2009 VOLVO V50 185

Contents
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06 Starting and drivingGeneral information................................136
Fuel requirements................................... 140
Ignition switch......................................... 143
Starting the vehicle................................. 144
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive
(option as available)................................ 146
Manual transmission, 5-speed (certain
markets only)........................................... 147
Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain
markets only)........................................... 148
Automatic transmission (option)............. 149
Shiftlock override.................................... 151
All Wheel Drive (option)........................... 152
Brake system.......................................... 153
Stability system....................................... 155
Towing.................................................... 157
Jump starting.......................................... 159
Towing a trailer....................................... 160
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 162
Transporting loads.................................. 163
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)–
option...................................................... 164
Park assist (Option/accessory)............... 168
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07 Wheels and tiresGeneral information................................174
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 178
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 179
Tire designations..................................... 180
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 182
Vehicle loading........................................ 183
Uniform tire quality gradings................... 185
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 186
Temporary spare..................................... 187
Wheel nuts.............................................. 188
Tire rotation............................................. 189
Changing a wheel................................... 190
Tire Sealing System ............................... 192
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
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08 Car careWashing and cleaning the car................. 202
Paint touch up......................................... 206

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General information............................................................................... 174
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 176
Inflation pressure—U.S. models .......................................................... 178
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .................................................. 179
Tire designations................................................................................... 180
Glossary of tire terminology.................................................................. 182
Vehicle loading...................................................................................... 183
Uniform tire quality gradings................................................................. 185
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires................................................ 186
Temporary spare................................................................................... 187
Wheel nuts............................................................................................ 188
Tire rotation........................................................................................... 189
Changing a wheel................................................................................. 190
Tire Sealing System ............................................................................. 192
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................197

07 Wheels and tires
Tire designations
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Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum
load in pounds and kilograms that can be
carried by the tire. Refer to the vehicle's tire
information placard or the safety certifica-
tion label, located on the B-Pillar or the
driver's door or on the inside of the fuel filler
door on Canadian models, for the correct
tire pressure for your vehicle.Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature
grades: See page 185 for more informa-
tion.Maximum permissible inflation
pressure: The greatest amount of air pres-
sure that should ever be put in the tire. This
limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
The tire suppliers may have additional mark-
ings, notes or warnings such as standard load,
radial tubeless, etc.

07 Wheels and tiresUniform tire quality gradings
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185 Uniform tire quality gradings
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where appli-
cable, on the tire sidewall between the tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature ATREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire gra-
ded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and many depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variation in driving
habits, maintenance practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance. The trac-
tion grade assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is
not a measure of cornering (turning) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straight-ahead) traction
tests and is not a measure of cornering
(turning) traction.TEMPERATUREThe temperature grades are AA (the highest),
A, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-
sponds to a minimum level of performance that
all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of per-
formance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and tire failure.

12 Index
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glossary of terms................................ 182
improving economy............................ 175
inflation............................................... 176
inflation pressure, checking................ 177
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................179
inflation pressure table, US models.... 178
load ratings......................................... 177
rotation............................................... 189
snow...................................................186
spare................................................... 187
speed ratings...................................... 177
storing................................................. 174
studded............................................... 186
tire pressure monitoring system......... 197
tire sealing system.............................. 192
tread wear indicator............................ 175
uniform tire quality grading................. 185
winter driving...................................... 186
Tire sealing system.................................. 192
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Towing a trailer........................................ 160
trailer hitch.......................................... 162
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 162
Trailer towing........................................... 160Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 150
manual........................................ 147, 148
shiftlock override................................ 151
Tread wear indicator................................ 175
Treble....................................................... 242
Trip computer............................................ 66
Trips, long distance................................. 138
Turn signals............................................... 64
indicator lights...................................... 51
UUniform Tire Quality Grading...................185VVehicle dimensions.................................. 264
Vehicle Event Data................................... 210
Vehicle loading......................................... 183
roof loads............................................ 163
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................212
Vehicle towing.......................................... 157Vehicle weights........................................ 265
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 263
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 275
WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 73
Warning symbol......................................... 53
Warranties................................................ 210
Washer fluid..................................... 218, 267
Washer fluid reservoir......................215, 218
Water, driving through............................. 137
Weights.................................................... 265
Wheel nuts............................................... 188
Wheels.....................................................174
changing............................................. 190
storing................................................. 174
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 31
Windows
power.................................................... 75
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............215
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 220