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352To put the windshiield wipers in the service posi- tion: 1.
Insert the remote key into the ignition slot 3
and press the START/STOP ENGINE but-
ton briefly to put the ignition in mode I (see
Ignition modes (p. 80) for detailed informa- tion 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 least 1 sec-ond.
> The wipers will then move to the vertical(service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal posi- tion by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE but-
ton 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 service position,fold them back against the windshield beforereturning the wipers to the normal position tohelp avoid scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
Wiper blades – windshield The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect. The windshield wiper blades must be in the verti- cal (service) position for replacement, washingor to lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the windshield. Pressthe button on the wiper blade attachmentand pull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wipers back against the wind- shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers back against the windshield and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in mode
I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the servicelife of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper bladeswith a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soap solu-tion or car washing detergent.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 351)
Wiper blades – tailgate
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Angle the wiper blade out slightly from the wiper arm.
3. Grasp around the wiper arm and press the wiper blade forward (at the arrow) with your thumb to detach it.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate window.
CleaningKeeping the wiper blade clean helps improve visi-bility and prolongs its service life. Clean it with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soap solution orcar washing detergent.
Related information
•
Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
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356
Related information
•Battery – changing (p. 357)
• Battery – maintenance (p. 356)
• Battery – symbols (p. 354)
Battery – maintenance
Proper battery maintenance can help prolong its service life.
Maintenance
• Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if the bat-tery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap over eachbattery cell or the cover is securely in place.
• Check that the battery cables are correctlyconnected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is in theignition. This could damage the vehicle'selectrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected from thevehicle when a battery charger is useddirectly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condition,the vehicle should be driven for at least 15minutes a week or connected to a chargerwith an automatic charging function.
• If the battery is fully discharged a number oftimes, this may shorten its service life. Keep-ing the battery fully charged helps prolong itsservice life. •
The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
358
Removal
Switch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least 5 minutesbefore disconnecting the battery so that all infor-mation in the vehicle's electrical system can bestored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the bat-
tery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-cals known to the state of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash handsafter handling.
Rally bar R-Design models *
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the engine compart-ment that must be removed before the batterycan be replaced.
1. Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both
sides of the engine compartment (pry them up carefully with a plastic knife or similarobject).
2. Remove the screw on each side of the engine compartment holding the rally bar inplace.
3. Lift out the rally bar. > The battery can now be removed (see theinstructions in the previous section). •
After a new battery has been installed (seethe following section), reinstall the rally bar inthe reverse order.
NOTE
When reinstalling the rally bar, tighten the screws to 22 ft lbs (30 Nm).
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PosFunctionA
Control module - auto- matic transmission15
A/C compressor (not 4- cyl. engines)15
Relay-coils A/C, relay coils in engine compartmentcold zone for Start/Stop5
Starter motor relayA30
Engine control module (4- cyl. engines) Ignition coils (5 cyl. engines)20
Engine Control Module (4- cyl. engines)20
Engine Control Module (5- cyl. engines)10
4-cyl. engines: mass air meter, thermostat, EVAPvalve10
5-cyl. engines: Injection system, engine controlmodule15
PosFunctionA
A/C compressor (5-cyl. engines), engine valves, oillevel sensor (5-cyl. only)10
Engine valves/oil pump/ center heated oxygensensor (4-cyl. engines)15
Front/rear heated oxygen sensors (4-cyl. engines),EVAP valve (5-cyl.engines), heated oxygensensors (5-cyl. engines)15
Oil pump/crankcase venti- lation heater/coolantpump (5-cyl. engines)10
Ignition coils (4-cyl. engines)15
Fuel leakage detection (5- cyl. engines), control mod-ule for radiator shutter (5-cyl. engines)5
Fuel leakage detection, A/C solenoid (4-cyl.engines)7.5
Coolant pump (4-cyl. engines)50
PosFunctionA
Cooling fan60 or 80 (4-cyl.engines)
60 (5-cyl. engines)
Power steering100
A
This position is not used on vehicles with the optional Start/ Stop function, refer to the table "Engine compartment coldzone" in Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stoponly) (p. 367).
Related information
• Fuses – glove compartment (p. 363)
• Fuses – cargo area/trunk (p. 366)
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INDEX
398Hill Descent Control 275, 276
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 263
Hoisting the vehicle 334 HomeLink
®
Wireless Control System 110,
111
Home safe lighting 99
Hood, opening/closing 337Horn 89
I
ID, Volvo 22
Ignition modes 79, 80
Immobilizer 152
Important information 15
Indicator lights 69, 71, 75
Infant seats 51
Inflatable Curtain 42
Inflation pressure 308, 309
Inflation pressure table 388
Information and warning symbols, table of 391
Information lights 69, 71, 75
Inspection readiness 335
Instrument lighting 95
"theater" lighting 95
Instrument overview 66, 69
Instrument panel 69, 114, 115
Integrated two-stage booster cushion 59, 61, 62
Interior Air Quality System 127
Interior lighting 98Internet connection booking service 335
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 56
J
Jack attaching 303
location of 303
Jump starting 261
K
Key blade 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 160
private locking 156
Keyless drive 159 general description 161, 162
starting the vehicle 258
Keyless locking/unlocking 159
L
Labels list of 378
location of 377
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 227, 228, 229, 230
Lane Keeping Aid 232, 233, 235, 236
LATCH anchors 56
Leather care 372
Lighting panel 90
Loading the vehicle 144, 145, 312 roof loads 144
Locking 163, 164, 166 tailgate 166
Locking the vehicle 153