Contents
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08 Starting and driving
Starting the engine.................................. 245
Switching off the engine......................... 247Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduc-
tion.......................................................... 247 Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the
engine..................................................... 248 Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching
off the engine.......................................... 248
Jump starting.......................................... 249
Transmission – general information........ 250
Transmission – positions........................ 250
Transmission – Geartronic...................... 252
Transmission – shiftlock override........... 254
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)......... 255
Start/Stop – introduction........................ 255
Start/Stop – function............................... 255
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions......... 256
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions......... 257
Start/Stop – settings............................... 258
Start/Stop – symbols and messages...... 259
ECO*....................................................... 260
All Wheel Drive (AWD)............................. 262
Brakes – general..................................... 262
Brakes – symbols ................................... 264
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS).............. 264
Brake lights............................................. 265
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)....... 265
Parking brake – general information....... 266
Parking brake – applying........................ 266
Parking brake – releasing........................ 267
Parking brake – symbols and messages 269
Driving through water.............................. 270
Engine and cooling system..................... 271
Conserving electrical current.................. 271
Before a long distance trip...................... 271
Driving in cold weather........................... 272
Refueling – fuel requirements................. 273
Refueling – octane rating........................ 274Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door......................................................... 275
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap...... 276
Emission controls.................................... 277
Economical driving.................................. 277
Towing a trailer....................................... 279
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).................... 280
Towing the vehicle.................................. 281
Towing eyelet.......................................... 282
Towing by tow truck............................... 283
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09 Wheels and tires
Tires – general information...................... 285
Tires – storage and age.......................... 286
Tires – tread wear indicator.................... 287
Tires – tire economy................................ 287
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 288
Changing a wheel – removing wheel...... 288
Changing a wheel – spare wheel............ 291Changing a wheel – accessing the spare
wheel....................................................... 292
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel.... 292
Tire inflation – general information.......... 293
Tire inflation – checking pressure........... 294
Tire specifications................................... 295
Tire inflation – pressure table.................. 297
Loading specifications............................ 298
Loading specifications – load limit.......... 298
Tire specifications – terminology............ 299Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................... 300
Snow chains............................................ 301
Snow tires/studded tires......................... 302
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction.. 302Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– general information.............................. 303
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– changing wheels.................................. 304 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– recalibrating......................................... 305 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– activating/deactivating......................... 306 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– messages............................................. 306
Tire Monitor - introduction...................... 307
Calibrating Tire Monitor.......................... 308
Tire Monitor status information............... 308
Tire Monitor – messages......................... 309Tire sealing system* – general informa-
tion.......................................................... 310
Tire sealing system* – overview.............. 312
Tire sealing system* – sealing hole......... 313Tire sealing system – checking inflation
pressure.................................................. 315
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires........ 315Tire sealing system* – sealing compound
container................................................. 316
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10 Maintenance and servicing
Maintenance – introduction.................... 318
Maintenance – owner maintenance........ 319
Maintenance – hoisting........................... 320
Onboard Diagnostic System................... 321
Booking service and repairs .................. 321
Maintenance – opening/closing hood..... 323
Engine compartment – overview............ 324
Engine compartment – engine oil........... 325
Engine compartment – coolant............... 327
Engine compartment – brake fluid.......... 328Engine compartment – power steering
fluid......................................................... 329
Bulbs – introduction................................ 330
Bulbs – headlight housing....................... 331
Bulbs – cover.......................................... 332
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen.................... 333
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen................... 333
Bulbs – extra high beam......................... 334
Bulbs – front turn signals........................ 334
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs............ 335
Bulbs – taillight housing.......................... 336
Bulbs – license plate lighting.................. 336
Bulbs – trunk lighting.............................. 337
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting.................. 337
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Bulbs – specifications............................. 337
Wiper blades – service position.............. 338
Wiper blades – windshield...................... 339
Engine compartment – washer fluid....... 340
Battery – symbols................................... 341
Battery – handling................................... 341
Battery – maintenance............................ 342
Battery – changing.................................. 343
Fuses – introduction............................... 345
Fuses – engine compartment................. 346
Fuses – glove compartment................... 350
Fuses – cargo area/trunk........................ 353Fuses – engine compartment cold zone
(Start/Stop only)...................................... 354
Washing the car...................................... 356
Automatic car wash................................ 357
Polishing and waxing.............................. 357
Cleaning the interior................................ 358
Touching up paintwork........................... 360
02 Safety
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Occupant safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safetyOur concern for safety dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the productionline. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo inven-tion), safety cages, and energy-absorbingimpact zones were designed into Volvo vehi-cles long before it was fashionable orrequired by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safetyfeatures and to refine those already in ourvehicles. You can help. We would appreciatehearing your suggestions about improvingautomobile safety. We also want to know ifyou ever have a safety concern with yourvehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety remindersHow safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing trafficenvironment. •
Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effectson your driving abilities.
• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlightsclean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly withregard to stopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use ofa cell phone while driving.
