08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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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 few
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).
09 Specifications
Specifications 09
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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 designationB6324S5B6324S4B6304T4
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
09 Specifications
Specifications09
343 Oil volume
Engine modelVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
Other fluids and lubricants
FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Transmission oilAAutomatic (TF-80SC)7.4 US qts (7 liters)Transmission fluid AW-1
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 models1.7 lbs (770 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.
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
09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.345 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure78
A
Parking brake78
SRS airbags78
Seat belt reminder79
Generator not charg-
ing79
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem79
Warning symbol79
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system77
A
Malfunction indicator
light77
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)77
Rear fog light on77
Stability system
(DSTC), Hill Descent
Control, Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*77
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)77
Low fuel level77
09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols 09
346* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Information symbol,
see text in information
display77
High beam indicator76
Left turn signal indica-
tor76
Right turn signal indi-
cator76
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*151,
157
Radar sensor*155
Camera*
Laser sensor*171
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Collision Warning with
Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*173
Driver Alert System*175
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*90
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)76
Rain sensor*95
Driver Alert System*176
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178
10 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 116
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 115
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 139
Air distribution.......................................... 135
Air distribution table................................. 141
Air vents................................................... 136
All Wheel Drive......................................... 114
Anti-freeze.......................................248, 306Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 76
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 116
Approach lighting................................58, 93
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 226
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 241
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 112, 113
general description.....................112, 113oil........................................................ 343
shiftlock override................................ 113
Axle weight.............................................. 280
B
Battery
changing..................................... 318, 319
maintenance....................................... 318
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 344
warning symbols................................. 317
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 115
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 306
emergency brake assistance.............. 116
fluid..................................................... 343
general information............................. 115
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Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 246
Driving in cold weather............................ 248
Driving through water..............................247
E
ECC.................................................139, 140
Economical driving.................................. 246
Electric parking brake.............................. 118
Electronic Climate Control.......137, 139, 140
air distribution table............................ 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 110
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 301
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 340
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 110
Engine compartment overview................303
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................144Engine oil
checking............................................. 304
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 342
volumes.............................................. 343
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 257
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 300
Fluid specifications.................................. 343
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 91
rear...................................................... 312
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
Fuel filler cap........................................... 253
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 252
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77Fuel requirements............................ 250, 251
Fuel tank volume.....................................343
Fuses............................... 320, 321, 324, 327
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 251
Gas tank volume...................................... 343
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 113
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 112, 113
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 279
Grocery bag holder.................................. 257
Gross vehicle weight...............................280
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 90
changing bulbs...........................309, 310
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Loading the vehicle.......................... 255, 280
roof loads............................................ 258
Locking...................................................... 66
tailgate.................................................. 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 58
Locks, child safety..................................... 52
Low beams................................................ 89
Low fuel level warning light........................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 78
M
Main instrument panel............................. 126
Maintenance............................................ 300
hoisting the vehicle............................. 301
performed by the owner.....................301
Malfunction indicator light......................... 76
Media player (infotainment system)......... 219
Menu........................................................ 128
Messages in the instrument panel........... 126
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 101
power door......................................... 100
rearview, auto-dim function................ 101retractable........................................... 100
vanity.................................................. 195
Motor oil
checking............................................. 304
specifications...................................... 342
volumes.............................................. 343
MY CAR................................................... 128
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 260
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................251
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 304
specifications...................................... 342
volumes.............................................. 343
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 348
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 92, 93Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 254
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 331
Park assist.......................................181, 183
Park Assist Camera................................. 185
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 118
warning light......................................... 78
Parking lights............................................. 91
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 59
Polishing.................................................. 329
Power front seat
memory function................................... 83
with keyless drive................................. 84
Power mirrors.......................................... 100
defroster............................................. 101
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 307
speed-dependent............................... 146
Power steering fluid................................. 343