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General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts andstops and adjusting the speed of your vehicleto immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
• Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by drivingwith a light foot on the accelerator pedalfor the first few minutes of operation. Acold engine uses more fuel and is subjectto increased wear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehi-cle for driving short distances. This doesnot allow the engine to reach normaloperating temperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelera-tion and hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extraload) in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold). •
Remove snow tires when threat of snowor ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,increase air resistance and also fuel con-sumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-tion will be lower with the air conditioningon and the windows closed than with theair conditioning off and the windowsopen.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuelconsumption modes can help you learnhow to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are: • Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and oth- ers are checked at the standard maintenanceintervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passengercompartment. If the trunk must be keptopen for any reason, proceed as follows:
• Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side win- dows and the blower control to itshighest setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe trunk, the less the tendency to under-steer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the recom-mended pressure according to the vehicleload. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loadsshould be distributed so that capacity weight
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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 synthetic0W-30 oil is recommended for driving inareas with sustained low temperatures. •
The load placed on the battery is greaterduring the winter since the windshieldwipers, lighting, etc., are used moreoften. Moreover, the capacity of the bat-tery decreases as the temperature drops.In very cold weather, a poorly chargedbattery can freeze and be damaged. It istherefore advisable to check the state ofcharge more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts.
• Volvo recommends the use of snow tireson all four wheels for winter driving, seepage 300.
• To prevent the washer fluid reservoir fromfreezing, add washer solvents containingantifreeze. This is important since dirt isoften splashed on the windshield duringwinter driving, requiring the frequent useof the washers and wipers. Volvo WasherSolvent should be diluted as follows:Down to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washersolvent and 4 parts water Down to 5 °F(–15 °C): 1 part washer solvent and3 parts water Down to 0 °F (–18 °C):1 part washer solvent and 2 parts waterDown to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part washersolvent and 1 part water.
• Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
• Avoid using de-icing sprays as they cancause damage to the locks.
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Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for thevehicle.
NOTE
See page 359 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 withenergy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-ers. Trailer hitch installation should notinterfere with the proper operation of thisbumper 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 tableon page 293.
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towingheavy 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 toincreased loads. Therefore, engine cool-ant temperature should be closely watched when driving in hot climates orhilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn offthe air conditioner if the temperaturegauge needle enters the red range.
• If the automatic transmission begins tooverheat, a message will be displayed inthe text window.
• Avoid overload and other abusive opera-tion.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-ity, and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakeswith the towing vehicle brakes to providea safe stop (check and observe state/local regulations).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch isnot being used.
WARNING
• Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor shouldsafety chains be attached to thebumper.
• Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
• Never connect a trailer's hydraulicbrake system directly to the vehiclebrake system, nor a trailer's lightingsystem directly to the vehicle lightingsystem. Consult your nearest author-ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-tion.
• When towing a trailer, the trailer'ssafety wire must be correctly fastenedto the hole or hook provided in thetrailer hitch on the vehicle. The safetywire should never be fastened to orwound around the drawbar ball.
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Spare tire
The spare tire in your vehicle1
is called a
"Temporary Spare". Recommended tire pressure (see the placard on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) shouldbe maintained irrespective of which positionon the vehicle the temporary spare tire isused 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 atemporary replacement for a puncturedtire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-ble by a standard tire. Road holding andhandling may be affected with the "Tem-porary Spare" in use. Do not exceed50 mph (80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tireother than the one that came with the vehi-cle. The use of different size wheels canseriously damage your car's transmission.
1 Not on models equipped with the Tire sealing system.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.341
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
.
A decal on the inside of the cover shows the positions of the fuses.
NOTE
• Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be changed at any time when necessary.
• Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 arerelays/circuit breakers and should onlybe removed or replaced by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
• There is a special fuse removal tool onthe underside of the cover.
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker60
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
–
–
Headed windshield*, driver's side40
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blower40
Headed windshield*, passenger's side40
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
Headlight washers20
Active Bending Lights- headlight leveling*10
Central electrical mod- ule20
PosFunctionA
ABS5
Speed-dependent steering force*5
Engine Control Module (ECM), transmission,SRS10
Heated washer noz- zles*10
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Lighting panel5
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-
-
Relay - engine com- partment box5
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Engine Control Module (ECM)10
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PosFunctionA
Control module - auto- matic transmission15
A/C compressor15
Relay-coils5
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils20
Engine Control Module10
Injection system, mass air meter, engine con-trol module15
A/C compressor, engine valves, enginecontrol module (6-cyl.),solenoids (6-cyl. non-turbo only), mass airmeter (5-cyl. only)10
EVAP valve, heated oxygen sensor15
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Fuel leakage detection5
PosFunctionA
–
Cooling fan80 (6-cyl. engine)
Electro-hydraulic power steering100
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Specifications
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Oil volume
Engine modelVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
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 pack- aging.
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 boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C)
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 recommended by Volvo, mixed with water.
Fuel tank volume3.0T/3.2 6 cyl.18.5 US gallons (70 liters)
A Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.
B Models without headlight washers
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 219
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 128
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 216
Active high beams..................................... 95Active yaw control................................... 136
Adaptive brake lights............................... 127
Adaptive cruise control.................... 142, 144 queue assist........................................ 147
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 204
Air distribution.......................................... 200
Air distribution table................................. 207
Air vents................................................... 201 All Wheel Drive......................................... 124
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 82
Anti-freeze....................................... 270, 324Anti-lock brake system
warning light................................... 77, 79
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 128
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 101Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 248 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 251
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 253
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 251
getting started.................................... 225
HD digital radio................................... 236
introduction......................................... 224
media player....................................... 243
overview.............................................. 224
radio functions.................................... 234SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 238
sound settings.................................... 229
steering wheel keypad........................ 225
voice control....................................... 262
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description..................... 121, 122
oil........................................................ 362
shiftlock override................................ 124
Axle weight.............................................. 297
B
Battery changing..................................... 336, 337
maintenance....................................... 336
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 363
warning symbols................................. 335
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) 184, 185, 186
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 253
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 127Brake system ABS..................................................... 128
Brake pad inspection.......................... 127
checking fluid level............................. 324
emergency brake assistance.............. 128
fluid..................................................... 362
general information............................. 127