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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. 342).• Active Bending Lights
• Daytime running lights, front parking lights
• Front side marker 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
• Rear side marker lights
• Rear turn signals
• 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 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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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. 362)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 363)
• Washing the car (p. 361)
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 150,
151, 154, 157
Chains...................................................... 305
Check Engine warning light....................... 73Child 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........................................ 202, 203
Climate system........................................ 132 air distribution..................... 127, 133, 135
air vents.............................................. 127
Interior Air Quality System.................. 126
introduction......................................... 125
passenger compartment filter............ 126
refrigerant........................................... 125
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 275 Collision warning system.. 209, 211, 214,
215, 217, 218
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 105
Connected service booking..................... 326
Conserving electrical current................... 274
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 332, 379
Cooling system, general information....... 274
Corner traction control............................. 175
Courtesy lighting........................................ 96
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 181, 183 adaptive.............................................. 184
Curb weight............................................. 302
Current, conserving................................. 274
Cyclist detection.............................. 213, 217
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Daytime running lights............................... 89
Defroster.................................................. 132
Detachable key blade...................... 155, 156
Dimensions.............................................. 372 Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 198
Dome lighting............................................. 96
Door mirrors..................................... 102, 103
Driver alert....................... 222, 223, 224, 225
Lane Departure Warning..... 227, 229, 230
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 280
Driving in cold weather............................ 275
Driving through water.............................. 273
E
ECC................................................. 130, 131
Eco (driving function)............................... 262
Eco coast................................................. 262
Eco guide................................................... 71
Economical driving.................................. 280
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 88
Electrical sockets..................................... 140
Electric parking brake...... 269, 270, 271, 272
Electronic Climate Control............... 129, 131 air distribution table............................ 135
Interior Air Quality System.................. 126

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High beams................................................ 90
active.................................................... 90
Hill Descent Control......................... 264, 265
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 252
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 325 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................. 109, 110
Home safe lighting..................................... 97
Hood, opening/closing............................ 328
Horn........................................................... 88
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ID, Volvo.................................................... 21
Ignition modes..................................... 78, 79
Immobilizer.............................................. 152
Important information.......................... 13, 14
Indicator lights............................... 68, 70, 74
Infant seats................................................ 49
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 41
Inflation pressure............................. 297, 298
Inflation pressure table............................ 301Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 382
Information lights........................... 68, 70, 74 Inspection readiness................................ 326
Instrument lighting..................................... 93
"theater" lighting................................... 93
Instrument overview............................ 64, 68
Instrument panel........................ 68, 113, 114Integrated two-stage booster
cushion.......................................... 57, 59, 60
Interior Air Quality System....................... 126
Interior lighting........................................... 96Internet connection booking service.................................. 326
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 55J
Jack attaching............................................. 293
location of........................................... 292
Jump starting........................................... 251
K
Key blade. 150, 151, 154, 155, 156, 157, 160 private locking.................................... 156
Keyless drive............................................ 159 general description............. 160, 161, 162
starting the vehicle............................. 247
Keyless locking/unlocking....................... 159
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Labels list of................................................... 370
location of........................................... 369
Laminated panoramic roof.............. 106, 107
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 227, 229, 230
LATCH anchors......................................... 55
Leather care............................................. 363
Lighting panel............................................ 89
Loading the vehicle.................. 142, 143, 302 roof loads............................................ 142
Locking.................................... 163, 164, 165 tailgate................................................ 166
Locking the vehicle.................................. 153
Locks, child safety..................................... 61