09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery09
329 Warning symbols on the battery
Wear protective goggles.
Keep away from children.
Avoid smoking, open flames,
and/or sparks.
See the owner's manual.
Contains corrosive acid.
Risk of explosion
Recycle properly
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner. Con-
sult your Volvo retailer or take the battery to
a recycling station.
Handling
•Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (for example, when
replacing the battery).
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as the number of starts, driv-
ing conditions and climate. Extreme coldmay also further decrease the battery’s
starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
•Never use a quick charger to charge the
battery.
CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving
feature may not function correctly or at all,
and/or a message may be displayed if a
battery charger or jumper cables are not
connected properly.
•The negative terminal on the battery
must never be used to connect a
jumper cable or a battery charger. Only
the ground point on the chassis may be
used.
See page 114 for an illustration and addi-
tional information.
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Battery 09
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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
•The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
•After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
•Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•To help keep the battery in good condition,
the vehicle should be driven for at least 15
minutes a week or connected to a charger
with an automatic charging function.
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as driving conditions and cli-
mate. Extreme cold may also further
decrease the battery’s starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water
(battery water).
•Never fill above the level mark in the cell.
Changing
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Bulbs
headlights...........................320, 321, 322
introduction......................................... 320
license plate lights.............................. 325
side marker lights...............................323
specifications...................................... 326
trunk lighting....................................... 325
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 172
Capacity weight....................................... 293
Catalytic converter................................... 270
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 239
Cell phone voice control.......................... 247
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 296
Check engine light..................................... 76
Check Engine warning light....................... 77
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 38
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety................................................ 36
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 48
City Safety™............................................ 148
Climate system........................................ 197
air distribution............................. 192, 198
air vents.............................................. 193
Interior Air Quality System.................. 192
introduction......................................... 191
passenger compartment filter............ 192
refrigerant........................................... 191
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 266
Collision warning system.................154, 155
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 105
Conserving electrical current................... 265
Controls, center console.......................... 211
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................318, 354
Cooling system, general information....... 265Courtesy lighting.................................. 97, 98
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................132, 133
adaptive.............................................. 134
Curb weight............................................. 293
Current, conserving................................. 265D
Defroster.................................................. 197
Detachable key blade..........................57, 60
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 97, 98
Door mirrors............................................. 103
Driver alert............................................... 162
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 264
Driving in cold weather............................ 266
Driving through water..............................265
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E
ECC.........................................194, 196, 197
Economical driving.................................. 264
Electric parking brake.............................. 122
Electronic Climate Control.......194, 196, 197
air distribution table............................ 198
Interior Air Quality System.................. 197
ventilated seats................................... 194
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 114
Emergency towing................................... 278
Emission inspection readiness................ 313
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 352
starting................................................ 111
switching off....................................... 114
Engine compartment overview................315
Engine oil................................................. 353
checking............................................. 316
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
volumes.............................................. 354
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 113
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 272
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 312
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 298
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 343
placing correctly................................. 111
Fluid specifications.................................. 354
Fog lights
front/rear......................................... 95, 96
Four C (active chassis system)................202
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 95
Front park assist..............................168, 170
Front seats...........................................84, 86
heated................................................. 194
Fuel filler cap........................................... 270
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 269
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77Fuel requirements............................ 267, 268
Fuel tank volume.....................................354
Fuses............................... 332, 333, 336, 339G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 108
Gasoline requirements............................. 268
Gas tank volume...................................... 354
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 117
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 117
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 292
Grocery bag holder.................................. 273
Gross vehicle weight...............................293
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 96
HD digital radio........................................ 223
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K
Key blade.................................52, 57, 60, 61
private locking...................................... 60
valet locking.......................................... 60
Keyless drive
general description............................... 61
starting the vehicle.............................111
L
Labels
list of................................................... 349
location of........................................... 348
LATCH anchors......................................... 46
Leather care............................................. 342
Lighting panel............................................ 91
Load anchoring eyelets...........................272
Loading the vehicle.......................... 272, 293
roof loads............................................ 274
Locking...................................................... 64
Locking the vehicle.................................... 55
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 91Low fuel level warning light........................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 78
M
Main instrument panel............................. 183
Maintenance............................................ 312
hoisting the vehicle............................. 313
performed by the owner.....................313
Malfunction indicator light......................... 77
Media player (infotainment system)......... 230
Menu........................................................ 185
Messages in the instrument panel........... 183
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 104
power door......................................... 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable........................................... 103
vanity.................................................. 205
Moonroof................................................. 106
Motor oil
checking............................................. 316
volumes.............................................. 354
MY CAR................................................... 185
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................268
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 316
volumes.............................................. 354
Oil quality................................................. 353
OK button................................................ 183
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 359
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 97, 98
Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 271
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 343
Park assist.......................................168, 170
Park Assist Camera................................. 172
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 122
warning light......................................... 78