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07 Wheels and tires

Inflation pressure—Canadian models

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Tire inflation pressure table

The following tire pressures are recommended
by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla-

tion placard for information specific to the tires
installed on your vehicle at the factory.

Tire size

Cold tire pressures
Up to four persons
psi (kPa)

Optional pressure
Up to three persons

psi (kPa)

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

235/45 R17 94V M+S

36 (250)

30 (210)

235/40 R18 91Y

36 (250)

32 (220)

Temporary spare tire
T125/85R16 99M

61 (420)

Optional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consumption or emissions.

Summary of Contents for 2009 C70

Page 1: ...VOLVO C70 Owner s manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...se please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis...

Page 4: ...ant seats 37 Convertible seats 39 Booster cushions 41 ISOFIX lower anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Indi...

Page 5: ...Air distribution 88 04 04 Interior Front seats 92 Power retractable hard top 96 Interior lighting 102 Storage compartments 104 Trunk 109 05 05 Locks and alarm Remote control and key blade 114 Valet lo...

Page 6: ...r hitch 157 Transporting loads 158 Blind Spot Information System BLIS option 159 Park assist Option accessory 163 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 168 Tire inflation 170 Inflation pressure U...

Page 7: ...215 Replacing bulbs 217 Fuses 224 10 10 Audio Audio functions 234 Radio functions 239 CD player CD changer 244 Audio menu 248 Bluetooth hands free connection 249 11 11 Specifications Label information...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 269...

Page 9: ...Contents 9...

Page 10: ...anual Before you operate your vehicle for the first time please familiarize yourself with the new engine oil consumption information see page 210 You should also be familiar with the information found...

Page 11: ...t some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain f...

Page 12: ...efficient and well controlled recycling dismantling information is available for all Volvo models For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3 4 oz 100 grams are marked with inter nat...

Page 13: ...er activ ities that are not directly related to control ling the vehicle in the driving environment Your new Volvo is or can be equipped with many feature rich entertainment and communication systems...

Page 14: ...Side impact protection airbags 29 Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system DMIC 30 Roll over Protection system ROPS 31 Crash mode 32 Child safety 33 Child restraint systems 35 Infant seats 37 Convertibl...

Page 15: ...01 SAFETY...

Page 16: ...larly Keep your windshield and headlights clean Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks Take into account the traffic road and weather conditions particularly with regard to stopping dis...

Page 17: ...If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Trans port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp To c...

Page 18: ...shoulder belt is not pulled out too far NOTE The seat belt is easiest to reach by grasping it near the lower seat belt guide not over the shoulder The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is...

Page 19: ...des are designed to help provide easier access to the seat belts A belt can be taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost part of the lower seat belt anchorage rod to make it easier for passenger...

Page 20: ...which seat belts are fastened in the rear seat A mes sage will appear in the information display when a belt is being used This message will disappear after approximately 30 sec onds or can be erased...

Page 21: ...y a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself Any interfer ence in the system could cause mal function and seriou...

Page 22: ...s occupants com presses the airbags some of the gas is expel led at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy minimizing seat belt slack The entire proces...

Page 23: ...ntensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners and or airbags to be deployed However not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the collision involves a nonrigid...

Page 24: ...the front passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1 Never drive with th...

Page 25: ...sition The occupant s back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened Feet must be on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of the windo...

Page 26: ...front airbag when the front passenger s seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat that is installed...

Page 27: ...OWS indica tor light is not lit Passenger s side front airbag ena bled A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats Do not assume t...

Page 28: ...ted on the weight sensor by a child and could result in the airbag being enabled which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision thereby injuring the child WARNING Keep the following point...

Page 29: ...of gas gen erators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests WARNING The SIPS airbag system is a supple ment to the structural Side Impact Pro tection System...

Page 30: ...pants of the front seats There is a risk of injury if the driver or front seat passenger leans on or against the door panel when the DMIC deploys Never install or mount any equipment on the insides o...

Page 31: ...the power retractable hard top is up or down By design the tops of the roll bars are equipped with a point in order to pierce the rear window if the top is up NOTE If ROPS has deployed the system sho...

Page 32: ...CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed if you detect the odor of fuel vapor or see any signs of fuel leakage do not attempt to start the vehicle Leave the vehicle immediately Attempting to start the...

Page 33: ...are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint sys tem can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what to look for when selecting a chil...

