STARTING AND DRIVING
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CAUTION
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor shouldsafety chains be attached to thebumper.
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
Never connect a trailer's hydraulicbrake system directly to the vehiclebrake system, nor a trailer's lightingsystem directly to the vehicle lightingsystem. Consult your nearest author-ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-tion.
When towing a trailer, the trailer'ssafety chains or wire must be correctlyfastened to the attachment points pro-vided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle.The safety chain or wire must never befastened to or wound around the tow-ing ball.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on allmodels. Consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer, high altitude and lower fuel gradethan recommended are factors that cansignificantly increase the vehicle's fuel con-sumption.
Trailer weights
WARNING
Please adhere to the recommendations provided for trailer weight. If the recom-mendations are not followed, the vehicleand trailer may be difficult to control duringevasive maneuvers and braking.
NOTE
The specified maximum trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicleregulations may set additional restrictionson trailer weight and speed. The trailerhitches may be certified for higher towingweights than the vehicle is permitted totow.
Self-leveling suspension
*The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardlessof load (up to the maximum permitted weight).When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of the vehicle will be slightly lowered, which isnormal.
Driving in hilly terrain or hot weatherIn certain conditions, there is a risk of over-heating when driving with a trailer. If overheat-ing of the engine and drive system is detected,a warning symbol will illuminate in the instru-ment panel and a message will appear. The automatic transmission selects the opti- mal gear for the current load and enginespeed.
Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into a higher gear than what the engine can handle
‒
it is not always preferable to drive in highgears at low rpm.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehi- cle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.
WHEELS AND TIRES
* Option/accessory.533
Jack*
The jack can be used to lift the vehicle to e.g. change a wheel.CAUTION
When not in use, the jack
* should be
kept in its storage compartment under the cargo compartment floor.
The jack provided with your vehicle isintended to be used only in temporarysituations such as changing wheels inthe event of a flat tire. Only the jackthat came with your particular modelshould be used to lift the vehicle. If thevehicle needs to be lifted more fre-quently or for a prolonged period, usinga garage jack or hoist is recommended.Always follow this device's instructionsfor use.
The jack needs to be cranked together to the correct position in order to fit. For vehicles with
Leveling Control*
: If the
vehicle is equipped with the optional pneu- matic suspension, it must be turned off beforethe vehicle is lifted on a jack.
Related information
Tool kit (p. 532)
Hoisting the vehicle (p. 569)
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts hold the wheel in place on the wheel hub.
Only use rims that have been tested and approved by Volvo and are included in Volvo'soriginal product range. Use a torque wrench to check that the wheel bolts are tightened correctly. Do not grease the wheel bolt threads.
WARNING
The wheel bolts may need to be tightened again several days after a wheel change.Temperature fluctuations and vibrationscan cause them to loosen slightly.
CAUTION
The wheel bolts should be tightened to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.). Over-tightening orunder-tightening could damage the threa-ded joints.
Locking wheel bolts *A tool for removing the locking wheel bolts is located in the foam block under the cargocompartment floor.
Related information
Removing a wheel (p. 534)
Installing a wheel (p. 536)
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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured objectweighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach aprojectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg(2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm(4 in.) space between the objects and thewindow. Objects placed closer to thiscould impede the function of the inflatablecurtain concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift during heavy braking and injure peo-ple in the vehicle. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading longobjects. Otherwise, it is possible for theload to reach the gear lever or gear selectorand move it to a drive position – whichcould cause the vehicle to begin rolling.
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down *
to increase cargo space in the cargo compart- ment/trunk and simplify loading. If the rear seat backrests are folded down, make surethat no objects loaded into the vehicle preventthe WHIPS system for the front seats fromfunctioning correctly. The ski hatch
* in the rear seat can be folded
down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
Related information
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 560)
Folding down the rear seat backrests
*
(p. 192)
Rear seat ski hatch
* (p. 560)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 558)
Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 419)
Weights (p. 629)
Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recom- mended for carrying loads on the roof of thevehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help prevent damage to your vehicle and helpensure maximum safety while driving. Volvoload carriers are available from authorizedVolvo retailers. Carefully follow the installation instructions provided with the load carriers. Distribute the load evenly throughout the load carriers. Place heavier cargo at thebottom of the load.
