04 Climate
04
126* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Air quality
The passenger compartment has been designed to be pleasant and comfortable,even for people with asthma and contactallergies.
Passenger compartment filterReplace the cabin air filter with a new one atthe recommended intervals. Please refer toyour Warranty and Service Records Informa-tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for these intervals.The filter should be replaced more often whendriving under dirty and dusty conditions. Thefilter cannot be cleaned and therefore shouldalways be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles in the incoming air, thereby reducing the lev-els of odors and contaminants entering thevehicle. The air quality sensor detectsincreased levels of contaminants in the out-side air. When the air quality sensor detectscontaminated outside air, the air intake closesand the air inside the passenger compart-ment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air entersthe vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculatedpassenger compartment air.
NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air fil- ter replacement intervals.
Materials used in the cabinThe materials used in the cabin have been developed to help minimize the amount ofdust and make the cabin easier to keepclean. All floor mats can be easily removedfor cleaning. Use car cleaning products rec-ommended by Volvo. See also the informa-tion in Cleaning the interior (p. 363).
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 125)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)* (p. 126)
• Climate – menu settings (p. 127)
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*
The Air Quality System (IAQS) consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filterhelps remove gases and particles from theincoming air, thereby reducing the amounts ofodors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality (p. 126) sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the out-side air. When the air quality sensor detectscontaminated outside air, the air intake closesand the air inside the passenger compart-ment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air entersthe vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculatedpassenger compartment air. When theAUTO
(p. 131) button is depressed the air
quality sensor is always engaged. Activate or deactivate this function in
Climate
settings
Interior air quality system.
NOTE
• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the bestair in the passenger compartment.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weatherto avoid fogging.
• If the insides of the windows start fog-ging, disengage the air quality sensor.Use the defroster function to increaseairflow to the front, side, and rear win-dows.
08 Starting and driving
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.281
•
Using the engine's optional Eco func- tion20
can help improve fuel economy. For
additional information, see ECO* (p. 262).
• Using the transmission's Sport mode 21
may increase fuel consumption some- what. Use the transmission's Drive ( D)
position as often as possible. For addi-tional information about Sport mode, seeTransmission – Geartronic (p. 254).
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extraload) in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snowor ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,increase air resistance and also fuel con-sumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-tion will be lower with the air conditioningon and the windows closed than with theair conditioning off and the windowsopen.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuelconsumption modes can help you learnhow to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are: •
Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and oth-ers are checked at the standard maintenanceintervals.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving
with the tailgate open could lead to poi- sonous exhaust gases entering the pas-senger compartment. If the tailgate mustbe kept open for any reason, proceed asfollows: • Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side win-dows and the blower control to itshighest setting.
Handling and roadholdingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe cargo area, the less the tendency toundersteer. •
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling.Therefore, check that the tires are inflatedto the recommended pressure accordingto the vehicle load. Loads should be dis-tributed so that capacity weight or maxi-mum permissible axle loads are notexceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehiclehas a tendency to understeer, whichmeans that the steering wheel has to beturned more than might seem appropriatefor the curvature of a bend. This ensuresgood stability and reduces the risk of rearwheel skid. Remember that these proper-ties can alter with the vehicle load. Theheavier the load in the cargo compart-ment, the less the tendency to under-steer.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 125)
20
Available on certain 4-cyl. engines
21 Models with the T6 turbo engine only.
11 Specifications
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378
Oil volume
The following table provides technical data for the respective engines. Some of theseengines may not be available in all markets.Engine specifications for Special Edition vehi-cles may vary.
Engine modelApprox. volume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0 T6 (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
T12 (5 cyl.)B5254T125.8 US qts (5.5 liters)
All 4-cyl. engines5.7 US qts (5.4 liters)
Related information
•
Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 330)
• Oil specifications (p. 377)
12 Index
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387
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
D
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