
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
City Safety™
04
160
WARNING
Eye injury may occur if any of the following
points are not followed:
•It is essential that all pertinent instruc-
tions be followed when handling laser
instruments. Testing, repairing, remov-
ing, adjusting and/or replacing any
components in the laser sensor may
only be done by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
•Do not remove the laser sensor (includ-
ing removal of the lenses). A laser sen-
sor that has been removed belongs to
laser class 3B according to standard
IEC 60825-1. Devices in laser class 3B
present a risk of injury to the eyes.
•The laser sensor’s connector must be
disconnected before the sensor is
removed from the windshield.
•The laser sensor must be mounted in
place on the windshield before con-
necting the sensor’s connector.
•Do not view the laser sensor (which
emits spreading, invisible laser beams)
with optical instruments from a distance
of less than 4 inches (100 mm).
Symbols and messages in the display
When City Safety™ automatically applies the
brakes, one or more of the symbols in the main
instrument panel may illuminate and its asso-
ciated message will be displayed.
A text message can be erased by pressing
briefly on the READ button on the turn signal
lever.

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
06
240
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 325 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 270.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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296
CAUTION
Use the tool from the vehicle's tool kit to
loosen the screws. A screwdriver or other
sharp object could scratch the headlight.
2. Push the cover to the side.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Low beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 294).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 295).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide lug on the new bulb should be
straight up when the bulb is inserted into
the holder and the bulb should snap into
place.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 294).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 295).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counter-
clockwise and pulling it straight out.4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket and turn
it clockwise to put it in place. It can only be
secured in one position.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight
housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam2
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 294).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 295).
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
299 Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower
edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry
up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift out the entire mir-
ror glass.
3. Replace the bulb.
Reinstalling the mirror glass1. Press the three lugs at top edge of the mir-
ror glass back into position.
2. Press the three lower lugs back into posi-
tion.
Bulb specifications
Lighting func-
tionWat-
tageBulb
Active Bending
Lights (extra high
beam)65H9
Low beam (halo-
gen)55H7 LL
High beam (halo-
gen)65H9
Front turn signals21HY21W
Trunk lighting,
license plate light-
ing5Festoon
bulb
SV8.5
Vanity mirror light-
ing1,2Festoon
bulb
SV5.5
Glove compart-
ment lighting5Festoon
bulb
SV8.5
Rear turn signals21SVPY21W
Rear fog light21H21W
Lighting func-
tionWat-
tageBulb
Backup light21H21W
Brake light21P21W LL

10 Index
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E
ECC.................................................134, 135
Economical driving.................................. 238
Electric parking brake.............................. 116
Electronic Climate Control.......132, 134, 135
air distribution table............................ 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................253, 254
Emission inspection readiness................ 287
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 324
starting................................................ 108
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................289
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................138
Engine oil
checking............................................. 290
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 247
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 286
Fluid specifications.................................. 326
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................140
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 175, 177
Front seats...........................................83, 85
Fuel filler cap........................................... 245
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 244
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 242, 243
Fuel tank volume.....................................326
Fuses............................... 305, 306, 309, 312
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 243
Gas tank volume...................................... 326
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 112
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 266
Grocery bag holder.................................. 248
Gross vehicle weight...............................267
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 92
HD digital radio........................................ 204
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................295, 296
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 86
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 246

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Loading the vehicle.......................... 247, 267
roof loads............................................ 249
Locking...................................................... 65
Locking the vehicle.................................... 56
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 78
M
Main instrument panel............................. 122
Maintenance............................................ 286
hoisting the vehicle............................. 287
performed by the owner.....................287
Malfunction indicator light......................... 76
Media player (infotainment system)......... 211
Messages in the instrument panel........... 122
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 101
power door......................................... 100
rearview, auto-dim function................ 101
retractable........................................... 100
vanity.................................................. 188Moonroof................................................. 103
Motor oil
checking............................................. 290
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
MY CAR................................................... 124
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor...................... 29, 30
Octane recommendations.......................243
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 290
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 331
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 93, 94
Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 246
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 316
Park assist.......................................175, 177
Park Assist Camera................................. 178
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 116
warning light......................................... 78
Parking lights............................................. 92
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 57
Polishing.................................................. 314
Power front seat
memory function................................... 84
with keyless drive................................. 85
Power mirrors.......................................... 100
defroster............................................. 101
Power moonroof...................................... 103
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 293
speed-dependent............................... 140
Power steering fluid................................. 326
Power windows......................................... 98
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking........................................... 61