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Loading specifications
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can becarried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle, see Label information(p. 368).
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle, see Weights (p. 374).
Loading specifications – load limit
The load limit of your vehicle is the combined weight of the occupants and cargo.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
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332* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Left: digital instrument panel*, Right: analog instrument panel
Message
Oil level
The oil level can be checked when the engine is not running by scrolling to the oil level sen-sor using the thumb wheel on the left steeringwheel lever.
CAUTION
• If Oil service required is displayed,
the oil level may be too high. Take the vehicle to an authorized Volvo work-shop as soon as possible.
• If the oil level sensor indicates that thelevel is too low, using the correct oil,top up with the amount of oil indicatedas soon as possible, see oil specifica-tions (p. 377).
WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Electronically checking the oil levelThe oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the period up tothe first scheduled maintenance service. To check the oil level:
1. Activate ignition mode
II, see Ignition
modes (p. 79).
2. Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever until
Oil level is displayed.
> The oil level will be displayed.
NOTE
• The system cannot detect changes in the oil level immediately. The vehiclemust be driven approximately 20 miles(30 km) or have been parked on levelground with the engine off for5 minutes before the oil level readingwill be correct.
• If the necessary conditions are not metfor checking the oil level electronically(time interval after the engine wasswitched off, if the vehicle is parked on an incline, etc.),
No values availablewill be displayed. This does
not indi-
cate a problem with the oil level sen- sor.
Engine compartment – coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con-sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-nician.
Level check and filling
Location of the coolant reservoir
See Fuel tank volume – specification and vol- ume (p. 380) for information on cooling sys-tem capacities.
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Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine com-partment. The round cover must be removedfirst before the reservoir cap can beaccessed. The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. Check, without removing the cap, thatthere is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Fluid type : DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(280 °C), P/N 9437433Replace : The fluid should be replaced
according to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Informationbooklet. When driving under extremely hard condi- tions (mountain driving, etc), it may be neces-sary to replace the fluid more often. Consult atrained and qualified Volvo service technician. Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related message is shown in the informationdisplay: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• Dot 4 should never be mixed with anyother type of brake fluid.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the
fluid. The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks.
Engine compartment – power steering fluid
The fluid level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. For capacities and recom-
mended fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume – specification and volume (p. 380).
Check the level frequently. It does not nor- mally require changing.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has noelectrical current and must be towed, it isstill possible to steer the vehicle. However,keep in mind that greater effort will berequired to turn the steering wheel.
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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 laminated panoramic roof cau- tions:
• Always close the laminated panoramic roof and sun shade before washingyour vehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe laminated panoramic roof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the laminated panoramic roof.
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. 362)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 363)
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Power steering – specification
This fluid is used to help reduce and regulate steering force. Specification:Power steering fluid recom-
mended by Volvo.
Related information
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid (p. 334)
Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
The table lists the fuel tank volume for your vehicle.
VolumeSpecification
18.5 US gallons (70 lit- ers)–
Related information
•Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door (p. 278)
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap(p. 279)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 277)
• Engine specifications (p. 376)
Air conditioning – specification and volume
The air conditioning system in your vehicle contains the following: Refrigerant
: R134a (HFC134a)
Volume: 1.7 lbs (770 g)
Compressor oil : PAG
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Electronic oil level sensor........................ 331
Electronic stability control....................... 174Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 251
Emergency towing........................... 285, 286
Emission inspection readiness................ 326Engine overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 376
Start/Stop........... 257, 258, 259, 260, 261
starting................................................ 247
switching off............................... 249, 250
Engine compartment overview................ 329
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 175
Engine oil................................................. 377 checking............................................. 330
low pressure warning light.................... 74
volumes.............................................. 378
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 249
Environment............................................... 22
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 323 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 314 Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 364
placing correctly................................. 247
Fluid specifications.......................... 379, 380
Fog lights................................................... 73 rear................................................ 94, 340
Four C (active chassis system)................ 174
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 232, 236
Front seats................................................. 80 heated................................................. 130
Fuel filler cap........................................... 279
Fuel filler door, opening................... 278, 279
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................ 276, 277
Fuel tank volume..................................... 380
Fuses....................................... 349, 351, 358
G
Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System........................................ 109, 110
Gasoline requirements............................. 277
Gas tank volume...................................... 380 Gauges...................................................... 68
Geartronic................................................ 254
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 254
Generator warning light............................. 75
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 303
Grocery bag holder.................................. 144
Gross vehicle weight............................... 302
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 94 Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 92
active high beams................................. 90
changing bulbs........... 336, 337, 338, 339
daytime running lights.......................... 89
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
tunnel detection.................................... 92
Headlight washers..................................... 99
Head restraints, rear seat.................... 84, 85
Heated front seats................................... 130
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 280
Heated rear seats.................................... 130
Heated steering wheel............................... 88
Heated windshield........................... 104, 132
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R
Rain sensor................................................ 98
Rear fog lights.................................... 94, 340
Rear park assist............................... 232, 236
Rear seat head restraints........................... 85Rear seatscenter head restraint............................. 84
folding............................................. 84, 86
heated................................................. 130
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 104
compass............................................. 105
Rear window defroster............................ 104
Recalls....................................................... 26
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47
Refrigerant............................................... 380
Refueling.......................................... 276, 277 fuel filler cap....................................... 279
fuel filler door.............................. 278, 279
fuel tank volume................................. 380
Registering child restraints........................ 47 Remote control private locking.................................... 156
Remote key...................... 150, 151, 154, 157 approach lighting................................ 153
immobilizer......................................... 152 key blade.... 150, 151, 154, 155, 156, 157
locking the vehicle.............................. 153
replacing the battery........................... 158
unlocking the vehicle.......................... 153
Reporting safety defects............................ 27
Roadside Assistance................................. 24
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 179
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 44
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 44
Roof loads............................................... 142
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.......................... 74 securing child restraint systems.... 49,51,
54
unbuckling............................................ 29
use during pregnancy........................... 30
using..................................................... 28
Seats, front.......................................... 80, 81
Sensus..................................................... 112Service connected service booking................ 326
Shiftlock..................................................... 14 override............................................... 256
Side door mirrors............................. 102, 103
Side impact airbags................................... 39
Sign information (RSI).............................. 179
Snow chains............................................ 305
Snow tires........................................ 305, 306
Spare tire................................................. 295
Spin control..................................... 174, 175
SRS............................................................ 31
Stability system....................... 174, 175, 177 Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 175
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 175
indicator light........................................ 73
Start/Stop (engine function)..... 257, 258, 259, 260, 261