Page 34: ...the seat belt properly fastened Volvo s recommendations Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car It s quite simple really A front airbag is a very powerful device des...

Page 35: ...estraint using ISOFIX lower anchors Convertible seat WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag...

Page 36: ...om injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision A small child s head represents a con siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recom mends that childr...

Page 37: ...e Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2 Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer s instruc tions Fasten the seat belt WARNING A child seat should never be us...

Page 38: ...in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in...

Page 39: ...eat manufacturer s recommen dations Route the seat belt through the convertible seat WARNING A small child s head represents a consider able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Vo...

Page 40: ...d and allowed to retract fully 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible...

Page 41: ...e recommended for chil dren who have outgrown convertible seats 1 Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle 2 With the child properly seated on the booster cushion attach the seat belt...

Page 42: ...traps to the ISOFIX lower anchors 4 Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer s instruc tions NOTE Always follow your child seat manufac turer s installation instruction...

Page 43: ...rmed about child safety seat recalls be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints Child restraint recall information is readily avail able in both the U S...

Page 44: ...isplay 56 12 volt sockets 58 Lighting panel 59 Left side steering wheel lever 61 Trip computer 63 Cruise control option 65 Right side steering wheel lever 67 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning f...

Page 45: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...

Page 46: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 46...

Page 47: ...r Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator Driver s side reading light Movement detector option A alarm sensor Courtesy lighting switch Position for accessory switch Passenger s side re...

Page 48: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 48 Control panel in driver s door Power windows Door mirror button driver s side Door mirror adjustment control Door mirror button passenger s side...

Page 49: ...an the actual ambient tempera ture Information symbol See the following pages for additional information Turn signal right Tachometer Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Do n...

Page 50: ...the odometer for the car s total mileage and the two trip odometers T1 and T2 A long press more than 2 seconds resets the currently selected trip odometer Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the tem...

Page 51: ...anying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected This sym bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols If the red warning symbol lights up 1 Stop the car a...

Page 52: ...s 02 52 This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols NOTE The car can still be driven after the informa tion symbol has come on The car can be driven for 1 2 we...

Page 53: ...n your car NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol 2 Anti lock Brake system ABS If the warning light comes on there is a malfunction of the ABS system the standard braking system will...

Page 54: ...an inflatable curtain Have the system s inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible 4 Oil pressure warning light1 If the light comes on while driving the car sto...

Page 55: ...se 1 Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine 2 Restart the engine 3 If both warning lights go off no further action is required and the car can be driven 4 If both lights remain on...

Page 56: ...lp prevent the risk of seri ous damage SERVICE URGENTA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection immediately SEE MANUALA Refer to your owner s manual For additi...

Page 57: ...en by the number of months or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu larly scheduled service REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL Stop as soon as possi ble and...

Page 58: ...uch as cellular telephones etc The maximum current is 10 A The key must be in position I or higher for the auxiliary socket to function Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used...

Page 59: ...icense plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on Headlights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 The low beam headlights daytime running lights illuminate automatically...

Page 60: ...asier to read the odometer trip odometer clock and ambient temperature these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch The light ing wil...

Page 61: ...ver in the opposite direction If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal check for a burned out turn signal bulb High low beam headlights Continuous high beams 1 Turn the ignition key to...

Page 62: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 62 preferences by using the Personal Settings function see page 75 for more information...

Page 63: ...al function Resetting AVERAGE average fuel consumption and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset 1 Select one of these functions 2 Press RESET 3 MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the approximate distance t...

Page 64: ...nadian models only This function provides the driver with an instan taneous conversion of the car s current speed from km h to mph NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circum...

Page 65: ...ress or for approximately a half sec ond and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h NOTE Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph 30 km...

Page 66: ...ton to resume the previously set speed CRUISE ON will be displayed Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by Pressing the CRUISE button CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in t...

Page 67: ...l make 2 3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in oper...

Page 68: ...sensor function will remain acti vated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the manual sweep function CAUTION The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wa...

Page 69: ...c essary press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while d...

Page 70: ...f the vehicle rolls the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear for manual transmis sion or P for automatic transmission Park...

Page 71: ...is unattended Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Make sure that the windows are com pletely unobstructed before they are operated Press down the front part of one or both buttons A as far...

Page 72: ...ections can be dis played N NE E SE S SW W and NW The display shows your car s orientation with respect to true north Calibrating the compass The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones The compass is...

