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WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected
with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came
with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
252 06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
Summer and winter tires
When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the
vehicle, e.g. LF = left front, RR = right rear.
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall.
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force aside rain, snow and slush.
The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skidding).
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.
Tire rotation
Your vehicle has no recommended tire rotation. The following information is intended to help you understand why.
Tread set
As a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if tires are rotated, the tread
will eventually set at an angle that is a compromise. Even if ride, handling, and road noise may still seem acceptable,
they may not be optimal. Further, tires that are rotated, but not on a regular basis, may actually cause more tire noise,
faster tire wear, and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling.
A tire that can fully adapt to its position will provide better steering feel, lower tire noise, and better fuel economy.
Braking stability performance
Your vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires, which will wear faster. This can be beneficial. Having more tread on
the rear tires will help reduce oversteer. Oversteer is when a vehicle wants to keep turning because of momentum and
dynamic forces on its suspension.
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
Loads and Tire Pressures
The appearance of the decal will vary, depending on the market for which the vehicle is intended. See also page 237
.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should
always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts.
Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
269 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Dimensions
270 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Weights
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infant seats36-37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors42
top tether anchors43
Child restraints
recalls and registration 44
Child safety 31-33
booster cushions41
child restraint systems34- 35
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
Child safety locks48
Climate system
air distribution 127
air vents128
Interior Air Quality System127
introduction126
passenger compartment filter126
refrigerant126
Clock, setting 79
Cold weather driving190
Collision warning system166,168
Compass in rearview mirror149
Conserving electrical current189
Convertible seats38-40
Coolant214, 275
Cooling system, general information189
Courtesy lighting93-94
Crash mode30
Cruise control154-155
adaptive156- 159
Curb weight247
Current, conserving189
D
Defroster130
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions269
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert163
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors99
Distance Alert system171
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically188
Driving in cold weather190
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uniform tire quality grading249
Top tether anchors (child restraint systems)43
Touching up paint266
Towing a trailer201-202
trailer hitch203
Towing the vehicle 204, 205
Traction control151
Trailer towing201-203
trailer hitch203
Transmission
Geartronic 110
general description110- 111
oil275
shiftlock override111
Tread wear indicator 235
Trip computer147
Trip odometers78
Trips, long distance189
Trunk
changing bulbs 222
driving with it open188
locking/unlocking64
opening from the inside65
Turn signals
changing bulbs 218
indicator lights76
using92
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 249
Unlocking the trunk55
Unlocking the vehicle54
Upholstery care264
V
Valet locking58
Vanity mirror185
changing bulbs222
Vehicle dimensions 269
Vehicle event data6, 208
Vehicle loading198-199, 247
roof loads200
Vehicle maintenance 208
performed by the owner209
Vehicle weights 270
Ventilated seats129