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The passenger compartment temperature sensor is located behind the climate system control panel.
The ambient temperature sensor is in the driver's side door mirror.
The humidity sensor is in the rearview mirror.
These sensors should never be obstructed.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the vehicle from which the sun shines into the passenger compartment. This
means that the temperature may differ slightly between the left and right air vents, even if the climate system
temperature is set to be the same for both sides of the passenger compartment.
86 03 Climate
Air distribution
87 03 Climate
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NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills.
Exterior components
Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning products, available at your Volvo retailer, for cleaning colored plastic,
rubber, or ornamental components such as chromed strips on the exterior of your vehicle. The instructions for using
these products should be followed carefully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
Polishing chromed strips can wear away or damage the surface
Polishes containing abrasive substances should not be used
CAUTION
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not
spray into the locks.
Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can reduce lighting capacity considerably. Clean the headlights regularly, for
example when refueling.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam directly on the electrical components
or toward the rear side of the engine.
Chromed wheels : Clean chrome-plated wheels using the same detergents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can permanently stain chrome-plated wheels.
197 08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
Automatic washing - simple and quick
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will not
have hardened sufficiently).
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water.
Keeping the underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have
facilities for washing the underbody.
CAUTION
Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to avoid damaging the windshield
wipers.
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
WARNING
When the car is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes several times in order to remove any
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power70
rearview68, 69
MP3 files, playing246
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Occupant safety12
Occupant weight sensor21, 22, 23
Octane ratings136
Octane requirements137
Oil
changing209
specifications257, 258
Oil pressure warning light51
On call roadside assistance263
Opening the trunk from the inside125
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Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)122
Paint touch up200
Park assist163, 164, 165
Parking brake65
indicator light51
Permissible axle weight177, 255
Personal settings
approach lighting72
autolock71
control panel71
home safe lighting72
information72
lock confirmation light71
unlock71
Polishing197
Power door mirrors70
Power front seats91
Power retractable hard top94 - 99
Power seats92, 93
memory function92, 93
Power windows67
Proposition 65 warning6, 154, 214, 260
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Radio functions239
Rain sensor61
Read button53
Reading lights100
Rear fog light
indicator light50
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Rear window defroster84
Rearview mirror68, 69
Recalls, child restraints41
Recirculation (climate system)83
Refueling136, 137, 138
Registering child restraints41
Remote control112
approach lighting113
functions113
key blade115
replacing the battery113
Reporting safety defects
Canada13
USA12
Retractable hard top94 - 99
Roadside assistance263
Roll-over protection system28
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Safety defects, reporting
Canada13
USA12
Seat belts14
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor32
reminder16
reminder light51
use during pregnancy15
Seats90 - 93
front91
Service locking117
Shiftlock6, 140
override146
Side impact protection airbags24
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
Ski hatch109
Snow chains180
Snow tires180
Sound settings235
Spare tire183
Stability system149, 150
Start inhibitor112, 140
Starting the engine140
Steering wheel
adjustment64
keypad235
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