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Maintenance – owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter- vals are described in your vehicle's Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenanceservices.
Owner maintenance
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
• Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min"and "max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with asoft cloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-rosion. Corrosion may indicate a looseterminal connector, or a battery near theend of its useful service life. Consult yourVolvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused bysalt residues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from otherplaces where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchaseor subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
•
Maintenance – opening/closing hood (p. 285)
• Engine compartment – overview (p. 285)
• Engine compartment – coolant (p. 288)
• Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 286)
• Engine compartment – power steeringfluid (p. 289)
• Engine compartment – washer fluid(p. 295)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 310)
• Washing the car (p. 308)
• Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 256)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 251)
Maintenance – hoisting
When the vehicle is hoisted, the jack or garage lift must be positioned in the correctlifting points.
Hoisting the vehicleIf a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, itshould be placed: Front:
under either of the two reinforced
areas under the front section of the vehicle, not under to jack attachment points (the outermost points shown in the illustration) .
Rear : Under the jack attachment points.
Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it. Always use axlestands or similar structures.
Related information
• Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 252)
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WARNING
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (inmode 0, see Ignition modes (p. 69)) and
there should be no remote keys in the pas-senger compartment. The gear selectorshould be in the P (park) position. If the
engine has been running, wait until it hascooled before touching any components inthe engine compartment. The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precau-tions must be followed to prevent injury.Always turn the ignition off when:
• Replacing distributor ignition compo- nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintendedmovements and body injury.
Related information
•
Maintenance – opening/closing hood (p. 285)
• Maintenance – owner maintenance(p. 282)
Engine compartment – engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals to apply. The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked electronically and is checked using a dipstickon 5- and 6-cylinder engines.
Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-
cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regularintervals, particularly during the period up tothe first scheduled maintenance service.
• See Oil specifications (p. 323) for oil specifications.
• Also, refer to the Warranty and ServiceRecords information booklet for informa-tion on oil change intervals and oil speci-fications.
CAUTION
•Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if theoil level becomes too low.
• Oil that is lower than the specifiedquality can damage the engine.
• Volvo does not recommend the use ofoil additives.
• Always add oil of the same type andviscosity as already used.
• Never fill oil above the
MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil con-sumption.
• Oil changes should be carried out by atrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
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Checking and adding oil
NOTE
Before checking the oil: • The car should be parked on a level surface.
• If the engine is warm
, wait for at least
10 – 15 minutes after the engine hasbeen switched off.
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The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick
Checking the oil1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a
lint-free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level. The level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. 3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
the MIN mark, add approximately
0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
4. Recheck the level and add more oil if necessary until the level is near the MAX
mark.
WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Electronic oil level sensor (4-cylinder engines only)
Oil filler cap
No action is necessary until a message is dis- played, see the following illustration.
Left: digital instrument panel*, Right: analog instrument panel
Message
Oil level
The oil level can be checked when the engine is not running by scrolling to the oil level sen-sor using the thumb wheel on the left steeringwheel lever.
CAUTION
• If Oil service required is displayed,
the oil level may be too high. Take the vehicle to an authorized Volvo work-shop as soon as possible.
• If the oil level sensor indicates that thelevel is too low, using the correct oil,top up with the amount of oil indicatedas soon as possible, see oil specifica-tions (p. 323).
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WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Electronically checking the oil levelThe oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the period up tothe first scheduled maintenance service. To check the oil level:
1. Activate ignition mode II, see Ignition
modes (p. 69).
2. Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever until
Oil level is displayed.
> The oil level will be displayed.
NOTE
• The system cannot detect changes in the oil level immediately. The vehiclemust be driven approximately 20 miles(30 km) or have been parked on levelground with the engine off for5 minutes before the oil level readingwill be correct.
• If the necessary conditions are not metfor checking the oil level electronically(time interval after the engine wasswitched off, if the vehicle is parked on an incline, etc.),
No values availablewill be displayed. This does
not indi-
cate a problem with the oil level sen- sor.
Engine compartment – coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con-sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-nician.
Level check and fillingSee Fuel tank volume – specification and vol-ume (p. 325) 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.
