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Using the steering wheel paddles*
to shift 429
Shiftlock 430
The kickdown function 431
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 431
Drive systems 432
Starting and stopping the com- bustion engine in Twin Enginevehicles 433
Drive modes 433
Changing drive mode 438
Energy distribution in hybrid mode using map data *439
Leveling control * and suspension
440
Leveling control settings *
443
Low Speed Control 443
Activating and deactivating Low Speed Control using the functionbutton 444
Hill Descent Control 445
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the func-tion button 446
Economical driving 446
Factors affecting electric motor range 448
Hold and Charge functions 449
Preparing for a long trip 450

Winter driving450
Driving through standing water 451
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 452
Refueling 453
Fuel 454
Octane rating 455
Emission controls 457
Overheating of engine and trans- mission 458
Battery drain 459
Jump starting using another battery 459
Retractable hitch *
461
Detachable towbar *
463
Driving with a trailer 465
Trailer Stability Assist *
467
Checking trailer lights 468
Towing using a towline 469
Attaching and removing the tow-ing eyelet 469
Recovery 470
HomeLink ®
* 471
Programming HomeLink ®
* 472
Using HomeLink ®
* 474
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* 474
Compass *
475

Activating and deactivating the compass* 475
Calibrating the compass *
476

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Fuses in the engine compartment621
Fuses under the glove compartment 628
Fuses in the cargo compartment 634
Cleaning the interior 639
Cleaning the center display 639
Cleaning the head-up display *
640
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner 641
Cleaning the seat belt 641
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats 641
Cleaning leather upholstery *
642
Cleaning the leather steering wheel 643
Cleaning interior plastic, metal andwood surfaces 643
Cleaning the exterior 644
Polishing and waxing 644
Hand washing 645
Automatic car washes 647
High-pressure washing 648
Cleaning the wiper blades 648
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubberand trim components 649
Cleaning rims 650
Corrosion protection 650
Paintwork 651

Touching up minor paint damage651
Color codes 652
Changing rear window wipers 653
Replacing windshield wiper blades 654
Putting the wiper blades in service position 655
Filling washer fluid 656
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations660
Dimensions 663
Weights 665
Towing capacity and tongue weight 667
Engine specifications 668
Engine oil specifications 669
Coolant specifications 670
Transmission fluid specifications 670
Brake fluid specifications 670
Fuel tank volume 671
Air conditioning specifications 671
Approved tire pressure 672

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function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unbuckled and fullyretracted.
2. Buckle the seat belt by pushing the latchplate into the receptacle.
> A distinct "click" indicates that the beltis locked into place.
WARNING
Always insert the seat belt latch plate into the belt buckle on the correct side. Failureto do so could cause the seat belts and beltbuckles to malfunction in a collision. Thereis a risk of serious injury. 3. The height of the seat belts in the front
seats and outboard rear seating positions can be adjusted.
Press the button on the seat belt holder and move the belt up or down. Position the belt as high as possible with- out it chafing against the neck.
The belt should be positioned closely over the shoul- der (against the collarbone, not down over the arm).
4. Tighten the lap section of the seat beltover the hips by pulling the diagonal sec- tion upward toward the shoulder.
The lap section of the seat belt should be positioned low on the hips (not against the abdomen).

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Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflatable curtains for the driver and passen-gers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illu-minates while you are driving, have thevehicle inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any ofthe vehicle's safety systems yourself.Incorrectly performed repairs to anysystem could impair function and leadto serious injury. All work on these sys-tems should be performed by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked floor mats/stand-ing water on the floor of the vehicle), donot attempt to start the engine. This maycause airbag deployment, which couldresult in serious injury. Volvo recommendstowing the vehicle directly to an authorizedVolvo workshop. Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10
minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually overriding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an authorized work-shop.
If necessary, seek medical attention.
Related information

Safety (p. 44)
Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 55)
Side airbags (p. 62)
Inflatable curtain (p. 63)
Driver/passenger-side airbags 3
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger sidefront airbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect the driver's and passenger's head, neck, faceand chest and the driver's knees and legs. A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trigger the sensors and one or more airbagswill inflate. The airbag helps cushion the initialimpact of the collision for the passenger. Theairbag deflates when compressed by the colli-sion. A small amount of powder will also bereleased from the airbag. This may appear tobe smoke and is normal. The entire process, from inflation to deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a second.

