07 During your trip
Driving recommendations
07
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the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. 0W-30 oil is recommended fordriving in areas with sustained low temper-
atures.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc., are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 304.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
2 parts water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
•Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
07 During your trip
Towing a trailer
07
283 Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
See page 361 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.
•Observe the legal requirements of the
state/province in which the vehicles are
•All Volvo models are equipped with
energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-
ers. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this
bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any
particular problems, but take into considera-
tion:
•Increase tire pressure to recommended full
pressure. See the tire inflation table on
page 297.
•When your vehicle is new, avoid towing
heavy trailers during the first 620 miles
(1,000 km).
•Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant
temperature should be closely watchedwhen driving in hot climates or hilly terrain.
Use a lower gear and turn off the air con-
ditioner if the temperature gauge needle
enters the red range.
•If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
•Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
•Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
•It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a
safe stop (check and observe state/local
regulations).
•Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
•More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
•Remove the ball holder when the hitch is
not being used.
•Volvo recommends the use of synthetic
engine oil when towing a trailer over long
distances or in mountainous areas.
WARNING
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
•Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
•Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.
•When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
wire must be correctly fastened to the
hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch
on the vehicle. The safety wire should
never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.
08 Wheels and tires
Temporary Spare
08
305 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 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses 09
344* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com-
partment box. Fuses in
are located under
.
NOTE
•Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be
changed at any time when necessary.
•Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/
circuit breakers and should only be
removed or replaced by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•There is a special fuse removal tool on
the underside of the cover.
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker60
–
–
Headlight washers*20
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blower40
–
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
–
Active Bending Lights-
headlight leveling*10
Central electrical module20
ABS5
Speed-dependent steering
force*5
PosFunctionA
Engine Control Module
(ECM), transmission, SRS10
Heated washer nozzles*10
-
Lighting panel5
-
-
-
Engine compartment box5
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Engine Control Module
(ECM)10
Control module, automatic
transmission15
Compressor A/C15
Relay coils5
10 Specifications
Specifications
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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
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 210
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 125
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................207
Active high beams..................................... 96
Active yaw control................................... 134
Adaptive brake lights............................... 124
Adaptive cruise control.................... 140, 142
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 202
Air distribution.......................................... 198
Air distribution table................................. 204
Air vents................................................... 199
All Wheel Drive......................................... 123Anti-freeze.......................................270, 328
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 125
Approach lighting..............................59, 101
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 241
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 243
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 241
getting started.................................... 215
HD digital radio................................... 227
introduction......................................... 214
media player....................................... 234
overview.............................................. 214
radio functions.................................... 225
Rear seat entertainment..................... 255
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
sound settings.................................... 220
steering wheel keypad........................ 216
voice control....................................... 251
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 108
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description.....................121, 122oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 123
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery
changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 62
specifications...................................... 365
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 182, 183, 184
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 243
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 124
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 125
Brake pad inspection.......................... 124
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 125
fluid..................................................... 364
general information............................. 124
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Door mirrors............................................. 107
Driver alert............................................... 168
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water..............................269
E
ECC.................................................202, 203
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electric parking brake.............................. 127
Electronic Climate Control.......200, 202, 203
air distribution table............................ 204
Interior Air Quality System.................. 203
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 286
Emission inspection readiness................ 323
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 362
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119Engine compartment overview................325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................134
Engine oil................................................. 363
checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 363
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 278
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 353
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 364
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
rear...................................................... 334
Four C (active chassis system)................207Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 174, 176
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume.....................................364
Fuses............................... 342, 343, 346, 349
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 364
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
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power operated.................................. 276
wiper/washer...................................... 103
Tailgate wipers......................................... 338
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 334
Temporary spare tire............................... 305
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire designations.....................................298
Tire inflation pressure..............................297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....316, 317
indicator light........................................ 79
Tires.........................................................292
age...................................................... 292
changing from summer to winter........ 293
glossary of terms................................ 300
improving economy............................ 293
inflation pressure................................ 295
inflation pressure table.......................297
load ratings......................................... 296
rotation............................................... 292
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 318
snow...................................................304
spare................................................... 305
specifications...................................... 296
speed ratings...................................... 296
storing................................................. 294
studded............................................... 304tire pressure monitoring system......... 316
tire sealing system.............................. 306
tread wear indicator............................ 293
uniform tire quality grading................. 303
Tire sealing system.................................. 306
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 354
Towing a trailer................................283, 284
trailer hitch.......................................... 284
Towing the vehicle................................... 286
Traction control........................................ 134
Trailer towing...................................283, 284
trailer hitch.......................................... 284
Transmission
general description.....................121, 122
oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 123
Tread wear indicator................................ 293
Trip computer.......................................... 205
Trip odometers.......................................... 82
Trips, long distance................................. 270
Tunnel detection........................................ 97Turn signals............................................... 99
changing bulbs................................... 333
indicator lights...................................... 79
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 49
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................303
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 68
Unlocking the vehicle..........................59, 67
Upholstery care....................................... 352
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 210
changing bulbs................................... 335
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 360
Vehicle Event Data....................................... 9
Vehicle loading................................276, 301
roof loads............................................ 279
Vehicle maintenance................................ 322
performed by the owner.....................323
Vehicle weights........................................ 361