03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
03
100* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gearIf the windshield wipers are on and the trans-
mission is put into reverse gear, the tailgate
wiper will go into intermittent wiping function
1.
This function is deactivated when a different
gear is selected.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor,
the tailgate wiper will be activated when
reverse is selected, if the rain sensor is acti-
vated and it is raining.
If the tailgate wiper is in the normal (continuous)
wiping mode, selecting different gears will not
affect its function.
IR-reflecting windshield*
Section of the windshield where the IR-coating is
not applied
Dimensions
A1.9 in. (47 mm)
B3.4 in. (87 mm)
An optional factory-installed infrared (IR) coa-
ting can be applied to the windshield to help
protect the cabin from the sun's heat and the
fading effect of sunlight on upholstery, panels,
etc.
Electronic equipment such as garage door
openers, electronic toll tags and similar devi-ces should not be placed on sections of the
windshield with the IR coating because this
could affect their function and limit their range.
For best performance, place the device on the
section of the windshield without the IR coating
(see the area marked in the illustration).
1Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated.
07 Wheels and tires
Temporary Spare
07
299 Spare tire
The spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a "Tem-
porary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should
be maintained irrespective of which position on
the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a tem-
porary replacement for a punctured tire. It
must be replaced as soon as possible by a
standard tire. Road holding and handling
may be affected with the "Temporary
Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels
of different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your car's transmission.
1Not on models equipped with the Tire sealing system.
09 Specifications
Specifications 09
352
Dimensions
DimensionIn (mm)
AWheelbase109.2 (2774)
BLength182.2 (4627)
CLoad length, floor, seatback down70.4 (1789)
DLoad length, floor38.3 (972)
EHeight67.4 (1713)
FLoad height31.6 (802)
GTrack, front64.3 (1632)
10 Index
10
365
general information............................. 119
Hill Descent Control............................ 125
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 327
headlights...........................322, 323, 324
introduction......................................... 322
license plate lights.............................. 327
side marker lights...............................325
specifications...................................... 328
taillight................................................ 326
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 190
Capacity weight....................................... 295
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 327
steel grid............................................. 275
Cargo area cover..................................... 275
Cargo area net......................................... 276
Catalytic converter................................... 269
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 233
Cell phone voice control.......................... 241
Central locking system, introduction......... 56Chains...................................................... 298
Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City Safety™............................................ 167
Climate system........................................ 144
air distribution............................. 140, 146
air vents.............................................. 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
introduction......................................... 139
passenger compartment filter............ 139
refrigerant........................................... 139
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 264Collision warning system.................172, 173
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 105
Conserving electrical current................... 263
Controls, center console.......................... 256
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................320, 357
Cooling system, general information....... 263
Courtesy lighting.................................. 95, 96
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................152, 153
adaptive.............................................. 154
Curb weight............................................. 295
Current, conserving................................. 263
D
Defroster.................................................. 144
Detachable key blade................................ 61
Dimensions.............................................. 352
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 95, 96
Door mirrors............................................. 103
10 Index
10
371
improving economy............................ 286
inflation pressure................................ 289
inflation pressure table.......................291
load ratings......................................... 290
rotation............................................... 287
snow...................................................298
spare................................................... 299
specifications...................................... 290
speed ratings...................................... 290
storing................................................. 287
studded............................................... 298
tire pressure monitoring system......... 309
tread wear indicator............................ 288
uniform tire quality grading................. 297
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 345
Towing a trailer................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279
Towing the vehicle........................... 281, 282
Traction control........................................ 149
Trailer towing...................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279Transmission
general description.....................116, 117
oil........................................................ 357
shiftlock override................................ 117
Tread wear indicator................................ 288
Trip computer.......................................... 147
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 264
Turn signals............................................... 95
changing bulbs................................... 325
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 49
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................297
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................58, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 344
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 200
changing bulbs................................... 327
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 352
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................271, 295
roof loads............................................ 274
Vehicle maintenance................................ 314
performed by the owner.....................315
Vehicle weights........................................ 353
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 241
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 314
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 362
Volvo programs.......................................362
Volvo Sensus........................................... 130
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights.......................... 75, 76, 77, 78
Warning symbol......................................... 79