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Start/Stop* - symbols and messages
The Start/Stop function can show text mes- sages on the information display.
Text messageIn combination with this indicatorlamp the Start/Stop function mayshow text messages in the com-
bined instrument panel for certain situations.
For some of them there is a recommended action that should be performed. The follow-ing table shows some examples.
SymbolMessageInfo/actionM/A A
Auto Start-Stop serv. requiredStart/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec- ommended.M + A
Autostart Engine running +
acoustic signalActivated if the driver's door is opened with auto-stopped engine and the gear selector is in D position.A
Press Start buttonThe engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP
ENGINE button.M + A
Depress clutch pedal to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the clutch pedal to be depressed.M
Press brake and clutch to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake or clutch pedal to be depressed.M
Put gear in neutral to startGear is engaged without declutching - disengage and set the gear lever in neutral position.M
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Fording
Fording means that the car is driven through a water-covered roadway. Fording must be car-ried out with great caution. The car can be driven through water at a maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximumspeed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should beexercised when passing through flowingwater. During driving in water, maintain a low speed and do not stop the car. When the water hasbeen passed, depress the brake pedal lightlyand check that full brake function is achieved.Water and mud for example can make thebrake linings wet resulting in delayed brakefunction. •Clean the electric contacts of the electric engine block heater and trailer couplingafter driving in water and mud.
• Do not let the car stand with water overthe sills for any long period of time - thiscould cause electrical malfunctions.IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. In depths greater than 25 cm, water could enter the transmission. This reduces thelubricating ability of the oils and shortensthe service life of these systems. In the event of the engine stalling in water, do not try restart - tow the car from thewater to a workshop - an authorised Volvoworkshop is recommended. Risk of enginebreakdown.
Related information
•Recovery (p. 316)
• Towing (p. 313)
Overheating
Under special conditions, for example hard driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there isa risk that the engine and drive system mayoverheat - in particular with a heavy load. For information about overheating when driv- ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer (p.306). • Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of the grille when driving in hot climates.
• If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem is too high then a warning symbolis illuminated in the combined instrumentpanel's information display and a text message
High engine temp Stop safelyis shown there - stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idlingspeed for several minutes in order to cooldown.
• If the text message
High engine temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine is shown then the engine must be
switched off after stopping the car.
• In the event of overheating in the gearbox a built-in protection function is activatedwhich, amongst other things, illuminatesa warning symbol in the combined instru-ment panel, and its display shows the text message
Transmission hot Reduce
speed or Transmission hot Stop safely- follow the recommendation given and lower the speed and stop the car in a safeway and allow the engine to run at idling
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Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as follows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on the lighting panel - the flap opens when thebutton is released.In the combined instrument panel'sdisplay the arrow on the symbol indi-
cates which side of the car the fuel cap islocated.
• Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in until a click confirms that it is closed.
Related information
•Filling up with fuel (p. 300)
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually when electric opening from the passengercompartment is not possible.
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap).
2. Expand/open a perforated section in the isolation and locate a green cord with handle.
3. Pull the cord gently straight back until the fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is required to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
•Filling up with fuel (p. 300)
Filling up with fuel
Important things to consider when refuelling.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
The fuel filler cap can be attached onto the flap.
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank in the event of high outside temperatures.Open the cap slowly.
• After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it until one or more clicking sounds areheard.
Filling up with fuel
• Do not overfill the tank but fill until thepump nozzle cuts out.
NOTE
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot weather.
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Diesel particle filter (DPF)
Diesel cars are equipped with a particle filter, which results in more efficient emission con-trol. The particles in the exhaust gases are collec- ted in the filter during normal driving. So-called "regeneration" is started in order toburn away the particles and empty the filter.This requires the engine to have reached nor-mal operating temperature. Regeneration of the particle filter is automatic and normally takes 10-20 minutes. It maytake a little longer at a low average speed.Fuel consumption may increase slightly dur-ing regeneration.
Regeneration in cold weatherIf the car is frequently driven short distancesin cold weather then the engine does notreach normal operating temperature. Thismeans that regeneration of the diesel particlefilter does not take place and the filter is notemptied. When the filter has become approx. 80% full of particles, a yellow warning triangle isshown in the combined instrument panel, and the message
Soot filter full See manual is
shown in its information display. Start regeneration of the filter by driving the car until the engine reaches normal operatingtemperature, preferably on a main road or motorway. The car should then be driven forapproximately 20 minutes more.
NOTE
The following may arise during regenera- tion:
• a smaller reduction of engine power may be noticed temporarily
• fuel consumption may increase tem-porarily
• a smell of burning may arise.
When regeneration is complete the warning text is cleared automatically. Use the parking heater* in cold weather - the engine then reaches normal operating tem-perature more quickly.
IMPORTANT
If the filter is completely filled with parti- cles, it may be difficult to start the engineand the filter is non-functional. Then thereis a risk that the filter will need to bereplaced.
Related information
•
Fuel - handling (p. 301)
• Fuel - diesel (p. 302)
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 403)
• Fuel tank - volume (p. 402)
Economical driving
Driving economically means driving smoothly while thinking ahead and adjusting your driv-ing style and speed to the prevailing condi-tions.
