
09 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids 09
354
Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con-sult a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician. See page 394 for information on cooling sys- tem capacities.
CAUTION
• If necessary, top up the cooling sys- tem with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti-freeze only (a 50/50 mix of water andantifreeze).
• Different types of antifreeze/coolantmay not be mixed.
• If the cooling system is drained, itshould be flushed with clean water orpremixed anti-freeze before it is refilledwith the correct mixture of water/anti-freeze.
• The cooling system must always bekept filled to the correct level, and thelevel must be between the
MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in theengine which could result in damage.Check coolant regularly!
• Do not top up with water only. Thisreduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and hasa lower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if itshould freeze.
• Do not use chlorinated tap water in thevehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
• Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm. Wait until theengine cools.
• If it is necessary to top off the coolantwhen the engine is warm, unscrew theexpansion tank cap slowly so that theoverpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine com-partment. The round cover must be removedfirst before the reservoir cap can beaccessed.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care 09
380
Washing the car
The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: •The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tarspots adhere to the paint and may causedamage. To help prevent corrosion, it isparticularly important to wash the car fre-quently in the wintertime.
• Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.Doing so may cause detergents and waxto dry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to softenthe dirt before you wash with a softsponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finishmay be permanently damaged.
• A detergent can be used to facilitate thesoftening of dirt and oil.
• Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
• Tar spots can be removed with tarremover after the car has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiperblades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-shield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong theservice life of the wiper blades.
• Wash off the dirt from the underside(wheel housings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, morefrequent washing is recommended.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in thedoors and sills.
CAUTION
• During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never becloser to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm).Do not spray into the locks.
• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, forexample when refueling.
Special moonroof cautions:
• Always close the moonroof and sunshade before washing your vehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe moonroof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special clean- ing products, available at your Volvo retailer,for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or orna-mental components such as chromed stripson the exterior of your vehicle. The instruc-tions for using these products should be fol-lowed carefully. Solvents or stain removersshould not be used.
CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wearaway or damage the surface
• Polishes containing abrasive sub-stances should not be used
Automatic car wash
•
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the firstfew months (because the paint will nothave hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quickway to clean your car, but it is worthremembering that it may not be as thor-ough as when you yourself go over thecar with sponge and water. Keeping theunderbody clean is most important, espe-cially in the winter. Some automatic

10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.397
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most commonsymbols, their meaning and the pages in thismanual that provide more detailed informa-tion.
NOTE
Not all of the symbols shown in the follow- ing tables are available in all models or onall markets. Local variations may occur.
Warning symbol
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
: The information symbol illuminates
and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information aboutone of the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Low oil pressure86
Parking brake86
SRS airbags86
Seat belt reminder86
Generator not charging86
Fault in the brake system86
Warning symbol87
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Fault in the Active Bend- ing Light (ABL)*system84
Malfunction indicator light84
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)85
Rear fog lights on85
Stability system (DSTC), Hill Descent Control,Trailer Stability Assist*85
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)85
Low fuel level85
Information symbol, see text in information dis-play85
High beam indicator82

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404
Distance Alert.......................................... 170Dome lighting........................................... 107
Door mirrors............................................. 114
Driver alert............................................... 189 Lane Departure Warning..................... 191
Lane Keeping Aid............................... 194
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 292
Driving in cold weather............................ 294
Driving through water.............................. 293
E
ECC................................................. 230, 232
Eco (driving function)............................... 136
Eco coast................................................. 136
Eco guide................................................. 134
Economical driving.................................. 292
Electrically heated steering wheel........... 100
Electric parking brake.............................. 146
Electronic Climate Control....... 228, 230, 232 air distribution table............................ 233
Interior Air Quality System.................. 232 Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 127
Emergency towing................................... 310
Emission inspection readiness................ 348Engine
overheating........................................... 86
specifications...................................... 392
Start/Stop........................................... 139
starting................................................ 124
switching off....................................... 127
Engine compartment overview................ 350
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 152
Engine oil................................................. 393 checking............................................. 352
low pressure warning light.................... 85
volumes.............................................. 394
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 126
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 301
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 346 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 330
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 383
placing correctly................................. 124
Fluid specifications.................................. 394
Fog lights................................................... 85 rear...................................................... 105
Four C (active chassis system)................ 241
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 198, 200
Front seats........................................... 92, 94
Fuel filler cap........................................... 299
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 298
Fuel level warning light.............................. 85
Fuel requirements............................ 296, 297
Fuel tank volume..................................... 394
Fuses............................... 369, 370, 374, 377

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406
Interior Air Quality System....................... 226Interior lighting......................................... 107 iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 271
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 49
J
Jack attaching............................................. 337
location of........................................... 336
Jump starting........................................... 127
K
Key blade................................. 58, 64, 67, 68 private locking...................................... 67
Keyless drive general description............................... 68
starting the vehicle............................. 124
L
Labels list of................................................... 389
location of........................................... 388
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............... 191 Lane Keeping Aid.................................... 194
LATCH anchors......................................... 49
Leather care............................................. 382
Lighting panel.......................................... 101
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 301
Loading the vehicle.......................... 301, 325 roof loads............................................ 302
Locking...................................................... 71 tailgate.................................................. 73
Locking the vehicle.................................... 61
Locks, child safety..................................... 55
Low beams.............................................. 102
Low oil pressure warning light................... 85
M
Main instrument panel............................. 217
Maintenance............................................ 346 hoisting the vehicle............................. 348
performed by the owner..................... 347
Malfunction indicator light......................... 84
Media player (infotainment system)......... 266
Menu........................................................ 219
Messages in the instrument panel........... 217Mirrors defroster............................................. 115
power door......................................... 114
rearview, auto-dim function................ 115
retractable........................................... 114
vanity.................................................. 244
Moonroof................................................. 119 Motor oil checking............................................. 352
volumes.............................................. 394
MY CAR................................................... 219
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 305