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Driving recommendations
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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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Bulbs
headlights........................... 326, 327, 328
introduction......................................... 326
license plate lights.............................. 331
side marker lights............................... 329
specifications...................................... 332
trunk lighting....................................... 331
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Camera, Park Assist................................ 180
Capacity weight....................................... 297
Catalytic converter................................... 274
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 253
Cell phone voice control.......................... 262
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 300
Check engine light..................................... 77
Check Engine warning light....................... 78Child restraintsrecalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 49
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 50
City Safety™............................................ 156
Climate system........................................ 205 air distribution............................. 200, 207
air vents.............................................. 201
Interior Air Quality System.................. 200
introduction......................................... 199
passenger compartment filter............ 200
refrigerant........................................... 199
Clock, setting............................................. 83
Cold weather driving................................ 270
Collision warning system................. 162, 163
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 109
Conserving electrical current................... 269
Controls, center console.......................... 225
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 324, 362
Cooling system, general information....... 269 Courtesy lighting................................ 99, 100
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 140, 141
adaptive.............................................. 142
Curb weight............................................. 297
Current, conserving................................. 269D
Daytime running lights............................... 94
Defroster.................................................. 205
Detachable key blade.......................... 60, 63Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 170
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water.............................. 269