Related information
•Recall information (p. 26)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 27)
Recall information
Information regarding recalls or other service campaigns is available on our website atwww.volvocars.com/us/. On our website, select the tab YOUR VOLVO and the heading RECALL INFORMATION willbe displayed at the lower left side of thescreen. Enter your Vehicle Identification Num-ber for your vehicle (found at the base of thewindshield). If your vehicle has any openRecalls, they will be displayed on this page.
Volvo customers in CanadaFor any questions regarding open recalls for your vehicle, please contact your authorizedVolvo retailer. If your retailer is unable toanswer your questions, please contact VolvoCustomer Relations at 905 695-9626, Mon-day through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.EST or by e-mail at [email protected] may also write us at: Volvo Cars of CanadaNational Customer Service9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
Related information
• Occupant safety (p. 26)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 27)
03 Instruments and controls
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.61
FunctionSee
Controls for menus and messages, turnsignals, high/lowbeams, trip computer(p. 70), (p. 89),(p. 82),(p. 109)
Paddles for manually shifting gears*(p. 252)
Cruise control(p. 169)
Horn, airbag(p. 81), (p. 33)
Main instrument panel(p. 62)
Infotainment system/ Bluetooth hands-freecontrolsSensus Info- tainmentsupplement
START/STOP ENGINE button(p. 72)
Ignition slot(p. 72)
Display for infotain- ment system func-tions and menus(p. 107), Sensus Info-tainmentsupplement
Door handle-
FunctionSee
In-door control pan- els (power windows,mirrors, central lock-ing button)(p. 94), (p. 96),(p. 153)
Hazard warning flashers(p. 88)
Controls for the info- tainment system andmenus(p. 70), (p. 122),Sensus Info-tainmentsupplement
Climate system con- trols(p. 122)
Gear selector(p. 250)
Controls for active chassis (Four-C)*(p. 162)
Wipers and washers(p. 91), (p. 93)
Steering wheel adjustment(p. 81)
Hood opening control(p. 323)
Parking brake(p. 266)
FunctionSee
Power seat* adjust- ment controls(p. 75)
Lighting panel, but- tons for opening fuelfiller door andunlocking and open-ing the trunk(p. 82), (p. 275),(p. 155)
Related information
• Information displays – ambient tempera- ture sensor (p. 71)
• Information displays – trip odometer andclock (p. 72)
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66* 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. 85) for more information aboutthis system.
2 Depending on rpm
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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. 262) 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. 162) 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. 273) 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. 107) 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. 303) for detailed information.
Eco* function onThe symbol will illuminate when the Eco func- tion is activated.
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68* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Start/stop*The symbol illuminates when the engine has auto-stopped.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 62)
• Information displays – warning symbols (p. 68)
Information displays – warning symbols
The warning lights alert the driver that an important function is activated or that a seri-ous fault has occurred.
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure A
Parking brake applied B
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol, read the text displayed in the instrumentpanel
A
Certain engines do not use this symbol to indicate low oil pressure. On these models, a text message will be dis-played on the instrument panel instead, see Engine com-partment – engine oil (p. 325).
B The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Low oil pressureIf the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil if neces- sary. If the oil level is normal and the lightstays on after restart, have the vehicle towedto the nearest trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. See Parking brake – general information (p. 266) for more information about using theparking brake.
Airbags – SRSIf this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer thanapproximately 10 seconds after the vehiclehas been started, the SRS system's diagnos-tic functions have detected a fault in a seatbelt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, sideimpact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.Have the system(s) inspected by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31) for more information about the airbagsystem.
Seat belt reminderThis symbol comes on for approximately 6 seconds if the driver has not fastened his orher seat belt.
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Generator not chargingThis symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contactan authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at highheat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.Engine overheating will be signaled with textand a red warning triangle in the middle of theinstrument display. The exact text will dependon the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine temp Reduce speed toHigh engine temp Stop engine. If appropri-
ate, other messages, such as Coolant level
low, Stop safely will also be displayed. If
your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine tocool before attempting to check oil and cool-ant levels. See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 327) for more information.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir, see Engine compartment – brake fluid(p. 328). If the level in the reservoir is belowMIN , the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brakesystem checked. If the
and symbols come on
at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driv- ing.
• If the symbols remain on, check the levelin the brake fluid reservoir, see Enginecompartment – brake fluid (p. 328). If thebrake fluid level is normal but the sym-bols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven,with great care, to an authorized Volvoworkshop to have the brake systemchecked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN,
the vehicle should be transported to anauthorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning mes- sage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• If the
and symbols
are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbolThe red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability.A message will also appear in the instrumentpanel. The symbol remains visible until thefault has been rectified but the text messagecan be cleared with the OK button, see Infor-
mation display – menu controls (p. 107). Thewarning symbol can also come on in conjunc-tion with other symbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Implement the action in accordance with the message in the display. Clear themessage using OK.