position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. While keeping firm pressure on the brake pedal, release the parking
brake.
5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE:
Your car 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 transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal until the
automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
* Your car is equipped with an electronic start inhibitor (immobilizer). The keys you received with your car are
specially coded. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the
code stored in the start inhibitor module. The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you try to start the car, this could
cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the car not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the
keys from the key ring before trying to start the car again.
pg. 92 Starting the engine
CAUTION:
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 time will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park or in reverse on models with a manual transmission, and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the car 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.
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch to catch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator pedal and clutch is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one
time.
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If a fault should occur in the system, the LED in the button will be switched off and a message will be displayed in the
text window.
Cleaning the sensors
For the system to function properly, the sensors in the front and/or rear bumpers should be kept clean. They can be
cleaned with car washing detergent and a sponge.
WARNING!
These systems are designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judgement.
pg. 101 Driving economy, Handling
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic transmission kickdown feature unless necessary.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the A/C compressor places an additional
load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and
the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as often as possible and avoid using
"kick -down" to help improve fuel economy. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions should use fifth gear at
highway speeds. At other times, choose the highest gear that still allows smooth acceleration.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so
that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Speed-sensitive power steering
(Option on certain models)
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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
engine power over that developed by A normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.
pg. 170 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine Oil
Type: Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Volume: 5.8 qts (5.5 liters)
Volume between MIN and MAX on dipstick: 1.3 US qts (1.2 liters)
Manual transmission oil
Type: MTF 97309
M56 (five speed): 2.2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
M66 (6 speed): 2.1 US qts. (2.0 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Type: JWS 3309
AW5: 7.6 US qts (7.2 liters)
TF-80SC (V70 R): 7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
Do not mix with other oils.
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Power steering fluid
Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Volume: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Fuel tank volume:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters) or 4.8 US qts (4.5 liters) on the V70 R.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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LATCH/ISOFIX anchors22
License plate lights - replacing146
Lifting the car157
Lighting panel35
Load carriers103
Loading the vehicle71
Locking and unlocking the car80
Locking steering wheel36
Long distance trip111
Long loads60
Low/high beam headlights37
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Maintaining your car156
Maintenance, performed by owner155
Maintenance service152
Malfunction indicator lamp29
Manual climate control with air conditioning54-56
Manual front seat adjustment59
Manual transmission93
Mirrors43
Mirrors, sideview - memory function43
Moonroof44
N
Net - cargo72
Nylon cargo net72
O
Occupant safety2
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)9-11
Octane rating88
Odometer29
Oil - engine110, 159-160, 170
Oil -level (R-models)160
Oil pressure warning light28
On Call Roadside Assistance173
Opening the hood158
Owner maintenance155
P
Paint touch-up148
Panel lighting35
Panic function (alarm)84
Park Assist100
Parking brake41
Parking brake reminder light28
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Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire131
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters112
Tire age119
Tire changing132
Tire designations126
Tire inflation120
Tire inflation pressure tables122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System123
Tire terminology127
Tires118-133
Tires - changing132
Tool bag75
Top tether anchorages22
Touching up paint148
Towing a trailer107
Towing eyelet105
Towing the car105, 106
Trailer hitch108
Trailer towing107
Trailer weight - maximum168
Transmission - automatic94-99
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals37
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading129
Unlocking the fuel filler door35
Unlocking the tailgate83
Upholstery - cleaning151
V
Vehicle Event Data152
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)166
Vehicle loading71, 128
Ventilation48
Ventilation hose, battery162
Volvo Inflatable curtain (VIC)13
Volumes (oils and fluids)170
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance173
W
Warning flashers40
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
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