09 Maintenance and servicing
Maintaining your car 09
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Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-
vals are described in your vehicle's 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:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
•Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
•Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
•Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
•Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
•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 a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician 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 places 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's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnos-
tic information about your vehicle's 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.
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WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into
contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces
NOTE
Volvo uses different systems to indicate a
low oil level or pressure. Some models have
an oil pressure sensor, in which case a
warning symbol (see page 53) is used to
indicate low oil pressure. Other models have
an oil level sensor, in which case the driver
is alerted by the warning symbol in the cen-
ter of the instrument panel and a text in the
information display. Some models use both
systems. Contact an authorized Volvo
retailer for more information.
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WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion
tank cap slowly so that the overpressure
dissipates.
Brake fluid
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Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F(280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
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8. Secure the fog light housing with the
screws and press the panel back into
place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
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All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the trunk. To access the bulb holders:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the covers in the left/right panels
to access the bulb holders.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the
affected bulb holder.4. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
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Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)1
Taillight/parking light
Fog light (driver's side only)
Turn signal
Back-up light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after the
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
High-level brake lightThese bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.
10 Audio
Audio functions
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238* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Audio system controls
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VOLUME dial
AM/FM – select a radio band
MODE – select a sound source
TUNING dial
SOUND button
Auxiliary connector
AUX port
USB connector*
Selecting a sound source
Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM.
Press MODE (3) repeatedly to toggle
between the CD player and the optional
external sound source AUX, USB or the
optional Sirius satellite radio.
The currently selected sound source will be
shown in the display.
AUXThe AUX (auxiliary) port, located under the cen-
ter armrest, can be used to connect for exam-
ple, an MP3 player.
If the player is being charged through a 12-volt
socket while it is connect to the AUX port,
sound quality may be impaired.
The volume of the external sound source AUX
may be different from the volume of the internal
sound sources such as the CD player or the
radio. If the external sound source's volume is
too high, the quality of the sound may be
impaired.
This can be prevented by adjusting the external
sound source's input volume.
1. While playing the radio or a CD, lower the
audio volume to about one-quarter.
2.
Switch to
AUX mode on the audio system
by pressing the MODE button.
3. Connect the headphone output from your
music player to the AUX input using a cable
with a stereo 3.5 mm miniplug at both
ends.
4. Set your music player's headphone vol-
ume to three-quarters using the player's
volume controls.
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5.
Press MENU on the audio system, and
navigate to AUX Volume or AUX Input
Volume.
6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the
AUX Input Volume until you hear music at
a comfortable level.
7. If there is distortion, lower your music play-
er's headphone volume until the distortion
goes away.
8. Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio
volume to a comfortable level.
VolumeUse the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the
steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume
level. The volume level is also adjusted auto-
matically according to the vehicle's speed, see
page 242 for more information on this func-
tion.
Steering wheel keypad
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Steering wheel keypad
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad
can be used to control the audio system. The
steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust
volume, shift between preset stations and
change CD tracks. Press one of the two left-
hand buttons briefly to change to the next/pre-
vious preset radio station, or to go to the next/
previous track on a CD. Press and hold down
these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
Daytime/twilight displayIn daylight the information is displayed against
a light background. In darkness it is displayed
against a dark background.
USB/iPod Ÿ Ÿ connector*
An auxiliary device, such as an iPod Ÿ, MP3
player or a USB flash drive can be connected
to the audio system via the connector in the
center console storage compartment. A stand-
ard cable from an iPod Ÿ or MP3 player can be
routed under the cover to the AUX connector
in the storage compartment.
A sound source must be chosen, depending on
the device that has been connected:
1.
Use MODE to select
iPod or USB. The textCONNECT DEVICE will be displayed.
2. Connect the device to the connector in the
center console storage compartment (see
the illustration).
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The text LOADING will be displayed while the
system loads the files (folder structure) on the
device. This may take a short time.
When information about the files (the folder
structure) on the device has been loaded, the
resulting list includes information on the artist,
genre and song title.
To navigate in the folder structure, press
ENTER and scroll up and down the folders
using the arrow buttons (on the audio system
control panel or on the steering wheel keypad).
Press the right arrow button to select a folder.
