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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction332
Maintenance – owner maintenance 333
Maintenance – hoisting 334
Onboard Diagnostic System 335
Booking service and repairs 335
Maintenance – opening/closing hood 337
Engine compartment – overview 338
Engine compartment – engine oil 339
Engine compartment – coolant 341
Engine compartment – brake fluid 342
Engine compartment – power steer- ing fluid 343
Bulbs – introduction 344
Bulbs – headlight housing 345
Bulbs – cover 346
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen 347
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen 347
Bulbs – extra high beam 348
Bulbs – front turn signals 348
Bulbs – taillight housing 349
Bulbs – license plate lighting 350
Bulbs – cargo area lighting 350
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting 350
Bulbs – specifications 351
Wiper blades – service position 351
Wiper blades – windshield352
Wiper blades – tailgate 353
Engine compartment – washer fluid 354
Battery – symbols 354
Battery – handling 355
Battery – maintenance 356
Battery – changing 357
Fuses – introduction 359
Fuses – engine compartment 360
Fuses – glove compartment 363
Fuses – cargo area/trunk 366
Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) 367
Washing the car 369
Automatic car wash 370
Polishing and waxing 371
Cleaning the interior 371
Touching up paintwork 373
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information376
Dimensions 379
Weights 381
Engine specifications 383
Oil specifications 384
Oil volume 385
Coolant – specification and volume 386
Transmission oil – specification and volumes 386
Brake fluid – specification and volume 386
Power steering – specification 387
Fuel tank volume – specification andvolume 387
Tire inflation – pressure table 388
Air conditioning – specification andvolume 389
Battery specifications 390
Symbols – general information 391
Warning symbols 391
Indicator symbols 392
Information symbols 393
Information symbols – ceiling console 394
Information symbols – center console 394
INTRODUCTION
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Volvo and the environment Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, wecare about the environment in which we all live.Concern for the environment means an everydayinvolvement in reducing our environmentalimpact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughoutits complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo haspartly or completely phased out several chemicalsincluding CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, andcadmium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with aLambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highlyefficient system reduces emissions of harmfulsubstances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipeby approximately 95 – 99% and the search toeliminate the remaining emissions continues.Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer tooffer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioningsystem of all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine controlsand cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to ourgoal. In addition to continuous environmentalrefinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
• Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
• Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
• Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
• See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
• Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
• When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.
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Related information
• Economical driving (p. 291)
• Tires – tire economy (p. 302)
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.71
Power Meter (see Eco Guide* and Power
Meter * (p. 72)).
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols: analog instrument panel
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols: digital instrument panel
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning symbols
Function check
All indicator and warning symbols light up in igni- tion mode II or when the engine is started. When
the engine has started, all the symbols should go out except the parking brake symbol, which onlygoes out when the brake is disengaged. If the engine does not start or if the function check is carried out in ignition mode II, all sym-
bols go out after 5 seconds except the malfunc- tion indicator light, which may indicate a fault inthe vehicle's emissions system, and the symbolfor low oil pressure. Some of the symbols shown may not be available in all markets or models.
Related information
• Instrument overview (p. 66)
• Information displays – indicator symbols(p. 73)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 75)
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Related information
•Information displays – introduction (p. 69)
• Information displays – warning symbols (p. 75)
Information displays – warning symbols
The warning lights alert the driver that an impor- tant function is activated or that a serious faulthas occurred.
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure A
Parking brake applied B
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol, read the text dis- played in the instrument panel
A
Certain engines do not use this symbol to indicate low oil pres- sure. On these models, a text message will be displayed on theinstrument panel instead, see Engine compartment – engine oil(p. 339).
B The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehi- cle, stop the engine immediately, and check theengine oil level. Add oil if necessary. If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart,have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily when the parkingbrake has been set. See Parking brake – general information (p. 280) for more information about using the parkingbrake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approxi-mately 10 seconds after the vehicle has beenstarted, the SRS system's diagnostic functionshave detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pre-tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag,and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s)inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 33) for more information about the airbag sys-tem.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec- onds if the driver has not fastened his or her seatbelt.
Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop.
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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 the cargoarea (p. 143) 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. 302). Check tire pressure (p. 309).
• 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. 316).
Related information
•
Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 303)
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 344)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.291
nents, altering emission system components or location or removing components, and/orrepeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
Heated oxygen sensorsThe heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxygen content of the exhaust gases. Readings are fedinto a control module that continuously monitorsengine functions and controls fuel injection. Theratio of fuel to air into the engine is continuouslyadjusted for efficient combustion to help reduceharmful emissions.
Related information
•
Information displays – warning symbols(p. 75)
• Engine and cooling system (p. 284)
Economical driving
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Observe the following rules: • Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by driving witha light foot on the accelerator pedal for thefirst few minutes of operation. A cold engineuses more fuel and is subject to increasedwear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehiclefor driving short distances. This does notallow the engine to reach normal operatingtemperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelerationand hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position as
often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Using the engine's optional Eco function canhelp improve fuel economy. For additional information, see ECO
* (p. 273).
• Using the transmission's Sport mode may increase fuel consumption somewhat. Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position as often
as possible. For additional information about Sport mode, see Transmission – Geartronic (p. 264).
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snow orice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increaseair resistance and also fuel consumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consumptionwill be lower with the air conditioning on andthe windows closed than with the air condi-tioning off and the windows open.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuel con-sumption modes can help you learn how todrive 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 othersare checked at the standard maintenance inter-vals.
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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. 337)
• Engine compartment – overview (p. 338)
• Engine compartment – coolant (p. 341)
• Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 339)
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid(p. 343)
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 371)
• Washing the car (p. 369)
• Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 309)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 302)
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CAUTION
•If necessary, top up the cooling system with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreezeonly (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze).
• Different types of antifreeze/coolant maynot be mixed.
• If the cooling system is drained, it shouldbe flushed with clean water or premixedanti-freeze before it is refilled with thecorrect mixture of water/anti-freeze.
• The cooling system must always be keptfilled to the correct level, and the level must be between the
MIN and MAX
marks. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local temperatures in the enginewhich could result in damage. Checkcoolant regularly!
• Do not top up with water only. Thisreduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and has alower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if it shouldfreeze.
• Do not use chlorinated tap water in thevehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
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Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm. Wait until theengine cools.
• If it is necessary to top off the coolantwhen the engine is warm, unscrew theexpansion tank cap slowly so that theoverpressure dissipates.
Engine compartment – brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the reser-
voir.
Location of the brake fluid reservoir