Page 73: ...switch will go on to activate the adjustment control Use this control to adjust the driver s door mirror Passenger s door mirror 1 Press the R switch a light in the switch will go on to activate the...

Page 74: ...f they were folded in using the buttons on the driv er s door control panel This function can be activated deactivated in Personal settings see page 75 In the menu system go to Car settings Fold mirr...

Page 75: ...C Available settings Clock adjust To set the time 1 Use the number keys or the up down arrow keys on the navigation control E to change the hour or minute 2 Select hour s or minute s to be changed wi...

Page 76: ...system s remote control is pressed Inter vals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected see teh section Remote control functions for more information Home safe lighting This alternative determines the lengt...

Page 77: ...l safety standards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLi...

Page 78: ...the pro grammed HomeLink button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a...

Page 79: ...he indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the Home Link button proceed with Programming step 1 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 3...

Page 80: ...80 General information 82 Air vents 84 Electronic Climate Control 85 Air distribution 88...

Page 81: ...03 CLIMATE...

Page 82: ...y out repairs on the climate system Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician Refrigerant Volvo cares about the environment The air conditioning system...

Page 83: ...03 Climate General information 03 83 For information about how to make these set tings see the Personal settings section on page 75...

Page 84: ...03 Climate Air vents 03 84 Air vents in the dashboard Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win dows to defrost...

Page 85: ...ecirculation and air distribu tion If you select one or more manual functions the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched...

Page 86: ...is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification The air conditioning is automatically switched on can be switched off by press ing button 6 The air is not recirculated 5 Airflow controls Press...

Page 87: ...y to both sides of the car To set the temperature on one side of the car 1 Press the knob once The LED for one side of the car will light up Turn the knob to adjust the temperature 2 Press the knob a...

Page 88: ...windows There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents Prevents fogging in cold or humid weather blower speed should be moder ate to high Air to the floor and from the dashboard...

Page 89: ...03 Climate 03 89...

Page 90: ...90 Front seats 92 Power retractable hard top 96 Interior lighting 102 Storage compartments 104 Trunk 109...

Page 91: ...04 INTERIOR...

Page 92: ...rt1 Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt Control panel for power seats WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adjust the driver s seat and seat belt see page 18 before driving The seat sho...

Page 93: ...driven even if the seat is not occupied WARNING After the seat has been returned to its orig inal position be sure that the backrest is securely locked in the upright position Power seats option The...

Page 94: ...store the seat and mir rors current position To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when memory button 1 was programmed press and hold down button 1 until the seat mirrors stop...

Page 95: ...he seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel Do not adjust the seat while driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed full...

Page 96: ...at a standstill and the brake pedal must be pressed Volvo also recommends the following The vehicle should be parked outdoors on level ground Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top should...

Page 97: ...e trunk divider rearward Be sure to close the trunk divider completely so that it locks in place on both the right and left sides NOTE If the trunk divider is not completely closed it will not be poss...

Page 98: ...ar seat cushion This wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel Pulling this wire could lead to A high risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top mechanism Unexpected mo...

Page 99: ...Before operating the power retractable hard top see page 96 before operating the power retractable hard top Damage may be unavoidable if the power retractable hard top must be operated under such cond...

Page 100: ...the rear side of the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat backrest remove it from the bag and unfold it 3 Slide the cover under the windshield wip ers so that there is one fold under each wiper bl...

Page 101: ...place 5 Raise the wind blocker The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened to place or access objects in the rear seat CAUTION Slide in the supports carefully to avoid dam aging the upholstery WARNIN...

Page 102: ...that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 posit...

Page 103: ...be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off or after a door has been opened or closed These lights switch off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has been swit...

Page 104: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 104...

Page 105: ...ar parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dan gerous projectiles in the event of a sud den stop or an accident Glove compartment The owners manual and maps can be stored here There are also ho...

Page 106: ...the forward and rearward catches should release and the panel should spring open If one side does not open press again directly over that catch CAUTION Never pull the panel the catches may be damaged...

Page 107: ...ocated under the sliding cover in the center console The cup holders can be lifted out if necessary To do so grasp the indentation on the rear edge of the cup holder and lift To put the cup holder bac...

Page 108: ...f the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the parking brake can be used as a storage compartment for coins etc WARNING Objects placed in this compartment should not inte...

Page 109: ...echanism When the power retractable hard top has been raised for loading the trunk or if its movement has been interrupted by pressing the button twice the trunk should not be closed Doing so can dama...

