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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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List of labelsVehicle Emission Control Information. Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli- cable emission standards, as evidencedby the certification label on the undersideof the hood. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consultyour Volvo retailer.
Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) should alwaysbe quoted in all correspondence concern-ing your vehicle with the retailer and whenordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indi-
cates the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when itleft the factory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand- ards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) andMinistry of Transport (CMVSS) stand- ards (Canada). Your Volvo is designed to
meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on thedriver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rearof the driver's door opening). This labelalso includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding theseregulations, please consult your Volvoretailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lowerone.
Related information
• Weights (p. 374)
• Engine specifications (p. 376)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.383
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Low oil pressure(p. 74)
Parking brake A(p. 74)
SRS airbags(p. 74)
Seat belt reminder(p. 74)
Generator not charg- ing(p. 74)
Fault in the brake sys- tem(p. 74)
Warning symbol(p. 74)
A
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 72)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 74)
• Information display – messages (p. 114)
Indicator symbols
The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols anda reference to where more detailed informa-tion can be found.
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
: The information symbol illuminates and
a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about oneof the vehicle's systems.
Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Fault in the Active Bending Light(ABL)*system(p. 72)
Malfunction indicator light(p. 72)
Anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS)(p. 72)
Rear fog lights on(p. 72)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Stability system, Hill Descent Control,Trailer StabilityAssist*(p. 72)
Tire pressure moni- toring sensor (TPMS)(p. 72)
Low fuel level(p. 72)
Information symbol, see text in informa-tion display(p. 72)
High beam indicator(p. 72)
Left turn signal indi- cator(p. 72)
Right turn signal indi- cator(p. 72)
Stability system , Sport mode(p. 175)
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 72)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 74)
• Information display – messages (p. 114)
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388
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
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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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Low beams................................................ 90Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel..................... 113, 114
Maintenance............................................ 323 hoisting the vehicle............................. 325
performed by the owner..................... 324
Malfunction indicator light......................... 73
Messages in the instrument panel... 113, 114Mirrors defroster............................................. 104
power door................................. 102, 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable................................... 102, 103
vanity.................................................. 141
Motor oil checking............................................. 330
volumes.............................................. 378
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 144
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 277
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oilchecking............................................. 330
volumes.............................................. 378
Oil level sensor........................................ 331
Oil quality................................................. 377
OK button........................................ 113, 114
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 77
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 96
Overheating, engine................................... 75
Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 280
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 365
Park assist....................................... 232, 236
Park Assist Camera................................. 236 Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 269, 270,
271, 272
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 93
Pedestrian detection........................ 214, 217
Polishing.................................................. 362Power front seat memory function................................... 81
Power meter.............................................. 71
Power mirrors.................................. 102, 103 defroster............................................. 104
Power steering adjustable........................................... 179
fluid..................................................... 334
Power steering fluid................................. 380
Power tailgate.......................... 167, 168, 169
Power windows....................................... 100 laminated glass................................... 101
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 30
Private locking......................................... 156
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 251, 349, 381
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Starting the engine.................................. 247remote start........................................ 249
with keyless drive............................... 247
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).............. 44, 45
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 152
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 147Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 87
heated................................................... 88
horn....................................................... 88
keypad.................................................. 88
Steering wheel paddles............................. 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 365
Storage spaces........................................ 138
Studded tires................................... 305, 306Sunroof laminated panoramic roof........... 106, 107
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 31 warning light......................................... 74
Symbols, overview................................... 382T
Tailgate locking/unlocking................................ 166
opening manually............................... 166
power operated.................. 167, 168, 169
wiper/washer...................................... 100
Tailgate wipers......................................... 345
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 340Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 77
Temporary spare tire............................... 295
Three-way catalytic converter................. 280
Tire designations..................................... 299
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 301
Tire Monitor............................. 311, 312, 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 307, 310 indicator light........................................ 73
Tires......................................................... 289 age...................................................... 290
changing from summer to winter........ 292
glossary of terms................................ 303
improving economy............................ 291
inflation pressure........................ 297, 298
inflation pressure table....................... 301
rotation............................................... 289
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 314
snow........................................... 305, 306 spare................................................... 295
specifications...................................... 299
speed ratings...................................... 299
storing................................................. 290
studded....................................... 305, 306
tire pressure monitoring system......... 307
tire sealing system.............................. 314
tread wear indicator............................ 291
uniform tire quality grading................. 304
Tire sealing system.................................. 314 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 56
Touching up paint.................................... 365
Towing a trailer........................ 282, 283, 284 trailer hitch.......................................... 283
Towing the vehicle........................... 285, 286
Traction control................................ 174, 175
Trailer towing........................... 282, 283, 284 trailer hitch.......................................... 283
Transmission general description..................... 252, 254
Hill Start Assist................................... 252
oil........................................................ 379
shiftlock override................................ 256
Tread wear indicator................................ 291
Trip computer.......................................... 115
Trip odometers.......................................... 78