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Locks, child safety................................... 132

Long distance trips.................................. 140

Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191

Maintenance............................................ 212

hoisting the vehicle............................. 214

performed by the owner..................... 214

Manual climate control.............................. 95

Manual transmission........................ 149, 150

Mirrors....................................................... 79

Model plate.............................................. 269

Moonroof................................................... 82

Motor oil........................................... 218, 275

checking............................................. 218

Net in cargo area............................. 118, 119

Occupant safety........................................ 16

Occupant weight sensor............................ 26

Octane recommendations....................... 142

Oil............................................................. 218

changing............................................. 218

checking............................................. 218

On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 281

Opening the hood.................................... 216

Owner maintenance................................. 214

Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64

Park assist............................................... 170

Parking brake............................................. 76

Parking lights............................................. 63

Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26

Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 214

Permissible axle weight........................... 186

Personal settings....................................... 84

Power door mirrors.................................... 80

Power front seat...................................... 105

memory function................................. 106

Power moonroof........................................ 82

Power steering fluid................................. 221

Power windows......................................... 77

Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19

Radio

Sirius satellite radio............................ 251

Radio functions........................................ 247

HD digital radio................................... 249

Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73

Rear fog light............................................. 64

Rear park assist....................................... 170

Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115

Rear seats

center head restraint........................... 115

Rearview mirror.......................................... 79

auto-dim function................................. 79

Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79

Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46

Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 273

Summary of Contents for 2009 V50

Page 1: ...VOLVO V50 Owner s Manual Web Edition ...

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Page 3: ...se 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 federal safety and emission standards For further information please contact your retailer or In the USA Volvo Cars of North America LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 1 800 458 15...

Page 4: ...6 Infant seats 38 Convertible seats 40 Booster cushions 42 ISOFIX lower anchors 43 Top tether anchors 45 Child restraint registration and recalls 46 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 50 Instrument panel 53 Indicator and warning symbols 55 Symbols instrument panel 57 Information display 60 12 volt sockets 62 Lighting panel 63 Left side steering wheel lever 66 Trip computer 68 Cruis...

Page 5: ... Manual climate control 95 Electronic Climate Control ECC 98 Air distribution 101 04 04 Interior Front seats 104 Interior lighting 109 Storage compartments 111 Rear seat 115 Cargo area 117 05 05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 122 Keyless drive 127 Locking and unlocking 131 Child safety locks 132 Alarm 133 ...

Page 6: ...starting 161 Towing a trailer 162 Detachable trailer hitch 164 Transporting loads 165 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 166 Park assist 170 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 176 Tire inflation 179 Inflation pressure U S models 181 Inflation pressure Canadian models 182 Tire designations 183 Glossary of tire terminology 185 Vehicle loading 186 Uniform tire quality gradings 188 Snow chains...

Page 7: ... 223 Replacing bulbs 225 Fuses 232 10 10 Audio Audio functions 242 Radio functions 247 CD player CD changer 255 Audio menu 259 Bluetooth hands free connection 260 11 11 Specifications Label information 268 Dimensions and weights 270 Fuel oils and fluids 273 Engine oil 275 Engine specifications 276 Electrical system 278 Three way catalytic converter 280 Volvo programs 281 ...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 282 ...

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Page 10: ...sign without notice and without incurring obligation Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that coun try s applicable safety and emission control requirements In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements Modifications to the emission control system s may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U S Canada and other...

Page 11: ...of approximately 12 mph 20 km h The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module This is normal Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door Fuel filler cap After refueling close the fuel filler cap by turn ing it clockwise until it clicks into place If this cap is not close...

Page 12: ...he metal content is about 75 of the total weight of a vehicle which makes the vehi cle among the most recycled industrial prod ucts In order to have efficient and well con trolled 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 national symbols that indicate how the com ponent is t...

Page 13: ...ver 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 These include hands free cellular telephones navigation systems and multipurpose audio systems You may also own other portable elec tronic devices for your own convenience When used properly and safe...

Page 14: ...S 26 Side impact protection airbags 29 Volvo Inflatable Curtain VIC 30 Whiplash Protection System 31 Crash mode 33 Child safety 34 Child restraint systems 36 Infant seats 38 Convertible seats 40 Booster cushions 42 ISOFIX lower anchors 43 Top tether anchors 45 Child restraint registration and recalls 46 ...

Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...

Page 16: ...es checked regularly 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 distance Reporting safety defects in the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Nation...

Page 17: ...ects in Canada 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 contact Transport Canada call 800 333 0510 or 613 993 9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region ...

Page 18: ...is normally unlocked and you can move freely provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember The belt should not be twisted or turned The lap section of the belt must be posi tioned low on t...

Page 19: ...rap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly It must never be allowed to ride upward Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists As a pregnancy progresses pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such th...

Page 20: ...r doors has been opened This message will disappear after approximately 6 sec onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever It also provides a reminder if one of the occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled his her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion A visual and audible signal will be given These signals will stop when the seat belt has been re buckled or...

Page 21: ... 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 serious injury All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions e g soaked carpeting standing w...

Page 22: ...the seats occupants com presses the airbags some of the gas is expel led at a controlled rate to provide better cush ioning Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy minimizing seat belt slack The entire process including inflation and deflation of the airbags takes approximately one fifth of a sec ond The location of the front airbags is indicated by SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel pad a...

Page 23: ...intensity 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 object e g a snow drift or bush or a rigid fixed object at a low speed the front airbags will not necessarily deploy Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision in a collision fr...

Page 24: ...n 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 the airbags deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin...

Page 25: ...out of position 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 window WARNING No objects or accessory equipment e g dashboard covers may be placed on attached to or installed near the air bag hatch the area above the glove compartment or the area affected by ...

Page 26: ...s side 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 according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac turer s instructi...

Page 27: ...s 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 that the passenger s side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit Make sure the child restraint is properly installed If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger s side fron...

Page 28: ... 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 points in mind with respect to the OWS system Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system s function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger s seat The full weight of t...

Page 29: ... consists 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 and the three point seat belt system It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations The use of seat covers on the front seats may i...

Page 30: ...ystem is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in roll over situations Never try to open or repair any compo nents of the VIC system This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles This could impede deployment of the Inflatable...

Page 31: ...that could result in whiplash WARNING The WHIPS system is designed to sup plement the other safety systems in your car For this system to function properly the three point seat belt must be worn Please be aware that no sys tem can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident The WHIPS system is designed to func tion in certain collisions from the rear depending on the crash severity...

Page 32: ... the WHIPS system If the rear seat is folded down the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat G020125 WARNING Boxes suitcases etc wedged behind the front seats could impede the func tion of the WHIPS system If the rear seat backrests are folded down cargo must be secured to pre vent it from sliding forward against the front seat backrests in the...

Page 33: ...fter 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 vehicle If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage you may attempt to start the vehicle To do so 1 Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control see page 14...

Page 34: ...ions 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 child restraint system It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS 213 or in Can ada CMVSS 213 Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child s height weight an...

Page 35: ... 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 designed by law to help protect an adult Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation a child should never be placed in the front seat even if he or she is properly bel ted or strapped i...

Page 36: ... restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and or top tether anchorages G026503 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 off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to ...

Page 37: ...rom 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 children up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recommends that chil dren should ride rearward facing prop erly restrained as long as possible ...

Page 38: ...of the vehicle G026493 Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2 Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer s instruc tions G026492 Fasten the seat belt 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 off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicle...

Page 39: ...y 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 place G026498 Ensure that the seat is securely in place WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in 2 5 cm in any direction 6 Push and pull the infant seat to ensure ...

Page 40: ...the con vertible seat manufacturer s recommenda tions G026503 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 Volvo recommends that chil dren up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recom mends that children should ride rearward facing properly restrain...

Page 41: ...d 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 auto matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place G026501 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6 Push and pull the convertible seat to ensure that it is held securely in p...

Page 42: ...ns are 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 to or around the cushion according to the man ufacturer s instructions 3 Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle lock until a distinct click is audible 4 Ensure that th...

Page 43: ...The rear seat s center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors When installing a child restraint in this position attach the restraint s top tether strap if it is so equipped to the top tether anchorage point see page 45 and secure the restraint with the vehi cle s center seat belt see page 36 Always follow your child seat manufac turer s installation instructions and use both ISOFIX lo...

Page 44: ...er anchors 01 44 WARNING Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor see the illustration If the attachment is not correctly fastened the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision ...