Page 110: ...conds the power retracta ble hard top will begin to move Keep the but ton depressed until the folded top is lowered An audible signal will sound during this entire operation Load anchoring eyelets The...

Page 111: ...s the catches in the two holes in the hatch toward each other to release the hatch and fold it down NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag the bag s zipper must be opened from the p...

Page 112: ...112 Remote control and key blade 114 Valet locking 118 Keyless drive option as available 120 Locking and unlocking 124 Alarm option 127...

Page 113: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM...

Page 114: ...ix remote controls key blades can be programmed and used for one car Immobilizer start inhibitor Each of the keys supplied with your car con tains a coded transponder The code in the key is transmitte...

Page 115: ...after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Person...

Page 116: ...ON When replacing the battery avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control 3 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover see the...

Page 117: ...lade as far as possible in the driver s door lock Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one quarter turn to unlock the driver s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade...

Page 118: ...in door panels Ski hatch Trunk Locking unlocking points for the remote control with the key blade removed valet locking activated Doors Steering wheel lock By utilizing the remote control with the key...

Page 119: ...the key in the glove compartment lock Turn the key blade 180 clockwise to lock the glove compartment and to lock points C D E and F and disconnect these points from the central locking system a mes s...

Page 120: ...e time can be set in the Personal settings menu see page 75 for additional information Unlocking the vehicle A keyless drive remote control must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be op...

Page 121: ...te control and driver s seat memory This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver s seat When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote control in your posses...

Page 122: ...fications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment USA FCC ID KR55WK48952 KR55WK48964 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules...

Page 123: ...e 05 123 WARNING People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than 9 inches 22 cm to any of the keyless drive system s antennas This is to help pre vent interference...

Page 124: ...when a lock button is pressed the alarm will not be armed Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door This applies only if the car has not been locked from the...

Page 125: ...floor of the rear seat 2 Fold up the tab covering the key hole 3 Insert the key blade in the keyhole and turn it 110 degrees clockwise CAUTION This function should never be used when the power retract...

Page 126: ...05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking 05 126 Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order...

Page 127: ...ght The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dash board see the illustration Indicator light off the alarm is not armed The indicator light flashes every...

Page 128: ...accessory alarm sensor s Display MENU EXIT ENTER Menu navigation controls In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors and the double loc...

Page 129: ...lly reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and then locked again This function will not turn off the vehi cle s standard alarm U S A FCC ID MAYDA 5823 3 This device comp...

Page 130: ...available 142 Manual transmission 6 speed certain markets only 143 Automatic transmission option 144 Shiftlock override 146 Brake system 147 Stability system 149 Towing 151 Jump starting 154 Towing a...

Page 131: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING...

Page 132: ...mption At highway driving speeds fuel consump tion will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open Using the onboard trip comp...

Page 133: ...Cold weather precautions If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather the following advice is worth noting Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze Any...

Page 134: ...ttery Please keep in mind that using systems accessories etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained The optional 12 vo...

Page 135: ...steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only Check all lights including high beams Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states provinces Have a word with your Volv...

Page 136: ...s of cancer Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank take precautions T...

Page 137: ...tion indicator lamp located on your instru ment panel may light If this occurs please return your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for maintenance Gasoline containing alcoh...

Page 138: ...til it clicks into place Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle more than one extra time Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to...

Page 139: ...ime running lights off II Drive position The key s position when driv ing The vehicle s entire elec trical system is activated III Start position Turn the key to this position and release it immediate...

Page 140: ...the gear selector from the Park P position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed 5 Select the desired gear On models with an auto...

Page 141: ...leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monox id...

Page 142: ...Press in the keyless drive start control and turn it to position III NOTE The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start contr...

Page 143: ...Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving foward CAUTION Never shift into...

Page 144: ...rse The car must be stationary when shifting to position R N Neutral N is the neutral position The engine can be started but no gear is selected Apply the park ing brake when the car is stationary wit...

Page 145: ...e engine If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear the downshift will not occur until the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used If you slow to a very low speed th...

Page 146: ...it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the Park position man ually To manually override the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover b...

Page 147: ...The brake pedal feels harder than usual Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake d...

Page 148: ...brake system If the brake fluid level is normal in these circumstances drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to have the brake system checked Emergency Brake Assistance E...

Page 149: ...such as when driving with snow chains or driving in deep snow or loose sand it may be advisable to temporarily switch off this function for maxi mum tractive force Temporarily switching off Spin contr...

