08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car
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tant, especially in the winter. Some automatic
washers do not have facilities for washing the
underbody.
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 car is driven immediately after
being washed, apply the brakes 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).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
Upholstery care
FabricClean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Interior plastic componentsCleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially
designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Alcantera™ suede-like materialSuede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.
09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids 09
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WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
engine cools.
•If it is necessary to top off the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
10 Audio
Introduction
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244* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Controls
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POWER: press for on/off. If the audio sys-
tem is on when the remote key is turned to
position 0, it will continue to play until the
key is removed from the ignition slot (or the
driver's door is opened on vehicles with the
optional keyless drive). The system will
start automatically the next time the key is
turned to position I. See page 146 for infor-
mation about the ignition switch positions.
Display
Keypad
MENU: opens the menu system
Navigation control: Use the up/down
arrows to navigate among menu alterna-
tives.
EXIT: press to exit the menu system
ENTER: press to confirm a selection or
activate/deactivate a function
The audio system's functions can also be con-
trolled from the steering wheel keypad.
The menu alternatives are numbered and can
be selected directly from the keypad. Press
MENU and then the number(s) of the desired
menu alternative.
Audio levels
The audio systems is available in three levels:
•Performance1
•High Performance
•Premium Sound*
NOTE
The audio system features and equipment
described in this chapter may not be avail-
able on all audio levels.
1Certain Canadian models
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Audio functions
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VOLUME dial
AM/FM – select a radio band
MODE – select a sound source
TUNING dial
SOUND button
Navigation controls/menu selections
VolumeUse the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the
steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume
level. The volume level is also adjusted auto-matically according to the vehicle's speed, see
page 249 for more information on this func-
tion.
Selecting a sound source
Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM.
Press MODE (3) repeatedly to toggle
between the CD player and the external
sound source AUX, USB, the optional Sir-
ius satellite radio or BT
1.
The currently selected sound source will be
shown in the display.
Daytime/twilight displayIn daylight the information in the center console
screen is displayed against a light background.
In darkness it is displayed against a dark back-
ground.
Steering wheel keypad
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Steering wheel keypad
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used to control the audio system.
These buttons can be used to adjust volume,
shift between preset stations and change CD
tracks. Press one of the two left-hand buttons
briefly to change to the next/previous preset
radio station, or to go to the next/previous track
on a CD. Press and hold down these buttons
to search within a track on a CD.
1Bluetooth Ÿ streaming audio