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CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
Bulbs – introduction
Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's owner. However, the bulbs on the followinglist should only be replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician. All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – specifications (p. 345).• Active Bending Lights
• Front parking lights
• Front side marker lights
• Cornering lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting (except for the front foot- well lighting)
• Rear parking lights/side marker lights
• LED bulbsNOTE
•For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, pleasecontact your Volvo retailer or a trainedand authorized Volvo service techni-cian.
• Always switch off the ignition beforestarting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has beenreplaced, contact an authorized Volvoworkshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exteriorlights such as headlights, fog lights, ortaillights. This is normal and the lightsare designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipateafter the lights have been on for ashort time.
• The optional Active Bending Lightbulbs contain trace amounts of mer-cury. These bulbs should always bedisposed of by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
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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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Automatic car wash
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.• We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the firstfew months (because the paint will nothave hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quickway to clean your car, but it is worthremembering that it may not be as thor-ough as when you yourself go over thecar with sponge and water. Keeping theunderbody clean is most important, espe-cially in the winter. Some automaticwashers do not have facilities for washingthe underbody.
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights suchas headlights, fog lights, or taillights. Thisis normal and the lights are designed towithstand moisture. Normally, condensa-tion will dissipate after the lights have beenon for a short time.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensorto avoid damaging the windshield wip-ers.
• Make sure that side view mirrors, aux-iliary lamps, etc, are secure, and thatany antenna(s) are retracted orremoved. Otherwise there is risk of themachine dislodging them.
• Chromed wheels:
Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-gents used for the body of the vehicle.Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents canpermanently stain chrome-platedwheels.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes,including the parking brake, severaltimes in order to remove any moisturefrom the brake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not beused when the engine is warm. Thisconstitutes a fire risk.
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 365)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 366)
• Washing the car (p. 364)
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing maybe beneficial.
• Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar spots canbe removed with kerosene or tar remover.Difficult spots may require a fine rubbingcompound.
• After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
• Several commercially available productscontain both polish and wax.
• Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-ishing a dull surface.
• A wide range of polymer-based waxescan be purchased today. These waxesare easy to use and produce a long-last-ing, high-gloss finish that protects thebodywork against oxidation, road dirt andfading.
• Do not polish or wax your vehicle in directsunlight (the surface of the vehicle shouldnot be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
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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..................... 329
Conserving electrical current................... 279
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 335, 383
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
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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
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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................................. 328 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................. 106, 107
Home safe lighting..................................... 95
Hood, opening/closing............................ 331
Horn........................................................... 86
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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.............................................................. 386
Information lights........................... 66, 68, 72 Inspection readiness................................ 329
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.................................. 329
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 55J
Jack attaching............................................. 296
location of........................................... 296
Jump starting........................................... 256
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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
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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