06 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids
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The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. 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 a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service 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.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Power steering fluid
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 278.
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.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking.
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Specifications
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G023491
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements arerecommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:
•The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.
Oil volume
Engine modelOil volume between MIN and
MAXVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S/S21.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.82 US qts (7.4 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T21.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.82 US qts (7.4 liters)
V8B8444S1.0 US qts (1.1 liters)7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 191
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 114
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................158
Active yaw control................................... 156
Adaptive cruise control.................... 167, 169
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 130
Air distribution.......................................... 127
Air distribution table................................. 132
Air vents................................................... 128
All Wheel Drive......................................... 113
Anti-freeze.......................................198, 220Anti-lock brake system............................ 114
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 114
Approach lighting................................54, 95
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer.............................. 144
HD digital radio................................... 138
overview.............................................. 133
radio functions.................................... 135
Sirius satellite radio............................141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 133
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 136
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 111, 112
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 278
shiftlock override................................ 112
Axle weight.............................................. 252
B
Battery
changing............................................. 233
maintenance...............................232, 233
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 279
warning symbols................................. 232
Black box.............................................9, 214
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 185, 186, 187
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 147
Booster cushions....................................... 42
Brake lights................................................ 92
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 220
emergency brake assistance.............. 115
fluid..................................................... 278
general information............................. 114
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
footwell lighting................................... 227
headlights...........................222, 223, 224
introduction......................................... 222
license plate lights.............................. 227
side marker lights...............................225
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Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................209, 210
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 76
specifications...................................... 276
starting................................................ 107
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 204
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Fluid specifications.................................. 278
Fog lights
front...................................................... 75
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................158Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 75, 92
Front park assist.............................. 182, 184
Front seats..................................... 82, 84, 87
heated................................................. 129
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 87
massage function (S80 Executive only) 87
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 202
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 202
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 200, 201
Fuel tank volume.....................................278
Fuses............................... 235, 236, 239, 242G
Gasoline requirements............................. 201
Gas tank volume...................................... 278
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 112Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 252
Grocery bag holder.................................. 205
Gross vehicle weight...............................252
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 138
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................223, 224
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........55, 56
Heated front seats................................... 129
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 203
Heated rear seats.................................... 129
High beams................................................ 90
indicator light........................................ 75
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
Home safe lighting..................................... 94
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Hood, opening/closing............................217
Horn........................................................... 89
I
Ignition modes........................................... 80
Immobilizer..........................................52, 53
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................73, 74, 75, 76
Infant seats................................................ 38
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure.............................246, 247
Inflation pressure tables..................249, 250
Information lights.....................73, 74, 75, 76
Information symbol.................................... 75
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument lighting..................................... 90
Instrument overview............................72, 73
Instrument panel...................................... 124
Interior Air Quality System....................... 127
Interior lighting........................................... 94
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 136ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 43
J
Jack
attaching.............................................256
location of........................................... 256
Jump starting........................................... 109
K
Key blade.............................................52, 57
Keyless drive
general description............................... 60
starting the vehicle.............................107
L
Labels
list of................................................... 272
location of........................................... 271
LATCH anchors......................................... 43
Leather care............................................. 268
Lighting panel............................................ 90Load anchoring eyelets...........................204
Loading the vehicle.......................... 204, 252
roof loads............................................ 206
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 124
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Menu system........................................... 122
overview.............................................. 122
Messages in the instrument panel........... 124
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 101
power door......................................... 100
rearview, auto-dim function................ 101