Page 45: ...er s instructions Tension the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned See page 43 for information on securing the child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors WARNING Never route a top tether strap over the top or around the head restraint It should always be routed under the head restraint Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only...

Page 46: ...ormed 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 and Canada For recall information in the U S call the U S Govern ment s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 In Canada visit Transport Canada s Child Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety c...

Page 47: ...01 Safety 01 47 ...

Page 48: ...strument panel 57 Information display 60 12 volt sockets 62 Lighting panel 63 Left side steering wheel lever 66 Trip computer 68 Cruise control 70 Right side steering wheel lever 72 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 75 Parking brake 76 Power windows 77 Mirrors 79 Power moonroof 82 Personal settings 84 HomeLink Wireless Control System 87 ...

Page 49: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...

Page 50: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 50 G019488 ...

Page 51: ...ols Right steering wheel lever Ignition switch Moonroof control Not in use Not is use Courtesy lighting switch Driver s side reading light Passenger s side reading light Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator Rear view mirror Display for climate control personal settings and audio system Audio system Controls for personal settings and audio system Controls for climate system Gear ...

Page 52: ... controls Instrument overview 02 52 Control panel in driver s door G017435 Lockout switch for rear windows Power windows Door mirror button driver s side Door mirror adjustment control Door mirror button passenger s side ...

Page 53: ...ent 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 not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range Instead shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down The engine management system will automatical...

Page 54: ...age 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 temperature of the engine cooling sys tem If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone a mes sage is shown in the display Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity a...

Page 55: ...companying 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 as soon as possible in a suit able location 2 Read the message in the information dis play 3 Follow the instructions provided or con tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Erase the ...

Page 56: ...ls 02 56 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 weeks after service related information has been displayed ...

Page 57: ... 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 still function The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection see page 155 for additional informa tion NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol 3 Rear fog lig...

Page 58: ...nd or 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 stop the engine immedi ately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali fied Volvo service tec...

Page 59: ...ng lights go off no further action is required and the car can be driven 4 If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level see page 217 for the location of the reservoir Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors the hood or the tailgate are open or ajar At low speeds If the car is moving at a speed of l...

Page 60: ...to help 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 additional information please contact your Volvo retailer Message Meaning SERVICE REQUIREDA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection as soon as possible but pre...

Page 61: ...ven 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 switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if nec essary see page 218 A This is part of the message Additional information will also be displayed ...

Page 62: ... socket to function Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cig arette lighter1 and ashtrays which can be pur chased from your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept on when the aux iliary socket is not in use Auxiliary equipment The buttons to the left of the 12 volt socket can be used for Volvo installed optional or auxiliary equipment 12 volt socket rear sea...

Page 63: ...ition II 2 The low beam headlights daytime running lights illuminate automatically except when the light switch 1 is in the parking light position1 NOTE See page 66 for information on switching between high and low beams Active Bending Lights ABL G026507 Lighting panel vehicles with Active Bending head lights When this function is activated the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a c...

Page 64: ...n the driver s side taillight cluster The rear fog light will only function in combi nation with the high low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on NOTE The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights and ...

Page 65: ... the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off press button 4 to unlock the fuel filler door Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re locks ...

Page 66: ...he lever 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 position II 2 With the light switch 1 in position see page 63 pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel position 4 to toggle between high and low beams High beam flash 1 Turn the ignit...

Page 67: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 67 preferences by using the Personal Settings function see page 84 for more information ...

Page 68: ... original 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 that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles 30 km of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank w...

Page 69: ...anadian 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 circumference of the tires on the car tire inflation or driving style ...

Page 70: ...d when the button is released 2 Press 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 h Momentary acceleration for less than 1 minute e g when passing another car does not affect cruise control oper ation The car will automatically return to the previo...

Page 71: ...e set speed Press the button 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 the function display Putting the gear selector in Neutral N WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads Cruise control m...

Page 72: ...it The wipers will 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 operation Before using the wipers ice and snow should be removed from the wind shield rear window Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place Headlight washers certain models When th...

Page 73: ...ng the car in an automatic car wash etc If the rain sensor function is left on the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged Automatic deactivation The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in the following situations When the key is removed from the ignition Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition Thumb wheel The thumb wheel...

