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WARNING
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.
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 synthetic
11 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 240
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 140
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 237
Active high beams..................................... 99Active yaw control................................... 148
Adaptive brake lights............................... 139
Adaptive cruise control.................... 155, 157 queue assist........................................ 160
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 226
Air distribution.......................................... 222
Air distribution table................................. 229
Air vents................................................... 223 All Wheel Drive......................................... 128
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 85
Anti-freeze....................................... 290, 346Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 140
Approach lighting.............................. 59, 105Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 267 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 270
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 272
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 270
getting started.................................... 245
HD digital radio................................... 255
introduction......................................... 244
media player....................................... 262
overview.............................................. 244
radio functions.................................... 253SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 257
sound settings.................................... 248
steering wheel keypad........................ 245
voice control....................................... 281
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 111
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 132
Geartronic........................................... 126
general description..................... 125, 126
oil........................................................ 388
shiftlock override................................ 128
Axle weight.............................................. 317
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 358
remote key, replacing........................... 63
replacing..................................... 358, 359
specifications...................................... 388
warning symbols................................. 357
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 206
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 272
Booster cushions....................................... 48
Brake lights.............................................. 139Brake system ABS..................................................... 140
Brake pad inspection.......................... 139
checking fluid level............................. 346
emergency brake assistance.............. 140