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goal. 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 partnerin the work to lessen the vehicle'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.

Twin Engine vehicles
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
•If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
•Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
•In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.

Related information
•Economical driving (p. 456)
•Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 231)
•The Owner's Manual and the environment(p. 23)
•Air quality (p. 204)
IntelliSafe - driver support
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regardingvehicle safety. IntelliSafe consists of a number ofsystems, both standard and optional, that aredesigned to help make driving safer, preventaccidents and protect passengers and otherroad users.
Support
IntelliSafe includes driver support functions suchas Adaptive cruise control* which helps the driverto maintain an even speed combined with a pre-selected time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Pilot Assist4 helps the driver keep the vehicle inthe current traffic lane by providing steeringassistance and maintaining an even speed and aset time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Park Assist Pilot* helps the driver pull into andout of parking spaces.
Other examples of systems that can help thedriver are the Active main beam, Cross TrafficAlert (CTA)* and Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*systems.

Prevention
City Safety is a function intended to help preventaccidents. The function can help prevent or miti-gate a collision with pedestrians, cyclists, largeanimals or other vehicles. Light, sound and pulsa-tions in the brake pedal are provided to alert of a
4Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.

STARTING AND DRIVING
462Driving through standing water
Driving the vehicle through a deep pool of stand-
ing water on a water-covered roadway is called
fording. This must be done with great caution. To prevent damage to the vehicle when driving
through water (e.g. on flooded roads):
• Do not drive in water higher than the floor of
the vehicle. If possible, check the depth of
the water at its deepest point before driving
through it. Be particularly careful when driv-
ing through flowing water.
• Always select the Off Road drive mode
before driving in water to ensure the gasoline
engine is running.
• Do not drive faster than walking speed.
• Do not stop the vehicle in the water. Drive
carefully forward or back the vehicle out of
the water.
• Remember that waves created by passing
vehicles could cause the water level to rise
above the vehicle's floor level.
• Avoid driving through salt water to help avoid
the risk of corrosion.
CAUTION Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, transmission,
driveline, electrical components, etc.) can be
damaged if the vehicle is driven through water
higher than its floor level. Damage to any
components caused by flooding, vapor lock or
insufficient oil is not covered under warranty.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in
water, do not attempt to restart it. Have the
vehicle towed on the bed of a tow truck to a
workshop - an authorized Volvo workshop is
recommended.
When you have passed the water, press lightly on
the brake pedal and check that the brakes are
functioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc. can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting in
delayed braking effect.
If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer coupling
contact, clean the contact after driving in water or
mud.
Related information
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Recovery (p. 477)
• Low Speed Control (p. 453) Opening/closing the fuel filler door
A button on the instrument panel is used to
unlock the fuel filler door.
An arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol in the instrument panel
indicates the side of the vehicle
on which the fuel filler door is
located.

WHEELS AND TIRES
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imprinted on the sidewall of the tire. The last four
digits in the series is the Department of
Transportation (DOT) stamp and indicates the
week and year the tire was manufactured. The
tire in the illustration has 0717 as the last four
digits, which means it was manufactured week 7
of 2017.
Tire ageTires degrade over time, even when they are not
being 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 can
accelerate the aging process. The temporary
spare
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should also be replaced at 6-year inter-
vals, even if it has never been used. A tire with
e.g., visible cracks or discoloration should be
replaced immediately.
Tire economy
• Maintain correct tire pressure.
• Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire
screeching.
• Tire wear increases with speed.
• Correct front wheel alignment is very impor-
tant.
• Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and
driving comfort. •
Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.
• When replacing tires, the tires with the most
tread should be mounted on the rear wheels
to reduce the chance of oversteer during
hard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no required tire rotation. Driving
style, tire pressure, climate and road conditions
affect how quickly the tires age and exhibit signs
of wear. Maintaining the correct tire pressure
helps keep tread wear evenly distributed.
To help prevent differences in tread depth and
wear patterns forming on the tires, the front and
rear wheels should be rotated, i.e. the front tires
moved to the rear and the rear tires moved to the
front. Ideally, tire rotation should be done the first
time after approximately 5000 km (ca
3100 miles) and thereafter at 10,000 km
(approx. 6200 miles) intervals.
If you have any questions regarding tread depth,
Volvo recommends consulting an authorized
Volvo workshop. If significant differences in wear
(> 1 mm difference in tread depth) between the
tires have already occurred, the least worn tires
should always be mounted on the rear wheels. A
front-wheel skid (understeer) is usually easier to control than a rear-wheel skid (oversteer). If the
front wheels skid, the vehicle will continue in a
straight line instead of the rear wheels skidding
to the side, which could cause you to completely
lose control of the vehicle. It is therefore impor-
tant that the rear wheels never lose grip before
the front wheels.
Storing wheels and tiresWhen storing complete wheels (tires mounted on
rims), they should be suspended off the floor or
placed on their sides on the floor.
Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on
their sides or standing upright, but should not be
suspended.
CAUTION
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,
dry, dark place, and should never be stored in
close proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.
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Not available on all models.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
610Engine oil
For the recommended service intervals and war-
ranties to be applied, an approved engine oil
must be used. Volvo recommends: If the engine oil is not checked regularly and the
level becomes low, this could cause serious
engine damage.
CAUTION
To satisfy the requirements for the engine's
service intervals, all engines are factory-filled
with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil.
Great care has been put into the choice of oil,
with consideration given to service life, starta-
bility, fuel consumption and environmental
impact.
For the recommended service intervals to
apply, an approved engine oil must be used.
Only use the prescribed oil grade to top off or
change the oil. Otherwise, there is a risk of
the vehicle's service life, startability, fuel con-
sumption and environmental impact being
affected.
Failure to use engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity could cause damage to
engine-related components. Volvo Car Corpo-
ration disclaims warranty liability for such type
of damage.
Volvo recommends entrusting oil changes to
an authorized Volvo workshop.
Volvo uses different systems to warn if the oil
level is too low/high or the oil pressure is low. On
engine variants with an oil pressure sensor, awarning symbol is displayed in the instrument
panel when oil pressure is low . On engine
variants with an oil level sensor, the warn-
ing symbol in the instrument panel and display
messages are used to alert the driver. Some
engine variants have both systems. Contact a
Volvo retailer for more information.
Change the engine oil and oil filter according to
the schedule specified in the Warranty and Main-
tenance Records Information booklet. Oils of a
higher grade than that specified may be used. If
the vehicle is driven in adverse conditions, Volvo
recommends using an oil with a higher grade
than that specified.
Related information
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 611)
• Engine oil specifications (p. 662)

