09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery 09
220
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
282
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Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................139
Oil............................................................. 214
changing............................................. 214
checking............................................. 214
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 277
Opening the hood.................................... 212
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 129
Owner maintenance................................. 210
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Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 60
Park assist............................................... 166
Parking brake............................................. 70
Parking lights............................................. 59
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 210
Permissible axle weight........................... 182
Personal settings....................................... 75Power door mirrors.................................... 73
Power front seat........................................ 96
memory function................................... 97
Power retractable hard top
cover................................................... 104
introduction......................................... 100
messages........................................... 102
operating............................................. 102
trunk divider........................................ 101
wind blocker....................................... 104
Power steering fluid................................. 217
Power windows......................................... 71
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
Private locking......................................... 122R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................247
Radio functions........................................ 243
HD digital radio................................... 245
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 68
Rear fog light............................................. 60
Rear park assist....................................... 166Rearview mirror.......................................... 72
auto-dim function................................. 72
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 72
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 43
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 82, 269
Refueling.................................................. 141
fuel tank volume.................................269
Registering child restraints........................ 43
Remote key.............................................. 118
battery replacement............................ 119
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 228
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roll-over protection system (ROPS).......... 31
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Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
