
pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1. Front fog lights54
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler  door54
3. Rear fog light54
4. Turn  signals/High/low beams53
5. Cruise control60
6. Horn7
7. Instrument panel44
8. Audio controls in steering wheel218
9. Windshield wipers56
10. Parking brake (hand brake)62
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Windshield wipers
 Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and  you move it upwards, the wipers will sweep one  stroke  at a  time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
 Intermittent wiper  function
With the lever in this  position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the control ring 1 upward to increase wiper
speed or downward to decrease  the speed.
Headlight wiper/washer (certain models)
When the lever is pulled to wash the windshield, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
CAUTION!
Use ample  washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be  thoroughly wet  when the wipers
are in operation.
 To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where  the windshield washers are used frequently, the headlights
will only be  washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a  10-minute period.
 A short pull on the lever will wash the windshield only.
 When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter)  remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the headlights will not be  washed
when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the windshield.
NOTE:  R-models are also equipped with headlight wipers, which  are activated along with the washer function.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically  regulates wiper speed according  to the amount of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity  of the sensor can be  adjusted by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more
frequently)  or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
Activating  the rain sensor:
- Turn  the ignition key  to at least position I and  put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
- Press button 2. An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is active.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
- Press button 2.
or
- Move the windshield wiper lever down  to another position.
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Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until
the lever is released, at which  time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be  deactivated when washing the vehicle in an  automatic  car wash, etc. If the rain sensor
function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and  could be  damaged.
Continuous wiper function.
Wipers operate  at "high" speed.
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Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be  used to indicate that the vehicle has become a  traffic  hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center  dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where  you live.
 
Rear window and sideview mirror  defroster
Press the switch to start heating  the rear window and  sideview mirrors  to remove ice or condensation. An LED  in the
switch will light up.
A timer automatically  switches  off the heating  after approximately 12 minutes. The LED  will go out correspondingly.
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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.
pg. 169 Maintenance and servicing
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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No.Amperage
1. ABS 30
2. ABS 30
3. Headlight  washers (certain models) 35
4. -
5. Auxiliary lights (option) 20
6. Starter motor relay 35
7. Windshield wipers 25
8. Fuel pump 15
9. Transmission control module (R-models) 15
10. Ignition coils, engine control module 20
11. Throttle pedal sensor, A/C compressor, e -box fan 10
12. Engine control module, fuel injectors,  mass airflow sensor 15
13. Throttle housing control module 10
14. Heated oxygen  sensor 20
15. Crankcase ventilation heater,  solenoid valves 10
16. Driver's side low beam headlight 20
17. Passenger's  side low beam headlight 20
18. -
19. Engine control module feed, engine relay 5
20. Parking lights 15
21. -
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Fuses
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind  the plastic cover
This fuse box is located behind the plastic cover below  the steering wheel. When replacing a  blown fuse, be  sure to
replace  it with a  new one  of the same color and  amperage  (written on the fuse).
No. Amperage
1. Heated passenger's  seat (option) 15
2. Heated driver's seat (option) 15
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3. Horn15
4.-
5. -
6. -
7. -
8. Alarm siren 5
9. Break light switch feed 5
10. Instrument panel, climate  system, power driver's seat (option) 10
11. 12-volt sockets  - front  and  rear seats 15
12. -
13. -
14. Headlight  wipers (S60 R) 15
15. ABS,  STC/DSTC 5
16. Power steering, Active Bi -Xenon headlights (option) 10
17. Driver's side front  foglight (option) 7.5
18. Passenger's  side front  foglight (option) 7.5
19. -
20. -
21. Transmission control module, reverse  gear block (M66) 10
22. Driver's side high beam 10
23. Passenger's  side high beam 10
24. -
25. -
26. -
27. -
28. Power passenger's  seat (option), audio system 5
29. -
30. -
31. -
32. -
33. Vacuum pump 20
34. Windshield washer pump, headlight wipers (S60 R) 15
35. -
36. -
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Fuses
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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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