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Battery symbols
There are information and warning symbols onthe battery.
Wear protective goggles.
See the owner's manual foradditional information.
Keep batteries away fromchildren.
Batteries contain corrosiveacid.
Avoid smoking, openflames, and/or sparks.
Risk of explosion
Recycle properly
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible manner. Consultyour Volvo retailer or take the battery to arecycling station.
Related information
•Start battery (p. 512)
Fuses
The fuses help protect the vehicle's electricalcomponents from overloading or short circuits.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higheramperage than those stated on the lists offuses. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
Orange wires may only be handled by trainedand authorized Volvo service technicians orlicensed electricians.
A number of component in the vehicle usedhigh voltage electrical current and can be verydangerous to touch.
Do not touch any components that are notclearly described in this owner's information.
If an electrical component fails to function, thismay 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.
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•Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
•Tar spots can be removed with tar removerafter the car has been washed.
•A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiper blades.Frequent cleaning of the windshield andwiper blades improves visibility considerablyand also helps prolong the service life of thewiper blades.
•Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheelhousings, fenders, etc).
•In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-quent washing is recommended.
CAUTION
•During high pressure washing, the spraymouthpiece must never be closer to thevehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not sprayinto the locks.
•Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, for exam-ple when refueling.
Special laminated panoramic roof cau-tions:
•Always close the laminated panoramicroof and sun shade before washing yourvehicle.
•Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe laminated panoramic roof.
•Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the laminated panoramic roof.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to removedirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills.
Automatic car washes
•We do NOT recommend washing your car inan automatic wash during the first few
months (because the paint will not havehardened sufficiently).
•An automatic wash is a simple and quick wayto clean your car, but it is worth rememberingthat it may not be as thorough as when youyourself go over the car with sponge andwater. Keeping the underbody clean is mostimportant, especially in the winter. Someautomatic washers do not have facilities forwashing the underbody.
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on theinside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights or taillights. This is normal and thelights are designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
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Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care productsrecommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
CAUTION
•Under no circumstances should gasoline,naphtha or similar cleaning agents beused on the plastic or the leather sincethese can cause damage.
•Take extra care when removing stainssuch as ink or lipstick since the coloringcan spread.
•Use solvents sparingly. Too much solventcan damage the seat padding.
•Start from the outside of the stain andwork toward the center.
•Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in apocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothingmay damage the textile upholstery.
•Clothing that is not colorfast, such asnew jeans or suede garments, may stainthe upholstery.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For moredifficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-ish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stainremover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Leather * care
Volvo's leather upholstery is manufactured with aprotectant to repel soiling. Over time, sunlight,grease and dirt can break down the protection.Staining, cracking, scuffing, and fading can result.
Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy leathercare kit formulated to clean and beautify yourvehicle's leather, and to renew the protectivequalities of its finish. The cleaner removes dirtand oil buildup. The light cream protectantrestores a barrier against soil and sunlight.
Volvo also offers a special leather softener thatshould be applied after the cleaner and protec-tant. It leaves leather soft and smooth, andreduces friction between leather and other fin-ishes in the vehicle.
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and con-ditioning your vehicle's leather two to four times ayear. Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather CareKit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429.
Cleaning leather upholstery
1. Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge andsqueeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Apply the foam to the stain by moving thesponge with circular movements.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with thesponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain, donot rub.
4. Dry the stain with soft paper towels or atowel, and allow the leather to dry completely.
Protecting leather upholstery
1. Put a small amount of protectant cream on acloth and apply a thin coating of cream to theupholstery with light circular movements.
2. Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes.
This will help the leather resist staining and pro-tect against sunlight's harmful UV rays.
Cleaning a leather-covered steering
wheel
•Remove soil, dust, etc., with a damp spongeand a neutral soap solution.
•Leather should be allowed to breath. Nevercover the steering wheel with a plastic pro-tector.
•Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting andconditioning the steering wheel with Volvo'sLeather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429.
If there are stains on the steering wheel:
Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
–Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the wheelwith a solution with 5% ammonia. For bloodstains, mix approx. 1 cup (2 dl) of water andone ounce (25g) of salt and wipe the stain.
Type 2 (fat, oil, sauces, or chocolate)
1.Same procedure as for type I stains.
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2. Finish by rubbing the wheel with absorbentpaper or a towel.
Type 3 (dry soil or dust)
1. Remove the soil/dust with a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for type I stains.
CAUTION
Sharp objects, such as rings, could damagethe leather on the steering wheel.
Leather panels *
Leather should be allowed to breath. Never coverthe upper side of the dashboard or door panelswith a plastic protector. Ask your Volvo retailerabout Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429.
Spots on interior plastic, metal, or wood
surfaces
Cleaning interior plastic components should bedone with a moist microfiber cloth. Consult yourVolvo retailer.
CAUTION
•Do not use cleaning agents with highalcohol content such as washer fluid toclean instrument panel glass.
•Never spray cleaning agents or waterdirectly onto components with electricalbuttons or controls. Clean components ofthis type by applying the cleaning agent/water sparingly to a cloth and wiping thecomponents so that no liquid penetratesinto these components.
Cleaning the seat belts
Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild soapsolution.
Cleaning floor mats
The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushedclean regularly, especially during winter whenthey should be taken out for drying. Spots on tex-tile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.For best protection in winter, Volvo recommendsthe use of Volvo rubber floor mats. Consult yourVolvo retailer.
WARNING
•Never use more than one floor mat at atime on the driver's floor. Before driving,remove the original mat from the driver'sseat floor before using any other type offloor mat. Any mat used in this positionshould be securely and properly anchoredin the attaching pins. An extra mat on thedriver's floor can cause the acceleratorand/or brake pedal to catch. Check thatthe movement of these pedals is notimpeded.
•Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your car. They must be firmlysecured in the clips on the floor so thatthey cannot slide and become trappedunder the pedals on the driver's side.
Related information
•Cleaning the center display (p. 552)
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List of labels
Vehicle Emission Control Information. (A)US models, (B) Canadian models. Your Volvois designed to meet all applicable emissionstandards, as evidenced by the certificationlabel on the underside of the hood. For fur-ther information regarding these regulations,please consult your Volvo retailer.
Engine oil. This label contains the recom-mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). TheVIN plate is located on the top left surface ofthe 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 indicatesthe correct inflation pressures for the tiresthat 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 allapplicable 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.
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Engine specifications
The following table provides technical data forthe respective engines. Engine specifications forSpecial Edition vehicles may vary.
Not all engines listed here are available in allmarkets.
SpecificationT8
Engine designationB4204T28
Output (kW/rps)233/100
Output (hp/rpm)313/6000
Torque (Nm/rps)400/37–90
Torque (ft. lbs./rpm)295/2200–5400
No. of cylinders4
Electric motor
Max. power:87/7000 (65 kW/117).
Torque: 240 Nm/0-50 rpm.
Related information
•Engine oil specifications and volume(p. 568)
•Coolant specifications and volumes (p. 566)