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Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the cargo area, with the spare tireand may be partially concealed. This eye-let must be screwed into the positionsprovided on the right sides of either thefront or rear bumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyeletand they have to be opened differently.
• If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open theedge of the cover. Open the covercompletely and remove it.
• If the cover has a mark along one edgeor in a corner, press the mark whileprying out the opposite side/cornerusing a coin, etc. Open the cover andremove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it issecurely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its stor-age location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode
II (in mode
I , all of the vehicle's airbags are deac-
tivated). For more information, seeIgnition modes (p. 79)
• Never remove the remote key from theignition slot when the vehicle is beingtowed. For vehicles with keyless drive,the remote key must remain inside thevehicle.
• The power brakes and power steeringwill not function when the engine is notrunning. Approximately 5 times morepressure will be required on the brakepedal and the steering wheel will beconsiderably harder to turn.
• The towing eyelets must not be usedfor pulling the vehicle out of a ditch orfor any similar purpose involvingsevere strain.
Related information
•
Towing the vehicle (p. 285)
• Towing by tow truck (p. 286)
Towing by tow truck
When necessary, call for professional help from an authorized towing company. Volvorecommends the use of flat bed equipment.
CAUTION
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto aflatbed tow truck.
• The vehicle's position and ground clearance determine if it can be pulledup onto a flatbed tow truck using thetowing eyelet.
• If the angle of the tow truck’s ramp istoo steep or the ground clearanceunder the vehicle is insufficient, dam-age could occur by attempting to pullthe vehicle using the towing eyelet.
• If necessary, lift the vehicle using thetow truck’s lifting device.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulledup onto the flatbed.
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accessed in
MY CAR by pressing OK/MENU
and then selecting
Maintenance & repair.
Booking information and data from the vehicle
If you request an appointment from your vehi- cle, with your consent, booking information and data about your vehicle 1
will be transmit-
ted to your preferred retailer.
Using the serviceOnce the prerequisites have been estab- lished, all CSB-related menus can beaccessed in MY CAR by pressing OK/MENU
and then selecting
Maintenance & repair.
If the time for the next regularly scheduled service is approaching, if the vehicle requirescertain types of repairs or if a system needsto be checked, a message will be displayed.You will then by guided through the stepsrequired to book service or repairs.
On-screen service messages
On-screen service message The pop-up service alert menu offers the fol- lowing alternatives:
•
Yes: The vehicle will transmit a booking
request as well as vehicle data directly to your preferred retailer. In return, you willreceive an email from this retailer with alink to their booking portal. From a smart-phone or a computer, you can select aday and time that suits you and specifyany other service requests that you mayhave. When you have submitted yourrequest, it will be entered into the retail-er's booking portal and you will receiveimmediate confirmation online and viaemail. The service reminder light in the vehicle's instrument panel will also beturned off remotely by Volvo.
•
No: No other messages will be displayed
on the Sensus screen but the Service Reminder Light on the vehicle's instru-ment panel will stay on. If you haveanswered "No", service can still bebooked manually (see the following sec-tion).
•
Postpone: The pop-up menu will be dis-
played that next time the engine is started.
Booking service or repairs manuallyAccess your Volvo On-Line Service Scheduler portal from a smartphone or a computer toselect a day and time that suits you andspecify any other service requests that youmay have. When you have submitted yourrequest, it will be entered into the retailer'sbooking portal and you will receive immediateconfirmation online and via email.
My AppointmentsThis displays booking information.
–Select Maintenance & repairMy
Appointments.
Transmitting vehicle dataIn order for a retailer to access vehicle data, the information is initially sent to a centralVolvo database (not directly to your retailer)
1 This information includes: service requirements, status of various functions, odometer reading and the vehicle's VIN number and software version.
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Engine compartment – overview
The overview shows the main inspection points in the engine compartment.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine compartment - 4-cylinder engines only
Filler cap-engine oil
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Radiator
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator)may start or continue to operate (for up to6 minutes) after the engine has beenswitched off.
WARNING
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (inmode 0, see Ignition modes (p. 79)) and
there should be no remote keys in the pas-senger compartment. The gear selectorshould be in the P (park) position. If the
engine has been running, wait until it hascooled before touching any components inthe engine compartment. The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precau-tions must be followed to prevent injury.Always turn the ignition off when:
• Replacing distributor ignition compo- nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintendedmovements and body injury.
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2. Reinsert the headlight housing and lock-
ing pins. Check that they are correctly inserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector cor-rectly reconnected before the lighting isswitched on or the remote key is insertedinto the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 335)
• Bulbs – cover (p. 337)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 342)
Bulbs – cover
The larger cover has to be removed in order to change the high/low beam headlight bulbs.
Removing the cover to access the bulbs
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see Bulbs – introduction (p. 335).
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws
(3-4 turns) with a Torx T20 tool (1). The screws should not be removed com-pletely.
2. Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Related information
• Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 336)
• Bulbs – low beam, Halogen (p. 338)
• Bulbs – high beam, Halogen (p. 338)
• Bulbs – extra high beam (p. 339)
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Wiper blades – service position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement,washing or to lift them away from the wind-shield when e.g., removing ice or snow.
Wiper blades in service position
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
To put the windshiield wipers in the service position:
1. Insert the remote key into the ignitionslot3
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see Ignition modes (p. 79) for
detailed information about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 345)
3
Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 268
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 174
Active high beams..................................... 90Active yaw control........................... 174, 175
Adaptive brake lights............................... 268
Adaptive cruise control.................... 184, 185Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 32
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning................................ 131, 132
Air distribution.................................. 127, 133
Air distribution table................................. 135
Air vents................................................... 127
Alarm........................................ 169, 170, 171
All Wheel Drive......................................... 264
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 77
Anti-freeze....................................... 275, 332Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 73
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 268 Approach lighting.............................. 97, 153
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 104
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 262
Geartronic........................................... 254
general description..................... 252, 254
oil........................................................ 379
shiftlock override................................ 256
Axle weight.............................................. 302
B
Battery maintenance............................... 347, 348
remote key, replacing......................... 158
replacing............................................. 348
specifications...................................... 381
start/stop............................................ 381
warning symbols................................. 346
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 240 Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)..................... 243
Booster cushion, integrated.......... 57, 59, 60
Booster cushions....................................... 54
Brake lights.............................................. 268 Brake system
ABS..................................................... 268
Brake pad inspection.......................... 266
checking fluid level............................. 333
emergency brake assistance.............. 269
fluid..................................................... 379
general information............................. 266
Hill Descent Control.................... 264, 265
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 341
headlights........... 335, 336, 337, 338, 339
introduction......................................... 335
license plate lights.............................. 341
specifications...................................... 342
taillight................................................ 340
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 236
Capacity weight....................................... 302Cargo area changing bulbs................................... 341
steel grid............................................. 147
Cargo area cover..................................... 147
Cargo area net......................................... 144
Cargo net................................................. 144
Catalytic converter................................... 280
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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
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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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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