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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is brand new. Wait until it has been drivenat least 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more thanusual on long and steep downhill slopes.Downshift to a lower gear and adjust yourspeed.
• For safety reasons, the maximum permit-ted speed for the car when coupled witha trailer should not be exceeded. Followthe regulations in force for the permittedspeeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailerhas 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cableapproved by Volvo. Make sure the cable doesnot drag on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-cators are broken, then the combined instru-ment panel's symbol for direction indicatorsflashes faster than normal and the information display shows the text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal
trailer. If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant height irrespective of the car's load (up to themaximum permissible weight). When the caris stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailerweights, see Towing capacity and towballload (p. 391).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo.National vehicle regulations can furtherlimit trailer weights and speeds. Towbarscan be certified for higher towing weightsthan the car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car andtrailer may be difficult to control in theevent of sudden movement and braking.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox (p. 308)
• Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox(p. 308)
• Towing bracket/Towbar (p. 309)
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
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Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.
OverheatingWhen driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in ahot climate there may be a risk of overheat-ing. • Do not run the engine at higher revolu- tions than 4500 rpm(diesel engines: 3500 rpm) - otherwise theoil temperature may become too high.
Diesel engine 5-cyl
•In the event of a risk of overheating theoptimal speed for the engine is2300-3000 rpm for optimal circulation ofthe coolant.
Related information
•Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.
• An automatic gearbox selects the opti- mum gear related to load and enginespeed.
• In the event of overheating a warningsymbol is illuminated in the combinedinstrument panel with a message that isshown in the information display - followthe recommendation given.
Steep inclines
•Do not lock the automatic transmission ina higher gear than the engine "can copewith" - it is not always a good idea todrive at a high gear with low engine revo-lutions.
Parking on a hill1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Move the gear selector to position
P.
4. Release the foot brake.
• Move the gear selector to park position
P
when parking an automatic car with a hitched trailer. Always use the parkingbrake.
• Block the wheels with chocks when park-ing a car with hitched trailer on a hill.
IMPORTANT
See also the specific information on slow driving with a trailer for cars with thePowershift automatic transmission, seeAutomatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 276).
Starting on a hill1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving off.
Related information
• Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273)
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330* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tyre pressure monitoring*
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 3
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. Tyre pressure monitoring uses sensors located inside the air valve in each wheel.When the car is driven at about 40 km/h thesystem detects the tyre pressure. If the pres- sure is too low then a warning lamp
in the
combined instrument panel illuminates and a message is shown in the information display. Both factory-fitted and optional wheels can be equipped with TPMS sensors in thevalves. If wheels without TPMS sensors are used or if a sensor has failed then
Tyre press. syst
Service required will be shown.
Always check the system after changing a wheel in order to ensure that replacementwheels work with the system. For information on the correct tyre pressure, see Tyres - air pressure (p. 328). The system does not replace normal tyre maintenance.
IMPORTANT
If a fault should arise in the tyre pressure system a warning lamp
in the com-
bined instrument panel will illuminate and a message will be shown. This can be forvarious reasons, e.g. fitting a wheel notequipped with a sensor adapted for Vol-vo's tyre pressure monitoring system.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - adjust (recali- bration) (p. 330)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - rectifying lowtyre pressure (p. 331)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - activate/deactivate (p. 331)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - recommenda-tions (p. 332)
• Tyre pressure monitoring - driveablepunctured tyres* (p. 332)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - adjust (recalibration)
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 4
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. TPMS can be adjusted in order to follow Vol- vo's tyre pressure recommendations (p. 328),when driving with a heavy load for example.
NOTE
The engine must not be running when the tyres are calibrated.
The settings are made with the control in the centre console, see MY CAR (p. 103).
1. Inflate the tyres to the required pressure and select key position I or II.
2. Select the menu system MY CAR to open
the menus for tyre pressure.
3. Select
Calibrate tyre pressure.
4. Press OK.
5. Start the car and drive at least at 40 km/h for a total of at least 1 minute and check that the message disappears.
> Then the TPMS is recalibrated to thenew tyre pressure.
3Option only in certain markets.
4 Option only in certain markets.
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Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
• Tyres - air pressure (p. 328)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - rectifying low tyre pressure
Tyre pressure monitoring TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 5
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. If a message for low tyre pressure is shown in the display:
1. Check the tyre pressure in all four tyres.
2. Inflate the tyre(s) to the correct pressure.
3. Drive at least at 40 km/h for a total of at least 1 minute and check that the mes- sage disappears.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - activate/ deactivate
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 6
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres.
NOTE
The engine must not be running when tyre pressure monitoring is activated/deacti-vated.
The settings are made with the control in the centre console, see MY CAR (p. 103).
1. Select key position I or II.
2. Select the system MY CAR to open the
menus for tyre pressure.
3. Select Tyre pressure system/Pressure monitoring and press OK.
> An
X is shown in the information dis-
play if the system is activated, the option disappears if the system isdeactivated.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
5
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6 Option only in certain markets.
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