
08 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
08
304
Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on page287.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page366.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page369.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual 1
to deter-
mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
1 See page 287.

08 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
08
305
WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tireoverheating resulting in permanentdeformation or catastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses 09
354* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
PosFunctionA
Alarm, On-board diagnostic system5
-
Airbag system, occupant weight sensor10
Collision warning system*5
Accelerator pedal sensor, auto-dim mirror function,heated rear seats*7.5
-
Brake lights5
Power moonroof*20
Immobilizer5

10 Specifications
Specifications
10
}}
369
PositionDimensionin (mm)
GTrack, front62.5 (1588)A
62.1 (1578) B
HTrack, rear62.4 (1585)A
62 (1575) B
ILoad width, floor44.5 (1130)
JWidth73.3 (1861) 73.9 (1876) C
KWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)82.9 (2106)
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)75.1 (1907)
A
With 16" wheels
B With 17" wheels
C Models with the optional keyless drive
Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4-cyl. FWD A
: 4720 lbs
6-cyl. turbo AWD B
: 5020 lbs4-cyl. FWD A
: 2140 kg
6-cyl. turbo AWD B
: 2280 kg
Capacity weight4-cyl. FWD: 905 lbs 6-cyl. Turbo AWD: 890 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 410 kg 6-cyl. turbo AWD: 400 kg

10 Specifications
Specifications
10
370
CategoryUSACanada
Permissible axle weights, front4-cyl. FWD: 2580 lbs 6-cyl. turbo AWD: 2750 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1170 kg 6-cyl. AWD turbo: 1250 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear4-cyl. FWD: 2270 lbs 6-cyl. turbo AWD: 2360 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1030 kg 6-cyl. turbo AWD: 1070 kg
Curb weight3650 - 3930 lbs1650 - 1790 kg
Max. roof load220 lbs100 kg
Max. trailer weightsWithout brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbsWith brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kgWith brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbs75 kg
AFWD = Front Wheel Drive
B AWD = All Wheel Drive
Engine specifications
Specifica- tion/Model3.2 6-cyl.3.2 6-cyl.3.0T A2.0 4-cyl. T92.0 4-cyl. T102.0 4-cyl. T112.0 4-cyl. T12
Engine designa- tionB6324S5B6324S4B6304T4B4204T9B4204T10B4204T11B4204T12
Output (kW/rps)179/107171/108224/93225/95225/95179/5600179/5600
Output (hp/rpm)240/6400230/6500300/5600302/5700302/5700240/5600240/5600

10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
10
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.377
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Bluetooth TM
hands-free262
HD radio244
Park Assist*185
Information symbols in the ceiling console
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Seat belt reminder19
Occupant Weight Sensor26

11 Index
11
380
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 227
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 136
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 224
Active high beams..................................... 95Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 135
Adaptive cruise control.................... 150, 152 queue assist........................................ 155
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 212
Air distribution.......................................... 208
Air distribution table................................. 216
Air vents................................................... 209 All Wheel Drive......................................... 124
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 81
Anti-freeze....................................... 278, 332Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 79
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 136
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 101Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 256 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 259
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 261
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 259
getting started.................................... 233
HD digital radio................................... 244
introduction......................................... 232
media player....................................... 251
overview.............................................. 232
radio functions.................................... 242SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 246
sound settings.................................... 237
steering wheel keypad........................ 233
voice control....................................... 270
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 128
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description..................... 121, 122
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 124
Axle weight.............................................. 304
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 344
remote key, replacing........................... 61
replacing..................................... 344, 345
specifications...................................... 373
warning symbols................................. 343
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 192
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 261
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 135Brake system ABS..................................................... 136
Brake pad inspection.......................... 135
checking fluid level............................. 332
emergency brake assistance.............. 136

11 Index
11
381
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