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Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Use the transmission's Drive ( D) position as often as possible and avoid using kickdown.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed
than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard
maintenance intervals.
Avoid overheating the engine
Do not drive at engine speeds above 4,500 rpm if you tow a trailer in hilly areas. This could cause the engine oil to
overheat.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open : Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the
passenger compartment. If the trunk must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
Close the windows
Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side windows and the blower control to its
highest setting.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be
turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk
of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in the cargo
area, the less the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,
133 06 Starting and driving
General information
check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See the "Tire pressure"
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228 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
23. Engine control module (ECM)/transmission control module (TCM)10A
24. Not in use
25. Not in use
26. Ignition switch 15A
27. A/C compressor 10A
28. Not in use
29. Front fog lights (option) 15A
30. Not in use
31. Not in use
32. Fuel injectors 10A
33. Heated oxygen sensor, vacuum pump 20A
34. Ignition coils, climate unit pressure sensor 10A
35. Engine sensor valves, A/C relay, PTC element oil trap, charcoal filter, air mass sensor 15A
36. Engine control module (ECM), throttle sensor 10A
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Fuses
Fuses in the passenger compartment
37. Not in use
38. Not in use
39. Not in use
40. Not in use
41. Not in use
42. Not in use
43. Audio system, Volvo Navigation system (option)15A
44. Supplemental Restrain System (SRS), engine control module 10A
45. 12-volt socket in passenger compartment15A
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46. Lighting - glove compartment, instrument panel and footwells5A
47. Interior lighting5A
48. Windshield washers 15A
49. Supplemental Restrain System (SRS), Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 10A
50. Not in use
51. Fuel filter relay 10A
52. Transmission control module (TCM), ABS 5A
53. Power steering 10A
54. Park assist (option), Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) 10A
55. Not in use
56. Volvo Navigation System remote control (option), alarm siren control module 10A
230 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
57. On-board diagnostic socket, brake light switch15A
58. Right high beam, auxiliary lights relay 7.5A
59. Left high beam 7.5A
60. Heated driver's seat (option) 15A
61. Heated passenger's seat (option) 15A
62. Not in use
63. Power window rear passenger's side 20A
64. Lock indicator lights door panels, Volvo Navigation system(option) 5A
65. Audio system 5A
66. Audio system control module (ICM), climate system 10A
67. Not in use
68. Cruise control 5A
69. Climate system, rain sensor (option), BLIS button (option) 5A
70. Not in use
71. Not in use
72. Not in use
73. Front ceiling lighting 5A
74. Fuel pump relay 15A
75. Not in use
76. Not in use
77. 12-volt socket in trunk, auxiliary equipment control module (AEM) 15A
78. Not in use
79. Back-up lights 5A
80. Not in use
81. Power window - rear driver's side 20A
82. Power window and door lock - front passenger's side door 25A
83. Power window and door lock - front driver's side door 25A
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