Page 150: ...ts up this indicates one of the following situations The light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds to indicate that the system is performing a self diagnostic test when the engine is started If th...

Page 151: ...and and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place After the vehicle has been towed the eyelet should be removed and returned to the tool bag Press the cover back into position WARNING Do...

Page 152: ...hicle to be towed with out a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving The steering wheel could lock making it impossible to st...

Page 153: ...lets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat bed Con sult the tow truck operator WARNING Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when engine is not running The b...

Page 154: ...attery 5 After the engine has started first remove the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive terminal jumper cable WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related...

Page 155: ...ure gauge needle enters the red range If the automatic transmission begins to overheat a message will be displayed in the information display Avoid overload and other abusive opera tion Hauling a trai...

Page 156: ...mendations for wheel chocking If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a trailer or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual trans mission make sure the gear you select does not p...

Page 157: ...holder into the hitch assem bly 3 Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly 4 Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly ball holder 5 Insert the cotter pin in the h...

Page 158: ...y long cargo causing the car to move Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle Load objects in the trunk against the rear seat backrest Load heavy cargo as low as possible Center wide loads...

Page 159: ...amera tech nology The cameras 1 are located beneath the side view mirrors When one or both of the cameras have detected a vehicle in the blind area up to approximately 10 ft 3 meters from the side of...

Page 160: ...rucks buses motorcycles etc Darkness BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding vehicles In order to be detected by BLIS a vehicle in the blind area must have its head lights on This means for examp...

Page 161: ...m a wet road surface The vehicle s own shadow against a large light smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizon Cleani...

Page 162: ...ee page 56 to erase the message BLIS system messages Text in the display System status BLIS service required BLIS not functioning properly Contact an authorized Volvo serv ice technician BLIS camera b...

Page 163: ...onsole illuminates The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehi cle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph 15 km h It is also active when the vehicle is b...

Page 164: ...ne that pulses faster as you come close to an object and becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft 30 cm of an object in front of or behind the vehicle If the volume of another source fr...

Page 165: ...be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly Clean them with water and a suitable car washing deter gent Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals NOTE If the se...

Page 166: ...dian models 173 Tire designations 174 Glossary of tire terminology 176 Vehicle loading 177 Uniform tire quality gradings 179 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 180 Temporary spare 181 Wheel nuts 182...

Page 167: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES...

Page 168: ...d holding on slippery surfaces than tires without the all season rating However for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels When replaci...

Page 169: ...ime even when they are not being used It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service Heat caused by hot climates frequent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet U...

Page 170: ...including the spare at least once a month and before long trips You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as auto matic service station gauges may be inaccu rate Use the recommended...

Page 171: ...ressure 1 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve 2 Add air to reach the recommended air pressure 3 Replace the valve cap 4 Repeat this procedure for...

Page 172: ...y Volvo for your vehicle Refer to the tire infla tion placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressure up to four persons psi kPa Fro...

Page 173: ...ic to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressures Up to four persons psi kPa Optional pressure Up to three personsA psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 235 45 R17 94V M...

Page 174: ...rating of 130 mph 210 km h NOTE This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season U S DOT Tire Identification Number TI...

Page 175: ...ver s door or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle Treadwear Traction and Temperature grades See page 179 for more informa tion Maxim...

Page 176: ...between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perim eter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tu...

Page 177: ...cle s curb weight cargo passen gers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 256 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 259 S...

Page 178: ...over heating resulting in permanent defor mation or catastrophic failure Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the vehicle be...

Page 179: ...crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The trac tion grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction...

Page 180: ...riving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking Snow tires studded tires Tires for wint...

Page 181: ...r Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a tem porary replacement for a punctured tire It must be replaced as soon as possible by a stan...

Page 182: ...r alumi nium wheels This could cause the wheel to come loose Aluminum wheels high nut Only the high type of nut can be used for alu minum wheels This is considerably different from other types of nut...

Page 183: ...ptimal Further tires that are rotated but not on a regular basis may actually cause more tire noise faster tire wear and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling A tire that can fully...

Page 184: ...loosen the wheel nuts 1 2 1 turn by exerting downward pressure Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen 6 There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car Position the jack cor rectly in t...

Page 185: ...lling the wheel 1 Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub 2 Lift the wheel and place it on the hub 3 Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand tight Using the lug wrench tighten cross wise until...