Page 74: ... is put into reverse gear the tailgate wiper will be activated If the transmission is in reverse and the manual windshield wiper function is used the lever is pushed upward the tailgate wiper will also be activated for as long the lever is held up If the tailgate wiper is already in normal wiping function the normal wiping function will continue ...

Page 75: ...sition If nec 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 driv ing Hazard warning flashers G020144 The four way flasher should be used to indi cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz ard 1 Press the triangular button in the center dash 2 Pr...

Page 76: ...l 4 If 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 Parking on a hill If the vehicle is pointing uphill turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb If the vehicle is pointing downhill turn the front wheels so that they point toward the...

Page 77: ...ws are com pletely unobstructed before they are operated 1 Press the front part of any of the buttons A or B as far down as possible and release to automatically open the window com pletely 2 To stop the window at any time pull the button up NOTE To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened also open the front windows slightly Closing a window 1 Lightly pull up the front edge of a...

Page 78: ...r door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver s door Power window control front passenger s side G019511 The control for the power window in the front passenger s door operates that window only Power window controls rear doors G028208 The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and with the switch on the driver s door ...

Page 79: ...and corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward which the car is pointing Eight different directions 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 G031045 The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car wa...

Page 80: ...se 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 adjustment control Use this control to adjust the passenger s door mirror 2 After you have adjusted the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control Storing the mirrors position The position of the door m...

Page 81: ...function can be activated deactivated in Personal settings see page 84 In the menu system go to Car settings Fold mirr when locking Return to neutral position If a mirror has been inadvertently moved bum ped in a parking lot etc from its original neu tral position it must be moved back to this position before automatic folding will function again To do so 1 Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L an...

Page 82: ...n 6 Sliding moonroof Auto open close Open Pull the switch as far back as possible to position 1 and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof Close Push the switch as far forward as pos sible to position 4 and release it to automati cally close the moonroof Manual open close Open Pull the switch back to the first stop position 2 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position o...

Page 83: ...direction and return to its starting position During manual closing if the moonroof is obstructed immediately open it again WARNING Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way Never allow a child to operate the moonroof Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof even if the vehicle s ignition is completely switched off Never leave a child alone in a vehicle V...

Page 84: ... Press EXIT 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 with the left right arrow keys 3 Press ENTER to start the clock NOTE If you are currently using the 12 hour time setting use the up down arrow keys to select AM PM after the minute setting ha...

Page 85: ...e car s lights will remain on when the Approach light button on the central lock ing system s remote key is pressed Intervals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected see the section Remote key functions for more infor mation Home safe lighting This alternative determines the length of time for which the car s lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the steering column is pulled toward the wh...

Page 86: ... 02 86 Both front doors both front doors are unlocked together One front door either of the front doors can be unlocked separately2 Reset to factory settings Use this alternative to return to the default cli mate system settings 2 Factory default ...

Page 87: ...dards 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 HomeLink programming It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes Refer to Erasing HomeLink Buttons Programming HomeLink NOTE Some vehicles may r...

Page 88: ...or two seconds and release 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 third time to complete the programming process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws...

Page 89: ... and hold the desired HomeLink but ton DO NOT release the button 2 The 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 1 800 355 3515 This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada IC RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

Page 90: ...G020906 90 Option accessory for more information see Introduction General information 92 Air vents 94 Manual climate control 95 Electronic Climate Control ECC 98 Air distribution 101 ...

Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE ...

Page 92: ...ry 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 in your car contains a CFC free refrigerant R134a This substance will not deplete the ozone layer The system contains 1 2 lbs 530 g R134a HFC 134a and uses PAG oil Passenger compartment filter Repla...

Page 93: ... obstructed NOTE The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the vehicle from which the sun shines into the passenger compartment This means that the temperature may differ slightly between the left and right air vents even if the climate system temperature is set to be the same for both sides of the passenger compart ment Side windows and optional moonroof The electronic climate control system will ...

Page 94: ...03 Climate Air vents 03 94 Air vents in the dashboard G019942 Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win dows to defrost ...

Page 95: ... dis play goes out the blower and the air conditioning are switched off The display shows the blower symbol and OFF 2 Recirculation This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes smoke etc from the passen ger compartment The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated i e no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated Recirculation together with th...

