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pg. 2 Introduction
General Information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your vehicle 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
side of the gear selector and  move the selector from  ( P)ark.
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, 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 vehicle 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
The fuel filler  door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 53
) when the vehicle is at a  standstill to unlock the
fuel filler  door. Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the vehicle 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.
Important  information  
Before you operate  your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 49
. You should also be  familiar with the information in chapters one,  two and  eight 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 vehicle 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
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11. Center console switches50
12. Climate control72
13. Audio system212
14. 12 V socket62
15. Hazard  warning flashers58
16. Glove  compartment89
17. Panel vents73
18. Text window48
19. Temperature gauge44
20. Odometer/Trip odometer/ Cruise control indicator44
21. Speedometer44
22. Turn  signal indicators44
23. Tachometer44
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/ Selected gear indicator44
25. Fuel gauge44
26. Indicator and  warning symbols45
27. Panel vents73
28. Instrument lighting54
29. Not in use
30. Lighting  panel53
31. Reading lights84
32. Interior lighting84
33. Moonroof control68
34. Seat belt reminder12
35. Rearview mirror65
36. Lock button, for all doors100
37. Blocking rear seat power windows64
38. Controls,  power windows63
39. Controls,  sideview mirrors67
40. Four-C active chassis system121
pg. 44 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
1. Turn signal  indicators - right/left
2. Text  window
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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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Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates  when the ignition key  is in position II and  the light switch (1) is in either
position 
 or .
- Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrease  brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press button 5 when the vehicle is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel filler  door. Please note that the fuel filler  door will
remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible  click  will be  heard when the fuel filler  door
relocks.
NOTE:  If the fuel filler  door does not unlock after the button has been pressed, drive the vehicle at a  speed of at least
5 mph (8 km/h), stop the vehicle, and  press the button again. See  the information to the right on unlocking the fuel
filler  door manually.
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
The electric  motor that controls the fuel filler  door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the
passenger  side of the vehicle, just  behind the fuel filler  door. To unlock this  door manually:
- Turn  the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
- Fold down the cover panel to access the electric  motor (C).
- Press the catch (D) rearward to unlock the fuel filler  door, or forward to lock the door.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
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 AUTO
This function automatically regulates the Electronic Climate Control system so that the selected temperatures
are maintained. The blower,  heating, air distribution (air flow), air conditioning, and optional  air quality  sensor
are controlled.  If you prefer  to manually set any  of these functions, the remaining functions will still  be  controlled
automatically.  Pressing the AUTO button overrides any  settings that were  previously made manually.
Rear window and sideview mirror  defrosters
This function defrosts/  de -ices the rear window and  sideview mirrors.  The LED  in the switch will light up to indicate
that the heating  function is engaged. See  page 58
 for additional information on this  function.
Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror  surface.
Temperature
These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sides of the passenger  compartment. Please note
that the compartment will not be  heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than necessary.
Set the control to the temperature you prefer.
Defroster
This function defrosts/  de -ices the windshield and  front  side windows. The LED  in the switch will light up to indicate
that the defrost function is engaged.
 Blower  speed increases automatically  and  the air conditioning will switch on (if  not already  on and  if the passenger
compartment blower is not turned off) to dehumidify the air in the passenger  compartment.
 Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.
 The climate  system will return to its  previous  settings when the defroster function is switched off.
Blower control
Turn  the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease  the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically  regulate blower speed and  override manual  adjustment.
Turning the blower control counterclockwise until an  orange LED  comes on will turn both the blower and  the air
conditioning off.
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Refueling
CAUTION!
- Do not refuel with the engine running
1. Turn  the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an  incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
- After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
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- Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler  nozzle more than one  extra time. Too much
fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to overflow. Overfilling  could also cause damage to the
emission control systems.
- Avoid spilling  gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing
alcohol  can cause damage to painted  surfaces, which  may not be  covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
- Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol,  wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and  can damage critical parts  in the fuel system. Such damage may not be  covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
1. If the fuel  filler  cap  is not closed  tightly or if the engine is running when  the vehicle is refueled, the Check  Engine Light  (malfunction  indicator
lamp)  may indicate  a fault.  However, your vehicle's performance will  not be  affected.  Use  only  Volvo original or approved fuel  filler  caps.
pg. 111 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
Starting the engine
- Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and  mirrors  are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can
be  depressed  completely.  Adjust the seat if necessary.  See  pages 80
 and  82.
- Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not already  set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the
( P )ark position ( SHIFTLOCK ). Manual transmission: the clutch  must  be  fully depressed.
- Without touching the accelerator  pedal, turn the ignition key
1 to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate  for
up to 10 seconds. Release the key  as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat  this  step.
NOTE:
 If the key  blade section of the remote is not fully folded out when starting the vehicle, the immobilizer function may
make it impossible to start the engine.
 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 operating temperature as quickly as possible, which  enables
them to control emissions  and  help reduce the vehicle's impact on the environment.
 For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator  pedal halfway and  turn the key  to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
- To release the gear selector from  the ( P)ark position, the engine must  be  running (or the ignition key  must  be  in
position II) and  the brake pedal must  be  depressed.
- Select  the desired gear. The gear engages after a  very slight delay which  is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE : Your vehicle is equipped with a  KEYLOCK  system (automatic transmission). When the engine is switched
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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.
pg. 159 Wheels and tires
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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High beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
- Turn  the bulb counterclockwise and  pull it out.
- Disconnect the wiring connector  by pressing the lock tab out and  pulling.
- Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and  pull it out of the holder.
pg. 184 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Installing the new bulb:
- Connect the wiring connector  to the new bulb until it clicks into place.
- Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and  turn it until it is securely in place.
- Press the cover back into place.
Parking  light
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove the plastic cover of the low beam headlight assembly. Pull out the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
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