2009 VOLVO V50 Owner´s Manual

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
273
Bulb
Output
Type
Extra high beam (models with Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights only)
55W
H7
Brake light, back-up light, rear fog light
21W
P21W
Turn signal, front/rear (applies to models with halogen headlights)
21W
PY21W
Turn signal, front/rear (models with Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights)
24W
P21/5W
Rear parking light, side marker light
5W
P21/W5
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting
5W
C5W
Vanity mirror
1.2W
Festoon
Front parking light, side turn signal
5W
W5W
Front fog light (option)
35W
H8
Glove compartment light
3W
Festoon
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.

11 SpecificationsThree-way catalytic converter
11274
Three-way catalytic converter –
general information•
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving
the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition
systems, may cause unusually high three-
way catalytic converter temperatures. Do
not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating condi-
tions, such as engine overheating or back-
firing. A properly tuned engine will help
avoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.
•
Do not park your vehicle over combustible
materials, such as grass or leaves, which
can come into contact with the hot exhaust
system and cause such materials to ignite
under certain wind and weather condi-
tions.
•
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of
one minute), or an intermittently firing or
flooded engine can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-
heating.
•
Remember that tampering or unauthorized
modifications to the engine, the Electronic
Control Module, or the vehicle may be ille-
gal and can cause three-way catalytic con-
verter or exhaust system overheating. This
includes:
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
11
275 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
American customers: 1-800-638-6586
(1-800-63-VOLVO)
Canadian customers: 1-800-263-0475Technician certificationIn addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 60AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 153
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 61
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution table................................... 99
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm system........................................... 130
turning off sensors.............................. 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 153
Approach lighting....................................... 83
Audio files................................................ 250Audio system
audio functions................................... 240
automatic sound control..................... 243
AUX port............................................. 240
CD changer......................................... 249
CD player/changer.............................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 251
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 243
equalizer............................................. 243
menu settings..................................... 253
radio functions.................................... 244
selecting a sound source.................... 240
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
sound settings.................................... 242
steering wheel keypad........................ 241
storing radio stations.......................... 244
subwoofer...........................................242
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 241
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 82
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic sound control.........................243
Automatic transmission........................... 149
kickdown............................................ 150
oil........................................................ 267
shiftlock override................................ 151
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 150AUX port.................................................. 240
Axle weight......................................183, 265
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 111
Bass......................................................... 242
Battery
maintenance....................................... 221
remote control, replacing................... 120
specifications...................................... 272
warning symbols................................. 221
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Bi-Xenon headlights.................................. 61
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 210
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 164
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 41
Brake fluid........................................ 219, 267
Brake lights................................................ 62
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 153
emergency brake assistance.............. 154

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277
fluid.....................................................219
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 223
list of................................................... 272
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 183, 265
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 113
Cargo area cover..................................... 113
Cargo area net................................. 114, 115
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 186
Changing a wheel.................................... 190
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 45Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 41
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 42
top tether anchors................................ 44
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 41
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
Child safety locks....................................129
Climate system
air distribution....................................... 99
air vents................................................ 92
Electronic Climate Control.................... 96
manual climate control......................... 93
passenger compartment filter.............. 90
refrigerant.....................................90, 267
Climate system, general information......... 90
Clock
setting...................................................82
Coat hanger............................................. 108
Cold weather precautions........................ 137
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77Conserving electrical current................... 138
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 218
checking level of................................. 218
Courtesy lighting...................................... 105
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 68
Cup holders.....................................107, 109
Curb weight.....................................183, 265
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 243
Door mirrors............................................... 78

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Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137
DSTC, stability system............................. 155EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrical current – conserving................ 138
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 80
Electrical system...................................... 272
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154
Electronic Climate Control......................... 91
air distribution table.............................. 99
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 74
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 159
Emergency towing................................... 157
Emission inspection readiness................ 212
Engine
specifications...................................... 270
starting................................................ 144
starting with keyless drive.................. 146Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
specifications...................................... 269
volumes.............................................. 267
Equalizer, audio system........................... 243
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 115
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 210
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 267
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 244
Fog lights
front...................................................... 62
rear........................................................ 62
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 62
Front park assist...................................... 168Front seats............................................... 102
folding backrests................................ 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 63
Fuel gauge................................................. 51
Fuel requirements.................................... 140
Fuel tank volume...................................... 267
Fuses, replacing....................................... 230
GGasoline requirements............................. 140
Geartronic................................................ 150
Generator................................................. 272
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 182
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............183, 265

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279
HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 74
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 254
Hazard warning flashers............................ 73
Headlights.................................................. 61
Active Bi-Xenon (option)....................... 61
changing bulbs................................... 223
high and low beams............................. 64
high beam flash.................................... 64
Headlight washers..................................... 70
Head restraints, rear seat........................111
High beam flash......................................... 64
High beams................................................ 64
Home safe lighting............................... 64, 83
Hood, opening......................................... 214IIgnition switch.......................................... 143
Immobilizer.............................................. 144
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols............ 51, 53Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 176
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Information display..............................51, 58
messages in.......................................... 58
Information symbol.................................... 53
Inspection, preparing for......................... 212
Inspection readiness................................ 212
Instrument overview.................................. 48
Instrument panel.................................. 48, 51
Instrument panel lighting........................... 62
Interior lighting......................................... 105
iPOD connector (audio system)...............241
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 42
JJacket hanger.......................................... 108
Jump starting........................................... 159
KKey blade.........................................120, 124
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 125
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 123
power seat memory............................ 124
starting the engine.............................. 146
Keylock.................................................... 144
Kickdown.................................................150LLabel information..................................... 262
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 42
Lighting panel............................................ 61
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 115
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 163
Locking
from the inside.................................... 127
glove compartment............................. 127
Locking the vehicle.................................. 123
Locks, child safety................................... 129

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Long distance trips.................................. 138
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 188MMaintenance............................................ 210
performed by the owner.....................212
Manual climate control.............................. 93
Manual transmission........................ 147, 148
Mirrors.................................................. 77, 78
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 216, 269
checking............................................. 216NNet in cargo area.............................114, 115OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26Octane recommendations.......................140
Oil............................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 214
Owner maintenance................................. 212
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 62
Park assist............................................... 168
Parking brake............................................. 74
Parking lights............................................. 61
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 212
Permissible axle weight........................... 183
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 103
memory function................................. 103
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 219Power windows......................................... 75
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
Radio functions........................................ 244
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 71
Rear fog light............................................. 62
Rear park assist....................................... 168
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 111
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 111
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 45
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 142
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 45
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120