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Before a long journey
Before a long journey, it makes good sense to go through the following points: •Check that the engine is working normally and that fuel consumption (p. 403) is nor-mal.
• Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oilor other fluid).
• Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.
• Carrying a warning triangle (p. 329) is alegal requirement in certain countries.
Related information
• Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 346)
• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p.324)
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
Winter driving
For winter driving it is important to perform certain checks in order to ensure that the carcan be driven safely. Check the following in particular before the cold season:
• The engine coolant (p. 349) must contain at least 50% glycol. This mixture protectsthe engine against frost erosion down toapproximately –35 °C. To achieve opti-mum antifreeze protection, different typesof glycol must not be mixed.
• The fuel tank must be kept filled to pre-vent condensation.
• Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils withlower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-ting in cold weather and also reduce fuelconsumption while the engine is cold. Formore information on suitable oils, seeEngine oil - adverse driving conditions (p.395).
IMPORTANT
Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard driving or in hot weather.
•The condition of the starter battery and charge level must be inspected. Coldweather places great demands on the starter battery and its capacity is reducedby the cold.
• Use washer fluid (p. 361) to avoid iceforming in the washer fluid reservoir.
To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec- ommends using winter tyres on all wheels ifthere is a risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal require- ment in certain countries. Studded tyresare not permitted in all countries.
Slippery driving conditionsPractise driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how the carreacts.
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308* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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Bonnet - opening and closing
The bonnet can be opened when the handle in the passenger compartment has beenturned clockwise and the lock by the grille hasbeen moved to the left.
The handle for bonnet opening is always on the left-hand side.
Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees clockwise. You will hear when the catchreleases.
Move the catch to the left and open the bonnet. (The catch hook is locatedbetween the headlamp and grille, seeillustration.)
WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when closed.
Related information
•Engine compartment - checking (p. 344)
• Engine compartment - overview (p. 343)
Engine compartment - overview
The overview shows normal checking points.
Engine compartment 4 cyl. 2.0 l 1
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on engine variant.
Filling engine oil
Coolant expansion tank
Radiator
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located on the driver's side)
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
1
Does not apply to the B4204T7 engine - see instead the following heading "Engine compartment except 4-cyl. 2.0 l".
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WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-cal system must always be in key position0 when work is being performed in the
engine compartment; see Key positions -functions at different levels (p. 70). Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is inkey position II or when the engine is hot.
Engine compartment except 4 cyl. 2.0 l 2
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
3
Radiator
Filling engine oil
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located on the driver's side)
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-cal system must always be in key position0
when work is being performed in the
engine compartment; see Key positions -functions at different levels (p. 70). Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is inkey position II or when the engine is hot.
Related information
• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 343)
• Engine compartment - checking (p. 344)
Engine compartment - checking
Some oils and fluids should be checked at regular intervals.
Regular checkingCheck the following oils and fluids at regularintervals, e.g. when refuelling:
• Coolant
• Engine oil
• Power steering fluid (not cars with 4-cyl. 2.0 litre engine 4
)
• Washer fluid
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at the front of the engine compartment,behind the radiator) may start automati-cally some after the engine has beenswitched off. Always have the engine cleaned by a workshop. There is a risk of fire if theengine is hot.
Related information
• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 343)
• Engine compartment - overview (p. 343)
• Coolant - level (p. 349)
• Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 346)
2
Also applies to the B4204T7 engine.3 Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
4 However, does apply to the B4204T7 engine.
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IMPORTANT
In the event of the message Oil level low
Refill 0.5 litre, only fill with 0.5 litres.
NOTE
The oil level is only detected by the system during driving. The system cannot directlydetect changes when the oil is filled ordrained. The car must be drivenabout 30 km before the oil level display iscorrect.
WARNING
Do not fill more oil if filling level (3) or (4) appears as shown in the illustration below.The level must never be above MAX or
below MIN, as this could lead to engine
damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani- fold due to the risk of fire.
Measuring the oil level, 5-cyl. dieselIf the oil level needs to be checked then it should be carried out in accordance with thesequence below.
1. Activate key position II; see Key positions
- functions at different levels (p. 70). 2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Oil level.
> You will then see information displayed about the engine oil level. For more information on menu naviga- tion, see Menu navigation - combinedinstrument panel (p. 100).
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill more oil if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recom-mended filling level is 4. Message and graph inthe display. The left-hand display shows the digi-tal combined instrument panel and the right-hand the analogue.
Related information
• Engine oil - general (p. 345)
Coolant - level
The coolant cools the internal combustion engine to the correct operating temperature.The heat that is transferred from the engine tothe coolant can be used to heat the passen-ger compartment. The coolant level must lie between the
MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion tank.
Checking the level and topping up
When topping up the coolant, follow the instructions on the packaging. It is importantthat the mixture of coolant concentrate andwater is correct for the prevailing weatherconditions. Never top up with water only. Therisk of freezing increases with both too littleand too much coolant concentrate.
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WARNING
Coolant can be very hot. If the coolant requires topping up when the engine is atoperating temperature, unscrew theexpansion tank cap slowly to gentlyrelease the overpressure.
For capacities and for standards regarding water quality; see Coolant - grade and vol-ume (p. 398).
Check the coolant regularlyThe level must lie between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank. If the system isnot filled sufficiently, high temperatures couldoccur, causing a risk of damage to theengine.
IMPORTANT
• A high content of chlorine, chlorides and other salts may cause corrosion inthe cooling system.
• Always use coolant with anti-corrosionagent as recommended by Volvo.
• Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%water and 50% coolant.
• Mix the coolant with approved qualitytap water. In the event of any doubtabout water quality, used ready-mixedcoolant in accordance with Volvo rec-ommendations.
• When changing coolant/replacingcooling system components, flush thecooling system clean with approvedquality tap water or flush with ready-mixed coolant.
• The engine must only be run with awell-filled cooling system. Otherwise,temperatures that are too high mayoccur resulting in the risk of damage(cracks) in the cylinder head.
Brake and clutch fluid - level
Brake and clutch fluid level should be between the reservoir
MIN and MAX marks.
Checking the levelBrake and clutch fluid have a common reser-voir. The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks that are visible inside the reser-
voir. Check the level regularly. Change the brake fluid every other year or at every other regular service. For capacities and recommended brake fluid grade, see Brake fluid - grade and volume (p.401). The fluid should be changed annually oncars driven in conditions requiring hard, fre-quent braking, such as driving in mountainsor tropical climates with high humidity.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur- ther before topping up the brake fluid.Volvo recommends that the reason for theloss of brake fluid is investigated by anauthorised Volvo workshop.
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370* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
FunctionA
Relay coils5
Auxiliary lamps*20
Horn15
Relay coil in main relay for engine management system;Engine control module (4-cyl. 2.0 l B
, 5, 6-cyl.)10
Transmission control module15
Solenoid clutch A/C (not 4-cyl. 2.0 l C
, not 5-cyl. diesel); Sup-
porting coolant pump (4-cyl. 2.0 l diesel)15
Relay coil in relay for solenoid clutch A/C (not 5-cyl. diesel);Relay coil in relay for coolantpump (1.6 l petrol Start/Stop);Relay coils in central electricalunit in engine compartmentcold zone (Start/Stop)5
Start relay A30
FunctionA
Ignition coils (1.6 l petrol, engine B4204T7); Glow controlmodule (5-cyl. diesel)10
Engine control module (4-cyl. 2.0 l
B
); Ignition coils (5, 6-cyl.
petrol); Capacitor (6-cyl.)20
Engine control module (petrol except 4-cyl. 2.0 l C
)10
Engine control module (1.6 l diesel, 5-cyl. diesel)15
Engine control module (4-cyl. 2.0 l B
)20
FunctionA
Valves (1.6 l petrol); mass air flow sensor (1.6 l, 4-cyl. 2.0 l B
);
Thermostat (4-cyl. 2.0 l pet-rol B
); EVAP valve (4-cyl. 2.0 l
petrol B
); Cooling valve for cli-
mate control system (4-cyl. 2.0 l diesel); Cooling pump for EGR(4-cyl. 2.0 l diesel) Mass air flow sensor (engine D4162T); Control valve, fuelflow (engine D4162T)10
Mass air flow sensor (5-cyl. diesel, 6-cyl.); Control valves(5-cyl. diesel); Injectors (5, 6-cyl. petrol); Engine controlmodule (5-cyl. petrol, 6-cyl.)15
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FunctionA
Solenoid clutch A/C (5, 6-cyl.); Valves (1.6 l, engine B4204T7;5-cyl., 6-cyl.); Engine controlmodule (6-cyl.); Solenoids (6-cyl. without turbo); Actuatormotors, intake manifold (6-cyl.without turbo); Mass air flowsensor (engine B4204T7; 5-cyl.petrol); Oil level sensor (5-cyl.diesel)10
Valves (4-cyl. 2.0 lB
); Oil pump
(4-cyl. 2.0 l petrol B
); Lambda-
sond, centre (4-cyl. 2.0 l pet- rol B
); Lambda-sond, rear (4-cyl.
2.0 l diesel)15
Lambda-sonds (1.6 l petrol, engine B4204T7); Lambda-sond (5-cyl. diesel); Controlmodule, radiator roller cover(1.6 l diesel, 5-cyl. diesel)10
Lambda-sond, front (4-cyl. 2.0 l B
); Lambda-sond, rear (4-
cyl. 2.0 l petrol B
); EVAP valve
(5, 6-cyl. petrol); Lambda- sonds (5, 6-cyl. petrol)15
FunctionA
Coolant pump (1.6 l petrol Start/Stop); Crankcase ventila-tion heater (5-cyl. petrol); Oilpump automatic gearbox(5-cyl.petrol Start/Stop)10
Ignition coils (4-cyl. 2.0 l pet- rol B
)15
Diesel filter heater20
Control module, radiator roller cover (5-cyl. petrol)5
Crankcase ventilation heater (5-cyl. diesel); Oil pump auto-matic gearbox (5-cyl. dieselStart/Stop)10
Solenoid clutch A/C (4-cyl. 2.0 l B
); Glow control module (4-
cyl. 2.0 l diesel); Oil pump (4- cyl. 2.0 l diesel)15
Coolant pump (4-cyl. 2.0 l pet- rol B
)50
Glow plugs (diesel)70
FunctionA
Cooling fan (1.6 l, 4-cyl. 2.0 l petrol, 5-cyl. petrol)60
Cooling fan (6-cyl., 4-cyl. 2.0 l diesel, 5-cyl. diesel)80
Power steering100
A For cars with the Start/Stop function this fuse location is empty - see instead Fuses - in the engine compartment'scold zone (p. 377).
B Does not apply to the B4204T7 engine.
C However, does apply to the B4204T7 engine.
Related information
• Fuses - under glovebox (p. 372)
• Fuses - in the control module under the glovebox (p. 374)
• Fuses - in cargo area (p. 376)
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