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Towing a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo, seeWeights (p. 368).
•All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-ers. Trailer hitch installation should notinterfere with the proper operation of thisbumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but take into considera-tion: • Increase tire pressure to recommended full pressure, see Tire inflation – pressuretable (p. 297).
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towingheavy trailers during the first 620 miles(1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine cool-ant temperature should be closelywatched when driving in hot climates orhilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn offthe air conditioner if the temperaturegauge needle enters the red range. •
If the automatic transmission begins tooverheat, a message will be displayed inthe text window.
• Avoid overload and other abusive opera-tion.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-ity, and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakeswith the towing vehicle brakes to providea safe stop (check and observe state/local regulations).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch isnot being used.
NOTE
• When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brakebefore putting the gear selector in
P.
Always follow the trailer manufactur-er's recommendations for wheelchocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gearselector in
D before releasing the park-
ing brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shiftpositions while towing a trailer, makesure the gear you select does not puttoo much strain on the engine (usingtoo high a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitchmay be rated for trailers heavier thanthe vehicle is designed to tow. Pleaseadhere to Volvo's recommended trailerweights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclinesof more than 15%.
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CAUTION
General towing precautions:• Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this typeof towing, as vehicles being towed aresubject to regulations regarding maxi-mum towing speed, length and type oftowing device, lighting, etc.
• If the vehicle's battery is dead, seeJump starting (p. 249) to provide cur-rent for releasing the electric parkingbrake and to move the gear selectorfrom the
P position to N. If this is not
possible, see Transmission – shiftlockoverride (p. 254) for information aboutmanually overriding the shiftlock sys-tem to move the gear selector from P
to N.
• Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).Do not exceed the maximum allowabletowing speed.
• Maximum distance with front wheelson ground: 50 miles (80 km).
• The vehicle should only be towed inthe forward direction.
Related information
•
Towing eyelet (p. 282)
• Remote key – functions (p. 142)
Towing eyelet
When used, the towing eyelet should always be securing attached.
Location of the towing eyelet
Removing the front/rear covers
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk. This eyelet must bescrewed into the positions provided onthe right sides of either the front or rearbumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyeletand they have to be opened differently.
• If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open theedge of the cover. Open the covercompletely and remove it.
• If the cover has a mark along one edgeor in a corner, press the mark whileprying out the opposite side/cornerusing a coin, etc. Open the cover andremove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it issecurely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its stor-age location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
17 For vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.
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Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com- partment box. Fuses in C are located under
A .
A decal on the inside of the cover shows thepositions of the fuses. • Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/ circuit breakers and should only beremoved or replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may bechanged at any time when necessary.
There is a special fuse removal tool on the underside of the cover.
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partment A50
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com-partment50
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker: central electrical module in the trunkA60
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partment A60
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partmentA60
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–
Headed windshield*, driver's side40
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blowerA40
Headed windshield*, passenger's side40
ABS pump40
PosFunctionA
ABS valves20
Headlight washers20
Active Bending Lights- headlight leveling*10
Central electrical mod- ule (under the glovecompartment)20
ABS5
Adjustable steering force*5
Engine Control Module (ECM), transmission,SRS10
Heated washer noz- zles*10
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Lighting panel5
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Relay coils5
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PosFunctionA
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Relay coils, Engine Control Module (ECM)10
Control module - auto- matic transmission15
A/C compressor (not 4-cyl. engines)15
Relay-coils A/C, relay coils in engine com-partment cold zone forStart/Stop5
Starter motor relay A30
Engine control module (4-cyl. engines) Ignition coils (5-/6-cyl. engines), condenser(6-cyl. engines)20
Engine Control Module (4-cyl. engines)20
Engine Control Module (5-cyl. & 6-cyl. engines)10
PosFunctionA
4-cyl. engines: mass air meter, thermostat,EVAP valve10
5-/6-cyl. engines: Injection system, massair meter (6-cyl.engines only), enginecontrol module15
A/C compressor (5-/6- cyl. engines), enginevalves, engine controlmodule (6-cyl.engines), solenoids (6-cyl. non-turbo only),mass air meter (6-cyl.only), oil level sensor(5-cyl. only)10
Engine valves/oil pump/center heatedoxygen sensor (4-cyl.engines)15
Front/rear heated oxy- gen sensors (4-cyl.engines), EVAP valve(5-/6-cyl. engines),heated oxygen sensors(5-/6-cyl. engines)15
PosFunctionA
Oil pump/crankcase ventilation heater/cool-ant pump (5-cyl.engines)10
Ignition coils (4-cyl. engines)15
Fuel leakage detection (5-/6-cyl. engines),control module forradiator shutter (5-cyl.engines)5
Fuel leakage detection, A/C solenoid (4-cyl.engines)7.5
Coolant pump (4-cyl. engines)50
Cooling fan60 (4/5- cyl.engines)
80 (6-cyl. engines)
Power steering100
A
This position is not used on vehicles with the optional Start/Stop function, refer to the table "Engine compart-ment cold zone" in Fuses – engine compartment cold zone(Start/Stop only) (p. 354).
