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Vehicle loading
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Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on page282.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page360.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page364.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual 1
to deter-
mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
1 See page 282.
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WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tireoverheating resulting in permanentdeformation or catastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.
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Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter- vals are described in your vehicle's Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenanceservices.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
• Check cold tire pressure in all tires.Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min"and "max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with asoft cloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-rosion. Corrosion may indicate a looseterminal connector, or a battery near theend of its useful service life. Consult yourVolvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildupof dirt, and corrosion that can be caused bysalt residues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from otherplaces where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchaseor subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the two jack attachments points should be used. They are specially reinforced to bear theweight of the vehicle. A garage jack can alsobe placed under the front of the engine sup-port frame. Take care not to damage thesplash guard under the engine. Ensure thatthe jack is positioned so that the vehicle can-not slide off it. Always use axle stands or sim-ilar structures. If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the front and rear lift arm pads should becentered under the reinforced lift plates onthe inboard edge of the sill rail (see illustra-tion).
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. It stores diag-nostic information about your vehicle's emis-sion controls. It can light the Check Enginelight (MIL) if it detects an emission control"fault." A "fault" is a component or systemthat is not performing within an expectedrange. A fault may be permanent or tempo-rary. OBD II will store a message about anyfault.
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Fuses09
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.349
PosFunctionA
Airbag system, occupant weight sensor10
Collision warning system*5
Accelerator pedal, auto-dim mirror function, heated rearseats*7.5
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Brake lights5
Power moonroof*20
Immobilizer5
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Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight 5-cyl. FWDA
5-cyl. AWD B
6-cyl. AWD4610 lbs 4770 lbs5050 lbs2090 kg 2165 kg2290 kg
Capacity weight 5-cyl. FWD 5-cyl. AWD6-cyl. AWD1025 lbs 1025 lbs1200 lbs465 kg 465 kg545 kg
Permissible axle weights, front 5-cyl. FWD 5-cyl. AWD6-cyl. AWD2580 lbs 2635 lbs2755 lbs1170 kg 1195 kg1250 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear 5-cyl. FWD 5-cyl. AWD6-cyl. AWD2160 lbs 2270 lbs2490 lbs980 kg 1030 kg1130 kg
Curb weight3480 - 3810 lbs1570 - 1730 kg
Max. roof load165 lbs75 kg
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CategoryUSACanada
Max. trailer weightsWithout brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbsWith brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kgWith brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbs75 kg
AFront Wheel Drive
B All Wheel Drive
Engine specifications
Specification/Model5-cyl.3.0T
Engine designationB5254T12B6304T4
Output (kW/rps)187/90224/93
Output (hp/rpm)254/5400 rpm300/5600
Torque (Nm/rps)360/30-70440/35 – 70
Torque (ft. lbs./rpm)266/1800-4200325/2100 – 4200
No. of cylinders56
Bore (in/mm)3.27/833.23/82
Stroke (in/mm)3.63/92.33.67/93.2
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SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Bluetooth TM
hands-free255
HD radio237
Park Assist*178
Information symbols in the ceiling console
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Seat belt reminder20
Occupant Weight Sensor27
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 222
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 130
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 219
Active high beams..................................... 97Active yaw control................................... 138
Adaptive brake lights............................... 129
Adaptive cruise control.................... 144, 146 queue assist........................................ 149
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 208
Air distribution.......................................... 204
Air distribution table................................. 211
Air vents................................................... 205 All Wheel Drive......................................... 126
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 84
Anti-freeze....................................... 272, 328Anti-lock brake system
warning light................................... 79, 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 130
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 103Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 249 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 252
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 254
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 252
getting started.................................... 227
HD digital radio................................... 237
introduction......................................... 226
media player....................................... 244
overview.............................................. 226
radio functions.................................... 235SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 239
sound settings.................................... 230
steering wheel keypad........................ 227
voice control....................................... 263
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 109
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39 Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 124
general description..................... 123, 124
oil........................................................ 367
shiftlock override................................ 126
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 368
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 186
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 254
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 129Brake system ABS..................................................... 130
Brake pad inspection.......................... 129
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 130
fluid..................................................... 367
general information............................. 129