
STOP
SAFELYStop and  switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP
ENGINE Stop and  switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE
URGENT Take your vehicle to a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician for inspection immediately.
SEE
MANUAL Refer to your owner's  manual.  For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE
REQUIRED Take your vehicle to an  authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably
before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT
SERVICE Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME  FOR
REGULAR
SERVICE This message will be  displayed at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,  after 750 hours of driving or after
12 months,  whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
message will be  displayed for 2 minutes each time the vehicle is started until reset by the servicing
retailer.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
FILL OIL
1 2
Check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page 175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
STOP
SAFELY
1 3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
STOP
ENGINE
1 3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW - SEE
MANUAL
1
3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
STC/DSTC
SPIN
CONTROL
OFF The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See  page 125
 for details.
1. These  messages  apply to  R- models only.
2. Yellow  warning symbol, see page 45
.
3. Red warning symbol, see page 45
.
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Switches in the center console
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Climate
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Climate control systems - general  information 72
Air distribution73
Electronic climate  control, ECC74
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Climate control  systems - general information
Condensation on the inside  of the windows
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use
a  commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  Please refer  to your Warranty and  Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more
often when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be
replaced  with a  new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and  passenger  compartment temperature sensor in the ECC  control panel should
not be  covered in any  way as this  could cause incorrect information to be  sent to the ECC  system.
Parking  the vehicle  in warm weather
If your vehicle has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and  moonroof  (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from  the passenger  compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and  moonroof  and  use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning
to cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows  and optional  moonroof
The ECC  system will function best if the windows and  optional moonroof  are closed. If you drive with the moonroof
open,  we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in the AUTO switch
should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
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 Selecting Defroster automatically  switches  recirculation off.
 Timer  mode activation: (vehicles with the Interior Air Quality system have no timer mode) Press and  hold the
recirculation button for at least 3 seconds to activate a  recirculation timer mode. The amber LED  in the recirculation
button will flash  5 times to show that the timer mode is being activated. In timer mode, each time the recirculation
button is pressed, the climate  control system will recirculate the air in the passenger  compartment for 5- 12 minutes,
depending on the outside air temperature, and  then revert back to fresh air.
 Timer  mode deactivation: Press and  hold the recirculation button for 3 seconds. The amber LED  in the recirculation
button will illuminate steadily for 5 seconds to show a  return to "normal" mode.
 In normal mode, when the recirculation button is pressed, the climate  control
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Electronic climate control, ECC
system will recirculate the air in the passenger  compartment until the recirculation button is pressed again.
 Timer  mode memory: If the vehicle is turned off while timer mode is active, timer mode will still  be  active when
the vehicle is restarted.
Interior air quality  sensor (option)
Some vehicles are equipped with a  multi-filter  and  air quality sensor. The filter  separates gases and  particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors and  contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of
contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake  closes  and
the air inside the passenger  compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter  also cleans
recirculated passenger  compartment air.
When the ECC  system is in the AUTO mode, the green LED  will be  on
.
Operation
Press 
to operate  the air quality sensor (normal setting). or: Select  one  of the following three functions by
pressing
 1, 2 or 3 times.
1. The AUT LED  lights. The air quality sensor is now activated.
2. No LED  lights. Recirculation is not activated unless needed to cool the passenger  compartment in a  warm climate.
3. The MAN LED  lights. Recirculation is now activated.
Keep in mind the following:
 Make it a  rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times.
 Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid fogging.
 If window fogging occurs, you should deactivate the air quality sensor.
 If fogging occurs, use the defroster functions for the windshield, side windows and  rear window. See  page 74.
 The filter  should be  changed at the intervals  recommended in the service schedule. However, if the vehicle is used
in a  severely contaminated environment, it may be  necessary  to change the filter  more frequently.
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 Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
 Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
 Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
 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
"kickdown"  to help improve fuel economy.
CAUTION!
