06 Starting and drivingTransporting loads
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Loading the vehicleYour vehicle's load-carrying capacity is affec-
ted by factors such as:•
the number of passengers
•
tire inflation
•
the amount of optional or accessory equip-
ment installed
•
the amount of cargo.
See the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more
detailed information.
Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and
apply the parking brake when loading or
unloading long objects. The gear selector can
be inadvertently knocked out of position by
long cargo, causing the car to move.
Keep the following in mind when
loading the vehicle:•
Load objects in the cargo area against the
rear seat backrest.
•
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
•
Center wide loads.
•
Secure all cargo with restraining straps
anchored to the load securing eyelets.
•
Cover sharp edges on the load.
•
The rear seats can be folded down to
extend the cargo compartment, see
page 111.
WARNING
•
Remember that an object weighing
44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of
2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on colli-
sion at 30 mph (50 km/h)!
•
When the rear backrest(s) are folded
down, the vehicle should not be loaded
to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below
the upper edge of the rear side win-
dows. Objects placed higher than this
level could impede the function of the
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
Load carriers (accessory)Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Follow the installation instructions sup-
plied with the load carriers.
Observe the following points when using load
carriers:•
To avoid damaging your car and to achieve
maximum safety when driving, we recom-
mend using the load carriers that Volvo has
developed especially for your car.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 165 lbs (75 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 165 lbs (75 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the car's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a
load on the roof.
•
The car's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
09
227
56.
Volvo Navigation System
remote control module
(option), alarm siren control
module
10A
57.
On-board diagnostic
socket, brake light switch
15A
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.
Moonroof (option)
20A
63.
Not in use
64.
Audio system, Volvo Navi-
gation system (option)
5A
65.
Audio system
5A
66.
Audio system control mod-
ule (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.
Moonroof, front ceiling
lighting, auto-dim mirror,
(option) seat belt reminder
5A
74.
Fuel pump relay
15A
75.
Not in use
76.
Not in use
77.
Not in use
78.
Not in use
79.
Back-up lights
5A
80.
Not in use
81.
Not in use
20A
82.
Power window – front pas-
senger's side door
25A
83.
Power window and door
lock – front driver's side
door
25A
84.
Power passenger's seat
25A
85.
Power driver's seat
25A
86.
Interior lighting relay, cargo
area light, power seats
5A
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 75
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 155
Emergency towing................................... 153
Emission inspection readiness................ 202
Engine
specifications...................................... 260
starting................................................ 142
starting with keyless drive.................. 144
Engine compartment overview................ 205
Engine oil................................................. 206
changing............................................. 206
checking............................................. 206
specifications...................................... 259
volumes.............................................. 257
Equalizer, audio system........................... 233
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 113
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 200
Flat tires
changing............................................. 181
repairing with tire sealing system....... 183
Fluids and oils.......................................... 257
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 234
Fog lights
front...................................................... 63
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 63
Front park assist...................................... 161
Front seats............................................... 102
accessing the rear seat...................... 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 138
Fuel tank volume...................................... 257
Fuses, replacing....................................... 221
GGasoline requirements............................. 138
Geartronic................................................ 147
Generator................................................. 262
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 174
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............175, 255HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 75
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 244
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
Headlights.................................................. 63
changing bulbs................................... 213
high and low beams............................. 65
high beam flash.................................... 65
Headlight washers..................................... 71
High beam flash......................................... 65
High beams................................................ 65
Home safe lighting............................... 65, 83
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271
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 20
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 36
buckling................................................ 18
guides...................................................19
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 148
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 235
Snow chains............................................ 177Snow tires................................................ 177
Sound control, automatic........................233
Sound settings, audio system................. 232
Spare tire................................................. 178
Starting the engine................................... 142
with keyless drive...............................144
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 142
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 74
keypad................................................231
Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 177
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 53
Tailgate wipers......................................... 210
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 244
Temporary spare tire...............................178
Three-way catalytic converter................. 264Tire inflation............................................. 168
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 171
US models.......................................... 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 188
Tires.........................................................166
age...................................................... 167
changing............................................. 181
changing from summer to winter........ 180
designations....................................... 172
glossary of terms................................ 174
improving economy............................ 167
inflation............................................... 168
inflation pressure, checking................ 169
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................171
inflation pressure table, US models.... 170
load ratings......................................... 169
rotation............................................... 180
snow...................................................177
spare................................................... 178
speed ratings...................................... 169
storing................................................. 166
studded............................................... 177
tire pressure monitoring system......... 188
tire sealing system.............................. 183
tread wear indicator............................ 167