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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. 365)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 366) 

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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.
Related information
•
Oil volume (p. 381)
• Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 334) 

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Coolant – specification and volume
The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
Sys- temVolumeSpecification
T59.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with cor- rosion inhibitormixed with water(50/50 mix), seepackaging.
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Related information
•Engine compartment – coolant (p. 336)
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. 371)
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. 337)
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. 

12 Index
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Central locking system, introduction 146,
147, 150, 153
Chains...................................................... 309 
Check Engine warning light....................... 71Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 47 booster cushions.................................. 54 
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
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...................................... 61 
City safety........................................ 197, 198
Climate system........................................ 129 air distribution..................... 124, 130, 132 
air vents.............................................. 124
Interior Air Quality System.................. 123
introduction......................................... 122
passenger compartment filter............ 123
refrigerant........................................... 122
Clock, setting............................................. 76 
Cold weather driving................................ 280 Collision warning system.. 204, 206, 209,
210, 212, 213
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 103
Connected service booking..................... 330
Conserving electrical current................... 279
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 336, 382
Cooling system, general information....... 279
Corner traction control............................. 170
Courtesy lighting........................................ 94
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 176, 178 adaptive.............................................. 179
Curb weight............................................. 306
Current, conserving................................. 279
Cyclist detection.............................. 208, 212
D
Daytime running lights............................... 87 
Defroster.................................................. 129
Detachable key blade...................... 151, 152Disconnecting the front passenger’s air- 
bag............................................................. 36 Distance Alert.......................................... 193 
Dome lighting............................................. 94
Door mirrors..................................... 100, 101
Driver alert....................... 217, 218, 219, 220
Lane Departure Warning..... 222, 223, 
224,  225Lane Keeping Aid....... 227, 228, 230, 231
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23 
Driving economically................................ 285
Driving in cold weather............................ 280
Driving through water.............................. 278
E
ECC................................................. 127, 128 
Eco (driving function)............................... 267
Eco coast................................................. 267
Eco guide................................................... 69
Economical driving.................................. 285
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 86
Electrical sockets..................................... 137
Electric parking brake...... 274, 275, 276, 277
Electronic Climate Control............... 126, 128 air distribution table............................ 132 
Interior Air Quality System.................. 123 

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High beams................................................ 88
active.................................................... 88
Hill Descent Control......................... 269, 270 
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 257
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 329 HomeLink ®
 Wireless Control
System............................................. 106, 107 
Home safe lighting..................................... 95
Hood, opening/closing............................ 332
Horn........................................................... 86
I
ID, Volvo.................................................... 21 
Ignition modes..................................... 76, 77
Immobilizer.............................................. 148
Important information.......................... 13, 14
Indicator lights............................... 66, 68, 72
Infant seats................................................ 49
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 41
Inflation pressure............................. 301, 302
Inflation pressure table............................ 305Information and warning symbols, table 
of.............................................................. 385 
Information lights........................... 66, 68, 72 Inspection readiness................................ 330
Instrument lighting..................................... 91
"theater" lighting................................... 91
Instrument overview............................ 63, 66
Instrument panel........................ 66, 111, 112Integrated two-stage booster 
cushion.......................................... 57, 59, 60 
Interior Air Quality System....................... 123
Interior lighting........................................... 94Internet connection booking service.................................. 330
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 55J
Jack attaching............................................. 296 
location of........................................... 296
Jump starting........................................... 256
K
Key blade. 146, 147, 150, 151, 152, 153, 156 private locking.................................... 152
Keyless drive............................................ 155 general description............. 156, 157, 158 
starting the vehicle............................. 252
Keyless locking/unlocking....................... 155
L
Labels list of................................................... 373 
location of........................................... 372
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 222, 223, 224, 225
Lane Keeping Aid............ 227, 228, 230, 231 
LATCH anchors......................................... 55
Leather care............................................. 366
Lighting panel............................................ 87
Loading the vehicle.................. 139, 140, 306 roof loads............................................ 139
Locking.................................... 159, 160, 162 tailgate................................................ 162
Locking the vehicle.................................. 149
Locks, child safety..................................... 61 

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Rear park assist............................... 232, 240
Rear seat head restraints........................... 83 Rear seats center head restraint............................. 82 
folding............................................. 82, 84
heated................................................. 127
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 102
compass............................................. 103
Rear window defroster............................ 102 
Recalls....................................................... 26
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47
Refrigerant............................................... 383
Refueling.......................................... 281, 282 fuel filler cap....................................... 284 
fuel filler door.............................. 283, 284
fuel tank volume................................. 383
Registering child restraints........................ 47 Remote control private locking.................................... 152
Remote key...................... 146, 147, 150, 153 approach lighting................................ 149 
immobilizer......................................... 148
key blade.... 146, 147, 150, 151, 152, 153
locking the vehicle.............................. 149
replacing the battery........................... 154
unlocking the vehicle.......................... 149 Reporting safety defects............................ 27 
Roadside Assistance................................. 24
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 174
Roof loads............................................... 139
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.......................... 72
securing child restraint systems.... 49,51,  54
unbuckling............................................ 29
use during pregnancy........................... 31
using..................................................... 28
Seats, front.......................................... 78, 79 
Sensus..................................................... 110 Service
connected service booking................ 330
Shiftlock..................................................... 14 override............................................... 261
Side door mirrors............................. 100, 101
Side impact airbags................................... 39
Sign information (RSI).............................. 174
Snow chains............................................ 309
Snow tires........................................ 309, 310
Spare tire................................................. 299
Spin control..................................... 169, 170
SRS............................................................ 31
Stability system....................... 169, 170, 172 Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 170 
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 170
indicator light........................................ 71
Start/Stop (engine function)..... 262, 263, 264, 265, 266
Starting the engine.................................. 252 remote start........................................ 254
with keyless drive............................... 252
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).............. 44, 45
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 148 
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 143 

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V
Vanity mirror............................................ 138changing bulbs................................... 346
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18 
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 139, 140, 306 roof loads............................................ 139
Vehicle maintenance................................ 327 performed by the owner..................... 328
Vehicle weights........................................ 378
Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 327
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 110
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 93 
Warning lights................................ 66, 68, 72
Warning symbol......................................... 73
Warning system, collision........ 204, 206, 212
Warranties................................................ 327 Washer fluid............................................. 349Washers
headlight............................................... 97 
windshield............................................. 96
Water, driving through............................. 278 
Waxing..................................................... 365
Weights.................................................... 378
Wheels..................................................... 293 changing............................................. 296 
storing................................................. 294
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows power.................................................... 99 
sun shade............................................. 99
Windshield heated......................................... 102, 129
rain sensor............................................ 97
washers................................................ 97
wipers/washers..................................... 96
Windshield washer fluid........................... 349 
Windshield wipers.................................... 347 service position................................... 347
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 347 
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 349