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WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after theengine has been switched off.
•Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of the grille when driving in hot weatherconditions.
• Do not exceed engine speeds of4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hillyterrain. The oil temperature could becometoo high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical
systems (the audio system, the optionalnavigation system, power windows, etc)will function in ignition modes 0 and I.
These modes reduce drain on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems,accessories, etc., that consume a greatdeal of current when the engine is notrunning could result in the battery beingcompletely drained. Driving or having theengine running for approximately15 minutes will help keep the batterycharged.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician before driving long dis-tances. Your retailer will also be able to sup-ply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs andwiper blades for your use in the event thatproblems 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 aswell), and replace those that are worn.Check tire pressures.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, andsteering gear should be checked by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian only.
• Check all lights, including high beams.
• Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
• Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend to drive in countries where it may be difficultto obtain the correct fuel.
• Consider your destination. If you will bedriving through an area where snow or iceare likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the followingadvice is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant con- tains 50 percent antifreeze. Any othermixture will reduce freeze protection. Thisgives protection against freezing down to–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled"antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Dif-ferent types of antifreeze must not bemixed.
• Volvo recommends using only genuineVolvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
• Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – thishelps prevent the formation of condensa-tion in the tank. In addition, in extremelycold weather conditions it is worthwhileto add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
• The viscosity of the engine oil is impor-tant. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil)improves cold-weather starting as well asdecreasing fuel consumption while theengine is warming up. Full synthetic
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Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 99
active high beams................................. 97
changing bulbs........................... 331, 332
daytime running lights.......................... 96
high/low beams.................................... 97
high beam flash.................................... 97
tunnel detection.................................... 99
Headlight washers................................... 105
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 91
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 278
Heated rear seats.................................... 207
Heated steering wheel............................... 95
Heated windshield........................... 109, 209
High beams................................................ 97 active.................................................... 97
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 123
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 323 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 115
Home safe lighting........................... 102, 103
Hood, opening/closing............................ 325
Horn........................................................... 94
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Ignition modes........................................... 86
Immobilizer................................................ 56
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 77, 79, 81 Infant seats................................................ 43
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 293
Inflation pressure table............................ 296Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 369
Information lights........................... 77, 79, 81Infotainment Menu navigation................................. 229
Infotainment system................................ 226 AUX/USB sockets............................... 249 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 252
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 254
getting started.................................... 227
media player....................................... 244
menus......................................... 227, 229
radio functions.................................... 235
sound settings.................................... 230
voice control....................................... 263 Inspection readiness................................ 323
Instrument lighting................................... 100
"theater" lighting................................. 100
Instrument overview............................ 76, 77
Instrument panel................................ 77, 195
Interior Air Quality System....................... 204
Interior lighting......................................... 102iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 249
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
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Jack attaching............................................. 313
location of........................................... 312
Jump starting........................................... 121
