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(Shiftlock). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. The vehicle is equipped with an autostart feature. Without touching t\
he throttle pedal, turn the key to
position III and release it. The starter motor will then operate automat\
ically (for up to ten seconds) until
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for \
a short period. This is done to
help bring components in the emission control system to their normal ope\
rating temperature as quickly
as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the\
vehicle's impact on the
environment.
4. To release the gear selector from the Park (P) position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key
must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
5. Select the desired gear. On models with an automatic transmission, th\
e gear engages after a very slight
delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE
l Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the sa\
me key ring when
you try to start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immob\
ilizer system and result in the
vehicle not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from \
the key ring before trying to start
the vehicle again.
l Keylock: Models equipped an automatic transmission have a keylock system. When \
the engine is
switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park (P) position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
l 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 t\
emperature.
l Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not r\
each some lubrication points
fast enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING
Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for your car. They must be\
firmly secured in the clips on
the floor so that they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals \
on the driver's side.
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R - Reverse
The car must be stationary when shifting to position R.
N - Neutral
N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is sele\
cted. Apply the parking brake when
the car is stationary with the gear selector in N.
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Automatic transmission
NOTE
If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the car has been at \
a standstill for at least 3 seconds
(regardless of whether the engine is running or not), the gear selecto\
r will be locked in Neutral.
In order to move the gear selector to another position:
1. Turn the ignition key to position II (if the engine is not already r\
unning).
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the gear selector to the desired position.
D - Drive
D is the normal driving position. The Drive position offers 6 forward gea\
rs.The car automatically shifts
between the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration an\
d speed. The car must be at a
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Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc., all \
affect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep t\
he following in mind:
l Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or eve\
ry 15,0001 miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
trations above (A). Do not overfill.
l Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect\
the level.
l If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the i\
ndicator (A).
l The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
l After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell or the cover is\
securely in place.
l Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tight\
ened.
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, or when the key\
is in the ignition. This could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
l The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the
battery.
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Removing the battery
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disco\
nnecting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground) cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box with a screwdriver.
7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery
1. Put the battery in place in the engine compartment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or \
similar facility, or taken to your
Volvo retailer.
WARNING
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l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. \
These bulbs should always
be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by an authorized V\
olvo service technician.
l Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician:
- Courtesy (dome) lighting
- Reading lights
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Bi-Xenon headlights
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Replacing bulbs
Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/\
low beam, parking light, turn
signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to pos\
ition 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
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1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out, and replace the b\
ulb.
2. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be installed in one position. \
Front fog light (option)
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
2. Remove the panel around the fog light housing.
3. Unscrew both torx screws in the fog light housing and remove it.
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
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6. Install the new bulb in its seat and turn it clockwise.
7. Reconnect the connector to the bulb.
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Replacing bulbs
8. Secure the fog light housing with the screws and press the panel back\
into place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced from the cargo area. \
To access the bulb holders:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
2. Remove the covers in the left/right panels to access the bulb holders\
.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into position.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and reinstall the cover.
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Replacing the bulb
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
2. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
3. Detach the entire bulb housing and carefully pull it out. Turn the co\
nnector counterclockwise and pull
out the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Reinstall the connector and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw it into place.
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Replacing bulbs
Footwell lighting
The footwell lighting is located under the dashboard on the driver's and\
passenger's sides. To replace a
bulb:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the lens. Turn the screwdriver\
gently to detach the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
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