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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.
Engine compartment – brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid. The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks.
Engine compartment – power steering fluid
The fluid level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. For capacities and recom-
mended fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume – specification and volume (p. 325). Check the level frequently. It does not nor- mally require changing.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has noelectrical current and must be towed, it isstill possible to steer the vehicle. However,keep in mind that greater effort will berequired to turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.

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Washing the car
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage.To help prevent corrosion, it is particularlyimportant to wash the car frequently in thewintertime. The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: •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 visibilityconsiderably 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.
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
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 309)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 310)

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11 Specifications
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328* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Low oil pressure(p. 64)
Parking brake A(p. 64)
SRS airbags(p. 64)
Seat belt reminder(p. 64)
Generator not charg- ing(p. 64)
Fault in the brake sys- tem(p. 64)
Warning symbol(p. 64)
A
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 62)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 64)
• Information display – messages (p. 97)
Indicator symbols
The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols anda reference to where more detailed informa-tion can be found.
: 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.
: The information symbol illuminates and
a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about oneof the vehicle's systems.
Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Fault in the Active Bending Light(ABL)*system(p. 62)
Malfunction indicator light(p. 62)
Anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS)(p. 62)
Rear fog lights on(p. 62)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Stability system, Hill Descent Control,Trailer StabilityAssist*(p. 62)
Tire pressure moni- toring sensor (TPMS)(p. 62)
Low fuel level(p. 62)
Information symbol, see text in informa-tion display(p. 62)
High beam indicator(p. 62)
Left turn signal indi- cator(p. 62)
Right turn signal indi- cator(p. 62)
Stability system , Sport mode(p. 142)
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 62)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 64)
• Information display – messages (p. 97)

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Engine oil................................................. 323checking............................................. 286
low pressure warning light.................... 64
volumes.............................................. 323
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 213
Environment............................................... 22
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 281 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 273
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 311
placing correctly................................. 211
Fluid specifications.......................... 324, 325
Fog lights................................................... 63 rear........................................................ 80
Four C (active chassis system)................ 141
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 198, 201
Front seats................................................. 70 heated................................................. 110
Fuel filler cap........................................... 242
Fuel filler door, opening................... 241, 242 Fuel level warning light.............................. 63
Fuel requirements............................ 239, 240
Fuel tank volume..................................... 325
Fuses............................................... 299, 305
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................ 91, 92
Gasoline requirements............................. 240
Gas tank volume...................................... 325
Gauges...................................................... 58
Geartronic................................................ 218
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 218
Generator warning light............................. 65
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 262
Grocery bag holder.................................. 122
Gross vehicle weight............................... 261
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 81 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 79
active high beams................................. 77
changing bulbs................... 290, 291, 292
daytime running lights.......................... 76
high/low beams.................................... 77
high beam flash.................................... 77
tunnel detection.................................... 78
Headlight washers..................................... 85
Heated front seats................................... 110
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 242
Heated rear seats.................................... 110
Heated steering wheel............................... 75
Heated windshield............................. 89, 112
High beams................................................ 77 active.................................................... 77
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 216
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 282 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System.. 91, 92
Home safe lighting..................................... 83
Hood, opening/closing............................ 285
Horn........................................................... 75