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Category
Specification
Washer fluid reservoir
Use washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions 6.9 US quarts (6.5 lit-
ers)
Air conditioning system
Refrigerant – R134a
B
AThe transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle. However, it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40 °F
(5 °C).BSee page 90 for volumes
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Oil specificationsEngine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.Volvo recommends Castrol.Engine designation
Volume between MIN-MAX on dipstick
Volume
A
3.2 6-cyl. B6324S
1.27 US qts (1.2 liters)
7.82 US qts (7.4 liters)
V8 AWD B8444S
1.3 US qts (1.2 liters)
7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
AIncluding filter replacement.
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Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child safety................................................ 33
Child safety locks....................................124
Climate system.......................................... 90
refrigerant............................................. 90
Clock reset button..................................... 54
Coat hanger............................................. 111
Cold weather precautions........................ 157
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 251
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 211
changing............................................. 206
Courtesy light........................................... 106
Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 110
Curb weight............................................. 175
Current fuel consumption.......................... 71
DDefroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 70
rear window and mirrors....................... 95
windshield............................................. 94
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 155
Dimensions.............................................. 260
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 25
Display, instrument panel.......................... 54
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 239
Door mirrors............................................... 81
defroster............................................... 70
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 60
Driving conditions, difficult......................137
Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 270Emission inspection readiness................ 203
Engine
specifications...................................... 269
starting................................................ 133
Engine oil................................................. 208
specifications...................................... 268
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 202
Flat tires
changing............................................. 180
repairing with tire sealing system....... 185
Fog light..................................................... 56
Fog lights
front*.....................................................64
Folding door mirrors.................................. 60
Front airbags.................................. 21, 22, 25
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 100
manually adjusted............................... 100
Front seats
power.................................................. 100
Front suspension..................................... 267
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Low beam headlight.................................. 66MMaintenance............................................ 202
Maintenance, periodic............................. 203
Malfunction indicator light......................... 57
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 60
power door........................................... 81
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 80
Moonroof................................................... 83
MP3 player, connecting........................... 248
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 93OOBD II...................................................... 203
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 208
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 203
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 273
Owner maintenance................................. 203
PPaint - color code....................................198
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist.......................................147, 148
Parking brake............................................. 76
warning symbol.................................... 56
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 203
Permissible axle weight........................... 175
Polishing.................................................. 195
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power seat............................................... 100
Power steering fluid................................. 212RRadiator................................................... 207
Radio functions........................................ 239
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 69
Rear seat entertainment (option)............. 253
Rear suspension...................................... 267Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 80
Rear window defroster.............................. 70
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Recirculation.............................................. 94
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 58
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 90
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote control........................................ 119
replacing the battery........................... 121
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Rotating tires........................................... 179
SSafety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 124
Seat belt..................................................... 18
Seats........................................................ 100
Service.....................................................202
Service key.............................................. 118