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A
Moonroof (option)43
B
Fuel filler door76
Refuelling76
Economical driving84
C
Replacing a back-up light127
Replacing a brake light127
Replacing a tail light127
Replacing a turn signal127
Replacing a rear fog light127
Replacing license plate lights129
D
Tires98
Wheels98
Brake system18
Spare tire109
Changing wheels110
E
Replacing a high beam126
Replacing a low beam126
Replacing a parking light126
Replacing a turn signal126
Replacing a front fog light (option)128
Replacing a headlight wiper148
F
Washing the car133
Paint touch-up132
pg. 26 Instruments
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A
Temperature gauge27
Speedometer27
Odometer27
Trip odometer27
Warning lights27
Text window30
Tachometer27
Clock27
Ambient temperature sensor27
Fuel gauge27
B
Hazard warning flashers39
C
Audio system157
D
Electronic climate control47
Heated seats (option)39
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors39
E
Steering wheel adjustment38
Airbag4
Cruise control33
Windshield wipers/washer37
Turn signal lever36
Trip computer32
Audio system controls158-159
F
High/low beam headlights34
Parking lights34
Fog lights34
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Instrument panel lighting34
Button to unlock fuel filler door34
pg. 27 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 138
.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see page 28
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an engine speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which is normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed when
the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
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Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover
This fuse box is located behind the plastic cover below the steering wheel. When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to
replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage (written on the fuse).
Location Amperage
1 Heated passenger's seat (option) 15A
2 Heated driver's seat (option) 15A
3 Horn 15A
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8 Alarm siren 5A
9 Brake light switch feed 5A
10 Instrument panel, climate system, power driver's seat (option) 10A
11 12-volt sockets - front and rear seats 15A
12 -
13 -
14 Headlight wipers (certain models) 15A
15 ABS, STC/DSTC 5A
16 Power steering, Bi -Xenon headlights (option) 10A
17 Driver's side front foglight (option) 7.5A
18 Passenger's side front foglight (option) 7.5A
19 -
20 -
21 Transmission control module, reverse gear block (M66 gearbox) 10A
22 Driver's side high beam 10A
23 Passenger's side high beam 10A
24 -
25 -
26 -
27 -
28 Power passenger's seat (option), audio system 5A
29 -
30 -
31 -
32 -
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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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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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WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door and lists vehicle design limits. Do not load
your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 155 Electrical system
Bulbs Bulb TypeSocket
1. High/low beams 55W H7
2. Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2R
3. Front foglights 55W H1
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Fuel gauge..........27
Fuel requirements..........74
Fuel system..........137, 133, 154
Fuel/emissions systems..........137
Fuses..........120 - 124
G
Gas cap..........76
Gasoline..........74
Gear indicator..........27
Geartronic ..........80
Generator..........155
Generator warning light..........28
Glossary of tire terminology..........111
H
Hand brake..........40
Handling..........85
Hazard warning flashers..........39
Head restraint - center rear..........61
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........125
Headlight flash..........36
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........148
Headlights..........36
Heated front seats..........39
Heated rear window..........39
Heated sideview mirrors..........39
Heating..........47 - 49, 51
High beam flash..........36
High/low beam headlights..........36
Hoisting the car..........141
Home safe lighting..........36
HomeLink® ........175, 176, 176
Hood - opening..........142
I
Ignition switch..........38
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........64, 77
Indicator lights..........28, 29
Inflatable curtain ..........13
Inspecting SRS system components..........14
Instrument panel..........27
Instruments..........26
Integrated booster cushion ........ 20
Interior Air Quality system .........51
Interior features - overview..........24
Interior lighting..........56
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