06 Maintenance and specificationsVehicle care
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Washing the car
WARNING
Be sure that the compressor is not con-
nected to a 12-volt socket while replacing
the container.The following points should be kept in mind
when washing and cleaning the car:•
The car should be washed at regular inter-
vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots
adhere to the paint and may cause dam-
age. To help prevent corrosion, it is partic-
ularly important to wash the car frequently
in the wintertime.
•
Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause detergents and wax
to dry out and become abrasive. To avoid
scratching, use lukewarm water to soften
the dirt before you wash with a soft
sponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
•
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish
may be permanently damaged.
•
A detergent can be used to facilitate the
softening of dirt and oil.
•
A water-soluble grease solvent may be
used in cases of sticky dirt. However, use
a wash place equipped with a drainage
separator.
•
Dry the car with a clean chamois and
remember to clean the drain holes in the
doors and rocker panels.
•
Tar spots can be removed with kerosene
or tar remover after the car has been
washed.
•
A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy
water can be used to clean the wiper
blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-
shield and wiper blades improves visibility
considerably and also helps prolong the
service life of the wiper blades.
•
Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel
housings, fenders, etc).
•
In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-
quent washing is recommended.
•
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug
wells should be inspected for water and
blown dry if necessary.NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove
dirt from the drain holes in the doors and
sills.
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. Spe-
cial moonroof cautions:
•
Always close the moonroof and sun
shade before washing your vehicle.
•
Never use abrasive cleaning agents on
the moonroof.
•
Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo 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 care-
07 Index
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281
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
ventilated seats................................... 127
Emergency brake lights............................. 89
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 107
Emergency towing...........................207, 208
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 105
starting with keyless drive.................. 106
Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil
checking............................................. 216
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276
Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 202
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Fluid specifications.................................. 276
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front/rear...............................................89
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 89
Front park assist..............................180, 182
Front seats..................................... 80, 81, 85
heated................................................. 127
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 85
massage function (S80 Executive only) 85
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 86
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 276
Fuses...............................233, 234, 237, 240
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 276
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 110
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 109, 110
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight............................... 250HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 142
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
Headlights
active bi-xenon lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................221, 222
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
switch................................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95
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Heartbeat sensor (alarm system)............... 53
Heated front seats................................... 127
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 201
Heated rear seats.................................... 127
High beams................................................ 88
indicator light........................................ 73
Home safe lighting..................................... 92
Hood, opening/closing............................215
Horn........................................................... 87IIgnition modes........................................... 78
Immobilizer................................................ 50
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights...............................71, 72, 73
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure.............................244, 245
Inflation pressure tables..................246, 247
Information lights...........................71, 72, 73
Information symbol.................................... 73
Inspection readiness................................ 213Instrument lighting..................................... 88
Instrument overview............................70, 71
Instrument panel...................................... 121
Interior Air Quality System....................... 125
Interior lighting..................................... 91, 92
iPOD connector (audio system)...............132
ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 42
JJack
attaching.............................................254
location of........................................... 254
Jump starting........................................... 107KKey blade.............................................50, 55
Keyless drive
starting the engine.............................. 106
LLabels
list of................................................... 270
location of........................................... 269
LATCH anchors......................................... 42
Leather care............................................. 266
Lighting panel............................................ 88
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 202
Loading the vehicle.......................... 202, 250
roof loads............................................ 204
Locking the vehicle.................................... 52
Locks, child safety..................................... 47
Low beams................................................ 88
Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 73MMain instrument panel............................. 121
Maintenance............................................ 212
performed by the owner.....................213
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72