Page 186: ...n on opening this hatch NOTE The tire sealing system is only intended to seal holes on the tire s tread area not the sidewall Tires with large holes or tears cannot be repaired with the tire sealing s...

Page 187: ...er eyelids Get medical attention if symptoms occur Inhalation Move the person to fresh air If irritation persists get medical atten tion Tire sealing system temporarily repairing a flat tire Temporari...

Page 188: ...tem s hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand 8 Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12 volt socket in the vehicle 9 Start the vehicle s engine 10 Start the tire sealing sys...

Page 189: ...rly disposed of WARNING If heavy vibrations unsteady steering behavior or noises should occur while driv ing reduce speed and park the vehicle in a safe place Recheck the tire for bumps cracks or othe...

Page 190: ...t the vehicle s engine WARNING The vehicle s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain Therefore be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place or...

Page 191: ...h a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale i...

Page 192: ...cing the factory installed TPMS wheels tires on the vehicle Only the factory mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tir...

Page 193: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 193...

Page 194: ...194 Washing and cleaning the car 196 Paint touch up 200...

Page 195: ...08 CAR CARE...

Page 196: ...lity considerably and also helps prolong the service life of the wiper blades Wash off the dirt from the underside wheel housings fenders etc In areas of high industrial fallout more fre quent washing...

Page 197: ...exterior lights such as headlights fog lights or taillights This is nor mal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture Normally condensation will dissi pate after the lights have been on for a...

Page 198: ...ecommends cleaning protecting and conditioning your vehicle s leather two to four times a year Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft ener 943 7429 Cleaning leather u...

Page 199: ...tion Cleaning floor mats The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild...

Page 200: ...chips and scratches Material Primer can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be clean and dry The surface temperature should be above 60 F 15 C If the sto...

Page 201: ...08 Car care 08 201...

Page 202: ...202 Volvo maintenance 204 Maintaining your car 206 Hood 208 Engine compartment 209 Engine oil 210 Fluids 212 Wiper blades 214 Battery 215 Replacing bulbs 217 Fuses 224...

Page 203: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...

Page 204: ...se ques tions arise concerning maintenance Inspec tion and maintenance should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with appli...

Page 205: ...09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 09 205 law enforcement or government agencies others who may assert a legal right to know or who obtain your consent to know such information...

Page 206: ...line for purchase or subscription at www volvotechinfo com Emission inspection readiness What is an Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II OBD II is part of your vehicle s computerized engine management sys...

Page 207: ...u had service that required disconnecting the battery a period of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II system to ready for inspection A half hour trip of mixed stop and go high way driving is typi...

Page 208: ...the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock 2 Lift the hood slightly 3 Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood at the center up to the righ...

Page 209: ...reservoir concealed behind the headlight Dipstick engine oil Radiator Cooling fan Washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake clutch fluid reservoir Battery Relay fuse box Air cleaner WARNING T...

Page 210: ...il is checked If the engine is warm wait for at least 10 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1 Pull out t...

Page 211: ...vel or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 53 is used to indicate low oil pressure Other models have an oil level sensor in which case the driver i...

Page 212: ...x of water and anti freeze Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed If the cooling system is drained it should be flushed with clean water or premixed anti freeze before it is refilled w...

Page 213: ...uld be replaced accord ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet When driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc it may be necessary to r...

Page 214: ...per arm 3 Press a new wiper blade 2 until it clicks into place 4 Ensure the blade is securely attached 3 5 Fold in the wiper arm The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side i...

Page 215: ...d and properly tightened Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running or when the key is in the ignition This could damage the vehicle s electrical system The battery should be disconnected...

Page 216: ...lamp 3 Reinstall the front side of the battery box 4 Connect the positive cable 5 Connect the ground cable 6 Reinstall the cover over the battery NOTE Used batteries should be properly disposed of at...

Page 217: ...ls and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors High mounted brake lights Bi Xenon headlights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs W...

Page 218: ...ed Volvo service techni cian Low beam bulb Cover with retaining clamps 1 Open the hood and remove the headlight housing see page 217 for instructions 2 Release the retaining clamps on the cover 3 Rele...

Page 219: ...bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician 3 Driver s side headlight Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise Passenger s side headlight Turn the bulb holder cloc...

Page 220: ...bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 2 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position Front fog light option 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to po...

Page 221: ...s together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cover Location of taillight bulbs Location of taillight bulbs Brake light LED...

