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Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-
vals are described in your vehicle\fs Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out
between the normally scheduled maintenance
services.
Each time the car is refueled:
\b
Check the engine oil level.
\b Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and tail lights.
Monthly:
\bCheck cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
\b Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
\b Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
\b Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
\b Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-
rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose ter-
minal connector, or a battery near the end
of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo
retailer for additional information.
As needed:Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to
reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup
of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt
residues.
Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at
the base of the windshield, and from other pla-
ces where they may collect.
NOTE Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase
or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.They are specially reinforced to bear the weight
of the vehicle. A garage jack can also be placed
under the front of the engine support frame.
Take care not to damage the splash guard
under the engine. Ensure that the jack is posi-
tioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it.
Always use axle stands or similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the
front and rear lift arm pads should be centered
under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard
edge of the sill rail (see illustration).
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle\fs computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnos-
tic information about your vehicle\fs emission
controls. It can light the Check Engine light
(MIL) if it detects an emission control "fault." A
"fault" is a component or system that is not
performing within an expected range. A fault
may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will
store a message about any fault.
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a
vehicle\fs OBD II system. The inspector can
then read "faults." In some states, this type of
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Wheels and tires06
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After useThe foam block and spare wheel must be
replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrow
on the upper foam block. It should point for-
ward.Removing the wheel cover
Changing a tire:1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Put the gear selector in P.
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
4. Remove the wheel cover (where applica- ble) using the lug wrench in the tool
bag.With the vehicle still on the ground,
use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 – 1 turns by exerting downward
pressure.
5. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen. Jack attachment points
6. There are two jack attachment points on
each side of the vehicle. Position the jack
correctly in the attachment (see illustration)
and crank while simultaneously guiding the
base of the jack to the ground. The base of
the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-
slippery surface. Before raising the vehicle,
check that the jack is still correctly posi-
tioned in the attachment.
WARNING There are two attachment points near the
rear of the vehicle. Only the rear-most
attachment point is intended for the jack
(see the illustration).
7. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is lifted off the ground.
8. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the threads on the studs.
9. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the ground.
10. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the threads on the studs. G031901 G032149
