09 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids 09
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Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con-sult a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician. See page 367 for information on cooling sys- tem capacities.
CAUTION
• If necessary, top up the cooling sys- tem with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti-freeze only (a 50/50 mix of water andantifreeze).
• Different types of antifreeze/coolantmay not be mixed.
• If the cooling system is drained, itshould be flushed with clean water orpremixed anti-freeze before it is refilledwith the correct mixture of water/anti-freeze.
• The cooling system must always bekept filled to the correct level, and thelevel must be between the
MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in theengine which could result in damage.Check coolant regularly!
• Do not top up with water only. Thisreduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and hasa lower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if itshould freeze.
• Do not use chlorinated tap water in thevehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
• Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm. Wait until theengine cools.
• If it is necessary to top off the coolantwhen the engine is warm, unscrew theexpansion tank cap slowly so that theoverpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine com-partment. The round cover must be removedfirst before the reservoir cap can beaccessed.
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Vehicle care 09
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Washing the car
The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: •The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tarspots adhere to the paint and may causedamage. To help prevent corrosion, it isparticularly important to wash the car fre-quently in the wintertime.
• Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.Doing so may cause detergents and waxto dry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to softenthe dirt before you wash with a softsponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finishmay be permanently damaged.
• A detergent can be used to facilitate thesoftening of dirt and oil.
• Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
• Tar spots can be removed with tarremover after the car has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiperblades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-shield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong theservice life of the wiper blades.
• Wash off the dirt from the underside(wheel housings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, morefrequent washing is recommended.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in thedoors and sills.
CAUTION
• During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never becloser to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm).Do not spray into the locks.
• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, forexample when refueling.
Special moonroof cautions:
• Always close the moonroof and sunshade before washing your vehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe moonroof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special clean- ing products, available at your Volvo retailer,for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or orna-mental components such as chromed stripson the exterior of your vehicle. The instruc-tions for using these products should be fol-lowed carefully. Solvents or stain removersshould not be used.
CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wearaway or damage the surface
• Polishes containing abrasive sub-stances should not be used
Automatic car wash
•
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the firstfew months (because the paint will nothave hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quickway to clean your car, but it is worthremembering that it may not be as thor-ough as when you yourself go over thecar with sponge and water. Keeping theunderbody clean is most important, espe-cially in the winter. Some automatic
10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.369
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most commonsymbols, their meaning and the pages in thismanual that provide more detailed informa-tion.
NOTE
Not all of the symbols shown in the follow- ing tables are available in all models or onall markets. Local variations may occur.
Warning symbol
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
: The information symbol illuminates
and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information aboutone of the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Low oil pressure82
Parking brake82
SRS airbags82
Seat belt reminder82
Generator not charging82
Fault in the brake system82
Warning symbol83
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Fault in the Active Bend- ing Light (ABL)*system80
Malfunction indicator light80
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)81
Rear fog lights on81
Stability system (DSTC), Hill Descent Control,Trailer Stability Assist*81
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)81
Low fuel level81
Information symbol, see text in information dis-play81
High beam indicator78
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E
ECC................................................. 208, 210
Eco guide................................................. 127
Economical driving.................................. 270
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 95
Electric parking brake.............................. 132
Electronic Climate Control....... 206, 208, 210air distribution table............................ 211
Interior Air Quality System.................. 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 121
Emergency towing................................... 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 323Engine overheating........................................... 82
specifications...................................... 365
starting................................................ 118
switching off....................................... 121
Engine compartment overview................ 325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 138
Engine oil................................................. 366 checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.................... 81
volumes.............................................. 367 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 120
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 279
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 355
placing correctly................................. 118
Fluid specifications.................................. 367
Fog lights................................................... 81 rear...................................................... 100
Four C (active chassis system)................ 219
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 178, 180
Front seats........................................... 88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 277
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 276
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81 Fuel requirements............................ 274, 275
Fuel tank volume..................................... 367
Fuses....................... 343, 344, 347, 350, 351
G
Garage door opener
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Wireless Control System. 115
Gasoline requirements............................. 275
Gas tank volume...................................... 367
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 124
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 124
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
Grocery bag holder.................................. 280
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
H
Hazard warning flashers.......................... 101
HD digital radio........................................ 237
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K
Key blade................................. 54, 60, 63, 64private locking...................................... 63
valet locking.......................................... 63
Keyless drive general description............................... 64
starting the vehicle............................. 118
L
Labelslist of................................................... 361
location of........................................... 360
LATCH anchors......................................... 48
Leather care............................................. 354
Lighting panel............................................ 96
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 279
Loading the vehicle.......................... 279, 301 roof loads............................................ 281
Locking...................................................... 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 57
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 97 Low oil pressure warning light................... 81
M
Main instrument panel............................. 195
Maintenance............................................ 322
hoisting the vehicle............................. 323
performed by the owner..................... 323
Malfunction indicator light......................... 80
Media player (infotainment system)......... 244
Menu........................................................ 197
Messages in the instrument panel........... 195Mirrors defroster............................................. 109
power door......................................... 108
rearview, auto-dim function................ 109
retractable........................................... 108
vanity.................................................. 222
Moonroof................................................. 113 Motor oil checking............................................. 326
volumes.............................................. 367
MY CAR................................................... 197
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 27, 28
Octane recommendations....................... 275
Odometer, trip........................................... 84Oil checking............................................. 326
volumes.............................................. 367
Oil quality................................................. 366
OK button................................................ 195
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 372
Outside temperature sensor...................... 84
Overhead courtesy lighting...................... 102
Overheating, engine................................... 82
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 278
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 355
Park assist....................................... 178, 180
Park Assist Camera................................. 182
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storing................................................. 292
studded............................................... 304
tire pressure monitoring system......... 316
tire sealing system.............................. 306
tread wear indicator............................ 291
uniform tire quality grading................. 303
Tire sealing system.................................. 306 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 50
Touching up paint.................................... 355
Towing a trailer................................ 282, 283
Towing the vehicle................................... 285
Traction control........................................ 138
Trailer towing................................... 282, 283Transmission general description..................... 123, 124
Hill Start Assist................................... 123
oil........................................................ 367
shiftlock override................................ 126
Tread wear indicator................................ 291
Trip computer.......................................... 212
Trip odometers.......................................... 84
Trips, long distance................................. 271 Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 335
driving with it open............................. 270
opening manually................................. 69
Tunnel detection........................................ 99
Turn signals............................................. 101 indicator lights...................................... 81
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 303
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 57, 67
Upholstery care....................................... 353
V
Valet locking.............................................. 63
Vanity mirror............................................ 222 changing bulbs................................... 335
Vehicle Event Data....................................... 9
Vehicle loading................................ 279, 301 roof loads............................................ 281
Vehicle maintenance................................ 322 performed by the owner..................... 323 Vehicle weights........................................ 364Voice control
cell phones......................................... 263
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 322
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 372
Volvo programs....................................... 372
Volvo Sensus........................................... 194
W
Warning flashers, hazard......................... 101
Warning lights................................ 77, 79, 81
Warning symbol......................................... 83
Warning system, collision................ 164, 165
Warranties................................................ 322
Washer fluid..................................... 338, 367Washers headlight............................................. 105
windshield........................................... 104
Water, driving through............................. 271
Waxing..................................................... 353
Weights.................................................... 364