Press the left arrow button to go up a level in
the folder structure. Press ENTER to go down
a level in the folder structure.
Tracks can be selected in two ways:
Turn the Tuning knob (no. 4 in the illustra-
tion on page 243) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Use the right or left arrow keys on the nav-
igation control (no. 5 in the illustration on
page 243) to select the desired track. The
arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used in the same way.NOTE
The system supports playback of files in the
most common versions of formats such as
mp3, wma, and wav. However, there may be
versions of these formats that the system
does not support.
The system also supports a number of
iPod Ÿ models produced in 2005 or later.
iPod Ÿ Shuffle is not supported.
USB flash driveTo simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is
advisable to only store music files on the drive.
It will take considerably longer for the system
to index the files on the drive if it contains any-
thing other than compatible music files.
NOTE
The system supports removable media that
uses the USB 2.0 standard and the FAT32
file system and can index up to 500 folders
and a maximum of 64,000 files. The device
must have at least 256 Mb of memory.
MP3 playerMany MP3 players have a file indexing system
that is not supported by the vehicle's audio
system. In order to use an MP3 player, the sys-
tem must be set to USB Removable device/
Mass Storage Device.
iPod Ÿ
An iPod Ÿ receives current and its battery is
charged through the connecting cord. How-
ever, if the iPod's battery is completely
drained, it should be recharged before the
iPod Ÿ is connected to the audio system.
NOTE
When an iPod Ÿ is used as a sound source,
the vehicle's audio system has a menu
structure similar to the one in the iPod Ÿ. See
the iPod's manual for detailed information.
For further information, refer to the accessory
manual USB/iPod Ÿ Music Interface.
Sound settings
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is calibrated for optimal
sound reproduction through the use of digital
signal processing. This calibration takes into
account the speakers, amplifier, cabin acous-
tics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for
each combination of vehicle and audio system.
There is also dynamic calibration that takes
into account the setting of the volume control,
radio reception, and the vehicle's speed. The
sound settings described in this manual, such
as
BASS, TREBLE, and EQUALIZER are only
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intended to enable the user to adapt sound
reproduction to his/her personal preferences.
1.
Press SOUND (5). Press this button
repeatedly until you come to the setting
that you wish to change.
2.
Turn the TUNING dial (4) to make the
desired setting.
The following settings can be made:
BASS–set the bass level
TREBLE–set the treble level
BALANCE–set the left/right sound balance
FADER–set the front/rear sound balance
SUBWOOFER (accessory)–set the level for
the subwoofer (bass speaker)
CENTER–make settings for the center speaker
SURROUND–make settings for surround
sound
Subwoofer (accessory)To switch the subwoofer on or off:
1.
Press MENU followed by ENTER.
2.
Select
AUDIO SETTINGS and press
ENTER.
3.
Select
SUBWOOFER and press ENTER.
Surround soundSurround sound settings are used to
balance sound levels throughout the
vehicle. Surround settings for the var-
ious sound sources are made sepa-
rately.
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NOTE
•Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only
available on the Premium Sound sys-
tem.
•When listening to FM radio stations,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions
best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-
channel stereo may provide better
sound quality.
The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display
when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated.
There are three alternative settings:
•Pro Logic II
•3-channel
•Off (normal 2-channel stereo)
Activating/deactivating Surround sound1.
Press MENU followed by ENTER.
2.
Select
AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and
press ENTER.3.
Select Surround
FM/AM/CD/AUX and
press ENTER.
4.
Select
Pro logic II, 3-channel stereo orOff and press ENTER.
Equalizer Front/RearThis function is used to fine-tune the sound
level for different frequencies separately.
NOTE
This function is only available on certain
sound systems.
To adjust the equalizer settings:
1.
Press MENU followed by ENTER.
2.
Select
AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and
press ENTER.
3.
Select
Equalizer Front/Rear and press
ENTER.
The column in the display indicates the sound
level for the current frequency.
•Adjust the level with the TUNING dial (4),
or use the Up/Down arrows. Additional fre-
quencies can be selected with the Right/
Left arrows.
•Save the settings by pressing ENTER or
exit without saving by pressing EXIT.