
Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.7
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS).............. 230
Brake lights............................................. 231
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)....... 231
Parking brake – general information....... 232
Parking brake – applying........................ 232
Parking brake – releasing........................ 233
Parking brake – symbols and messages 235
Driving through water.............................. 236
Engine and cooling system..................... 237
Conserving electrical current.................. 237
Before a long distance trip...................... 237
Driving in cold weather........................... 238
Refueling – fuel requirements................. 239
Refueling – octane rating........................ 240Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door......................................................... 241
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap...... 242
Emission controls.................................... 242
Economical driving.................................. 243
Towing a trailer....................................... 243
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).................... 245
Towing the vehicle.................................. 245
Towing eyelet.......................................... 246
Towing by tow truck............................... 247
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09 Wheels and tires
Tires – general information...................... 249
Tires – storage and age.......................... 250
Tires – tread wear indicator.................... 251
Tires – tire economy................................ 251
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 252
Changing a wheel – removing wheel...... 252
Changing a wheel – spare wheel............ 254Changing a wheel – accessing the spare
wheel....................................................... 254
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel.... 255
Tire inflation – general information.......... 255
Tire inflation – checking pressure........... 256
Tire specifications................................... 257
Tire inflation – pressure table.................. 260
Loading specifications............................ 261
Loading specifications – load limit.......... 261
Tire specifications – terminology............ 262Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................... 263
Snow chains............................................ 264
Snow tires/studded tires......................... 265
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction.. 265Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– general information.............................. 266
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– changing wheels.................................. 267 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– recalibrating......................................... 268 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– activating/deactivating......................... 268 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– messages............................................. 269
Tire Monitor - introduction...................... 270
Calibrating Tire Monitor.......................... 270
Tire Monitor status information............... 271
Tire Monitor – messages......................... 272
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST).......... 273Tire sealing system* – general informa-
tion.......................................................... 273
Tire sealing system* – overview.............. 275
Tire sealing system* – sealing hole......... 276Tire sealing system – checking inflation
pressure.................................................. 278
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires........ 278Tire sealing system* – sealing compound
container................................................. 279

01 Introduction
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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commit-ment, we care about the environment inwhich we all live. Concern for the environmentmeans an everyday involvement in reducingour environmental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider theoverall environmental impact of a productthroughout its complete life cycle. In this con-text, design, production, product use, andrecycling are all important considerations. Inproduction, Volvo has partly or completelyphased out several chemicals includingCFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cad-mium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic con-verter with a Lambda sond, now called theheated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The currentversion of this highly efficient system reducesemissions of harmful substances (CO, HC,NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately95 – 99% and the search to eliminate theremaining emissions continues. Volvo is theonly automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning systemof all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine con-trols and cleaner fuels are bringing us closerto our goal. In addition to continuous environ-mental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvois actively looking at advanced technologyalternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impacton the environment. To reduce your vehicle'senvironmental impact, you can: •
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-omy with improperly inflated tires.
• Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
• Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-sible.
• See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible forinspection if the check engine (malfunc-tion indicator) light illuminates, or stayson after the vehicle has started.
• Properly dispose of any vehicle-relatedwaste such as used motor oil, used bat-teries, brake pads, etc.
• When cleaning your vehicle, please usegenuine Volvo car care products. AllVolvo car care products are formulated tobe environmentally friendly.
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symbol indicates that the wood pulp used in this publication comes from FSC ®
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forests and other responsible sources.
Related information
• Economical driving (p. 243)
• Tires – tire economy (p. 251)

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03 Instruments and controls
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62* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Available powerThe smaller, upper indicator shows the engine's available power 2
. The higher the
reading on the scale, the greater the amount of power remaining in the current gear.
Utilized powerThe larger, lower indicator shows the amount of engine power that has been utilized 2
. The
higher the reading on the scale, the greater the amount of power that is being utilized. The larger the gap between the two indica- tors, the greater the amount of power remain-ing.
Information displays – indicator symbols
The indicator symbols alert the driver when certain functions are activated, that a systemis actively working or that a fault may haveoccurred in a system or function.
SymbolDescription
Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL)*system
Malfunction indicator light
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Rear fog lights on
Stability system
The stability system's Sport mode is activated
Low fuel level
Information symbol, read the text displayed in the instrumentpanel
High beam indicator
SymbolDescription
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) A
The Eco function is on.
TheStart/Stop function is active (the engine has auto-stopped)
A
Option in Canada
Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL)
system
This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system. See Active Bending Lights(ABL)* (p. 79) for more information aboutthis system.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.63
Malfunction Indicator LightAs you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle'sengine, transmission, electrical and emissionsystems. The malfunction indicator light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that poten-tially may need correcting. When this hap-pens, please have your vehicle checked by atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible. A malfunction indicator light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice achange in your car's behavior. Even so, anuncorrected condition could hurt fuel econ-omy, emission controls, and drivability.Extended driving without correcting the causecould even damage other components inyour vehicle. This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine was runningwhile the vehicle was refueled.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standardbraking system will still function). Check thesystem by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off
the ignition.
2. Restart the engine. 3. If the warning light goes off, no further
action is required.
If the indicator light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for inspection, seeBrakes – general (p. 228) for additional infor-mation.
Rear fog lightsThis symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are on.
Stability systemThis indicator symbol flashes when the stabil- ity system is actively working to stabilize thevehicle, see Stability system – introduction(p. 141) for more detailed information.
Stability system - Sport modeThis symbol illuminates to indicate that the stability system's Sport mode has been acti-
vated to help provide maximum tractive force,for example when driving with snow chains,or driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Low fuel levelWhen this light comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. See Refuel-ing – fuel requirements (p. 239) for informa-tion about fuel and refueling.
Information symbolThe information symbol lights up and a text message is displayed to provide the driverwith necessary information about one of thevehicle's systems. The message can beerased and the symbol can be turned off by pressing the
OK button (see Information dis-
play – menu controls (p. 96) for information)or this will take place automatically after ashort time (the length of time varies, depend-ing on the function affected). The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicatorThis symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flashfunction is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
• Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers areused.
• If either of these indicators flash fasterthan normal, the direction indicatorsare not functioning properly.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low, see TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – generalinformation (p. 266) for detailed information.
Eco* function onThe symbol will illuminate when the Eco func- tion is activated.

