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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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Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 200
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 113
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................158
Active yaw control................................... 156
Adaptive cruise control.................... 173, 175
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 129
Air distribution.......................................... 127
Air distribution table................................. 131
Air vents................................................... 127
All Wheel Drive......................................... 112
Anti-freeze.......................................206, 232Anti-lock brake system............................ 113
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 113
Approach lighting................................56, 93
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......................... 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 36
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 111
general description.....................110, 111
oil........................................................ 288
shiftlock override................................ 111
Axle weight.............................................. 262
B
Battery
changing............................................. 245
maintenance...............................244, 245
remote key, replacing........................... 59
specifications...................................... 289
warning symbols................................. 244
Black box.............................................9, 226
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 194, 195, 196
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 147
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 47
Booster cushions....................................... 43
Brake lights................................................ 90
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 232
emergency brake assistance.............. 114
fluid..................................................... 288
general information............................. 113
Hill Descent Control............................ 115
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 240
footwell lighting................................... 239
headlights...........................234, 235, 236
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introduction......................................... 234
license plate lights......................239, 240
side marker lights...............................237
specifications...................................... 240
taillight................................................ 238
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 191
Capacity weight....................................... 262
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 240
steel grid............................................. 215
Cargo area cover..................................... 216
Cargo area net......................................... 216
Catalytic converter................................... 211
CD player/changer................................... 144
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 147
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 264
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 43
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 44
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety.......................................... 35, 36
booster cushions.................................. 43
child restraint systems.......................... 37
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39
Child safety locks...................................... 50
City Safety™............................................ 167
Climate system........................................ 130
air distribution............................. 127, 131
air vents.............................................. 127
Interior Air Quality System.................. 127
introduction......................................... 126
passenger compartment filter............ 126
refrigerant........................................... 126
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 206
Collision warning system......................... 161
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 155
Conserving electrical current................... 205
Convertible seats....................................... 41Coolant............................................232, 288
Cooling system, general information....... 205
Courtesy lighting........................................ 92
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control..................................159, 160
adaptive.............................................. 173
Curb weight............................................. 262
Current, conserving................................. 205
D
Defroster.................................................. 130
Detachable key blade................................ 59
Dimensions.............................................. 283
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 24, 25
Dome lighting............................................. 92
Door mirrors............................................... 99
Driver distraction warning.......................... 10
Driving economically................................ 204
Driving in cold weather............................ 206
Driving through water..............................205
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ECC.................................................129, 130
Economical driving.................................. 204
Electric parking brake.............................. 117
Electronic Climate Control.......128, 129, 130
air distribution table............................ 131
Interior Air Quality System.................. 130
Emergency brake lights............................. 90
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 108
Emergency towing...........................221, 222
Emission inspection readiness................ 227
Engine
overheating........................................... 76
specifications...................................... 285
starting................................................ 106
switching off....................................... 108
Engine compartment overview................229
Engine oil
checking............................................. 230
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
Environment............................................... 11Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 213
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 226
Fluid specifications.................................. 288
Fog lights
front...................................................... 75
front/rear............................................... 90
rear...................................................... 238
Four C (active chassis system)................158
Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 75, 90
Front park assist.............................. 188, 190
Front seats...........................................81, 83
Fuel filler cap........................................... 210
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 210
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 208, 209
Fuel tank volume.....................................288
Fuses............................... 247, 248, 251, 253
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 209
Gas tank volume...................................... 288
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 111
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 111
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 262
Grocery bag holder.................................. 214
Gross vehicle weight...............................262
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
HD digital radio........................................ 138
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................235, 236
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 85
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........57, 58
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Heated oxygen sensors........................... 211
Heated rear seats.................................... 129
High beams................................................ 88
indicator light........................................ 75
Hill Descent Control................................. 115
Hoisting the vehicle.................................227
Home safe lighting..................................... 92
Hood, opening/closing............................229
Horn........................................................... 87
I
Ignition modes........................................... 79
Immobilizer..........................................54, 55
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................73, 74, 75, 76
Infant seats................................................ 39
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure.............................257, 258
Inflation pressure tables.......................... 260
Information lights.....................73, 74, 75, 76
Information symbol.................................... 75
Inspection readiness................................ 227Instrument lighting..................................... 88
Instrument overview............................72, 73
Instrument panel...................................... 124
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 47
Interior Air Quality System....................... 127
Interior lighting........................................... 92
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 136
ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 44
J
Jack
attaching.............................................266
location of........................................... 266
Jump starting........................................... 108
K
Key blade.............................................54, 59
Keyless drive
general description............................... 61
starting the vehicle.............................106
L
Labels
list of................................................... 282
location of........................................... 281
Laminated panoramic roof...................... 101
LATCH anchors......................................... 44
Leather care............................................. 278
Lighting panel............................................ 88
Load anchoring eyelets...........................213
Loading the vehicle.......................... 212, 262
roof loads............................................ 214
Locking the vehicle.................................... 56
Locks, child safety..................................... 50
Low beams................................................ 88
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 124
Maintenance............................................ 226
hoisting the vehicle............................. 227
performed by the owner.....................227
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Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Menu system........................................... 122
overview.............................................. 122
Messages in the instrument panel........... 124
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 100
power door........................................... 99
rearview, auto-dim function................ 100
retractable............................................. 99
vanity.................................................. 200
Motor oil
checking............................................. 230
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 216
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................209Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 290
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 92
Overheating, engine................................... 76
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 211
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 279
Park assist.......................................188, 190
Park Assist Camera................................. 191
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 117
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 89
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 57
Polishing.................................................. 277
Power front seat
memory function................................... 82
with keyless drive................................. 83Power mirrors............................................ 99
defroster............................................. 100
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 233
speed-dependent............................... 158
Power steering fluid................................. 288
Power tailgate.......................................... 212
Power windows......................................... 97
laminated glass..................................... 98
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 108, 246, 289
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................141
Radio functions........................................ 135
HD digital radio................................... 138
Rain sensor................................................ 94
READ button............................................ 124
Rear fog light..................................... 90, 238
Rear park assist............................... 188, 190
Rear seat head restraints........................... 85