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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)
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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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A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 264
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 162
Active high beams..................................... 84Active yaw control........................... 162, 163
Adaptive brake lights............................... 265
Adaptive cruise control.................... 172, 173Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 33
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning................................ 124, 125
Air distribution.................................. 121, 126
Air distribution table................................. 128
Air vents................................................... 121
Alarm................................ 157, 158, 159, 160
All Wheel Drive......................................... 262
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 71
Anti-freeze....................................... 272, 327Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 67
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 264 Approach lighting.............................. 91, 142
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 98
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 260
Geartronic........................................... 252
general description..................... 250, 252
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 254
Axle weight.............................................. 298
B
Battery maintenance............................... 342, 343
remote key, replacing......................... 147
replacing............................................. 343
specifications...................................... 375
start/stop............................................ 375
warning symbols................................. 341
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 238 Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)..................... 240
Booster cushions....................................... 54
Brake lights.............................................. 265Brake system ABS..................................................... 264
Brake pad inspection.......................... 263 checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 265
fluid..................................................... 373
general information............................. 262
Bulbs headlights........... 330, 331, 332, 333, 334
introduction......................................... 330
license plate lights.............................. 336
specifications...................................... 337
taillight................................................ 335
trunk lighting....................................... 337
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 234
Capacity weight....................................... 298
Catalytic converter................................... 277
Central locking system, introduction 139, 140, 143, 146
Chains...................................................... 301
Check Engine warning light....................... 67Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 47 booster cushions.................................. 54
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
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Start/Stop........... 255, 256, 257, 258, 259
starting................................................ 245
switching off............................... 247, 248
Engine compartment overview................ 324
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 163
Engine oil................................................. 371 checking............................................. 325
low pressure warning light.................... 68
volumes.............................................. 372
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 247
Environment............................................... 22
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 318 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 310
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 359
placing correctly................................. 245
Fluid specifications.......................... 373, 374
Fog lights................................................... 67 rear........................................................ 87
Four C (active chassis system)................ 162
Front airbags.............................................. 33 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36 Front park assist.............................. 225, 233
Front seats................................................. 74
heated................................................. 123
Fuel filler cap........................................... 276
Fuel filler door, opening................... 275, 276
Fuel level warning light.............................. 67
Fuel requirements............................ 273, 274
Fuel tank volume..................................... 374
Fuses....................................... 345, 346, 353
G
Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System........................................ 102, 103
Gasoline requirements............................. 274
Gas tank volume...................................... 374
Gauges...................................................... 62
Geartronic................................................ 252
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 252
Generator warning light............................. 69
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 299
Grocery bag holder.................................. 137
Gross vehicle weight............................... 298
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 85
active high beams................................. 84
changing bulbs........... 331, 332, 333, 334
daytime running lights.......................... 82
high/low beams.................................... 83
high beam flash.................................... 83
tunnel detection.................................... 85
Headlight washers..................................... 93
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 78
Heated front seats................................... 123
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 277
Heated rear seats.................................... 123
Heated steering wheel............................... 82
Heated windshield............................. 98, 125
High beams................................................ 83 active.................................................... 84
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 250
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 320 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................. 102, 103
Home safe lighting..................................... 91
Hood, opening/closing............................ 323
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Three-way catalytic converter................. 277Tire designations..................................... 295
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 297
Tire Monitor............................. 307, 308, 309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 303, 306 indicator light........................................ 67
Tires......................................................... 285 age...................................................... 286
changing from summer to winter........ 288
glossary of terms................................ 299
improving economy............................ 287
inflation pressure........................ 293, 294
inflation pressure table....................... 297
rotation............................................... 285
snow........................................... 301, 302
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 295
speed ratings...................................... 295
storing................................................. 286
studded....................................... 301, 302
tire pressure monitoring system......... 303
tire sealing system.............................. 310
tread wear indicator............................ 287
uniform tire quality grading................. 300
Tire sealing system.................................. 310 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 56
Touching up paint.................................... 360 Towing a trailer................................ 279, 280
Towing the vehicle................... 281, 282, 283
Traction control................................ 162, 163
Trailer towing................................... 279, 280Transmission
general description..................... 250, 252
Hill Start Assist................................... 250
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 254
Tread wear indicator................................ 287
Trip computer.......................................... 109
Trip odometers.......................................... 72
Trips, long distance................................. 271Trunk changing bulbs................................... 337
opening manually............................... 156
Tunnel detection........................................ 85
Turn signals............................................... 89 changing bulbs................................... 334
indicator lights...................................... 67
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 300
Unlocking the vehicle...... 142, 152, 153, 155
V
Valet locking............................................ 145
Vanity mirror............................................ 134changing bulbs................................... 337
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 135, 137, 298 roof loads............................................ 136
Vehicle maintenance................................ 318 performed by the owner..................... 319
Vehicle weights........................................ 368
Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 318
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 106
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 88
Warning lights................................ 62, 64, 68
Warning symbol......................................... 69
Warning system, collision........ 197, 199, 205