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Transmission – general information
The transmission automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the levelof acceleration and speed.
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Shiftgate positions
Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the gear selectorbetween the R, N , D , and P positions.
The gear selector can be moved freelybetween the Geartronic (manual shifting) andDrive ( D) positions while driving.
CAUTION
The transmission’s temperature is moni- tored to help prevent damage to the trans-mission or other drivetrain components. Ifthere is a risk of overheating, the warningsymbol on the instrument panel will illumi-nate and a text message will be displayed.Follow the instructions provided there.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 4HSA makes it easier to start or back up on a hill by retaining pressure on the brake pedalfor several seconds after the pedal has beenreleased in order to keep the vehicle at astandstill. The brakes will be released after several sec- onds or when the driver presses the accelera-tor pedal.
Related information
•
Transmission – positions (p. 216)
• Transmission – Geartronic (p. 218)
• Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 220)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 228)
• Fuel tank volume – specification and vol- ume (p. 325)
Transmission – positions
Park: position PSelect the
P position when starting or park-
ing.
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Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When starting on steep hills, HSA (see Trans- mission – general information (p. 216)) retainspressure on the brake pedal for several sec-onds after the pedal has been released inorder to keep the vehicle at a standstill. Thebrakes will be released after several secondsor when the driver presses the acceleratorpedal. The pedal will return to its normal posi-tion somewhat slower than normal.
Related information
•Start/Stop – introduction (p. 221)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 221)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 224)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 222)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions(p. 223)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages(p. 225)
Start/Stop – introduction
Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches off the engine when the vehicle isnot moving, for instance in heavy traffic or at atraffic light to help reduce fuel consumption. Start/Stop is available with certain engines/ transmissions.
Related information
•Start/Stop – function (p. 221)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 224)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 222)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions(p. 223)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)(p. 221)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages(p. 225)
Start/Stop – function
Function and use
Start/Stop symbol in the instrument panel
Start/Stop button on the center console
Start/Stop is activated automatically each time the engine is started 9
. The symbol in the
instrument panel will be displayed for several seconds when the engine starts and the indi-cator light in the On/Off button will remainilluminated while the function is activated. All of the vehicle's systems will function while the engine is auto-stopped, although thefunction of certain systems may reduced atthis time. For example, blower speed andhigh infotainment system volume may bereduced to help conserve the battery'scapacity.
9 Not when the engine is started using the optional Engine Remote Start feature, Starting the engine (p. 211)

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Snow tires/studded tires3
Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snowor icy driving conditions are strongly advisedto fit suitable winter tires to help retain thehighest degree of traction.
Tires for winter use:
•
It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help retain traction duringcornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-ure to do so could reduce traction to anunsafe level or adversely affect handling.
• Do not mix tires of different design as thiscould also negatively affect overall tireroad grip.
• Winter tires wear more quickly on dryroads in warm weather. They should beremoved when the winter driving seasonhas ended.
• Studded tires should be run-in 300 – 600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during whichthe vehicle should be driven as smoothlyas possible to give the studs the opportu-nity to seat properly in the tires. The tiresshould have the same rotational directionthroughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula- tions restricting the use of studded wintertires before installing such tires.
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction
Volvo provides two different systems to moni- tor tire pressure: Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) or Tire Monitor.
Determining which tire monitoring system is in your vehicle
To see which system is installed in your vehi- cle, press the
MY CAR button on the center
console. Go to
SettingsCar settings.
• If your vehicle has a menu called
Tire
monitoring, see Tire Monitor - introduc-
tion (p. 270).
• If your vehicle has a menu called
Tire
pressure, see Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) – general information (p. 266).
IntroductionEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on thevehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.(If your vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicle placardor tire inflation pressure label, you shoulddetermine the proper tire inflation pressure forthose tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a tire pressure monitor-ing system that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (
) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,you should stop and check your tires as soonas possible, and inflate them to the properpressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead totire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuelefficiency and tire tread life, and may affectthe vehicle's handling and stopping ability.Please note that a tire pressure monitoringsystem is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even ifunder-inflation has not reached the level totrigger illumination of the system's low tirepressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate whenthe system is not operating properly. Themonitoring system's malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minuteand then remain continuously illuminated.This sequence will continue upon subsequentvehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
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10 Maintenance and servicing
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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)