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Contents
© 2005 Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Chapter 1 - Safety 1
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls 23
Chapter 3 - Climate control system 47
Chapter 4 - Interior 57
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm 79
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving 87
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires 117
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing 135
Chapter 9 - Specifications 165
Chapter 10 - Audio systems 175
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) 192
Index 195
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General information
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize
yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information on page
160. You should also be familiar with the information in chapters
one, two and four of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely
useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For
this reason, it should be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating
that country’s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements.
In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S.,
Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this
manual are based on the latest product information available at the
time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped
differently, depending on special legal requirements and that
optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in
all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to
change specifications or design, without notice and without
incurring obligation.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark
position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key
to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front of the gear selector knob and move the selector from
(P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must
be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the
vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The
brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from
the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see page 35) when the car is at
a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler
door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it
clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is
running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(“Check Engine” light) may indicate a fault.
WARNING! If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage
may affect your vehicle's driveability and safety.
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Child safety
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•Both rear seat backrests must be up when
the auxiliary seat is being used.
•Do not use a booster cushion or child seat
in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
•The luggage net should be retracted.
•The child safety lock in the tailgate should
be on to prevent children from inadvert-
ently opening the tailgate from the inside.
•The exhaust pipe will still be hot when the
engine is turned off. Take care that
children do not burn themselves when
they get into or out of the car.
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Child safety
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- folding up
1. Pull the handle at the front of the cushion
forward.
2. With both hands push the cushion rearward.
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•In the event of a collision while the
integrated booster cushion was occupied,
the entire booster cushion and seat belt
must be replaced. The booster cushion
should also be replaced if it is badly worn
or damaged in any way. This work should
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Child safety
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Lighting panel 35
Steering wheel adjustment/lock, Ignition switch 36
Left-side steering wheel lever 37
Right-side steering wheel lever 38
Tailgate wipers/washers, Water repellent glass 39
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats 40
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 41
Electrically operated windows 42
Rearview/sideview mirrors 43
Power moonroof 44
Sun visor 45
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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 154.
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).
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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.
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Turn the button to adjust the clock.
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approximately 2.1 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel
remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
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 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 display 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).