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266* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
• Using the engine's optional Eco func- tion14
can help improve fuel economy. For
additional information, see ECO* (p. 248).
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snowor ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,increase air resistance and also fuel con-sumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-tion will be lower with the air conditioningon and the windows closed than with theair conditioning off and the windowsopen.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuelconsumption modes can help you learnhow to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are: • Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and oth- ers are checked at the standard maintenanceintervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open:
Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passengercompartment. If the trunk must be keptopen for any reason, proceed as follows:
• Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side win-dows and the blower control to itshighest setting.
Handling and roadholdingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe trunk, the less the tendency to under-steer. •
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling.Therefore, check that the tires are inflatedto the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. Loads should be dis-tributed so that capacity weight or maxi-mum permissible axle loads are notexceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehiclehas a tendency to understeer, whichmeans that the steering wheel has to beturned more than might seem appropriatefor the curvature of a bend. This ensuresgood stability and reduces the risk of rearwheel skid. Remember that these proper-ties can alter with the vehicle load. Theheavier the load in the trunk, the less thetendency to understeer.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 118)
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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. 237) 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. 242) 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. 270)
• Remote key – functions (p. 143)
Towing eyelet
When used, the towing eyelet should always be securing attached.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk, with the spare tire. Thiseyelet must be screwed into the positionsprovided on the right sides of either thefront or rear bumper (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.
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09 Wheels and tires
09
276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force asiderain, snow and slush.
Summer and winter tires
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The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the tire
• The tires with the most tread should always be on the rear axle (to help reducethe risk of skidding).
• When switching between summer andwinter tires, mark the tires to indicatewhere they were mounted on the car,e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear
• Tires with tread designed to roll in onlyone direction are marked with an arrowon the sidewall.
• Contact a Volvo workshop if you areunsure about the tread depth.
Related information
•
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 285)
• Tire specifications (p. 283)
• Tires – storage and age (p. 274)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 275)
Changing a wheel – removing wheel
Wheel changes should always be carried out correctly.
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Location of jack and tools
Changing a wheel1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P.
2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel nuts, the towing eyelet and thewheel cover removal tool (certain modelsonly) stowed under the floor of the trunk.

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The 12-volt sockets are located in the front tunnel console and on the rear side of thecenter console in the rear seat.
Accessing the tire sealing systemThe tire sealing system is stowed under thefloor of the trunk. To access it:
1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area.
2. Lift out the tire sealing system.
NOTE
•
The tire sealing system is only intended to seal holes on the tire’stread area, not the sidewall.
• Tires with large holes or tears cannotbe repaired with the tire sealing sys-tem.
• After use, stow the tire sealing systemproperly to help prevent rattling.
WARNING
•After using the tire sealing system, the vehicle should not be driven fartherthan approximately 120 miles (200km).
• Have the tire inspected by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible to determine if itcan be permanently repaired or mustbe replaced.
• The vehicle should not be driven fasterthan 50 mph (80 km/h) while using atire that has been temporarily repairedwith the tire sealing system.
• After using the tire sealing system,drive carefully and avoid abrupt steer-ing maneuvers and sudden stops.
Tire sealing system–temporarily repairing a flat tire
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages:
• Stage 1:
The hole is sealed by pumping
sealing compound into the tire. The car is then driven a short distance to distributethe sealing compound in the tire.

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7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
•Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)
Bulbs – front side marker lights
The side marker bulb is concealed behind the smaller cover.
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 320)).
2. Remove the small round cover over the bulbs.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and press a new bulb into the socket. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover in place until it clicks into position.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)
Bulbs – taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the trunk (not the LED functions).
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1. Remove the covers in the left/right panel
to access the bulbs. The bulbs are located in separate bulb holders.
2. Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it before pulling itout.
4. Insert a new bulb, press it in and turn it clockwise.
5. Plug in the connector.
6. Press the bulb holder back into place and reinstall the cover.

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Taillight lens, right side
Brake light (LEDs)
Backup light
Rear fog light
Turn signal
Parking light (LEDs)
Side marker lights (LEDs)
Taillight bulb holder
Backup light
Rear fog light
Turn signal
Related information
•Bulbs – introduction (p. 319)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)
Bulbs – license plate lighting
The license plate lighting is located next to the trunk handle.
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1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing
and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the entire bulb housing and tighten the screws.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)

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Bulbs – trunk lighting
The trunk lighting is located on opposite sides of the trunk.
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1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so
that the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press it back into the bulb housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting
The vanity mirror bulbs are located behind the lens.
Removing the lens
1. Insert a flat screwdriver under the lens
and carefully exert upward pressure to release the retaining lugs.
2. Snap out the lens.
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the bulb straight to the side. Replace the bulb. Do not exert too much pressure on the bulbwith the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 326)
Bulbs – specifications
The following bulbs can be replaced by the vehicles owner. All other bulbs should only bereplaced by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Lighting functionWat- tageBulb
Extra high beam (models withActive BendingLights*)55H7 LL
Low beam (hal- ogen)55H11 LL
High beam (hal- ogen)65H9
Rear fog light21P21W LL
Brake lights21P21W LL
Backup lights21P21W LL
Rear turn sig- nals21PY21W SV
Front turn sig- nals21H21W LL
License plate lighting5C5W LL

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Lighting functionWat- tageBulb
Vanity mirror2W2x4.6d type T5
Front side marker lights5W5W LL
Glove compart- ment lighting5SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Trunk lighting5SV8.5 (length 38mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts department for the most up-to-date bulbspecifications.
Related information
•Bulbs – introduction (p. 319)
Wiper blades – service position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement,washing or to lift them away from the wind-shield when e.g., removing ice or snow.
Wiper blades in service position
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
To put the windshiield wipers in the service position:
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition
slot3
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see Ignition modes (p. 73) for
detailed information about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
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Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.