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Contents
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06
06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 262
Refueling................................................. 266
Loading................................................... 271
Cargo area ............................................. 275
Towing a trailer....................................... 278
Emergency towing.................................. 281
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................286
Tire inflation............................................. 289
Inflation pressure ...................................291
Tire designations .................................... 292
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 294
Vehicle loading ....................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 297
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 298
Temporary Spare ................................... 299
Tire Sealing System................................ 300
Changing a wheel ..................................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 309
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08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 314
Maintaining your car............................... 315
Hood and engine compartment.............. 317
Engine oil................................................ 318
Fluids...................................................... 320
Replacing bulbs...................................... 322
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 329
Battery..................................................... 331
Fuses...................................................... 334
Vehicle care............................................. 342

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Park assist*
04
188* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Front park assist
The distance monitored in front of the vehicle
is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible sig-
nal comes from the audio system's front
speakers.
It may not be possible to combine auxiliary
headlights and front park assist since these
lights could trigger the system's sensors.
NOTE
Front park assist is deactivated when the
parking brake is applied and or when the
gear selector is in the P position.
Faults in the system
If the information symbol illuminates and Park
assist syst Service required is shown on the
information display, this indicates that the sys-
tem is not functioning properly and has been
disengaged. Consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
CAUTION
In certain circumstances, the park assist
system may give unexpected warning sig-
nals that can be caused by external sound
sources that use the same ultrasound fre-
quencies as the system. This may include
such things as the horns of other vehicles,
wet tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes,
motorcycle exhaust pipes, etc. This does
not indicate a fault in the system.
Cleaning the sensors
G031402
Location of the front sensors
Location of the rear sensors
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to
ensure that they work properly. Clean them

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Blind Spot Information System*
04
194* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
G031404
BLIS camera
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle moving in the same direction
as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind
area."
CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired by
a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
WARNING
•BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
•BLIS does not eliminate the need for
you to visually confirm the conditions
around you, and the need for you to turn
your head and shoulders to make sure
that you can safely change lanes.
•As the driver, you have full responsibility
for changing lanes in a safe manner.
The system is based on digital camera tech-
nology. The cameras are located beneath the
side-view mirrors.
When one (or both) of the cameras have
detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to
approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side of
your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.
(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see
the illustration, the indicator light in the door
panel illuminates. The light will glow continu-
ously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the
blind area.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on
the side of the vehicle where the system has
detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is
passed on both sides at the same time, both
lights will illuminate.
BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the
driver if a fault should occur with the system.
For example, if one or both of the system's
cameras are obscured, a message (see the
table on page 196) will appear in the informa-
tion display in the instrument panel. If this
occurs, clean the camera lenses. If necessary,
the system can be temporarily switched off (for
instructions, see page 196).
Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx.
31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.
(3 meters)

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Passenger compartment convenience
04
200* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Vanity mirror
G021438
Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the
cover is lifted.
12-volt sockets
G031435
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
G021440
12-volt socket in the rear center console
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt
accessories such as cell phone chargers and
coolers. For the socket to supply current, theignition must be in at least mode I, see
page 82.
The maximum current consumption is 10A
(120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in the
passenger compartment is in use. If both the
front and rear sockets are used at the same
time, the maximum current consumption per
socket is 7.5A (90W).
The auxiliary sockets can also be used to
power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette
lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from
your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not
in use.
12-volt socket in the cargo area*

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Volvo maintenance................................................................................ 314
Maintaining your car............................................................................. 315
Hood and engine compartment............................................................317
Engine oil............................................................................................... 318
Fluids..................................................................................................... 320
Replacing bulbs.................................................................................... 322
Wiper blades and washer fluid.............................................................. 329
Battery................................................................................................... 331
Fuses..................................................................................................... 334
Vehicle care........................................................................................... 342

08 Maintenance and specifications
Volvo maintenance
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314
Introduction
Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance
program outlined in the Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet. This mainte-
nance program contains inspections and serv-
ices necessary for the proper function of your
vehicle. The maintenance services contain
several checks that require special tools and
training, and therefore must be performed by a
qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in top
condition, specify time-tested and proven
Genuine Volvo Parts and Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act – U.S.The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle
manufacturers to furnish written instructions to
the ultimate purchaser to assure the proper
servicing and function of the components that
control emissions. These services, which are
listed in the "Warranty and Service Records
Information" booklet, are not covered by the
warranty. You will be required to pay for labor
and material used.
MaintenanceYour Volvo passed several major inspections
before it was delivered to you, in accordance
with Volvo specifications. The maintenance
procedures outlined in the Warranty and Serv-
ice Records Information booklet, many of
which will positively affect your vehicle's emis-
sions, should be performed as indicated. It isrecommended that receipts for vehicle emis-
sion maintenance be retained in case ques-
tions arise concerning maintenance. Inspec-
tion and maintenance should also be per-
formed anytime a malfunction is observed or
suspected.
Applicable warranties – U.S./CanadaIn accordance with applicable U.S. and Cana-
dian regulations, the following list of warranties
is provided.
•New Vehicle Limited Warranty
•Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
•Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
•Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tems Limited Warranty
•Emission Design and Defect Warranty
•Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warran-
ties are provided as required by state/provin-
cial law. Refer to your separate Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet for
detailed information concerning each of the
warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehi-
cle running well. Your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet provides a com-prehensive periodic maintenance schedule up
to 150,000 miles (240,000 km) of vehicle main-
tenance. The schedule includes components
that affect vehicle emissions. This page
describes some of the emission-related com-
ponents.

10 Index
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366
Driver alert............................................... 180
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 262
Driving in cold weather............................ 264
Driving through water..............................263
E
ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 262
Electric parking brake.............................. 122
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 114
Emergency towing...........................281, 282
Emission inspection readiness................ 315
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 354
starting................................................ 112
switching off....................................... 114
Engine compartment overview................317Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 318
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 356
volumes.............................................. 357
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 273
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 314
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 345
placing correctly................................. 112
Fluid specifications.................................. 357
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 94
rear...................................................... 326
Four C (active chassis system)................151
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 186, 188
Front seats...........................................84, 86Fuel filler cap........................................... 269
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 268
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 266, 267
Fuel tank volume.....................................357
Fuses...............................334, 335, 338, 341
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 109
Gasoline requirements............................. 267
Gas tank volume...................................... 357
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 117
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 116, 117
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 294
Grocery bag holder.................................. 273
Gross vehicle weight...............................295

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368
K
Key blade.......................................56, 61, 63
Keyless drive
general description............................... 63
starting the vehicle.............................112
L
Labels
list of................................................... 351
location of........................................... 350
Laminated panoramic roof...................... 106
LATCH anchors......................................... 47
Leather care............................................. 344
Lighting panel............................................ 92
Load anchoring eyelets...........................273
Loading the vehicle.......................... 271, 295
roof loads............................................ 274
Locking...................................................... 66
tailgate.................................................. 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 58
Locks, child safety..................................... 52
Low beams................................................ 92Low fuel level warning light........................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 78
M
Main instrument panel............................. 131
Maintenance............................................ 314
hoisting the vehicle............................. 315
performed by the owner.....................315
Malfunction indicator light......................... 76
Media player (infotainment system)......... 223
Menu........................................................ 133
Messages in the instrument panel........... 131
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 104
power door......................................... 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable........................................... 103
vanity.................................................. 200
Motor oil
checking............................................. 318
specifications...................................... 356
volumes.............................................. 357
MY CAR................................................... 133
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 276
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................267
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 318
specifications...................................... 356
volumes.............................................. 357
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 362
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 95, 96
Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 270
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 345
Park assist.......................................186, 188