Page 222: ...nto place Footwell lighting The footwell lighting is located under the dash board on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the lens Turn the scr...

Page 223: ...carefully to release the lower edge of the mirror 3 Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror and the cover 4 Remove the defective bulb and replace it with a new one 5 To reinstall the mirror begi...

Page 224: ...ove special fuse removal tools are located on the inside of the fuse box cov ers 2 From the side examine the curved metal wire in the fuse to see if it is intact 3 If the wire is broken insert a new f...

Page 225: ...uses Fuses 1 18 are relays circuit breakers and should only be removed or replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician Fuses 19 36 may be changed at any time when necessary Several extra fuses a...

Page 226: ...valves 20A 9 Engine functions 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers Headlight washers climate system blower power retractable hard top lock ing storage compartments 20A 12 Feed to hea...

Page 227: ...5A 27 A C compressor 10A 28 Not in use 29 Front fog lights option 15A 30 Not in use 31 Not in use 32 Fuel injectors 10A 33 Heated oxygen sensor vac uum pump 20A 34 Ignition coils climate unit pressure...

Page 228: ...rewdriver and then pulling the pins out 2 Turn both retaining screws 2 counter clockwise until they release 3 Fold down the fuse box 3 half way Pull it toward the seat until it stops Fold it down comp...

Page 229: ...rain Sys tem SRS engine control module 10A 45 12 volt socket in passeng er s compartment 15A 46 Lighting glove compart ment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48 Windshield wash...

Page 230: ...dio system 5A 66 Audio system control mod ule ICM climate system 10A 67 Not in use 68 Cruise control 5A 69 Climate system rain sensor option BLIS button option 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in...

Page 231: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 231...

Page 232: ...232 Audio functions 234 Radio functions 239 CD player CD changer 244 Audio menu 248 Bluetooth hands free connection 249...

Page 233: ...10 AUDIO...

Page 234: ...mpaired The volume of the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio If the external sound source s volume is too high...

Page 235: ...t hand buttons briefly to change to the next previous preset radio station or to go to the next previous track on a CD Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track on a CD Daytime twilig...

Page 236: ...em to index the files on the drive if it contains any thing other than compatible music files MP3 player Many mp3 players have a file indexing system that is not supported by the vehicle s audio syste...

Page 237: ...e display when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated There are three alternative settings Pro Logic II 3 channel Off normal 2 channel stereo Activating deactivating Surround sound 1 Press MENU followed by E...

Page 238: ...1 High To set the automatic sound level 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select AUTO VOLUME CONTROL in the menu and press ENTER 4 Select Low Medium...

Page 239: ...he desired station 2 Press and hold the preset button under which the station is to be stored The audio system sound will be interrupted for a few seconds and STATION STORED will appear in the display...

Page 240: ...reset buttons 2 under which the station is to be stored Hold down the button until STATION STORED is displayed The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the pre...

Page 241: ...ies are automati cally updated several times a year This takes approximately two minutes and will interrupt normal broadcasting A message will be displayed while updat ing is in progress Information o...

Page 242: ...y the listener will be alerted by a text message and an audi ble signal Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel To activate deactivate the song seek function 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Song...

Page 243: ...hecked box will be displayed to indicate this It will be nec essary to enter the channel access code1 in order to listen to a locked channel Unlocking a channel A channel s access code1 is required to...

Page 244: ...er can hold up to six discs 1 Start the CD changer by pressing the MODE button 5 2 Select an empty position using the 1 6 buttons or the up down keys on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL The display shows w...

Page 245: ...ese files have the symbol Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file When the music file has been played the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder When all of t...

Page 246: ...Press SCAN Press EXIT or SCAN to stop the scan func tion and listen to an entire track file CD eject Single CD player Press the eject button 3 to eject the disc CD changer This function makes it possi...

Page 247: ...of plastic outer rings on the disc Condensation may occur on discs optical components of the changer in cold winter weather The disc can be dried with a clean lint free cloth Optical components in th...

Page 248: ...FM2 menu 1 RADIOTEXT ON OFF 2 ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AM menu 1 AUDIO SETTINGS CD menu 1 RANDOM 2 AUDIO SETTINGS CD changer menu 1 RANDOM 2 DISC TEXT ON OFF 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AUX menu...

Page 249: ...us accident Getting started Use the controls in the center console 3 to access navigate and make selections in the hands free system s menus see page 253 Activating deactivating A short press on the P...

