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The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after theengine has been switched off.
•Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of the grille when driving in hot weatherconditions.
• Do not exceed engine speeds of4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hillyterrain. The oil temperature could becometoo high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical
systems (the audio system, the optionalnavigation system, power windows, etc)will function in ignition modes 0 and I.
These modes reduce drain on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems,accessories, etc., that consume a greatdeal of current when the engine is notrunning could result in the battery beingcompletely drained. Driving or having theengine running for approximately15 minutes will help keep the batterycharged. •
The optional 12 volt socket in the cargoarea provides electrical current even withthe ignition switched off, which drains thebattery.
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 todrive 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)
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Garage door openerHomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 117
Gasoline requirements............................. 279
Gas tank volume...................................... 376
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 126
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 126
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 310
Grocery bag holder.................................. 287
Gross vehicle weight............................... 311
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Hazard warning flashers.......................... 102
HD digital radio........................................ 242Headlights Active Bending Lights......................... 100
active high beams................................. 98
changing bulbs........................... 341, 342
daytime running lights.......................... 97
high/low beams.................................... 98 high beam flash.................................... 98
tunnel detection.................................. 100
Headlight washers................................... 106
Head restraints, rear seat.................... 91, 92
Heated front seats................................... 208
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 282
Heated rear seats.................................... 209
Heated steering wheel............................... 96
Heated windshield........................... 111, 211
High beams................................................ 98 active.................................................... 98
Hill Descent Control................................. 137
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 125
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 333 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 117
Home safe lighting................................... 103
Hood, opening/closing............................ 335
Horn........................................................... 95
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Ignition modes........................................... 86
Immobilizer................................................ 58 Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 77, 79, 81
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 305
Inflation pressure table............................ 307Information and warning symbols, table
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Information lights........................... 77, 79, 81Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 233
Infotainment system................................ 230 AUX/USB sockets............................... 254 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 257
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 259
getting started.................................... 231
media player....................................... 249
menus......................................... 231, 233
radio functions.................................... 240
sound settings.................................... 235
voice control....................................... 268
Inspection readiness................................ 333
Instrument lighting................................... 100 "theater" lighting................................. 100
Instrument overview............................ 76, 77
