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13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 18 US gal. (68 liters).
A warning light in the gauge comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
14 Indicator and warning lights
pg. 28 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 28 and 29 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text
window. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be erased by pressing the READ
button (see page 30
), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
NOTE: When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the yellow
symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
BRAKE
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir. See page 142
for reservoir position and instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Park
Brake
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the
front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
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button again (the LED in the button will go out and VALET LOCK OFF" will be displayed in the text window).
* The position of this button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car.
pg. 69 Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off the
alarm:
The hood is forced opened.
The trunk is forced opened.
A door is forced opened.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one of the front doors with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 65
) for at least 3
seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, and the car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or will stop automatically
after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 70 Alarm
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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 119 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses120
Replacing bulbs125
Paint touch up132
Washing the car133
Cleaning the upholstery135
Maintenance service, Warranty136
Fuel/emissions systems137
Drive belt, Coolant138
Maintaining your car139
Servicing141
Opening the hood, Engine compartment142
Engine oil143
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs145
Replacing the battery146
Battery maintenance147
Replacing wiper blades148
pg. 120 Fuses

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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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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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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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ISOFIX child seat anchors........ 19
J
Jack..........59
, 116, 117
Jump starting..........91
K
Key - removing from ignition switch..........77
Keyless entry system..........65, 66
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........66
Keylock..........77
Keys..........64
Kickdown..........79, 80
L
Label information..........150
Laminated side windows..........134
LATCH/ISOFIX anchors........ 19
License plate lights - replacing..........129
Lifting the car..........141
Lighting panel..........34
Load carriers..........86
Locking and unlocking the car..........64
Locking steering wheel..........38
Long distance trip..........93
Long loads..........55
Low/high beam headlights..........36
M
Maintenance service..........136
Malfunction indicator lamp..........29
Mirrors..........42
Mirrors, sideview - memory function..........42
Moonroof..........43
O
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)..........9, 10, 11
Octane rating..........74
Odometer..........27
Oil - engine..........92, 143, 144, 153
Oil pressure warning light ........ 28
Opening the hood..........142
Opening the trunk from the inside..........67
P
Paint touch-up..........132
Panic function (alarm)..........69
Park Assist..........83
Parking brake..........40
Parking brake reminder light..........28
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