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WARNING! 
l     When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the bra\
kes several times in order 
to remove any moisture from the brake linings. 
l     Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm. This \
constitutes a fire risk. 
Automatic washing - simple and quick 
l     We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during the\
 first six months 
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently). 
l     An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your vehicle, but i\
t is worth remembering that 
it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the vehicle with \
sponge and water. Keeping the 
underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automa\
tic washers do not have 
facilities for washing the underbody. 
l     Before driving into an automatic car wash, make sure that side view mirr\
ors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are 
secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or removed. Otherwise th\
ere is risk of the machine 
dislodging them.
Exterior lighting 
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterio\
r lights such as headlights, fog 
lights, or tail lights. This is normal and the lights are designed to wi\
thstand moisture. Normally, 
condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short ti\
me.
Polishing and waxing 
l     Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery\
, however, waxing may be 
beneficial. 
l     Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar \
spots can be removed with 
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing comp\
ound. 
l     After polishing use liquid or paste wax. 
l     Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax. 
l     Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface. 
l     A wide range of polymer-based car waxes can be purchased today. These wa\
xes are easy to use and 
produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork aga\
inst oxidation, road dirt and 
fading. 
l     Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of th\
e vehicle should not be warmer 
than 113° F (45° C). 
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pg. 185 Maintenance 
Engine compartment 
Engine compartment 
1. Brake fluid reservoir 
2. Relay/fuse box 
3. Air cleaner 
4. Cooling fan 
5. Radiator 
6. Dipstick-engine oil 
7. Filler cap-engine oil 
8. Washer fluid reservoir 
9. Power steering fluid reservoir 
10. Expansion tank-coolant 
11. Data plate 
12. Battery (under floor in rear cargo area) 
WARNING! 
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 min\
utes) after the engine has been 
switched off. 
pg. 186 Maintenance 
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Brake fluid reservoir 
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without 
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. 
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N 9437433. 
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be re\
placed once a year or 
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.). 
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer. 
Power steering fluid reservoir 
The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks. 
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent. 
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicl\
e has no electrical current 
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, k\
eep in mind that greater effort will 
be required to turn the steering wheel. 
pg. 190 Maintenance 
Wiper blades 
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NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central 
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
 windows, moonroof, courtesy 
lighting, etc. 
WARNING! 
Ventilation hose: 
l     The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e battery is fitted with a 
ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment\
 through a ventilation 
opening in the bottom of this compartment. If the battery must be replac\
ed, it is essential that the 
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation 
opening provided (see illustration). 
l     Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris. 
l     Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
 your Volvo retailer. 
pg. 194 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind: 
l     Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the 
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it. 
l     The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of me\
rcury. These bulbs should 
always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer. 
l     The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified V\
olvo service technician: 
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights, 
- Courtesy (dome) lighting, 
- Reading lights, 
- Glove compartment lights 
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors 
- High-mounted brake lights
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Location of tail light bulbs 
1. Parking light 
2. Turn signal 
3. Back-up light 
4. Parking light 
5. Brake light
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after a bulb has 
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop. 
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster 
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0. 
- Fold down the lower section of the tailgate, and fold up the rear sect\
ion of the cargo area floor. 
- If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, detac\
h the holder's bands. 
- Remove the corner panel (A in the illustration above). 
- Open the cover (B) in the side panel by pulling the tab (C) upward\
/outward. 
- Loosen the bolts (D). 
- Pull the entire tail light housing straight out. 
- Disconnect the wiring. 
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- Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the l\
ens. 
- Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise and pull out. 
- Turn signal, back-up light, brake light bulbs: Turn the bulb countercl\
ockwise and remove it. 
- Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight out. 
- Insert a new bulb. 
- Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise. 
- Press wiring back into place. 
- Align the tail light housing with the holes for the retaining bolts an\
d press it into place. 
- Tighten the retaining bolts. 
- Reinsert the side and corner panels. 
pg. 199 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
Rear fog light 
- Switch off the ignition. 
- Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see illustration above). 
- Pry out the lamp housing. 
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it. 
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 
- Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place. 
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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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Fuses in the cargo compartment 
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind the panel on the driver's\
 side of the cargo compartment. 
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. Backup lights  10
2. Parking lights, foglights, cargo compartment lighting, license plate \
lights, brake light 
diodes 20
3. Accessories 15
4.  -
5. Rear Electronic module 10
6. Rear Seat Entertainment (accessory)  7.5
7. Trailer wiring (30-feed)  15
8. 12-volt socket in cargo compartment  15
9. Rear passenger's side door - power window, power window cutout functi\
on  20
10. Rear driver's side door - power window, power window cutout function\
  20
11.  -
12.  -
13.  -
14. Subwoofer (option), rear air conditioning system (option) 15
15.  -
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