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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.
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
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 357)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 358)

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Oil specifications
Full synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower quality oilsmay not offer the same fuel economy, engineperformance, or engine protection. Volvo recommends:
Refer to the warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oilchange intervals and oil type requirements.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil.
Oil additives must not be used.
Oil viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will providegood fuel economy and engine protection.See the viscosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationSAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 require- ments is recommended for extreme drivingconditions.
CAUTION
4-cylinder engines only:
Volvo oil VCC
RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cyl-
inder engines.
Related information
• Oil volume (p. 372)
• Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 325)

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Coolant – specification and volume
The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
SystemVolumeSpecifica- tion
3.0 T6/T59.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosioninhibitor mixedwith water(50/50 mix),see packag-ing.
All 4-cyl. engines8.8 US qts. (8.3 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – coolant (p. 327)
Transmission oil – specification and volumes
The table lists transmission oil 1
volumes and
specifications.
Auto- matictrans-missionVolumeSpecifi- cation
TF-80SC7.4 US qts (7 liters)Transmis- sion fluidAW1
TG-81SC7 US qts ( 6.6 liters)
TF-71SC7.1 US qts (6.8 liters)
Related information
• Label information (p. 363)
Brake fluid – specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylin-der and to the slave cylinders on each wheel. Specification:
DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C) Volume: 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – brake fluid (p. 328)
1
Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.

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381
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 55
top tether anchors................................ 56
Child safety................................................ 46 booster cushions.................................. 54
child restraint systems.......................... 47
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
Child safety locks...................................... 57
City safety........................................ 190, 191
Climate system........................................ 125 air distribution..................... 121, 126, 128
air vents.............................................. 121
Interior Air Quality System.................. 119
introduction......................................... 118
passenger compartment filter............ 119
refrigerant........................................... 118
Clock, setting............................................. 72
Cold weather driving................................ 272
Collision warning system.. 197, 199, 202, 203, 205, 206
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 99
Connected service booking..................... 321
Conserving electrical current................... 271
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 327, 373
Cooling system, general information....... 271
Corner traction control............................. 163 Courtesy lighting........................................ 89
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 169, 171
adaptive.............................................. 172
Curb weight............................................. 298
Current, conserving................................. 271
Cyclist detection.............................. 201, 205
D
Daytime running lights............................... 82
Defroster.................................................. 125
Detachable key blade...................... 144, 145Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 186
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors......................................... 96, 97
Driver alert....................... 210, 211, 212, 213 Lane Departure Warning..... 215, 216,
217, 218Lane Keeping Aid....... 220, 221, 223, 224
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 277 Driving in cold weather............................ 272
Driving through water.............................. 270
E
ECC................................................. 123, 124
Eco (driving function)............................... 260
Eco coast................................................. 260
Eco guide................................................... 65
Economical driving.................................. 277
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 82
Electrical sockets..................................... 133
Electric parking brake.............. 266, 267, 269
Electronic Climate Control............... 122, 124
air distribution table............................ 128
Interior Air Quality System.................. 120
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 326
Electronic stability control....................... 162
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 249
Emergency towing................... 281, 282, 283
Emission inspection readiness................ 321Engine overheating........................................... 69
specifications...................................... 370

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Horn........................................................... 81
I
ID, Volvo.................................................... 21
Ignition modes..................................... 72, 73
Immobilizer.............................................. 141
Important information.......................... 13, 14
Indicator lights............................... 62, 64, 68
Infant seats................................................ 49
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 41
Inflation pressure............................. 293, 294
Inflation pressure table............................ 297Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 376
Information lights........................... 62, 64, 68
Inspection readiness................................ 321
Instrument lighting..................................... 87
"theater" lighting................................... 87
Instrument overview............................ 59, 62
Instrument panel........................ 62, 107, 108
Interior Air Quality System....................... 119
Interior lighting........................................... 89Internet connection booking service.................................. 321 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 55
J
Jack
attaching............................................. 288
location of........................................... 288
Jump starting........................................... 249
K
Key blade. 139, 140, 143, 144, 145, 146, 149 private locking.................................... 145
valet locking........................................ 145
Keyless drive............................................ 148 general description............. 149, 150, 151
starting the vehicle............................. 245
Keyless locking/unlocking....................... 148
L
Labels list of................................................... 365
location of........................................... 364
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 215, 216, 217, 218Lane Keeping Aid............ 220, 221, 223, 224
LATCH anchors......................................... 55
Leather care............................................. 358
Lighting panel............................................ 82
Loading the vehicle.................. 135, 137, 298
roof loads............................................ 136
Locking.................................... 152, 153, 155
Locking the vehicle.................................. 142
Locks, child safety..................................... 57
Low beams................................................ 83
Low oil pressure warning light................... 68
M
Main instrument panel..................... 107, 108
Maintenance............................................ 318 hoisting the vehicle............................. 320
performed by the owner..................... 319
Malfunction indicator light......................... 67
Messages in the instrument panel... 107, 108Mirrors defroster............................................... 98
power door..................................... 96, 97
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 98
retractable....................................... 96, 97
vanity.................................................. 134

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locking the vehicle.............................. 142
replacing the battery........................... 147
unlocking the vehicle.......................... 142
Reporting safety defects............................ 27
Roadside Assistance................................. 24
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 167
Roof loads............................................... 136
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 26
Safety defects, reporting........................... 27
Safety mode.............................................. 44Seat belt reminder................................................ 30
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 47
buckling................................................ 29
maintenance......................................... 29
pretensioners........................................ 28
reminder................................................ 30
reminder warning light.......................... 68
securing child restraint systems.... 49,51, 54
unbuckling............................................ 29 use during pregnancy........................... 31
using..................................................... 28
Seats, front.......................................... 74, 75
Sensus..................................................... 106Service connected service booking................ 321
Shiftlock..................................................... 14 override............................................... 254
Side door mirrors................................. 96, 97
Side impact airbags................................... 39
Sign information (RSI).............................. 167
Snow chains............................................ 301
Snow tires........................................ 301, 302
Spare tire................................................. 291
Spin control..................................... 162, 163
SRS............................................................ 31
Stability system....................... 162, 163, 165 Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 163
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 163
indicator light........................................ 67
Start/Stop (engine function)..... 255, 256, 257, 258, 259
Starting the engine.................................. 245 remote start........................................ 247
with keyless drive............................... 245 Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode).............. 44, 45
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 141 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 81
heated................................................... 82
horn....................................................... 81
keypad.................................................. 81
Steering wheel paddles............................. 81
Stone chips, touching up......................... 360
Storage spaces........................................ 131
Studded tires................................... 301, 302
Sunroof (moonroof).......................... 100, 101
Sun shade............................................ 94, 96
Supplemental restraint system.................. 31 warning light......................................... 68
Symbols, overview................................... 376
T
Tailgate wiper/washer........................................ 94
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 335 Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 71
Temporary spare tire............................... 291

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Warranties................................................ 318
Washer fluid............................................. 340 Washers headlight............................................... 93
windshield............................................. 91
Water, driving through............................. 270
Waxing..................................................... 357
Weights.................................................... 368
Wheels..................................................... 285 changing............................................. 288
storing................................................. 286
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows power.................................................... 94
sun shade............................................. 94
Windshield heated........................................... 98, 125
rain sensor............................................ 92
washers................................................ 93
wipers/washers..................................... 91
Windshield washer fluid........................... 340
Windshield wipers.................................... 338 service position................................... 338
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 338