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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)
Other fluids and lubricants
FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Transmission oilAAutomatic (TF-80SC)5.8 US qts (5.5 liters)Transmission fluid BOT 341
Coolant3.2 (6-cyl.)9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
Air conditioningAll models1.8 lbs (800 g)Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
Brake fluid0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)DOT 4+
Power steering1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
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FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Washer fluid6.8 US qts (6.5 liters)
4.7 US qts (4.5 liters
B)
Use a washer antifreeze recom-
mended by Volvo, mixed with
water.
Fuel tank volume3.0T/3.2 6 cyl.18.5 US gallons (70 liters)
AUnder normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.BModels without headlight washers
Electrical system
General information12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter-
nator. Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
Performance, battery
Engine3.2 6-cyl./3.0T
Voltage (V)12
Cold start capacity (A)520 – 700
Reserve capacity (min)100 – 135
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 189
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 110
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control.................... 165, 167
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 127
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 109
Anti-freeze.......................................194, 220Anti-lock brake system............................ 110
warning light......................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 110
Approach lighting................................54, 90
Audio system
audio functions................................... 132
CD player/changer.............................. 142
HD digital radio................................... 136
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 133
Sirius satellite radio............................139
sound settings.................................... 132
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 134
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 97
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 108
general description.....................107, 108
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 108
Axle weight.............................................. 249
B
Battery
changing............................................. 232
maintenance...............................231, 232
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 278
warning symbols................................. 231
Black box.............................................9, 214
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 183, 184, 185
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 145
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 46
Booster cushions....................................... 42
Brake lights................................................ 87
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 220
emergency brake assistance.............. 111
fluid..................................................... 277
general information............................. 110
Hill Descent Control............................ 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 227
footwell lighting................................... 227
headlights...........................222, 223, 224
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E
ECC.........................................126, 127, 128
Economical driving.................................. 192
Electric parking brake.............................. 114
Electronic Climate Control.......126, 127, 128
air distribution table............................ 130
Interior Air Quality System.................. 128
ventilated seats................................... 126
Emergency brake lights............................. 87
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 105
Emergency towing...........................210, 211
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 74
specifications...................................... 274
starting................................................ 103
switching off....................................... 105
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 73, 74
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 201
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Floor rails................................................. 202
Fluid specifications.................................. 277
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front, changing bulbs.......................... 226
front/rear............................................... 87
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 87
changing bulbs................................... 226
Front park assist.............................. 180, 182
Front seats...........................................79, 80
heated................................................. 126
Fuel filler cap........................................... 198
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 198
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73Fuel requirements............................ 196, 197
Fuel tank volume.....................................277
Fuses............................... 234, 235, 238, 240G
Gasoline requirements............................. 197
Gas tank volume...................................... 277
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 108
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 108
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight...............................249
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88
HD digital radio........................................ 136
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 86
changing bulbs...........................223, 224
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Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel............................. 122
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72
Menu system........................................... 120
overview.............................................. 120
Messages in the instrument panel........... 122
Mirrors
defroster............................................... 97
power door........................................... 96
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 97
retractable............................................. 96
vanity.................................................. 189
Moonroof................................................... 98
Motor oil
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 206
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................197
Odometer, trip........................................... 76
Oil
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 279
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 89
Overheating, engine................................... 74
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 199
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 266
Park assist.......................................180, 182Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 114
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 86
changing bulbs................................... 225
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 264
Power front seat
with keyless drive................................. 80
Power mirrors............................................ 96
defroster............................................... 97
Power moonroof........................................ 98
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 221
speed-dependent............................... 156
Power steering fluid................................. 277
Power tailgate.......................................... 200
Power windows......................................... 94
laminated glass..................................... 95
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18
Private locking........................................... 59
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 105, 233, 278
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Spin control............................................. 154
SRS............................................................ 19
Stability system....................................... 154
indicator light........................................ 73
Starting the engine..................................103
with keyless drive...............................103
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................33
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..................52, 53
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 205
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 84
horn....................................................... 84
keypad.................................. 84, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 266
Storage spaces........................................ 187
Studded tires........................................... 251
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 98
Supplemental restraint system.................. 19
warning light......................................... 74T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................192
power operated.................................. 200
wiper/washer........................................ 92
Tailgate wipers......................................... 230
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 226
Temporary spare tire............................... 252
Three-way catalytic converter................. 199
Tire designations.....................................248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....260, 261
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires.........................................................242
age...................................................... 242
changing from summer to winter........ 243
glossary of terms................................ 249
improving economy............................ 242
inflation pressure........................244, 245
inflation pressure tables..................... 247
rotation............................................... 243
snow...................................................251
spare................................................... 252
specifications...................................... 246
storing................................................. 243
studded............................................... 251tire pressure monitoring system......... 260
tread wear indicator............................ 244
uniform tire quality grading................. 251
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Touching up paint.................................... 266
Towing a trailer................................208, 209
trailer hitch.......................................... 209
Towing the vehicle........................... 210, 211
Traction control........................................ 154
Trailer towing...................................208, 209
trailer hitch.......................................... 209
Transmission
general description.....................107, 108
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 108
Tread wear indicator................................ 244
Trip computer.......................................... 151
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 194
Turn signals............................................... 88
changing bulbs................................... 225
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 46