
 Engine and  transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore,  engine coolant  temperature should be  closely
watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a  lower gear and  turn off the air conditioner if the
temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
 If the automatic  transmission begins to overheat,  a  message will be  displayed in the text window.
 Avoid overload and  other abusive operation.
 Hauling a  trailer affects handling, durability, and  economy.
 It is necessary  to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a  safe stop (check and  observe
state/ local  regulations).
 Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
 More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
 Remove the ball and  drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
 Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a  trailer over long distances or in mountainous
areas.
WARNING!
 Bumper-attached trailer hitches must  not be  used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be  attached to the bumper.
 Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must  not be  used.
 Never  connect a  trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a  trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for correct installation.
 When towing a  trailer, the trailer's safety wire must  be  correctly fastened to the hole or hook provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be  fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball.
NOTE:
When parking the vehicle with a  trailer on a  hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in ( P)ark
(first/ reverse  gear on manual  transmissions).
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Towing a trailer
Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
 When starting on a  hill, put the gear selector in ( D)rive before releasing the parking brake.
 If you use the manual  (Geartronic)  shift positions while towing a  trailer, make sure the gear you select does not put
too much strain on the engine (using too high a  gear).
 The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be  rated for trailers heavier  than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's  recommended trailer weights.
Leveling
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic  leveling, the rear suspension always retains the correct ride height
regardless of the load. When the vehicle is stationary,  the rear suspension lowers, which  is normal.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this  tire is established  for a  tire that is properly inflated and  not overloaded.  Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and  tire
failure.
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Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be  used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
 Snow chains should be  installed on front  wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains.
 If accessory,  aftermarket or "custom" tires and  wheels are installed and  are of a  size different  than the original tires
and  wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be  used. Sufficient  clearances between chains and  brakes, suspension and
body components must  be  maintained.
 Some strap -on type chains will interfere  with brake components and  therefore CANNOT be  used.
 All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains should only be  installed on the front  wheels. Only chains adapted for AWD
models should be  used.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information.
CAUTION!
- Check local  regulations  regarding the use of snow chains before installing. Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation  instructions carefully. Install chains as tightly as possible and  retighten periodically.
- Never  exceed the chain manufacturer's specified maximum speed limit. (Under no circumstances should you
exceed 31 mph (50 km/h)).
- Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
- The handling of the vehicle can be  adversely affected when driving with chains. Avoid fast  or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires
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Tires for winter use:
 Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods  of snow or icy driving conditions are
strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest degree of traction.
 It is important to install  winter tires on all four wheels to help retain traction during cornering, braking, and
accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an  unsafe level  or adversely affect handling.
 Do not mix tires of different  design as this  could also negatively affect overall tire road grip.
 Winter tires wear  more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be  removed when the winter driving
season has ended.
 Studded tires should be  run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during which  the vehicle should be  driven as smoothly
as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly in the tires. The tires should have the same rotational
direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE:  Please consult state or provincial regulations  restricting the use of studded winter tires before installing such
tires.
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Specifications
pg. 197 Specifications
Label information 198
Dimensions and  weights200
Capacities202
Engine oil203
Fluids  and  cooling system204
Three way catalytic converter205
Suspension206
Electrical system207
Engine specifications209
Volvo programs210
All specifications are subject to change without  prior notice.
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Label information
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Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
Front  suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and  control arms  linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and  pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
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Electrical system
BulbsBulbs TypeSocket
High beam H9 65W 
Low beam H11 55W 
Active Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 65WD1S
Front foglights H1 55 
Front foglights (S60 R) H3 55W 
Front/rear parking lights,
front  side marker lights,
rear footwell lighting,
license plate  lighting W5W
W2.1x9.5d
Front/rear turn signals (amber) PY21WBAU15s
Side turn signals WY5WW2.1x9.5d
Brake lights, backup lights,
rear foglight P21W
BA15s
Rear parking light P21/4WBAZ15d
Rear parking light R5WBA15s
Rear side marker light R10WBA15s
License plate  lighting WW5SV8.5
Front footwell lighting,
cargo area lighting C5W
SV8.5
Vanity mirror 1.2WSV5.5
WARNING!
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due  to the high voltage  used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be
replaced  by an  authorized Volvo service technician.
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Electrical system
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Engine specifications209
F
Federal Clean Air Act168
FIX NEXT SERVICE49
Fluids204
Fog light46
Fog light, rear187
Front fog light, changing186
Front park assist138
Front seat - backrest81
Front seats  - power82
Front suspension206
Fuel106
Fuel filler  cap2, 110
Fuel filler  door2, 109
Fuel Formulations107
Fuel gauge44
Fuel tank, capacity202
Fuses190
G
Gasoline106
Geartronic118
   manual  shifting118
Generator warning light46
Glove  compartment89
Grocery bag  holder91
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)153
H
Handling114
Hazard  warning flashers58
Head restraint - center,  rear92
Headlight  wiper blades178
Headlights55
Heated front  seats76
High beam flash55
High beam headlights55
High beam indicator44
Hoisting  the car171
Home  safe lighting55
HomeLink¨ Universal Transceiver229
Hood - opening173
I
Ignition switch112
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)96
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Permissible axle weight153
Polishing163
Power moonroof68
Power seat82
Power steering fluid177
Power steering, speed sensitive114
Power windows63
PROPOSITION  65 WARNING130
R
Radiator173
Radio215
Rain sensor - windshield wipers56
Rear park assist138
Rear seat, folding backrests90
Rear suspension206
Rear window defroster58
Recirculation76
REDUCE SPEED49
Refrigerant (A/C system)72
Refueling109
Reporting safety defects
   Canada11
   USA
10
Roadholding114
Roof racks (load carriers)134
Run flat tires150
S
Safety defects, reporting
   Canada11
Safety defects, reporting USA
10
SEE MANUAL49
Self supporting run flat tires150
Service168
Service key96
Service reminder45
SERVICE REQUIRED49
SERVICE URGENT49
Shiftlock2, 111
Side marker light187
Side marker light, changing186
Ski hatch91
Snow chains156
Snow tires156
Spare wheel93
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Speedometer44
Sport mode119
Stability systems125
Stability Traction Control (STC)125
Start inhibitor  (immobilizer)96
Starting the car111
STC50, 125
Steering wheel lock112
Stone chips, touching up166
STOP  ENGINE49
Storage compartments86, 87
Studded tires156
Sun visor69
Supplemental Restraint System  (SRS)  -    warning light45
Suspension206
T
Tachometer44
Temperature control75
Temperature gauge44
Text window - messages48
TIME  FOR  REGULAR SERVICE49
Tire designations151
Tire economy, improving143
Tire inflation144
Tire inflation pressure table
   Canadian models147
Tire inflation pressure table  US models
146
Tire inflation pressure, checking145
Tire pressure monitoring  system47
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS)148
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive129
Towing a  trailer131
Towing the car128
Trailer hitch - detachable133
Trailer indicator lamp47
Trailer towing131
Transmission - automatic116
Transmission - Geartronic118
Tread wear  indicator142
Trip computer59
Trip odometer44
Trunk
   opening from  the inside101
Trunk  unlocking
100
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