Page 250: ...hed the symbol and the cell phone s Bluetooth name will be displayed The cell phone can now be controlled from the audio system Making a call 1 Ensure that TELEPHONE is shown at the top of the center...

Page 251: ...und can be automatically muted when a phone call is received in Phone settings Sounds and volume Mute radio and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing volume Go to Phone setting...

Page 252: ...who is trying to call you this infor mation will be shown in the display Searching for contacts The easiest way to search for a contact in the phone book is to press and hold any of the buttons 2 9 Th...

Page 253: ...nsole to navigate among the char acters Button Function Space 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 Button Function T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Press briefly if two characters are to be entered in...

Page 254: ...254 Label information 256 Dimensions and weights 258 Fuel oils and fluids 260 Engine oil 262 Engine specifications 263 Electrical system 265 Three way catalytic converter 267 Volvo programs 268...

Page 255: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 256: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 256...

Page 257: ...the decal will vary depend ing on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models have the upper decal U S models have the lower decal Vehicle Identification Number VIN 1 The VIN plate is...

Page 258: ...sions Position Dimension in mm A Wheelbase 103 9 in 264 cm B Length 175 9 in 447 cm C Load length floor 33 5 in 85 cm D Trunk lid up 7 9 in 20 cm E1 Height 57 2 in 145 cm E2 Height 78 7 in 200 cm F Tr...

Page 259: ...110 kg Permissible axle weight rear All models 2370 lbs 1075 kg Curb weight All models 3770 3800 lbs 1710 1725 kg Max trailer weight w o brakes All models 1540 lbs All models 700 kg Max trailer weight...

Page 260: ...75 liters Manual transmission oil BOT 130 6 speed 2 1 US quarts 2 0 liters turbo mod els Coolant Volvo original coolant antifreeze 50 50 mixture of water and anti freeze 10 5 US quarts 10 liters mode...

Page 261: ...ice life of the vehicle However it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes hot or cold when towing a trailer over long distances f...

Page 262: ...ient temperatures Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 104 F 40 C in your area Volvo recommends for the protec tion of your engine that you use a heavier weight oil such as such as SAE 5...

Page 263: ...0 7mm tightening torque ft lbs Nm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm A The engine specifications for horsepower and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbo...

Page 264: ...11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 264 is located between the turbo compressor and inlet manifold Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system...

Page 265: ...rformance audio system B Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system the Volvo Navigation System and or keyless drive If the battery must be replaced replace it with one with the same cold sta...

Page 266: ...s 21W PY21W 24W P21 5W Rear parking light side marker light 4W P21 4W Footwell lighting cargo compartment light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Front parking light side turn s...

Page 267: ...ons that could damage the three way catalytic converter Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause su...

Page 268: ...1 800 263 0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training Volvo sup ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence A S E Certi fied technicians ha...

Page 269: ...selecting a sound source 234 Sirius satellite radio 240 sound settings 236 steering wheel keypad 235 storing radio stations 239 subwoofer 237 USB iPOD connector 235 Auto dim rearview mirror 72 Autolo...

Page 270: ...stem general information 82 Clock setting 75 Coat hanger 105 Cold weather precautions 133 Compact disc care 246 Compass in rearview mirror 72 Conserving electrical current 134 Convertible top Power re...

Page 271: ...ystem 186 Fluids and oils 260 FM1 FM2 menu 239 Fog lights front 59 rear 60 Front airbags 22 disconnecting passenger s side airbag 26 Front fog lights 59 Front park assist 163 Front seats 92 accessing...

Page 272: ...trument panel lighting 60 Interior lighting 102 iPOD connector audio system 235 ISOFIX LATCH anchors 42 J Jacket hanger 105 Jump starting 154 K Key blade 116 121 Keyless drive location of antennas pac...

Page 273: ...tractable hard top cover 100 introduction 96 messages 98 operating 98 trunk divider 97 wind blocker 100 Power steering fluid 213 Power windows 71 Pregnancy using seat belts during 19 Private locking 1...

Page 274: ...wheel adjusting 69 keypad 235 Storage compartments 104 Studded tires 180 Subwoofer 237 Supplemental restraint system 21 T Tachometer 49 Telephone cellular hands free connec tion Cell phone hands free...

Page 275: ...Grading 179 V Valet locking 118 Vehicle dimensions 258 Vehicle Event Data 204 Vehicle loading 177 Vehicle maintenance performed by the owner 206 Vehicle towing 151 Vehicle weights 259 VIN Vehicle Iden...

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