Check periodically to ensure that the loadcarriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
If the load is longer than the vehicle, suchas a canoe or kayak, attach the towingeyelet in its front outlet and secure the tiestraps in it.
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuelconsumption increase with the size of theload.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration,hard braking and fast cornering.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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PositionsThere is a decal with a diagram of the loca- tions of the fuses on the inside of the cover.
Function Ampere Type
– –
MCaseA
–
–
MCaseA
Pneumatic suspension
* compressor 40
MCaseA
Lock motor for rear seat backrest, right side
15
MCaseA
–
–
MCaseA
Lock motor for rear seat backrest, left side
15
MCaseA
Door module right side, rear B
20MCaseA
MCase
A–
–
MCaseA
Power front passenger seat
*
Door module right side, front 20
MCaseA
Towbar
* control module 40
MCaseA
Seat belt tensioner module (right side)
40
MCaseA
Internal relay windings
5 Micro
MicroDoor module left side, rear20 Micro
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
616
CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5.This could cause discoloration of anodizedaluminum components like the roof rail andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on ano- dized aluminum components. This couldcause discoloration and destroy the sur-face treatment.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 610)
Polishing and waxing (p. 610)
Hand washing (p. 611)
Automatic car washes (p. 613)
High-pressure washing (p. 614)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 614)
Cleaning rims (p. 616)
Corrosion protection (p. 616)
Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
Only use rim cleaning products recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 610)
Polishing and waxing (p. 610)
Hand washing (p. 611)
Automatic car washes (p. 613)
High-pressure washing (p. 614)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 615)
Cleaning rims (p. 616)
Corrosion protection (p. 616)
Corrosion protection Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on thesheet metal, a high-quality painting process,corrosion-protected and minimized metaloverlap, and shielding plastic components,abrasion protection and supplemental rustinhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis,exposed components of the wheel suspensionare made of corrosion-resistant cast alumi-num.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance, but keeping the vehicleclean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. Theuse of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluidsshould be avoided on shiny body components.Any stone chips in the paint should betouched up as soon as they are discovered.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 610)
Polishing and waxing (p. 610)
Hand washing (p. 611)
Automatic car washes (p. 613)
High-pressure washing (p. 614)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 614)
INDEX
644Keyless
locking/unlocking 247
settings 248
touch-sensitive surfaces 246
Key tag 232
L
Labels location 624
Laminated glass 166 Lamps changing 578
Trailer 439
Lane Keeping Aid 336 activating/deactivating 338
display 342
limitations 339
see Lane Keeping Aid 336
select assistance option 338
Symbols and messages 340
Language 129
Large Animal Detection (LAD) 310Leather upholstery, cleaning instruc-
tions 608 Leveling control suspension 419
License agreement 95, 505
Lifting tools 533Light bulbschanging 578
Light control 150, 162Lighting Active Bending Lights 157
approach lighting 160
automatic high beam 155
brake lights 159
control, instrument, display 162
controls 150, 161
cornering illumination 158
daytime running lights 153
emergency brake lights 159
front fog lights 157
Hazard warning flashers 160
high beams 154, 155
home safe lighting 160
in passenger compartment 161
low beams 154
position lights 152
rear fog light 158
settings 151
Turn signals 156
Lighting, replacing bulbs 578
Limp home 406Load anchoring eyelets cargo compartment 560Load anchoring hooks 559
Load carriers 558
Load index 522Loadinggeneral 557
load anchoring eyelets 560
long load 558
Lock indication 230 setting 231
Locking/unlocking trunk lid 249
Locking wheel bolts 533 Locks locking/unlocking 234
Long-term storage 390 Low battery charge level start battery 434
Low beams 154
Low oil level 575
M
Maintained climate comfort 224 start/stop 224
Maintenance 562 corrosion protection 616