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CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
•Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
•Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used
Automatic car wash
•We do NOT recommend washing your car
in an automatic wash during the first six
months (because the paint will not have
hardened sufficiently).
•An automatic wash is a simple and quick
way to clean your car, but it is worth
remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the car
with sponge and water. Keeping the under-
body clean is most important, especially in
the winter. Some automatic washers do
not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
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Specifications
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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........................................ 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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E
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
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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
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Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 85
folding................................................... 84
heated................................................. 129
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 100
compass............................................. 155
Rear window defroster............................100
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant............................................... 288
Refueling..........................................208, 209
fuel filler cap....................................... 210
fuel filler door...................................... 210
fuel tank volume.................................288
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key................................................ 54
approach lighting.................................. 56
immobilizer.....................................54, 55
key blade........................................ 54, 59
key memory.......................................... 54
locking the vehicle................................ 56
Personal Car Communicator..........56, 57
replacing the battery............................. 59
unlocking the vehicle............................ 56
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 56Reporting safety defects............................ 15
Roadside Assistance............................... 290
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 33
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 33
Roof loads............................................... 214
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 14
Safety defects, reporting........................... 15
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 17
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 36
buckling................................................ 16
maintenance......................................... 16
pretensioners........................................ 16
reminder................................................ 16
reminder warning light.......................... 76
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 39, 41, 43
unbuckling............................................ 16
use during pregnancy........................... 18
using.....................................................16Seats, front.......................................... 81, 82
Side door mirrors....................................... 99
Side impact airbags................................... 28
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 237
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 141
Snow chains............................................ 264
Snow tires................................................ 264
Sound settings, audio system................. 134
Spare tire................................................. 265
Speed-dependent steering...................... 158
Spin control............................................. 156
SRS............................................................ 19
Stability system....................................... 156
indicator light........................................ 75
Starting the engine..................................106
with keyless drive............................... 106
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................34
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..................54, 55
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 215
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 87
horn....................................................... 87
keypad.................................. 87, 122, 133