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• For lowest fuel consumption, activate ECO (p. 288)* 16
.
• Use the ECO Guide which indicates how fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, seeEco guide & Power guide* (p. 63).
• Drive in the highest gear possible, adap-ted to the current traffic situation androad - lower engine speeds result in lowerfuel consumption. Use the gear indicator(p. 272).
• Avoid sudden unnecessary accelerationand heavy braking.
• High speed results in increased fuel con-sumption - the wind resistance increaseswith speed.
• Do not run the engine to operating tem-perature at idling speed, but rather drivewith a light load as soon as possible - acold engine consumes more fuel than awarm one.
• Drive with the correct air pressure in thetyres and check this regularly - selectECO tyre pressure for best results, seeTyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407).
• Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from adealer.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car -the greater the load the higher the con-sumption. •
Use engine braking to slow down, when itcan take place without risk to other roadusers.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resis-tance, leading to higher consumption -remove the load carriers when not in use.
• Avoid driving with open windows.
For information about Volvo Car Corpora- tion's environmental philosophy, see VolvoCars' environmental philosophy (p. 19). For more information about fuel consumption, see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p.403).
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving, such as downhill, this deactivates impor-tant systems such as the power steeringand brake servo.
Related information
• Fuel - handling (p. 301)
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 403)
• Fuel tank - volume (p. 402)
Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer there are a number of important points to think about regardinge.g. the towing bracket, the trailer and howthe load is positioned in the trailer. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car'spayload by a corresponding weight. For moredetailed information on weights, see Weights(p. 390). If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then the car is delivered with the necessaryequipment for driving with a trailer. • The car's towing bracket must be of an approved type.
• If the towbar is retrofitted, check withyour Volvo dealer that the car is fullyequipped for driving with a trailer.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so thatthe weight on the towing bracket com-plies with the specified maximum towballload.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load. For tyrepressure label location, see Tyres - airpressure (p. 328).
• The engine is loaded more heavily thanusual when driving with a trailer.
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Only applies to cars with automatic gearbox.
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Towing bracket/Towbar
A towing bracket means that it is possible to e.g. tow a trailer behind the car. If the car is equipped with a detachable/ removable towbar, the installation instruc-tions for the loose section must be followedcarefully, see Detachable towbar - attach-ment/removal (p. 310).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable towbar:
• Follow the installation instructions carefully.
• The detachable section must belocked with the key before setting off.
• Check that the indicator windowshows green.
Important checks
•
The towbar's towball must be cleaned and greased regularly.
NOTE
When a hitch with a vibration damper is used, the towball must not be lubricated.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Detachable towbar - storage
Store the detachable towbar in the cargo area.
Towbar storage space.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the towbar after use and store it in the appointed location in the car.
Related information
•Detachable towbar - specifications (p. 309)
• Detachable towbar - attachment/removal(p. 310)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Detachable towbar - specifications
Specifications for detachable towbar.
Specifications
G021485
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Dimensions, mounting points (mm)
A998
B81
C854
D427
E109
F282
GSide member
HBall centre
Related information
•Detachable towbar - attachment/removal (p. 310)
• Detachable towbar - storage (p. 309)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Detachable towbar - attachment/ removal
The attachment/removal of the detachable towbar is performed in the following way:
Attaching
G018928
Remove the protective cover by first pressing in the catch
and then pulling
the cover straight back
.
G021487
Ensure that the mechanism is in the unlocked position by turning the keyclockwise.
G021488
The indicator window must show red.
G021489
Insert the towbar until you hear a click.
G021490
The indicator window must show green.
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LightingWAType
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Reversing lamp21P21W LL
Rear fog lamp21H21W LL
A
Watt
Related information
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
• Lamp replacement - location of rear lamps (p. 357)
• Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting(p. 358)
Wiper blades
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen and rear window. Together withthe washer fluid they clean the windows andensure visibility for driving. The windscreen wiper blades must be in serv- ice position when they are to be replaced.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position.