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Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors.
Passenger's side airbag decal.
WARNING

Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat.
Occupants in the front passenger'sseat must never sit on the edge of theseat, sit leaning toward the instrumentpanel or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupant's back must be asupright as comfort allows and beagainst the seat back with the seat beltproperly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not onthe dash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placedon, attached to, or installed near the airbag cover (the area above the glovecompartment) or the area affected byairbag deployment.
There should be no loose articles, suchas coffee cups on the floor, seat, ordashboard area.
Never try to open the airbag cover onthe steering wheel or the passenger'sside dashboard. This should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Failure to follow these instructions canresult in injury to the vehicle's occu-pants.
Related information
Airbags (p. 55)
Occupant weight sensor (p. 59)

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Safety mode Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential damage toan important function in the vehicle, such asthe fuel lines, sensors for one of the safetysystems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's manualmay appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel is undamagedand the vehicle's electrical system is intact.The message indicates that one or more of thevehicle's functions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset electrical components on your own afterthe vehicle has been in safety mode. Thiscould result in injury or prevent the vehiclefrom functioning properly. Volvo recom-mends having the vehicle inspected andreset to normal operating status by an authorized Volvo workshop after
Safety
mode See Owner's manual has been dis-
played.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode (p. 64)
Recovery (p. 470)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly
for fuel leakage. Make sure you do not detect any gasoline fumes. If the damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
2. Switch off the ignition.

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3. Then try to start the vehicle.
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-form a system check and then attempt to reset to normal operating mode. The message
Vehicle start System check,
wait will be displayed on the instru-
ment panel during the check. This may take up to a minute.
4. When
Vehicle start System check, waitis no longer displayed in the instrument panel, try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the message Safety mode See
Owner's manual is still displayed, the
vehicle should not be driven or towed behind another vehicle. If the vehicle needsto be moved, it must be towed on a towtruck. Even if no damage is apparent, theremay be hidden damage that could makethe vehicle impossible to control.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. If the message Normal mode The
vehicle is now in normal mode is dis-
played after attempting to start the engine, the vehicle may be moved care-fully from its present position if, for exam-ple, it is blocking traffic.
2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso- lutely necessary.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety mode (p. 64)
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Recovery (p. 470)
Child safety Children should always be seated safely when traveling in the vehicle.
General informationVolvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children.Remember that, regardless of age and size, achild should always be properly restrained in avehicle. Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/ LATCH attachments, which make it more con-venient to install child seats. Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lapbelts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.Such child restraint systems can help protectchildren in vehicles in the event of an accidentonly if they are used properly. However, chil-dren could be endangered in a crash if thechild restraints are not properly secured in thevehicle. Failure to follow the installationinstructions for your child restraint can resultin your child striking the vehicle's interior in asudden stop. Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In anaccident, a child held in a person's arms canbe crushed between the vehicle's interior andan unrestrained person. The child could alsobe injured by striking the interior, or by being

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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehi-cle's owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushionis securely locked before thechild is seated.
Only use for children who weigh between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) andwho are between 97-137 cm(38-54 tum) in height. In Canada: 18kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weightrequirement for a child using boostercushions according to the Canadianregulation CMVSS 213.4
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the childin this booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only.
Related information

Integrated booster cushion
* (p. 79)
Folding down the integrated booster cushion
* (p. 81)
Folding down the integrated booster cushion *
When the integrated booster cushion in the rear seat is not in use, it should be stowed(folded down).
Pull the handle forward to release the booster cushion.