Page 96: ...that the manual func tion has been selected With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected The desired temperature is selected using con trol 9 5 A C On or Off ON The air conditioning sys tem is engaged when the ON light is lit OFF The system is disen gaged when the OFF lights up If Defroster 3 is activated the air conditioning is always engaged 6 7 Heated front seats Maximu...

Page 97: ...03 Climate Manual climate control 03 97 9 Temperature selector The knob with the thermome ter symbol is used to select cooling or heating for both the driver s and passenger s sides of the car ...

Page 98: ...ing air conditioning blower speed recirculation 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 on AUTO CLIMATE is shown in the display 2 Blower speed The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob The blower speed is regulated automati cal...

Page 99: ...he defroster button lights up when this function is activated The air con ditioning system 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 one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow A symbol in the display above th...

Page 100: ...remain on longer than 20 minutes in cold weather to help keep the rear window free from ice or condensation 10 Temperature selector The temperatures on the driv er s and passenger s sides can be set separately using the knob with the thermome ter in it The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on both LEDs will be on which means that a temperature setting w...

Page 101: ...e 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 air vents For sunny weather with cool ambient tempera tures Air to the windows and from the dashboard air vents For good comfort in warm dry weather Air to the floor There is a certain amount of air...

Page 102: ...G020908 102 Front seats 104 Interior lighting 109 Storage compartments 111 Rear seat 115 Cargo area 117 ...

Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR ...

Page 104: ...ge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear see the section Adjusting the front seat head restraints on page 107 WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adjust the driver s seat and seat belt see page 18 before driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully Position the seat as far rearward as ...

Page 105: ...f the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your choice Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the front section of the seat cushion Move the control forward rearward to move the seat forward or rearward Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the rear section of the seat cushion Backrest tilt NOTE Both front seats are equipped with head restra...

Page 106: ... system remote key and driver s seat memory The remote key transmitter can also be equip ped with an optional function that controls the electrically operated driver s seat in the follow ing way 1 Adjust the seat to the desired position 2 When you leave the car lock it using the remote key 3 The next time the driver s door is unlocked with the same remote key and that door is opened within 2 minut...

Page 107: ...sing or lowering a head restraint 1 Release the head restraint by pressing the button underneath its left side at the base of the support see the illustration 2 Move the head restraint until it clicks locks into the upper or lower position WARNING After adjusting the head restraint be sure that it is securely locked in the new position by pressing and or pulling it Removing a head restraint The fr...

Page 108: ...ly back in place and it must lock click into one of the available adjustment positions before the seat is occupied The front seat head restraints must be in position and properly adjusted to the height of the person sitting in the seat when the vehicle is driven and when the front passenger s seat is occupied ...

Page 109: ...atic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when the car is unlocked from the outside using the key blade or remote key the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when one of the doors is opened and left open the courtesy lighting has not been switched off the right side of button 2...

Page 110: ...is running The courtesy lighting can 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 switched off Vanity mirror G020210 Raise the cover to switch on the light ...

Page 111: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 111 ...

Page 112: ...ckages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dan gerous projectiles in the event of a sud den stop or an accident Glove compartment G024208 The owners manual and maps can be stored here There are also holders for coins pens and fuel cards The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system s remote key See page 1...

Page 113: ...e cases must be inserted with their spines upward in order to allow space for 10 cases in the storage com partment Cup holders in the center console G018372 Two cup holders are located 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 back in place 1 Slide the...

Page 114: ...orage compartments 04 114 Storage compartment behind the gear lever G019623 If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the gear lever can be used as a storage compartment for coins etc ...

Page 115: ...ast on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear To raise Slide the head restraint up to the desired height To lower Press the catch at the base of the right support and press the head restraint down To remove Pull the head restraint up far as possible Press the catch at the base of the right support and pull the head restraint out of the its holders WARNING If a head restraint ...

Page 116: ...he center rear seat head restraint should only be in its lowest position when this seat is NOT occupied When the center position is occupied the head restraint should be correctly adjusted to the passenger s height The upper edge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear NOTE When folding down the rear seat backrests remove the plug in...

Page 117: ...flush with the edge of the nuts 4 Turn the grid slightly rearward so that it is clear of the upholstery Do not angle the grid too much as it can become wedged in place and be difficult to remove 5 Perform the same procedure on the oppo site side of the grid and then lift the grid out of the vehicle Installing the grid To reinstall the grid perform the procedures above in reverse order If you are u...