Drive slowly and  carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could
result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake  system. Never  drive the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot
(300 mm).
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Handling  and road holding
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a  tendency to understeer, which  means that the steering wheel has to be
turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a  bend.
This ensures good stability and  reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the
vehicle load. The heavier  the load in the trunk (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), the less the tendency to understeer.
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)
With this  feature, the steering is most  responsive at lower speeds to make parking, driving in city traffic,  etc., easier.
The effect of the power steering diminishes as you accelerate for greater stability at highway  speeds.
Driving through  water
The vehicle can be  driven through water up to a  depth of approximately 9 in. (25 cm), at a  maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud or water When driving through water, maintain
low speed and  do not stop in the water.
WARNING!
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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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Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and  safety systems employ computers that monitor, and  share with each other, information
about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store  what  they monitor, either during normal
vehicle operation or in a  crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be  read and  used by:
 Volvo Car  Corporation
 service and  repair facilities
 law  enforcement or government agencies
 others  who may assert a  legal  right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
Applicable warranties
In accordance with applicable U.S. and  Canadian regulations,  the following list of warranties is provided.
 New Car  Limited Warranty
 Parts and  Accessories Limited Warranty
 Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
 Seat Belt and  Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
 Emission Design and  Defect Warranty
 Emission Performance Warranty
These are the Federal warranties;  other warranties are provided as required by state/ provincial law.  Refer to your
separate Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning  each of the warranties.
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Maintaining your vehicle
Owner  maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and  intervals  are described in your vehicle's Warranty and  Service Records
Information booklet.
The following points  can be  carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the vehicle  is refueled:
 Check the engine oil level
 Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and  tail lights
Monthly:
 Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
 Check that engine coolant  and  other fluid levels are between the indicated "min" and  "max" markings.
 Clean interior  glass surfaces with a  glass cleaner  and  soft paper towels.
 Wipe driver information displays with a  soft cloth.
 Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate a  loose terminal connector,  or a  battery near
the end  of its  useful  service life. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:
 Wash the vehicle, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear  that can be  caused by a  buildup of dirt, and  corrosion
that can be  caused by salt residues.
 Clean leaves and  twigs from  air intake  vents at the base of the windshield, and  from  other places where  they may
collect.
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Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten  engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 86° F (30° C), SAE
5W -30 will provide good fuel economy and  engine protection. See  the viscosity chart.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils  meeting SAE 0W -30 or 0W -40 and  complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for
driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a  trailer over long distances, and  for
prolonged driving in mountainous areas. 
American Petroleum  Institute (API) symbol
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
 The upper section describes the oil's performance level.
 The center  identifies the oil's viscosity.
 The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a  standard test in
comparison to a  reference oil.
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Engine  oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See  the previous  page for oil specifications and  page 203
 for oil volumes. Refer to the Warranty and  Service Records
Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals.
NOTE:
 Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
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 Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals  except at owner request and  at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding  oil
The oil level  should be  checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
 The vehicle should be  parked on a  level  surface  when the oil is checked.
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
- Pull out the dipstick and  wipe  it with a  lint-free rag.
- Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and  check the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary.  If the level  is close to the MIN  mark, add  approximately 1 US quart (1 liter)  of oil.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Switch off the engine and  wait for at least 10-15 minutes and  recheck the oil level.  If necessary,  add  oil until the
level  is near the mark.
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Never  fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an  increase in oil consumption.
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Always add  oil of the same type and  viscosity as already  used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an  oil level  warning system. If the engine oil level  becomes too low, the warning light in
the instrument panel will come on and  a  warning will be  displayed in the text window.
 If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL is displayed,
stop safely as soon as possible and  add  1 qt (1 liter)  of oil. Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the
engine.
 If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY-->STOP
ENGINE -->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and  add  oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5
liters). Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil level  is visible on the dipstick, do not
start the engine. Have the vehicle towed  to an  authorized Volvo workshop.
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Fluids
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