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06 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
06
232
Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer" on page 216.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 288.
•A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
291.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle's placard.2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750
(5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1216.
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07 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
07
280* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cargo area
Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area
Positions
Rear fuse boxA
Electric parking brake (left
side)30
Electric parking brake (right
side)30
Heated rear window30
Trailer socket 2*15
-
Rear fuse boxA
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Rear fuse boxA
Trailer socket 1*40
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08 Specifications
Specifications
08
293
CategoryUSACanada
Max. trailer weightsWithout brakes: 1650 lbs
With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbs
With brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg
With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kg
With brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbs75 kg
AFWD = Front Wheel DriveBAWD = All Wheel Drive
Engine specifications
Specification/Model3.2 6-cyl.3.2 6-cyl.3.0TA
Engine designationB6324S5B6324S4B6304T2
Output (kW/rps)179/107171/108224/93
Output (hp/rpm)240/6400230/6500300/5600
Torque (Nm/rps)320/53300/55440/35 – 70
Torque (ft. lbs./rpm)236/3200221/3300325/2100 – 4200
No. of cylinders666
Bore (in/mm)3.3/843.3/843.23/82
Stroke (in/mm)3.78/963.78/963.67/93.2
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08 Specifications
Specifications
08
295 Engine oil
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer for recommendations on premium or
synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance services.
This oil is only used at customer request, at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo
retailer.
Oil viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will providegood fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.
G023491
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements are
recommended 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.
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09 Index
09
308
Stability system...............................156, 157
indicator light........................................ 73
Starting the engine..................................108
with keyless drive...............................108
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 53
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 88
horn....................................................... 88
keypad.................................. 88, 122, 134
Stone chips, touching up......................... 284
Storage spaces........................................ 196
Studded tires........................................... 235
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 103
Sun shade.................................................. 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 74
Symbols, overview................................... 298
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 236
Three-way catalytic converter................. 211Tire designations.....................................229
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....246, 247
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires.........................................................222
age...................................................... 222
changing from summer to winter........ 223
glossary of terms................................ 231
improving economy............................ 222
inflation pressure................................ 225
inflation pressure tables.............227, 228
load ratings......................................... 226
rotation............................................... 223
snow...................................................235
spare................................................... 236
specifications...................................... 226
speed ratings...................................... 226
storing................................................. 223
studded............................................... 235
tire pressure monitoring system......... 246
tread wear indicator............................ 224
uniform tire quality grading................. 234
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 46
Touching up paint.................................... 284
Towing a trailer................................216, 217
trailer hitch.......................................... 217
Towing the vehicle........................... 218, 219Traction control........................................ 156
Trailer towing...................................216, 217
trailer hitch.......................................... 217
Transmission
general description.....................112, 113
oil........................................................ 296
shiftlock override................................ 113
Tread wear indicator................................ 224
Trip computer.......................................... 154
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 205
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 265
driving with it open.............................204
Turn signals............................................... 92
changing bulbs................................... 263
indicator lights...................................... 73
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................234
Unlocking the vehicle..........................54, 63
Upholstery care....................................... 283
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