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ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 230
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 141
Active high beams..................................... 77Active yaw control........................... 141, 142
Adaptive brake lights............................... 231
Adaptive cruise control.................... 150, 151Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 32
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning........................................ 112
Air distribution.................................. 109, 114
Air distribution table................................. 116
Air vents................................................... 109
Alarm........................................ 136, 137, 138
All Wheel Drive......................................... 228
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 67
Anti-freeze....................................... 238, 288Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 63
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 230 Approach lighting.............................. 83, 127
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 89
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 226
Geartronic........................................... 218
general description..................... 216, 218
oil........................................................ 324
shiftlock override................................ 220
Axle weight.............................................. 261
B
Battery maintenance............................... 297, 298
remote key, replacing......................... 130
replacing............................................. 298
specifications...................................... 326
start/stop............................................ 326
warning symbols................................. 295
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 204 Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)..................... 206
Booster cushions....................................... 53
Brake lights.............................................. 231Brake system ABS..................................................... 230
Brake pad inspection.......................... 229 checking fluid level............................. 289
emergency brake assistance.............. 231
fluid..................................................... 324
general information............................. 228
Bulbs headlights........................... 290, 291, 292
introduction......................................... 290
license plate lights.............................. 292
specifications...................................... 293
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 201
Capacity weight....................................... 261
Catalytic converter................................... 242
Central locking system, introduction 124, 125, 128, 129
Chains...................................................... 264
Check Engine warning light....................... 63Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 47 booster cushions.................................. 53
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 54
top tether anchors................................ 55
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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
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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
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I
ID, Volvo.................................................... 21Ignition modes..................................... 68, 69
Immobilizer.............................................. 126
Important information.......................... 13, 14
Indicator lights............................... 58, 60, 64
Infant seats................................................ 49
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 41
Inflation pressure............................. 255, 256
Inflation pressure table............................ 260Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 327
Information lights........................... 58, 60, 64
Inspection readiness................................ 283
Instrument lighting..................................... 80 "theater" lighting................................... 80
Instrument overview.................................. 58
Instrument panel............................ 58, 96, 97
Interior Air Quality System....................... 108
Interior lighting........................................... 82Internet connection booking service.................................. 283
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 54
J
Jack attaching............................................. 252
location of........................................... 252
Jump starting........................................... 215
K
Key blade................. 124, 125, 128, 129, 131
Keyless drive............................................ 131 general description............. 132, 133, 134
starting the vehicle............................. 211
Keyless locking/unlocking....................... 131
L
Labels list of................................................... 317
location of........................................... 316
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 193, 195, 196
LATCH anchors......................................... 54
Leather care............................................. 310
Lighting panel............................................ 76 Loading the vehicle.................. 120, 121, 261
roof loads............................................ 121
Locking.................................... 134, 135, 136
Locking the vehicle.................................. 127
Locks, child safety..................................... 56
Low beams................................................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 64
M
Main instrument panel......................... 96, 97
Maintenance............................................ 281 hoisting the vehicle............................. 282
performed by the owner..................... 282
Malfunction indicator light......................... 63
Messages in the instrument panel....... 96, 97Mirrors defroster............................................... 89
power door..................................... 87, 88
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 89
retractable....................................... 87, 88
vanity.................................................. 120
Motor oil checking............................................. 286
volumes.............................................. 323
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Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 240
Odometer, trip........................................... 68Oilchecking............................................. 286
volumes.............................................. 323
Oil level sensor........................................ 287
Oil quality................................................. 323
OK button............................................ 96, 97
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 67
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 82
Overheating, engine................................... 65
Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 242
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 312
Park assist....................................... 198, 201
Park Assist Camera................................. 201 Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 232, 233, 235
warning light......................................... 64
Parking lights............................................. 80
Pedestrian detection........................ 180, 183
Polishing.................................................. 309Power front seat memory function................................... 71
Power meter.............................................. 61
Power mirrors...................................... 87, 88 defroster............................................... 89
Power steering adjustable........................................... 145
fluid..................................................... 289
Power steering fluid................................. 325
Power windows......................................... 86
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 30
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 215, 298, 326
R
Rain sensor................................................ 84
Rear fog lights............................................ 80
Rear park assist............................... 198, 201 Rear seats
folding................................................... 74
heated................................................. 110
Rearview mirror auto-dim function................................. 89
compass............................................... 90
Rear window defroster.............................. 89
Recalls....................................................... 26
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47
Refrigerant............................................... 325
Refueling.......................................... 239, 240 fuel filler cap....................................... 242
fuel filler door.............................. 241, 242
fuel tank volume................................. 325
Registering child restraints........................ 47
Remote key...................... 124, 125, 128, 129 approach lighting................................ 127
immobilizer......................................... 126
key blade.................... 124, 125, 128, 129
locking the vehicle.............................. 127
replacing the battery........................... 130
unlocking the vehicle.......................... 127
Reporting safety defects............................ 27
Roadside Assistance................................. 24
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 145
Roof loads............................................... 121