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Replacing backup lights137
Replacing the rear fog light 138
Bulb specifications 139
Replacing wiper blades 139
Windshield wipers in the service position 140
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir 142
Opening and closing the hood 142
Retractable towbar *
144
FUSES
Fuses
148
Replacing fuses 148
Fuses in the engine compartment 149
Fuses in the passenger compartment 153
Fuses in the cargo compartment 157
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information162
Dimensions 165
Weights 167
Air conditioning refrigerant 169
Brake fluid specification and volume 169
Coolant specifications 170
Engine specifications 171
Engine oil specifications and volume 173
Fuel tank volume 173
Tire inflation pressure table 174
Transmission fluid specification and volume 175
INTRODUCTION
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Mobile apps
Beginning with model year 2014, the owner's manual is available in the form of an app for cer-tain Volvo models. The Volvo On Call app canalso be found here.
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos are available in PDF format. Quick Guides and sup-plements can also be found on the support site.Select a model and a model year and downloadthe desired information.
ContactContact information for customer support and thenearest Volvo retailer are available on the site.
Related information
•Using the owner's manual (p. 42)
• On-board digital owner's manual (p. 44)
• Volvo ID (p. 21)
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 environmental refinement 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.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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New tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of 2000, the manufacturing week and year (Depart-ment of Transportation (DOT) stamp) will be indi-cated with 4 digits (e.g., 0715 means that the tireillustrated was manufactured during week 7 of2015).
Tire ageTires degrade over time, even when they are notbeing used. It is recommended that tires gener-ally be replaced after 6 years of normal service.Heat caused by hot climates, frequent high load-ing conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.) exposure canaccelerate the aging process. The temporary spare4
should also be replaced at 6-year inter-
vals, even if it has never been used. A tire's age can be determined by the DOT stamp on thesidewall (see the illustration). A tire with e.g., visi- ble cracks or discoloration should be replacedimmediately.
Tire economy
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Maintain correct tire pressure.
• Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tirescreeching.
• Tire wear increases with speed.
• Correct front wheel alignment is very impor-tant.
• Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy anddriving comfort.
• Tires must maintain the same direction ofrotation throughout their lifetime.
• When replacing tires, the tires with the mosttread should be mounted on the rear wheelsto reduce the chance of oversteer duringhard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tirewear is affected by a number of factors such astire inflation, ambient temperature, driving style,etc.
NOTE
•If the tires are rotated, they should only be moved from front to rear or vice versa.They should never be rotated left toright/right to left.
• Ideally, tire rotation should be done thefirst time after approximately 3,000 miles(5,000 km) and thereafter at 6,000-mile(10,000-km) intervals. Some customersfind that tire rotation may help to getextra mileage from tire life.
• Tire rotation should only be performed iffront/rear tire wear is fairly even andtread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm).
Storing wheels and tiresWhen storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor orplaced on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright, but should not besuspended.
CAUTION
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and should never be stored inclose proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) should always be quoted in allcorrespondence concerning your vehicle withthe retailer and when ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicates
the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the fac-tory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Minis-try of Transport (CMVSS) standards(Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet all
applicable safety standards, as evidenced bythe certification label on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at the side ofthe vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening). This label also includes codes forpaint color, etc. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lower one.
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
INDEX
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T
Technician certification 47
Temporary spare tire 113
Tire inflation pressure 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 117, 120calibrating 121
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 121
Tires 102, 112 changing 112
changing from summer to winter 107
glossary of terms 106
improving economy 102
inflation pressure 110
inflation pressure table 174installing (mounting) a wheel on the
vehicle 117
rotation 103
snow 110
spare 113
specifications 104
storing 103
studded 110
tire pressure monitoring system 117, 120
tire sealing system 122, 124, 127
tread wear indicator 108
uniform tire quality grading 109
wheel bolts 115
Tire sealing system 122, 124, 127
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 80
Towbar 144 Towing a trailer trailer hitch 144
Trailer hitch 144Trailer towing trailer hitch 144
Transmission oil 175
Tread wear indicator 108Turn signals changing bulbs 137
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 109
V
Vehicle Event Data 20
Vehicle information 8
Vehicle loading 92, 108
Vehicle weights 167
Volvo and the environment 9
Volvo ID 21
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 8
Volvo programs 8
W
Washer fluid 142 Wheels
changing 112, 115
storing 103
Whiplash Protection System 53 Windows laminated glass 47
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 142
Windshield wiper blades 139Windshield wipers service position 140
Wiper blades replacing 139, 140