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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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Wiper blades – service position344
Wiper blades – windshield 345
Engine compartment – washer fluid 346
Battery – symbols 346
Battery – handling 347
Battery – maintenance 348
Battery – changing 349
Fuses – introduction 351
Fuses – engine compartment 352
Fuses – glove compartment 355
Fuses – cargo area/trunk 358
Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) 359
Washing the car 361
Automatic car wash 362
Polishing and waxing 363
Cleaning the interior 363
Touching up paintwork 365
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information368
Dimensions 371
Weights 373
Engine specifications 375
Oil specifications 376
Oil volume 377
Coolant – specification and volume 378
Transmission oil – specification and volumes 378
Brake fluid – specification and volume 378
Power steering – specification 379
Fuel tank volume – specification andvolume 379
Tire inflation – pressure table 380
Air conditioning – specification andvolume 381
Battery specifications 382
Symbols – general information 383
Warning symbols 383
Indicator symbols 384
Information symbols 385
Information symbols – ceiling console 386
Information symbols – center console 386
INDEX
Index 387
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Bullet lists
Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information thatcan be listed in random order. For example:• Coolant
• Engine oil
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Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa- tion.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability andsafety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluidscontained in vehicles and certain products ofcomponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause can-cer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adap-tive steering columns, and button cell batter-ies may contain Perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicle endof life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
ShiftlockWhen your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the selector from this position, the ignition must be inmode
II (p. 74) or the engine must be running.
Depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P (Park).
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driverreleases the brake pedal. Another automatic testmay be performed when the vehicle first reachesa speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Thebrake pedal will pulsate several times and asound may be audible from the ABS controlmodule. This is normal.
Fuel filler doorPress the button on the light switch panel (seethe illustration in Refueling – opening/closingfuel filler door (p. 282)) when the vehicle is at astandstill to unlock the fuel filler door. It willrelock when closed and there will be an audibleclick.
Points to keep in mind
• Do not export your Volvo to another countrybefore investigating that country's applicablesafety and exhaust emission requirements. Insome cases it may be difficult or impossibleto comply with these requirements. Modifica-tions to the emission control system(s) mayrender your Volvo not certifiable for legal
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Gauges and indicators: digital instrument panel *
Different themes (display alternatives) can be selected for the digital instrument panel:
• Elegance
• Eco
• Performance
To change themes, press the OK button on the
left steering wheel lever and use the thumb wheel to scroll to
Themes. Press OK to confirm
your choice.
Theme Elegance : gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows one white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu-minate to indicate a low fuel level. See alsoTrip computer – introduction (p. 110) and Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 279) foradditional information.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Theme
Eco: gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu-minate to indicate a low fuel level. See alsoTrip computer – introduction (p. 110) andRefueling – fuel requirements (p. 279) foradditional information.
Eco Guide (see Eco Guide * and Power
Meter * (p. 66))
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Theme Performance : gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu-minate to indicate a low fuel level. See alsoTrip computer – introduction (p. 110) andRefueling – fuel requirements (p. 279) foradditional information.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (shows engine speed in thou- sands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
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Engine temperature
Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heatand altitude, or mechanical malfunction. Engineoverheating will be signaled with text and a redwarning triangle in the middle of the instrumentdisplay. The exact text will depend on the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine
temp Reduce speed to High engine temp
Stop engine. If appropriate, other messages,
such as Coolant level low, Stop safely will
also be displayed. If your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allowthe engine to cool before attempting to check oiland coolant levels. See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 333) for more information.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place andcheck the level in the brake fluid reservoir, seeEngine compartment – brake fluid (p. 334). If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle
should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. If the
and symbols come on at
the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system. 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
• If the symbols remain on, check the level inthe brake fluid reservoir, see Engine com-partment – brake fluid (p. 334). If the brakefluid level is normal but the symbols are stilllit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care,to an authorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN, the
vehicle should be transported to an author-ized Volvo workshop to have the brake sys-tem checked.
WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT
DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspec-ted.
