
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

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Refueling – fuel requirements
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (detergentadditives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keepinginjectors and intake valves clean. Consistentuse of deposit control gasolines will helpensure good drivability and fuel economy. Ifyou are not sure whether the gasoline con-tains deposit control additives, check with theservice station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic con- verter and must use only unleaded gasoline.U.S. and Canadian regulations require thatpumps delivering unleaded gasoline belabeled "UNLEADED". Only these pumpshave nozzles which fit your vehicle's fillerinlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuelinto a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasolineonly". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxy-gen sensor system. Repeated use of leadedgasoline will lessen the effectiveness of theemission control system (p. 242) and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage.State and local vehicle inspection programswill make detection of misfueling easier, pos-sibly resulting in emission test failure for mis-fueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines con- tain an octane enhancing additive calledmethyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tri-carbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used,your Emission Control System perform-ance may be affected, and the CheckEngine Light (malfunction indicator light)located on your instrument panel maylight. If this occurs, please return yourvehicle to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local lawsrequire that the service pump be marked indi-cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,there are areas in which the pumps areunmarked. If you are not sure whether there isalcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,check with the service station operator. Tomeet seasonal air quality standards, someareas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxy-genated" fuels; however, the octane rat-ings (p. 240) listed must still be met.
Alcohol – EthanolFuels containing up to 10% ethanol by vol- ume may be used. Ethanol may also be refer-red to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practicecan result in vehicle performance deteriora-tion and can damage critical parts in the fuelsystem. Such damage may not be coveredunder the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Refueling – octane rating
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per- formance, but using 87 octane11
or above will
not affect engine reliability.
Minimum octane
G028920
Typical pump octane label
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the high perform- ance 4-cylinder engines (B4204T9 and B4204T10) require premium fuel 12
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TOP TIER Detergent GasolineVolvo endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deter- gent Gasoline” where available to help main-tain engine performance and reliability. TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new stand- ard jointly established by leading automotivemanufactures to meet the needs of today’sadvanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retail-ers (stations) will, in most cases, identify theirgasoline as having met the “TOP TIER Deter-gent Gasoline” standards.
NOTE
Information about TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is available atwww.toptiergas.com.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing atrailer, or driving for extended periods athigher altitudes than normal, it may be advis-able to switch to higher octane fuel (91 orhigher) or to change gasoline brands to fullyutilize your engine's capacity, and for thesmoothest possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be nec-essary to fill the tank more than oncebefore a difference in engine operation isnoticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead addi-tives. Besides damaging the exhaust emis-sion control systems on your vehicle, leadhas been strongly linked to certain forms ofcancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linkedto certain forms of cancer. If you live in anarea where you must fill your own gas tank,take precautions. These may include:
• standing upwind away from the filler noz- zle while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vaporrecovery systems that fully seal themouth of the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling afuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze dur- ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-eners, or other store-bought additives to yourvehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.Overuse may damage your engine, and someof these additives contain organically volatilechemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourselfto these chemicals.
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AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.
12 Refer to your Warranty and Maintenance Records booklet for additional information.

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WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the
phone rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting infire and injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, color- less, and odorless gas. It is present in allexhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaustfumes inside the vehicle, make sure thepassenger compartment is ventilated, andimmediately return the vehicle to a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician forcorrection.
Related information
• Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 239)
Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door
The fuel filler door is located on the right rear fender (indicated by an arrow beside the fuel tank symbol on the information display
)
With the ignition switched off, press and release the button on the lighting panel tounlock the fuel filler door. Please note that thefuel filler door will remain unlocked until thevehicle begins to move forward. An audibleclick will be heard when the fuel filler doorrelocks. •You can also keep the vehicle locked if you remain inside it during refueling. Thecentral locking button does not lock thefuel filler door.
• Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstruc-ted and is completely closed after refuel-ing. •
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hotweather.
Close the fuel filler door by pressing it; a click indicates that it is closed.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environ-ment, gasolines containing alcohol cancause damage to painted surfaces, whichmay not be covered under the New VehicleLimited Warranty.
Manually opening the fuel filler door1. 2.
3. Gently pull the cord straight rearward until the fuel filler door clicks open.
Related information
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap (p. 242)
• Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 239)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 240)

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Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually.
Opening/closing the fuel capFuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open thefiller cap slowly. After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
•Do not refuel with the engine run- ning 13
. Turn the ignition off or to posi-
tion I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
• Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzlemore than one extra time. Too muchfuel in the tank in hot weather condi-tions can cause the fuel to overflow.Overfilling could also cause damage tothe emission control systems.
Related information
•
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 239)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 240)
Emission controls
Three-way catalytic converter
•Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involvingthe electrical, fuel or distributor ignitionsystems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. Donot continue to operate your vehicle ifyou detect engine misfire, noticeable lossof power or other unusual operating con-ditions, such as engine overheating orbackfiring. A properly tuned engine willhelp avoid malfunctions that could dam-age the three-way catalytic converter.
• Do not park your vehicle over combusti-ble materials, such as grass or leaves,which can come into contact with the hotexhaust system and cause such materialsto ignite under certain wind and weatherconditions.
• Excessive starter cranking (in excess ofone minute), or an intermittently firing orflooded engine can cause three-way cat-alytic converter or exhaust system over-heating.
• Remember that tampering or unauthor-ized modifications to the engine, theEngine Control Module, or the vehiclemay be illegal and can cause three-waycatalytic converter or exhaust systemoverheating. This includes: altering fuel injection settings or components, alteringemission system components or locationor removing components, and/or repea-ted use of leaded fuel.
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
Heated oxygen sensorsThe heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxy- gen content of the exhaust gases. Readingsare fed into a control module that continu-ously monitors engine functions and controlsfuel injection. The ratio of fuel to air into theengine is continuously adjusted for efficientcombustion to help reduce harmful emis-sions.
Related information
•
Information displays – warning symbols (p. 64)
• Engine and cooling system (p. 237)
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If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

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Power steering – specification
This fluid is used to help reduce and regulate steering force. Specification:Power steering fluid recom-
mended by Volvo.
Related information
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid (p. 289)
Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
The table lists the fuel tank volume for your vehicle.
VolumeSpecification
–
Related information
•Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door (p. 241)
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap(p. 242)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 240)
• Engine specifications (p. 322)
Air conditioning – specification and volume
The air conditioning system in your vehicle contains the following: Refrigerant
: R134a (HFC134a)
Volume: 1.7 lbs (770 g)
Compressor oil : PAG

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O
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