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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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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
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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
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Garage door opener
HomeLink ®
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