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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires – general information292
Tires – storage and age 293
Tires – tread wear indicator 294
Tires – tire economy 294
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 295
Changing a wheel – removing wheel 295
Changing a wheel – spare wheel 298
Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel 299
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel 299
Tire inflation – general information 300
Tire inflation – checking pressure 301
Tire specifications 302
Loading specifications 304
Loading specifications – load limit 304
Tire specifications – terminology 305
Tire specifications – Uniform TireQuality Grading 306
Snow chains 307
Snow tires/studded tires 308
Tire pressure monitoring - overview 308
Tire Monitor - introduction 309
Calibrating Tire Monitor 310
Tire Monitor status information 311
Tire Monitor – messages 311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – changing wheels 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – recalibrating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – activating/deactivating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – messages 315
Tire sealing system * – general infor-
mation 316
Tire sealing system * – overview
317
Tire sealing system * – sealing a hole
319
Tire sealing system – checking infla-tion pressure 321
Tire sealing system * – inflating tires
321
Tire sealing system * – sealing com-
pound container 322
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction
324
Maintenance – owner maintenance 325
Maintenance – hoisting 326
Onboard Diagnostic System 327
Booking service and repairs 327
Maintenance – opening/closing hood 329
Engine compartment – overview 330
Engine compartment – engine oil 331
Engine compartment – coolant 333
Engine compartment – brake fluid 334
Engine compartment – power steer- ing fluid 335
Bulbs – introduction 336
Bulbs – headlight housing 337
Bulbs – cover 338
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – extra high beam 340
Bulbs – front turn signals 340
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs 341
Bulbs – taillight housing 342
Bulbs – license plate lighting 342
Bulbs – trunk lighting 343
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting 343
Bulbs – specifications 343
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
90
Related information
•Turn signals (p. 90)
Turn signals
The turn signals are controlled by the left steer- ing wheel lever.
Turn signals
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn
signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up or down to the first position and releasing it.
NOTE
• This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, check for a burned-out turnsignal bulb.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible
to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of thesteering wheel, or the lever can be returned to itsinitial position by hand.
Related information
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 89)
LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.137
Glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable stor- age compartment for small items.
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens and fuel cards.The glove compartment can be locked manuallywith the key blade, see Locking/unlocking –glove compartment (p. 160).
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 134)
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are located on the upper side of the sun visors.
Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 134)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 343)
12-volt socket in the trunk
*
This 12-volt socket can be used e.g., to connect the tire sealing system's compressor (certainmodels) and other 12-volt accessories.
Fold down the cover to access the electrical socket.
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the trunk provides elec- trical current even when the ignition isswitched off. Using the socket while theengine is not running will drain the battery.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 134)
• Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 136)
STARTING AND DRIVING
278
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize bat- tery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical systems (the
audio system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function in ignition modes 0 and I. These modes reduce drain
on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc., that consume a great dealof current when the engine is not runningcould result in the battery being completelydrained. Driving or having the engine runningfor approximately 15 minutes will help keepthe battery charged.
• The optional 12-volt socket in thetrunk (p. 137) area provides electrical currenteven with the ignition switched off, whichdrains the battery.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician before driving long distances. Yourretailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs,fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your usein the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:
• Check that engine runs smoothly and thatfuel consumption is normal.
• Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
• Have the transmission oil level checked.
• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check state of the battery's charge.
• Examine tires carefully (the spare tire aswell), and replace those that areworn (p. 294). Check tire pressure (p. 301).
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steer-ing gear should be checked by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician only.
• Check all lights, including high beams.
• Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
• Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend to drivein countries where it may be difficult toobtain the correct fuel. •
Consider your destination. If you will be driv-ing through an area where snow or ice arelikely to occur, consider snow tires (p. 308).
Related information
•
Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 295)
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 336)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
336
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 following listshould only be replaced by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – speci-
fications (p. 343).
• Active Bending Lights
• Front parking lights
• Front side marker lights
• Cornering lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting (except for the front footwelllighting)
• Rear parking lights
• LED bulbs
NOTE
• For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, please contactyour Volvo retailer or a trained andauthorized Volvo service technician.
• Always switch off the ignition before star-ting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has been replaced,contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exterior lightssuch as headlights, fog lights, or taillights.This is normal and the lights aredesigned to withstand moisture. Normally,condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
• The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin- gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.337
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when changing bulbs.
• If the engine has been running just priorto replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-ing, please keep in mind that componentsin the engine compartment will be hot.
WARNING
•
Active Bending Lights
* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
• Turn off the lights and remove the remotekey from the ignition before changing anybulbs.
Related information
•Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)
• Bulbs – taillight housing (p. 342)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 343)
• Bulbs – license plate lighting (p. 342)
Bulbs – headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs.
Removing the headlight housing
Pull out the headlight housing's locking pins.
Remove the headlight housing by alterna- tively pulling the front and rear edges until itcan be lifted out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring.
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other hand.
5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
3382. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. The short locking pin should be closest to the grille. Check that they are correctlyinserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector correctlyreconnected before the lighting is switchedon or the remote key is inserted into the igni-tion slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 336)
• Bulbs – cover (p. 338)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
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. 336).
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws (3-4 turns) with a Torx T20 tool (1). The screws should not be removed completely.
2. Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Related information
• Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)
• Bulbs – low beam, Halogen (p. 339)
• Bulbs – high beam, Halogen (p. 339)
• Bulbs – extra high beam (p. 340)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
339
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen The low beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 338)).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide lug on the new bulb should be straight up when the bulb is inserted into the holder and the bulb should snap into place.
6. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen
The high beam bulb is concealed behind the larger cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi- cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 338)).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclock- wise and pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise to put it in place. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)