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Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see Jump starting (p. 251).
Parking on a hill
•If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away fromthe curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn thefront wheels so that they point toward thecurb.
The parking brake should also be applied.
Related information
• Parking brake – applying (p. 270)
• Parking brake – releasing (p. 271)
• Parking brake – symbols and messages(p. 272)
• Brakes – general (p. 266)
Parking brake – applying
Applying the electric parking brake
Parking brake control
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Push the control. >The
symbol in the instrument
panel flashes while the parking brake is being applied and glows steadily whenthe parking brake has been fullyapplied.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. When the vehicle is parked, the gear selector must be in position P.
NOTE
• In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is movingby holding in the control. Braking willbe interrupted when the acceleratorpedal is depressed or the control isreleased.
• An audible signal will sound during thisprocedure if the vehicle is moving atspeeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Related information
•
Parking brake – general information (p. 269)
• Parking brake – releasing (p. 271)
• Parking brake – symbols and messages(p. 272)
• Brakes – general (p. 266)

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Parking brake – symbols and messages
A text message can be erased by pressing briefly on the OK button on the turn signal
lever.
Symbol and messages in the instrument panel
SymbolMessageDescription/action
"Message"Read the message in the information display
A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is being applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen. Read the message on the information display.
-Park brake not fully releasedA fault is preventing the parking brake from being released. Try to apply the parking brake and release it sev- eral times. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volvo workshop. If you drive off with this error mes-sage showing, a warning signal sounds.
-Parking brake not appliedA fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied. Try to apply the parking brake and release it several times. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volvo workshop. If you drive off with this error messageshowing, a warning signal sounds.
-Parking brake Service requiredA fault has occurred. Try to apply and release. Contact a Volvo workshop if the fault remains
WARNING
If the vehicle must be parked before the fault has been corrected, always put thegear selector in P and turn the wheels so
that they point away from the curb if thevehicle is pointing uphill or toward the curbif it is pointing downhill.
Related information
• Parking brake – general information (p. 269)
• Parking brake – applying (p. 270)
• Parking brake – releasing (p. 271)
• Brakes – general (p. 266)

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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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Bulbs – extra high beam
The extra high beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover.
Extra high beam2
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 336)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 337)).
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb holder from the head- light housing by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the holder. It can only be inserted in one way. 6. Press the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.
7. Reconnect the wiring connector to the bulb holder.
8. Put the cover back into position and rein- stall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 342)
Bulbs – front turn signals
The turn signal bulb is concealed behind the smaller cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 336)).
2. Remove the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out of theheadlight housing.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it counterclock- wise.
5. Press the new bulb into the holder and turn it clockwise.
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6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlighthousing and turn it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 342)
Bulbs – rear fog lights
The rear fog lights can be reached from behind the bumper
1. Remove the bulb holder by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb, press it downward and turn it clockwise.
4. Reinsert the bulb holder and turn it clock- wise.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 342)
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs
The following illustrations show the location of the bulbs in the taillight cluster.
Taillight lens, right side
Parking/side marker lights (LED)
Brake light
Backup light
Turn signal
Brake light (LED)
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 335)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 342)

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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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Trips, long distance................................. 274
Tunnel detection........................................ 92
Turn signals............................................... 95 changing bulbs................................... 339
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion........... 57, 59, 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 304
Unlocking the tailgate.............................. 166
Unlocking the vehicle...... 153, 163, 164, 165
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 141 changing bulbs................................... 342
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 372
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 142, 143, 302 roof loads............................................ 142
Vehicle maintenance................................ 323 performed by the owner..................... 324
Vehicle weights........................................ 374 Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 323
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 112
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights................................ 68, 70, 74
Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........ 209, 211, 217
Warranties................................................ 323
Washer fluid............................................. 345Washers
headlight............................................... 99
windshield............................................. 98
Water, driving through............................. 273
Waxing..................................................... 362
Weights.................................................... 374
Wheels..................................................... 289 changing..................................... 292, 293
storing................................................. 290
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows
power.................................................. 100
sun shade........................................... 100
Windshield heated......................................... 104, 132
rain sensor............................................ 98
washers................................................ 99
wipers/washers..................................... 98
Windshield washer fluid........................... 345
Windshield wipers.................................... 343 service position................................... 343
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 343
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 345