Page 118: ...ilable for your vehi cle Consult your Volvo retailer Cargo area net accessory G020768 The Volvo V50 can be equipped with a cargo area net made of strong nylon fabric that can be used with the rear seat backrests in the upright position or folded down The holder for the retractable net is mounted on the rear side of the backrests Using the net with the backrests in the upright position 1 From the c...

Page 119: ...at backrests forward slightly Begin by folding the narrower sec tion of the backrest 2 Pull the cargo net up and to the rear 3 Return the backrests to the upright posi tion Insert the net s end attachments into the mounting brackets see the illustration WARNING The red lock indicator on the rear seat backrests is VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in position and hidden when the backrest is c...

Page 120: ...120 Option accessory for more information see Introduction Remote key and key blade 122 Keyless drive 127 Locking and unlocking 131 Child safety locks 132 Alarm 133 ...

Page 121: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...

Page 122: ...obilizer start inhibitor Each of the keys supplied with your car con tains a coded transponder The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module The car will start only with a properly coded key If you misplace a key take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measu...

Page 123: ...rts to move the doors and tailgate can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal settings on page 84 for more information Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors Approach lighting As you approach the car Press the button on the remote key to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions Pressing the button once lights up the interior...

Page 124: ...o place The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or by a trained and quali fied Volvo service technician Key blade G019403 Removing the key blade The key blade can be removed from the remote key When removed it can be used as follows To lock unlock the driver s door To lock unlock the glove compartment see page 131 Removing the key blade Slide the spring loaded catch to...

Page 125: ...king the doors with the detached key blade 1 Lock the other door s by pressing the lock button on each door Please note that this does not arm the alarm or lock the tailgate 2 Turn the key blade one quarter turn coun ter clockwise to lock the driver s door ...

Page 126: ...ng points for the remote key with the key blade Locking unlocking points for the remote key without the key blade By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed you can block access to the glove compartment for e g valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service ...

Page 127: ...n be set in the Personal settings menu see page 84 for additional information Unlocking the vehicle A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be opened and be within 5 feet 1 5 meters of the lock or the tailgate opening control see the shaded areas in the illustration Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the tailgate opening control on the...

Page 128: ...on switch Keyless drive remote key 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 key in your possession and lock any door the position of the driver s seat will be stored in the seat s memory The next time a door is opened by a person with the same remote key in his her pos sess...

Page 129: ...odifications 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including inter ference that may cause und...

Page 130: ...formation see Introduction 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 between the pacemaker and the keylesss drive system ...

Page 131: ...the front doors The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock buttons 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 outside The doors can also be unlocked and the door opened by pulling the handle in the door twice Locking the glove compartment G020034 The glove compartment can only be locked and un...

Page 132: ...97 The controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors and are only accessible when the doors are open 1 Remove the key blade from the remote key see page 123 2 Turn the control with the key blade The door cannot be opened from the inside The door can be opened from the inside ...

Page 133: ...m 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 two sec onds the alarm is armed The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered The message ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK CAR will also be displayed Fault in the alarm system If a f...

Page 134: ...IT ENTER Menu navigation controls In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if for example you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked To do so 1 Press MENU to enter the menu system and scroll to Car settings for a more detailed des...

Page 135: ...off the vehi cle s standard alarm U S A FCC ID MAYDA 5823 3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following con ditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canada IC 4405A DA 5823 3 Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation is subj...

Page 136: ...ng the vehicle with keyless drive 148 Manual transmission 5 speed 149 Manual transmission 6 speed 150 Automatic transmission 151 Shiftlock override 153 All Wheel Drive 154 Brake system 155 Stability system 157 Towing 159 Jump starting 161 Towing a trailer 162 Detachable trailer hitch 164 Transporting loads 165 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 166 Park assist 170 ...

Page 137: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...

Page 138: ...ion 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 computer s fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Dirty air cleaner Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incor...

Page 139: ... 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 other mixture will reduce freeze protection This gives protection against freezing down to 31 F 35 C See section Coolant The use of recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of an...

Page 140: ...ery 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 volt socket in the cargo area certain models only provides electri cal current even with the ignition switched off which drains the battery NOTE If the ignition is switched on a warning message will be di...

