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WARNING!
l Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the brake pedal pressure required is \
3 - 4 times above normal and greater steering
effort must be exerted.
l The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar purpose involving
severe strain.
l Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help\
avoid damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all pos\
sible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the towing information
on the previous page.
CAUTION!
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air c\
onditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or a\
pply lifting equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may result.
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets mu\
st not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
pg. 136 Starting and driving
Jump starting
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Towing a trailer
The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below.
NOTE:
l Recommended hitch tongue load: not more than 10% of the trailer's weight\
. The trailer load should be positioned
so that it does not shift and the tongue load should be 10% of the trail\
er's weight. However, the tongue load should not
exceed the maximum permissible weights indicated in the table above.
l When towing trailers without brakes, the maximum permissible trailer weight is 1,700 lbs (750 kg).\
l If necessary, redistribute the weight of any cargo in the trailer to avo\
id excessive weight on the trailer hitch.
l The maximum trailer weight listed in the table for All Wheel Drive model\
s, 5,000 lbs (2250 kg) is only applicable when
there are not more than two occupants in the vehicle, in the front seats\
, with a combined weight of 300 lbs (135 kg), with
no other cargo in the vehicle.
l The maximum weight listed for Front Wheel Drive models, 4,000 lbs (1800\
kg) is only applicable when there are not
more than four occupants in the vehicle, in the front seats and second r\
ow of seats, with a combined weight of 600 lbs (270
kg), with no other cargo in the vehicle.
pg. 138 Starting and driving
Towing a trailer
l Please be aware that the load on the trailer hitch is part of the vehicl\
e's total load carrying capacity. The amount of cargo
in the vehicle and the trailer must be limited so that the gross vehicle\
weight and maximum permissible rear axle weight
(see
page 209) are not exceeded.
l Vehicles used for towing a trailer on a regular basis, or for long-dista\
nce highway towing should be equipped with an
automatic transmission oil cooler and Volvo's automatic self-leveling sy\
stem for the rear suspension. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
l Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially des\
igned for the vehicle.
l All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumper\
s. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system.
l Increase tire pressure to recommended full inflation pressure. See chapt\
er "Wheels and tires."
l When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 6\
20 miles (1,000 km).
l Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engin\
e coolant temperature should be closely
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Vanity mirror lights
- Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
- Pry out the bulb and replace it.
- Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press th\
e upper edge of the lens into place.
License plate lights
- Switch off the ignition.
- Loosen the screws with a Torx screwdriver.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
- Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
- Reinstall the housing and screw it into place.
NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. Let an author\
ized Volvo retailer
replace these bulbs if necessary.
pg. 201 Maintenance
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Fuses
Fuses in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of \
the same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). No. Amperage
1. ABS 30
2. ABS 30
3. Headlight washers 35
4. -
5. Auxiliary lights (option) 20
6. Starter motor relay 35
7. Windshield wipers 25
8. Fuel pump 15
9. Transmission control module (V8 and 6- cyl.) 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 control (V8), Intake manifold actuator (6-cyl.) 10
14. Heated oxygen sensor. 20
15. Crankcase ventilation, solenoid valves, A/C connection, leakage diag\
nostics, engine
control module (V8, 6-cyl.), mass airflow sensor (V8) 15
16. Driver's side low beam headlight 20
17. Passenger's side low beam headlight 20
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Fuses
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver'\
s side
This fuse box is located behind the plastic cover below the steering whe\
el. When replacing a blown fuse,
be sure to replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage (wr\
itten on the fuse). No. Amperage
1. Heated passenger's seat 15
2. Heated driver's seat 15
3. Horn 15
4. -
5. Audio system 10
6. -
7. -
8. Alarm siren 5
9. Brake light switch feed 5
10. Instrument panel, climate system, power driver's seat, Occupant Weig\
ht Sensor 10
11. 12-volt sockets - front and rear seats 15
12. -
13. -
14. -
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. -
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Fuel tank 21.1 US gals. (80 liters) Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON
91) - unleaded fuel (See also page 117)
Transmission oil
1
TF-80SC 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 1.1 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Windshield washer
reservoir 6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a (HF\
C134a)
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (Thermostat begins to open at 194°\
F
(90° C)).
3.2 6-cyl. 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
V8 10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
.
Transmission
Oil grade:
Type: JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536° F (280° C), P/N 9437433
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
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Index
pg. 241-244 Index
A
A/C (air conditioning)
81
ABS
2, 49, 128
Accessory installation (special warnings)
5
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)
52, 55
Air cleaner
185
Air conditioning
76
Air distribution
78, 81
Air quality sensor
82
Air vents
78
Alarm
111
All Wheel Drive
126
All Wheel Drive - towing
135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
2, 49
Ashtray
65, 94
Audio system
219
AUTO (climate control)
80
Autostart
119, 121
AUX (audio system)
232
Average speed
62
AWD
126
B
Bass
225
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