2009 VOLVO V50 audio

11 SpecificationsElectrical system
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General information12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.BatteryVoltage
12 V
12 V
Cold start
capacity
(CCA)
600 A
A
700 A
B
Reserve
capacity
(RC)
120 min
135 min
Capacity
(Ah)
70
80
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio systemBModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the carBulb
Output
Type
Low beam headlight
55W
H7
High beam headlight (applies to vehicles with halogen headlights)
55W
H9

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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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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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281
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 230
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 163
Rotating tires........................................... 189
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 129
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 151
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 245
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................243
Sound settings, audio system................. 242
Spare tire................................................. 187
Stability system........................................ 155
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 155
Starting the engine................................... 144
with keyless drive...............................146
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 144
STC, stability system............................... 155
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 73
keypad................................................241Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 186
Subwoofer............................................... 242
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 51
Tailgate wipers................................... 71, 220
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 254
Temporary spare tire...............................187
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 175
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 189
designations....................................... 180