Page 141: ...d 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 Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where it may be difficult to obtain the correct fuel Consider your destination If you will be driving through an area where snow or ice are likely to oc...

Page 142: ... forms 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 These may include standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during refueli...

Page 143: ... malfunc 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 alcohol and ethers Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates which are usually alcohols or ethers In some areas state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indi cating...

Page 144: ...If the ignition is on an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge After refueling close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until 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 overflow Overfilling could also cause damage to the emis s...

Page 145: ...time 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 immediately The key returns automatically to the Drive position A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver s door is opened does not apply to vehi cles with the optional keyless driv...

Page 146: ...e 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 automatic transmission the gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R NOTE Immobilizer If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together e g on the same ke...

Page 147: ...r 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 ide which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous CAUTION Automatic transmission The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission ...

Page 148: ...mission 2 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 control in position III Turn the start control to posi tion III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts Starting the vehicle ...

Page 149: ...n G018257 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 reverse while moving for ward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator brake and or clutch pedal to catch Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded N...

Page 150: ...ssion G018259 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 reverse while moving for ward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator brake and or clutch pedal to catch Check that the movement of these pedals is not imped...

Page 151: ... when selecting position P R Reverse 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 with the gear selector in N NOTE If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the vehicle has been at a standstill for at least 3 seconds the brake pedal must be p...

Page 152: ...e the braking power of the 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 the trans mission will automatically shift down Cold starts turbo engines When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature the transmis sion will shif...

Page 153: ...ertain cases it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the Pposition manually To manually override the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover below P R N D on the gear selector panel Open the rear edge of the panel 4 Insert the key blade see page 124 into the opening and press it down until it bottoms 5 With the key blade pressed down...

Page 154: ...s drive on tires of the same brand size construction radial tread pattern load speed traction temperature and treadwear rating Never drive on mixed tires except for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions Tire size and inflation pressures are shown on a placard located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at the ...

Page 155: ...e 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 discs and pads This will cause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed To avoid such a delay when the brakes are needed depress the pedal occa sionally when driving through rain slush etc T...

Page 156: ... 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 EBA EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden hard brak ing The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed When the EBA system is ac...

Page 157: ...nces 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 force1 Temporarily switching off Spin control 1 Turn the thumbwheel A on the left side steering wheel lever until the STC DSTC menu is displayed 2 Hold down the RESET button B to toggle between STC DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON or OFF NOTE The me...

Page 158: ...age in the display If only the symbol lights 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 the light flashes while driving this indi cates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and or a skid If this light stay...

Page 159: ...ake it impossible to maintain vehicle control 1 Apply the parking brake WARNING Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer 2 Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel The steering wheel must be unlocked With the engine off and the vehi cle at a standstill great effort will be required to turn the steering wheel 3 Turn the ignition ke...

Page 160: ...t wheel drive If wheel lift equipment must be used please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle In this case the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground please refer to the towing information on the previous page Sling type equipment applied at the front will...

Page 161: ...ehicle with dead battery 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 acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING Do not connect the jum...

Page 162: ...lant temperature should be closely watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain Use a lower gear and turn off the air con ditioner if the temperature 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 trailer affects handling durabil ity and economy ...

Page 163: ...mmendations 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 put too much strain on the engine using too high a gear The drawbar assembly trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow Please adhere to Volvo s recommended tr...

Page 164: ... ball 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 hole at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder hitch assembly 2 Pull the ball holder o...

Page 165: ...a level higher than 2 in 5 cm below the upper edge of the rear side win dows Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain Load carriers accessory Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso ries Follow the installation instructions sup plied with the load carriers Observe the following points when using load carriers To avoid damaging your car an...

Page 166: ...ogy 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 your vehicle and up to approximately 31 ft 9 5 meters behind the side view mirror the indicator light in the door panel 2 illuminates The light will glow continuously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the blind...

Page 167: ...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 example that the system will not detect a trailer without head lights that is being towed behind a car or truck WARNING BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds BLIS does not react to vehicles that are standing still...

Page 168: ...Light reflected from a wet road surface G018177 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 Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses In order to function optimally the BLIS camera lenses must be kept clean They can be wiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge CAUTION Clean the ...