• If the
and symbols are
on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. Amessage will also appear in the instrument panel.The symbol remains visible until the fault hasbeen rectified but the text message can be cleared with the OK button, see Information dis-
play – menu controls (p. 108). The warning sym- bol can also come on in conjunction with othersymbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Imple- ment the action in accordance with the mes- sage in the display. Clear the message using OK.
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Driving in cold weather
Check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather.
The following advice is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant (p. 333) contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any othermixture will reduce freeze protection. Thisgives protection against freezing down to–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-freeze is not approved by Volvo. Differenttypes of antifreeze must not be mixed.
• Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvoantifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
• Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – thishelps prevent the formation of condensationin the tank. In addition, in extremely coldweather conditions it is worthwhile to addfuel line de-icer before refueling.
• The viscosity of the engine oil is important.Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improvescold-weather starting as well as decreasingfuel consumption while the engine is warm-ing up. Full synthetic 0W-30 oil is recom-mended for driving in areas with sustainedlow temperatures.
• The load placed on the battery is greater dur-ing the winter since the windshield wipers,lighting, etc., are used more often. Moreover,the capacity of the battery decreases as thetemperature drops. In very cold weather, apoorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to checkthe state of charge more frequently andspray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts.
• Volvo recommends the use of snow tires onall four wheels for winter driving, see Snowtires/studded tires (p. 308).
• To prevent the washer fluid (p. 346)reservoirfrom freezing, add washer solvents contain-ing antifreeze. This is important since dirt isoften splashed on the windshield during win-ter driving, requiring the frequent use of thewashers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solventshould be diluted as follows: Down to 14 °F(–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 partswater Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washersolvent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 partswater Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 partwasher solvent and 1 part water.
• Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
• Avoid using de-icing sprays as they cancause damage to the locks.
Refueling – fuel requirements
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gaso- line to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injec- tors and intake valves clean. Consistent use ofdeposit control gasolines will help ensure gooddrivability and fuel economy. If you are not surewhether the gasoline contains deposit controladditives, check with the service station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of exter- nal fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. andCanadian regulations require that pumps deliver-ing unleaded gasoline be labeled "UNLEADED".Only these pumps have nozzles which fit yourvehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense lea-ded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unleaded gaso-line only". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygensensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasolinewill lessen the effectiveness of the emission con-trol system (p. 283) and could result in loss ofemission warranty coverage. State and local vehi-
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Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance inter-vals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open:
Driving with the
trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment. Ifthe trunk must be kept open for any reason,proceed as follows:
• Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to airflow to floor, windshield and side windowsand the blower control to its highest set-ting.
Handling and roadholdingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that thesteering wheel has to be turned more than mightseem appropriate for the curvature of a bend.This ensures good stability and reduces the riskof rear wheel skid. Remember that these proper-ties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavierthe load in the trunk, the less the tendency toundersteer. • Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres- sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axleloads are not exceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehicle hasa 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 alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe trunk, the less the tendency to under-steer.
Related information
•Climate – general information (p. 120)
Towing a trailer When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo, see Weights (p. 373)
•
All Volvo models are equipped with energy- absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailerhitch installation should not interfere with theproper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any par-ticular problems, but take into consideration:
• Increase tire pressure to recommended fullpressure, see the tire inflation decal on thedriver's door opening.
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavytrailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine coolanttemperature should be closely watched whendriving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use alower gear and turn off the air conditioner ifthe temperature gauge needle enters the redrange.
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Maintenance – owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty andService Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Owner maintenance
Each time the car is refueled:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
• Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min" and"max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with a softcloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminalconnector, or a battery near the end of itsuseful service life. Consult your Volvo retailerfor additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt res-idues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other placeswhere they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase orsubscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
•
Maintenance – opening/closing hood (p. 329)
• Engine compartment – overview (p. 330)
• Engine compartment – coolant (p. 333)
• Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 331)
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid(p. 335)
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 346)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 363)
• Washing the car (p. 361)
• Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 301)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 294)