• A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 151.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
(1) Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX"
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual
1 to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING!
- Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weight rating limits can cause tire
overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophic failure.
- Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the
vehicle because this will lower the vehicle's GVW rating. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do
not increase the vehicle's GVW rating limitations.
1 See "Towing a trailer" on page 89.
pg. 113 Wheels and tires
Uniform tire quality grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN
ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between the tread should and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and many depart significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled conditions on specified
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33Vacuum pump 20A
34Washer pump - headlight wipers (certain models) 15A
35 -
36 -
pg. 124 Fuses in the trunk
Fuses in the trunk
The fuses in the trunk are located behind the panel on the driver's side. When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to
replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage (written on the fuse).
Ordinary fuses
Location Amperage
1 Backup lights 10A
2 Parking lights, foglights, trunk lighting, license plate lighting, brake lights 20A
3 Accessory control module 15A
4 -
5 Rear Electronic Module 10A
6 CD-changer (option), Navigation system (option) 7.5A
7 Trailer wiring (30-feed) 15A
8 12-volt socket - trunk 15A
9 Rear passenger's side door - power window, power window cut-out function 20A
10 Rear driver's side door - power window, power window cut-out function 20A
11 -
12 -
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14-
15 -
16 -
17 Accessory audio 5A
18 -
19 Folding head restraints (option) 15A
20 Trailer wiring (15-feed) 20A
21 -
22 -
23 All Wheel Drive (option) 7.5A
24 Four-C chassis system (option) 15A
25 -
26 Park assist (option) 5A
27 Main fuse: trailer wiring, Four-C, park assist, All Wheel Drive 30A
28 Central locking system 15A
29 Driver's side trailer lighting: parking lights, turn signal 25A
30 Passenger's side trailer lighting: parking light, brake light, fog light, turn signal 25A
31 Main fuse: fuses 37 and 38 40A
32 -
33 -
34 -
35 -
36 -
37 Heated rear window 20A
38 Heated rear window 20A
pg. 125 Replacing bulbs
Replacing high/low beam headlight bulbs
The headlight bulbs must be replaced from the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
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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.
pg. 126 Replacing bulbs
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5 cyl. automatic AWD890 lbs400 kg
Curb weight
5 cyl. automatic 3510-3550 lbs-
5 cyl. automatic AWD 3690-3725 lbs1680-1695 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
5 cyl. automatic 2400 lbs-
5 cyl. automatic AWD 2440 lbs1110 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
5 cyl. automatic 2293 lbs-
5 cyl. automatic AWD 2400 lbs1090 kg
Max roof load 220 lbs100 kg
Max trailer weight
(w/o brakes) 1650 lbs750 kg
Max trailer weight
(with brakes)
2" ball 3300 lbs **1500 kg
1 7/8" ball 2000 lbs900 kg
Max tongue weight ***165 lbs 75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
* The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
** When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86° F (30° C), the maximum recommended weight is
2000 lbs (900 kg).
*** See also section "Trailer towing"
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 152 Engine specifications
Engine specifications Designation: Volvo B 5254 T2
Output 208 hp at 5000 rpm (154 kW/83 rps)
Max. torque 236 ft. lbs. at 1500-4500 rpm (320 Nm/25-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.67" (93.2 mm)
Displacement 2.5 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases
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"Black box" (Vehicle Event Data)..........136
Blinds - rear/side rear windows..........44
Booster cushion - integrated..........20
Brake failure warning light ..........28
Brake fluid..........145, 153
Brake system..........96
Bulbs (list)..........155
Bulbs - replacing..........125-131
C
Capacities (oils and fluids)..........149
, 153
Cargo net in trunk..........59
Cassette deck (HU-650)..........171
Catalytic converters - three-way..........94, 95
Center console - switches..........31
Center head restraint ..........61
Central locking buttons..........67
Changing wheels..........116, 117
Chassis setting ..........82
Child booster cushion ......... 20
Child restraint anchorages ........ 19
Child safety..........17 -21
Child safety locks - rear doors..........71
Child seat anchors ISOFIX ........ 19
Climate controls..........47, 48, 49, 51
Climate system - general information..........50
Clock..........27
Coat hanger..........55
Cold weather driving..........92
Combination filter..........47, 51
Coolant..........138, 153
Cooling system..........84, 153
Courtesy light..........56
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........131
Courtesy lights - exterior..........64
Cruise control..........33
Cup holder - opening..........58
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing/removing..........90
Dimensions..........151
Direction indicators..........36
Distributor ignition system..........154
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........129
Doors and locks..........64
Drive belt..........138
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Shiftlock..........77, 78, 80
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........12
Side marker lights - replacing..........130
Side turn signals - replacing..........130
Sideview mirrors..........42
Sideview mirrors - heated..........39
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........42
Spare tire.......... 59
Spark plugs..........154
Specifications..........152
Speed -sensitive power steering..........85
SRS..........8
SRS system components, inspecting..........14
Stability Traction Control ..........98, 99
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........64, 77
Starting the engine..........77
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 38
Steering wheel lock..........38
Storage compartment in center console..........58
Storage compartments..........57
Sun blinds..........44
Supplemental Restraint System..........29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)..........5
Suspension..........154
Switches in center console ........ 31
T
Tachometer..........27
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 127
Temperature gauge..........27
Text window..........30
Three-way catalytic converters..........94, 95
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........107
102 - 117
Tires - changing..........116, 116
Tool bag..........59
Towing a trailer..........89
Towing eyelet..........87
Towing the car..........87, 88
Trailer hitch, detachable - installing/removing..........90
Trailer towing..........89
Trailer weight - maximum..........151
Transmission - automatic..........81, 82
Transmission fluid (automatic)..........153
Trip computer..........32
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