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Checking and filling engine oil
The engine oil level is monitored by an electronic
oil level sensor. Filler pipe
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.
It may be necessary to top up engine oil between
regularly scheduled services.
No action is necessary with regard to engine oil
level until a message appears in the instrument
panel.
WARNING If this symbol is shown together
with the message
Engine oil level
Service required, visit a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is
recommended. The oil level may be too high.
CAUTION If this symbol is shown together
with a message about low oil level,
for example
Engine oil level low
Refill 1 liter, fill only with the indi-
cated volume, e.g. 1 liter (1 quart).
WARNING Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust pipes as
this could cause a fire.
Viewing oil level in the center displayThe oil level can be viewed using the electronic
oil level gauge in the center display once the
vehicle has been started. The oil level should be
checked regularly.
1.
Open the Car status app from App view in
the center display.
2. Tap Status to display the oil level. Oil level graphic in the center display.NOTE
The system cannot directly detect changes
when the oil is filled or drained. The vehicle
must have been driven approximately 30 km
(20 miles) and have been stationary
5 minutes on a level surface and with the
engine off before the correct oil level will be
displayed.
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Engines with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Cleaning fabric upholstery and
ceiling liner
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling linerNever scrape or rub a stain, as this could damage
the upholstery. Never use strong stain removers,
as this could change the color of the upholstery.
Use soapy water or a similar detergent. For more
difficult stains caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-
ish, etc., use a stain remover. Consult with your
Volvo retailer.
Related information
•
Cleaning the interior (p. 633)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 635)
• Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 636)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 637)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-
faces (p. 638) Cleaning the seat belt
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
Seat beltsUse water and a synthetic soap solution. Spe-
cially designed textile cleaning agents are availa-
ble for purchase at Volvo retailers. Make sure the
belt is dry before it is retracted.
Related information
• Cleaning the interior (p. 633)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633)
• Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
(p. 635)
• Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 636)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 637)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-
faces (p. 638) Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
Inlay mats and floor matsRemove the inlay mats to clean the floor mats
and inlay mats separately. Use a vacuum to
remove dust and dirt. Each inlay mat is secured
into place with pins.
Remove the inlay mat by grasping the inlay mat
at each pin and lifting the mat straight up.
Put the inlay mat back into place by pressing it in
at each pin.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Cleaning the leather upholstery
1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp spongeand squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Move the sponge in circular motions to apply the foam to the stain.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain and
do not rub.
4. Dry the stain using a soft towel and let the leather dry completely.
Protecting the leather upholstery
1. Apply a small amount of leather protector toa cloth and then apply the protector to the
leather using light circular movements.
2. Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes.
Protecting the leather upholstery makes it better
able to withstand sunlight's harmful UV rays.
Related information
• Cleaning the interior (p. 633)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633)
• Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
(p. 635)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 635)
• Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 637)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-
faces (p. 638) Cleaning the leather steering wheel
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
Leather steering wheelLeather needs to breathe. Never cover the
leather steering wheel with a plastic protector.
Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather
Softener 943 7429 are recommended for clean-
ing the leather steering wheel. First, remove dirt,
dust, etc. with a damp sponge or cloth.
CAUTION Sharp objects such as rings could damage
the leather on the steering wheel.
If there are stains on the steering wheel:
Type 1(ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
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Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steering
wheel using a solution of 5% ammonia. For
blood stains, mix approximately 2 dl(1 cup) of
water with 25 g (one ounce) of salt and wipe
the stain.
Type 2(grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)
1.

Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
2. Finish by wiping the wheel with an absorbent paper or towel. Type 3(dry dirt or dust)
1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
Related information
•
Cleaning the interior (p. 633)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633)
• Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
(p. 635)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 635)
• Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 636)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-
faces (p. 638)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
638Cleaning interior plastic, metal and
wood surfaces
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results.
Interior plastic, metal and wood
surfaces
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom-
mended for cleaning interior details and surfaces.
These cloths are available for purchase at Volvo
retailers.
Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong
stain removers.
CAUTION
Do not use solvent containing alcohol to
clean the instrument panel glass.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with a
clean and dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-
cular motions. If necessary, moisten the cloth
lightly with clean water.
Related information
•
Cleaning the interior (p. 633)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633) •
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
(p. 635)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 635)
• Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 636)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel (p. 637) Cleaning the exterior
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• Automatic car washes (p. 641)
• High-pressure washing (p. 642)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644)