
The text window displays information and  warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the vehicle  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 172
.
4. Trip  odometer
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-hand  digit gives tenth of a  mile/kilometer. Press
the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and  2 using one  short press on the
button.
5. Odometer
6. Speedometer
7. Warning symbol
8. High beam indicator
9. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive for long with the needle in the red
section. The engine has an  built-in function preventing excessively high engine speeds. When this  function operates,
you may discern some pulsation, which  in that case is quite normal.
10. Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the optional Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11. Ambient temperature gauge
This display indicates the air temperature outside your vehicle. 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 vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not
moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient temperature.
12. Clock/set  button
Turn  the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately: Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters) When the 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 symbols
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Indicator and warning symbols
The indicator and  warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key  to the driving position (position II) before
starting. This shows  that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not
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1. Turn  signals, lane change position
2. Turn  signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and  low beams, Home  Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be  cancelled
automatically  by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be  returned to its  initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically  flash  the turn signals 3 times by:
 Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and  releasing it.
 Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and  immediately back to its  original position.
NOTE:
 This automatic  flashing sequence can be  interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
 If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a  burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous  high beams
- Turn  the ignition key  to position II.
- With the light switch (1) in position 
 , (see page 53) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position
4) to toggle between high and  low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Active Bi -Xenon
headlights).
High beam flash
- Turn  the ignition key  to position II.
- Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in
front  of the vehicle.
- Remove the key  from  the ignition switch.
- Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and  release it.
- Exit the vehicle and  lock the doors.
The headlights and  parking lights will illuminate and  remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
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Right-side steering wheel lever
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buttons  for controlling these driving modes are located in center  instrument panel, above the ventilation system panel
vents, see the illustration in the right column. These buttons  can be  pressed at any  time to change driving modes. An
indicator light in the selected button will come on to indicate the driving mode that is currently selected.
This system is based on a  number of sensors  that continuously monitor factors such as the vehicle's lateral and  vertical
movements, speed, and  movements of the wheels. The sensors  receive  data up to 500 times per second, which  is used
to provide extremely fast  and  precise adjustment of each shock absorber.  The system adjusts the stiffness of the shock
absorbers approximately 100 times per second.
Use the button in the center  console to switch between the driving modes Comfort and  Sport. This can be  done  at any
time.
Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock absorption and  the softest ride. This mode is
recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in slippery conditions. The indicator light in the button will
be  off when this  mode is selected.
If Comfort mode was selected when the engine was switched off, this  mode will still  be  active when the engine is
restarted.
Sport
In this  mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the vehicle's body sway during cornering and  to provide more
immediate steering response. The indicator light in the button will come on to indicate that Sport mode has been
selected.
If this  setting was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mode will still  be  active when the engine is
restarted.
Advanced sport (S60 R only)
In this  mode, movement of the shock absorbers is minimal, response from  pressure on the throttle pedal is more direct,
and  body sway in curves or when cornering is sharply  reduced.
If Advanced sport mode was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mode  will be  active when the engine
is restarted.
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Brake system
BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction
The brake system is a  hydraulic system consisting of two master cylinders and  two separate brake circuits.  If a
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 To avoid damaging  your vehicle and  to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the load
carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle.
 Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this  vehicle: 220
lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
 Never  exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh  limits and  never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100
kg).
 Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
 Place heavier  cargo at the bottom of the load.
 Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
 Check periodically that the load carriers and  load are properly secured.
 Remember that the vehicle's center  of gravity and  handling change when you carry a  load on the roof.
 The vehicle's wind resistance  and  fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
 Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast  cornering and  hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof molding.
- Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. See  the mark on the decal under the cover.
- Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
- Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof.
- Loosen  the tightening wheel slightly.  Slide the hook on the load carrier attachment into the attachment bracket  under
the roof molding.
- Turn  the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment bracket.
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Load carriers (accessory)
- Repeat this  procedure for the other load carrier attachments.
- Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely tightened in the respective attachment brackets
on the roof of the vehicle.
- Press down the covers.
Check periodically that the load carriers and  load are properly secured.
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Cold weather precautions
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If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
 Make sure that the engine coolant  contains 50 percent  antifreeze.  Any other mixture will reduce freeze  protection.
This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See  section "Coolant". The use of "recycled"
antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different  types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
 Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze  in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty
of Volvo engine coolant  to protect your vehicle during cold weather.
 Try  to keep the fuel tank  well filled - this  prevents the formation  of condensation in the tank. In addition, in
extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add  fuel line de -icer before refueling.
 The viscosity of the engine oil  is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as
well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, 5W -30 oil, particularly the
synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in
warm weather. See  section "Engine oil" for more information.
