09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery 09
218
No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks
Explosion
Battery replacement
Removing the battery1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the bat-
tery so that all information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the con-
trol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground)
cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box
with a screwdriver.7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery1. Put the battery in place in the engine com-
partment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed
of at a recycling station or similar facility, or
taken to your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
12 Index
12
280
Mirrors....................................................... 77
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 212, 269
checking............................................. 212
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 212
changing............................................. 212
checking............................................. 212
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 210
Owner maintenance................................. 208
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 165
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 208
Permissible axle weight........................... 180
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 215
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................245
Radio functions........................................ 241
HD digital radio................................... 243Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 165
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 227
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 160
