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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* Option/accessory.
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Retractable towbar *
The Volvo retractable towbar is specially designed for the vehicle.
Overview
Weight decal
Ball cover
Safety wire attachment bracket
Trailer wiring socket
Folding out the towbar
1. Open the tailgate. There is a button for oper- ating the towbar on the right rear side of the cargo compartment. The indicator light in thebutton must glow steadily orange for thefolding function to be active.
2. Press and release the button. Holding in the button may prevent the towbar from folding out.
> The towbar will fold out partially andbecome visible under the bumper. The indicator light will flash orange.
NOTE
The towbar must complete the fold-out sequence before it can be moved to the fixedposition. This sequence may take a few sec-onds. If the towbar cannot be locked in thefixed position, wait for a few seconds and tryagain.
WARNING
Avoid standing close to the center of the rear bumper while the towbar is folding out.
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3. Pull up the towbar until it locks in the fixedposition. The indicator light in the button will glow steadily orange. Remove the cover fromthe towbar ball.
> The towbar is now ready for use.
WARNING
• Be sure the towbar is securely locked in position before attaching anything to it.
• Always attach the trailer's safety wiresecurely to the towbar's safety wireattachment bracket.
NOTE
An energy-saving mode activates after a short time and the indicator light will go out. Reacti-vate the folding towbar function by closingand then reopening the tailgate. If the vehicle's electrical system has detected an attached trailer, the indicator light will nolonger glow steadily.
Retracting the towbar
CAUTION
Be sure that no trailer wiring connector or adapter is connected to the towbar's electri-cal socket before retracting it.
1. Open the tailgate. Press the button for fold-
ing the towbar in/out on the right rear side of the cargo compartment.
> The towbar will automatically fold down tothe unlocked position. The indicator light in the button will flash orange.
WARNING
Never press the operating button if anything is attached to the towbar.
2. Fix the towbar in the retracted position by pushing it up under the bumper, where it will lock in place.
> The indicator light in the button will glowsteadily orange if the towbar is correctly locked in the retracted position.
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FUSES
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Fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the lists offuses. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. If the same fuseblows repeatedly, this indicates a problem withthe component, which should be inspected by atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Location of the fuseboxes
Engine compartment
Under the glove compartment
Cargo compartment
Related information
• Replacing fuses (p. 148)
• Fuses in the cargo compartment (p. 157)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 149)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 153)
Replacing fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
Fuse replacement1. See the list of fuse boxes for their locations.
2. Pull the fuse straight out and examine it from
the side to see if the curved metal wire in the fuse is intact.
3. If the wire is broken, insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on thefuse).
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the followingpages. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
Related information
• Fuses (p. 148)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 149)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 153)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Air conditioning refrigerant
The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant.
A/C decal
R134a decal
Refrigerant
Weight Type
1.54 lbs (700 g) R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains R134a refrigerant under pressure. Service andrepairs may only be carried out by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
Compressor oil
Volume Type
2.0 fl. oz. (60 ml) PAG SP-A2
EvaporatorThe A/C system' s evaporator may never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evap-orator. A new evaporator must be certified andmarked according to SAE J2842.Brake fluid specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylinderand to the slave cylinders on each wheel. Topping up or replacing brake fluid should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Specification: Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or
equivalent
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INDEX
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Accessory installation warning 14, 18 Airbagsdisconnecting the front passenger