 The load placed on the battery  is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. are used more
often. Moreover,  the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a  poorly charged
battery can freeze  and  be  damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and  spray an
antirust oil on the battery posts.
 Volvo recommends the use of snow tires  on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels and  tires."
 To prevent the washer fluid  reservoir from  freezing, add  washer solvents containing antifreeze  (see page 176 for
the location of the washer fluid reservoir).  This is important since dirt is often splashed  on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and  wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be  diluted as
follows:
- Down  to 14° F (-10° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  4 parts  water
- Down  to 5° F (-15° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  3 parts  water
- Down  to 0° F (-18° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  2 parts  water
- Down  to -18° F (-28° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  1 part water
 Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE:  Avoid the use of de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction (automatic transmission)
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the ( D)rive position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode.
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W  is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 44
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
1. Synthetic  oil is not used when  the oil is changed  at the normal maintenance service intervals.
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a  Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer
will also be  able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and  wiper blades for your use in the event that problems
occur.
As a  minimum, the following items should be  checked before any  long trip:
 Check that engine runs smoothly and  that fuel consumption is normal.
 Check for fuel, oil, and  fluid leakage.
 Check transmission oil level1.
 Check condition of drive belts.
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 Use a  tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least once a  month and  before long trips.
You are strongly urged to buy a  reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic  service station gauges may be  inaccurate.
 Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and  wear.
 Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear  patterns.
WARNING!
 Under-inflation is the most  common cause of tire failure and  may result in severe tire cracking,  tread separation,
or "blowout," with unexpected loss of vehicle control and  increased risk of injury.
 Under-inflated tires reduce the load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10- degree temperature drop causes a
corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently and  adjust them to the
proper pressure, which  can be  found on the vehicle's tire information placard  or certification label.
Checking tire pressure
A certain amount of air seepage from  the tires occurs naturally and  tire pressure fluctuates with seasonal changes in
temperature. Always check tire pressure regularly.
Cold tires
Inflation  pressure should be  checked when the tires are cold.
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General information
The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding (ambient) air.
This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours.
After driving a  distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be  hot. If you have to drive
farther than this  distance to pump your tire(s), check and  record the tire pressure first and  add  the appropriate air
pressure when you get to the pump.
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from  driving and  it
is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below  recommended cold
inflation pressure could be  significantly under-inflated.
To check  inflation pressure:
- Remove the cap from  the valve on one  tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve.
- Add air to reach the recommended air pressure.
- Replace the valve cap.
- Repeat this  procedure for each tire, including the spare.
- Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could puncture the tire and
cause an  air leak.
- Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities.
NOTE:
 If you overfill  the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center  of the valve. Then recheck the pressure
with your tire gauge.
 Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Consult the tire inflation tables on pages 146
and  147, or see the inflation pressure placard.
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Temporary spare
The spare tire in your vehicle is called a  "Temporary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard  on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler  door) should be  maintained  irrespective
of which  position on the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this  tire, a  new one  can be  purchased from  your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a  temporary replacement  for a
punctured tire. It must  be  replaced  as soon as possible by a  standard tire. Road holding and  handling may be  affected
with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on
a  temporary spare tire.
CAUTION!
The vehicle must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that came
with the vehicle. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your vehicle's transmission.
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Changing wheels
Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the carpet  on the trunk floor.  The jack and  crank are secured in the wheel recess.
There are two jack attachment points  on each side of the vehicle (see illustration on next page).
To change a wheel:
- Engage the parking brake.
- Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic transmission) or reverse  (manual transmission).
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- Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)  using the lug wrench  in the tool bag.
- With the vehicle still  on the ground, use the lug wrench  to loosen the wheel bolts  1/2 - 1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn  the bolts  counterclockwise to loosen.CAUTION!
- The vehicle must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that
came with the vehicle. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your vehicle's transmission.
- Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts  must  be  observed. The wheel bolts  should never be  greased or lubricated.
The extended, chromed wheel bolts  must  not be  used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
- Locking wheel bolts  can be  used on both aluminum and  steel wheels. If hub caps are used on steel wheels, the
locking wheel bolt should be  mounted in the hole as far from  the tire's inflation valve as possible. It would otherwise
not be  possible to mount the hub cap on the wheel.
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Changing wheels
- Position the jack correctly on the bar in the attachment (see illustration above) and  crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must  be  flat on a  level,  firm, non-slippery surface.
Before raising the vehicle, check that the jack is still  correctly positioned in the attachment.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be  changed is lifted off the ground.
- Unscrew the wheel bolts  completely  and  carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs.
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