In order to make replacement possible, to clean or lift the wiper blades (for scraping office from the windscreen, for example), theymust be in service position.
IMPORTANT
Before placing the wiper blades in the service position, make sure that they arenot frozen down.
1. Place the remote control key in the igni- tion lock 11
and briefly press the START/
STOP ENGINE button to set the car's
electrical system to key position I. For
detailed information on key positions, see Key positions - functions at different lev-els (p. 70).
2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE
button again to set the car’s electricalsystem in key position 0.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right stalk switch up and hold it in position forapprox. 1 second.
> The wipers then move to standingstraight up.
The wipers return to their starting position when you briefly press the START/STOP
ENGINE button to set the car’s electrical sys-
tem to key position I (or when the car is
started).
11 Not necessary in cars with Keyless function.
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IMPORTANT
If the wiper arms in service position have been folded up from the windscreen, theymust be folded back down onto the wind-screen before the wipers are allowed toreturn to their starting position. This is toavoid scraping the paint on the bonnet.
Replacing the wiper blades
Fold up the wiper arm when it is in serv- ice position. Press the button located onthe wiper blade mounting and pullstraight out parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until a "click" is heard.
Check that the blade is firmly installed.
4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the windscreen.
The wipers return from service position to their starting position when you briefly pressthe START/STOP ENGINE button to set the
car’s electrical system to key position I (or
when the car is started).
NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than onthe passenger side.
Replacing the wiper blades, rear window
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1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the arrow).
3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end position against the wiper arm as a lever to detach the blade more easily.
4. Press the new wiper blade into position. Check that it is firmly installed.
5. Lower the wiper arm.
CleaningFor cleaning wiper blades and windscreen,see Car washing (p. 379).
IMPORTANT
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the service life ofthe wiper blades.
Related information
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
Washer fluid - filling
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head- lamps and windows. Washer fluid with anti-freeze must be used during winter.
The windscreen and headlamp washers share a common reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze during the winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser-voir and hoses.
For capacities, see Washer fluid - quality and volume (p. 401).
Related information
•Wiper blades (p. 359)
Battery
The service life and function of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number ofstarts, discharging, driving style, driving con-ditions, climatic conditions etc. The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat- tery.
• Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running.
• Check that the cables to the battery arecorrectly connected and properly tight-ened.
WARNING
•The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A sparkcan be formed if a jump lead is con-nected incorrectly, and this can beenough for the battery to explode.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid,which can cause serious burns.
• If sulphuric acid comes into contactwith eyes, skin or clothing, flush withlarge quantities of water. If acidsplashes into the eyes - seek medicalattention immediately.
IMPORTANT
Only a traditional battery charger should ever be used when charging the battery.
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Fuses - in the control module under the glovebox
Fuses in the control module under the glove- box protect airbag and collision warning sys-tem functions, amongst other things.
Positions
FunctionA
Rear window wiper15
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Interior lighting; Driver's door control panel, power windows;Remote controlled garage dooropener*; Power seats, front*7,5
FunctionA
Combined instrument panel5
Adaptive cruise control, ACC*; collision warning system*10
Interior lighting; Rain sensor7,5
Steering wheel module7,5
Central locking system, fuel filler flap10
FunctionA
Heated steering wheel*15
Heated windscreen*15
Unlocking, tailgate10
Folding head restraint*10
Fuel pump20
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Fuses - in cargo area
Fuses in the cargo area protect trailer and electric drive functions, amongst other things.
Positions
FunctionA
Electric parking brake, left30
Electric parking brake, right30
Rear window defroster30
Trailer socket 2*15
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12 V socket, cargo area15
FunctionA
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Trailer socket 1*40
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Related information
• Fuses - in engine compartment (p. 368)
• Fuses - under glovebox (p. 372)
• Fuses - in the control module under the glovebox (p. 374)
• Fuses - in the engine compartment's coldzone (p. 377)
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