, 174
Autolock56
Automatic transmission - Geartronic103, 104
Auxiliary equipment40
AWD106
B
Backrests, rear seat78
Battery drain - avoiding93
Battery maintenance150
Battery replacement151
Battery replacement, remote control86
Battery, conserving electrical current93
Battery, specifications181
Bi -Xenon headlights153
Black box (Vehicle Event Data)142
Booster cushion28
Brake fluid148
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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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Safety locks, child88
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belt reminder13, 37
Seat belts11
SEE MANUAL39
SERVICE REQUIRED39
Shiftlock2
Shiftlock override105
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags21
Side marker light, replacing155
Speedometer34
Spin control - SC109
SRS warning light37
Stability system40, 109, 110
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)82
Station formats168
STC40, 109
Steering wheel adjustment48
Steering wheel lock98
Stone chips, paint touch-up139
STOP ENGINE39
STOP SAFELY39
Storage compartments76
Storing wheels and tires120
Sunroof (moonroof)54
T
Tachometer34
Tail light bulb holder, removing156
Technician certification183
Temperature gauge34
Three-way catalytic converter182
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE39
Tire inflation pressure tables124
Tire rotation132
Tires, changing133
Tires, general information120
Tires, storing120
Traction control - TC109
Transmission, automatic103, 104
Tread wear indicator121
Trip computer43
Trip odometer34
Trunk80
Trunk lighting, replacing157
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Trunk, limiting access to85
Trunk, opening from the inside87
Turn signal bulb, replacing155
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading128
Unlock (personal settings)56
Unlocking the fuel filler door41
V
Valet locking85
Vanity mirror74
Vanity mirror lighting, replacing157
Vehicle Event Data142
Vehicle Identification Number176
Vehicle loading127
Volvo and the environment3
Volvo Customer Care Center, contacting1, 16, 19
Volvo Inflatable Curtain22
Volvo maintenance142
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance183
W
W Winter/Wet driving mode104
Warning flashers48
Warning symbol34, 35
Warranties142
Washer fluid147
Washing the car136
Waxing137
Weight distribution92
Weights177
Wheel nuts131
Wheels, removing133, 134
Wheels, storing120
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)23
Windshield washer fluid147
Windshield wiper blades149
Windshield wipers46
Winter/Wet driving mode104
Wiper blades149
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