09 Maintenance and specifications
Maintaining your car09
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•
If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, your vehicle may fail inspection.
• If your vehicle's Check Engine light waslit, but went out without any action onyour part, OBD II will still have a recordedfault. Your vehicle may pass or fail,depending on the inspection practices inyour area.
• If you had recent service that requireddisconnecting the battery, OBD II diag-nostic information may be incompleteand "not ready" for inspection. A vehiclethat is not ready may fail inspection.
How can I prepare for my next OBD II
emission inspection?
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit – orwas lit but went out without service, haveyour vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary,serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, aperiod of driving is necessary to bring theOBD II system to "ready" for inspection.Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving are typically neededto allow OBD II to reach readiness. YourVolvo retailer can provide you with moreinformation on planning a trip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance withyour vehicle's maintenance schedule.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment 09
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Opening and closing the hood
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Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the right front edgeof the hood) to the left, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
Engine compartment, overview
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine compartment - 4-cylinder engines only
Filler cap-engine oil
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Radiator
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
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Wiper blades and washer fluid 09
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Filling washer fluid
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Location of the washer fluid reservoir The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-ing cold weather, the reservoir should befilled with windshield washer solvent contain-ing antifreeze. For capacities, see page 373.
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Battery 09
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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
Replacing
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fluid..................................................... 373
general information............................. 135
Bulbs headlights........................... 334, 335, 336
introduction......................................... 334
license plate lights.............................. 338
side marker lights............................... 337
specifications...................................... 339
trunk lighting....................................... 339
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 189
Capacity weight....................................... 304
Catalytic converter................................... 282
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 261
Cell phone voice control.......................... 270
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 307
Check Engine warning light....................... 78Child restraintsrecalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 47
convertible seats.................................. 44 infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
top tether anchors................................ 50
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City safety................................................ 164
Climate system........................................ 213 air distribution............................. 208, 216
air vents.............................................. 209
Interior Air Quality System.................. 208
introduction......................................... 207
passenger compartment filter............ 208
refrigerant........................................... 207
Clock, setting............................................. 82
Cold weather driving................................ 278
Collision warning system................. 170, 171
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 109
Conserving electrical current................... 277
Controls, center console.......................... 233
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 332, 373 Cooling system, general information....... 277
Courtesy lighting................................ 99, 100
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 148, 149
adaptive.............................................. 150
Curb weight............................................. 304
Current, conserving................................. 277
Cyclist detection...................................... 170D
Daytime running lights............................... 94
Defroster.................................................. 213
Detachable key blade.......................... 60, 63Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Distance Alert.......................................... 161
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 180 Lane Departure Warning..................... 182
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
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Driving economically................................ 276
Driving in cold weather............................ 278
Driving through water.............................. 277
E
ECC......................................... 210, 212, 214
Eco (driving function)............................... 128
Eco coast................................................. 128
Eco guide................................................. 126
Economical driving.................................. 276
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 93
Electric parking brake.............................. 138
Electronic Climate Control....... 210, 212, 214air distribution table............................ 216
Interior Air Quality System.................. 214
ventilated seats................................... 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 289
Emission inspection readiness................ 326Engine overheating........................................... 80
specifications...................................... 370 Start/Stop........................................... 131
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119
Engine compartment overview................ 328
Engine oil................................................. 371 checking............................................. 330
low pressure warning light.................... 79
volumes.............................................. 372
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 284
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 324 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 309
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 361
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 373
Fog lights................................................... 79 rear........................................................ 98
Four C (active chassis system)................ 224 Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 185, 187
Front seats........................................... 86, 88 heated................................................. 210
Fuel filler cap........................................... 282
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 281
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 279, 280
Fuel tank volume..................................... 373
Fuses............................... 347, 348, 352, 355G
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Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 280
Gas tank volume...................................... 373
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
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J
Jackattaching............................................. 315
location of........................................... 315
Jump starting........................................... 119
K
Key blade................................. 54, 60, 63, 64 private locking...................................... 63
valet locking.......................................... 63
Keyless drive general description............................... 64
starting the vehicle............................. 116
L
Labelslist of................................................... 367
location of........................................... 366
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............... 182
LATCH anchors......................................... 48
Leather care............................................. 360
Lighting panel............................................ 94 Load anchoring eyelets........................... 284
Loading the vehicle.......................... 284, 304
roof loads............................................ 286
Locking...................................................... 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 57
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 95
Low oil pressure warning light................... 79
M
Main instrument panel............................. 199
Maintenance............................................ 324 hoisting the vehicle............................. 326
performed by the owner..................... 325
Malfunction indicator light......................... 78
Media player (infotainment system)......... 251
Menu........................................................ 201
Messages in the instrument panel........... 199Mirrors defroster............................................. 107
power door......................................... 106
rearview, auto-dim function................ 107 retractable........................................... 106
vanity.................................................. 227
Moonroof................................................. 111 Motor oil checking............................................. 330
volumes.............................................. 372
MY CAR................................................... 201
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations....................... 280
Odometer, trip........................................... 82Oil checking............................................. 330
volumes.............................................. 372
Oil quality................................................. 371
OK button................................................ 199
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 378
Outside temperature sensor...................... 81
Overhead courtesy lighting................ 99, 100
Overheating, engine................................... 80
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 283