Page 169: ...ll be displayed Press the READ button see page 60 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 blocked BLIS camera obscured Clean the lenses BLIS ON BLIS system on BLIS OFF BLIS system off BLIS reduced function The BLIS cameras function has been reduced by ...

Page 170: ... ton in the center console 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 backing up Rear park assist is active when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected Rear park assist The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft ...

Page 171: ... uses an intermittent tone 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 from the audio system is high this will be automatically lowered If there are objects within this distance both behind and in front of the vehicle the signal alternates between f...

Page 172: ...sensors The sensors must 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 sensors are obstructed by e g dirt snow or ice this could result in false warn ing signals from the park assist system ...

Page 173: ...06 Starting and driving 06 173 ...

Page 174: ... pressure Canadian models 182 Tire designations 183 Glossary of tire terminology 185 Vehicle loading 186 Uniform tire quality gradings 188 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 189 Temporary spare 190 Wheel nuts 191 Changing a wheel 192 Tire Sealing System 194 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 199 ...

Page 175: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...

Page 176: ...hat the new tires are the same size designation type radial and preferably from the same manufacturer on all four wheels Otherwise there is a risk of altering the car s roadholding and handling characte ristics New Tires Remember that tires are per ishable goods As of 2000 the manufacturing week and year Department of Transporta tion DOT stamp will be indi cated with 4 digits e g 1502 means that t...

Page 177: ...AUTION Tires should preferably be stored in a cool dry dark place and should never be stored in close proximity to solvents gasoline oils etc WARNING The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling requirements Unap proved wheel tire size combinations can negatively affect your vehicle s sta bility and handling Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tir...

Page 178: ...st at additional charge Your Volvo retailer can also provide guidance based on your particular driving circumstan ces Tread wear indicator G020323 The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire When approximately 1 16 1 6 mm is left on the tread these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be replace...

Page 179: ...res sure 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 cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear Under inflation or over inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns WARNING Under inflation is the most common cause of tire f...

Page 180: ...pressure 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 each tire includ ing the spare 5 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could puncture the tire and cause an air leak 6 Check the sidewalls to make ...

Page 181: ...ormation specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressure up to five persons psi kPa Front Rear 205 55R16 91V M S 32 220 32 220 205 50R17 93V Extra Load M S 35 240 35 240 215 45R18A 93W Extra load 35 240 35 240 Temporary spare tire T125 85R16 99M 61 420 61 420 A Tires of this type may not be mounted on vehicles equipped with the optional self leveling sys...

Page 182: ...res Up to five persons psi kPa Optional pressure Up to three personsA psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 205 55R16 91V M S 36 250 36 250 30 210 30 210 205 50R17 93V Extra Load M S 36 250 36 250 35 240 32 220 215 45R18 93W Extra loadB 36 250 36 250 35 240 32 220 Temporary spare tire T125 85R16 99M 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 A Optional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consumption or emi...

Page 183: ...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 TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufac tured the next two are the tire size code and t...

Page 184: ...age 188 for more informa tion Maximum permissible inflation pres sure The greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This limit is set by the tire manufacturer The tire suppliers may have additional mark ings notes or warnings such as standard load radial tubeless etc ...

Page 185: ... rim Sidewall of the tire Area 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 tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Maximum load rating a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilo grams that can be carried by the tire This r...

Page 186: ...hicle s curb weight cargo passen gers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 268 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 271 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehi cle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of...

Page 187: ...e 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 because this will lower the vehi cle s GVW rating Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle s GVW rating limitations ...

Page 188: ...ncrete 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 WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are AA the hig...

Page 189: ...h Avoid bumps holes or sharp turns when driving 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 winter use Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable wint...

Page 190: ... 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 standard tire Road holding and handling may be affected with the Temporary Spare in use Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h with the Temporary Spare in use CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensio...

Page 191: ...ut for 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 because it has a rotat ing conical thrust washer NOTE This nut can also be used on steel wheels Lockable wheel nut If steel wheels with lockable wheel nuts are used in combination with wheel cove...

Page 192: ...ug wrench to 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 the attachment see the illustration and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground The base of the jack must be flat on a level firm non slippery surface Before ...

Page 193: ...ing 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 all nuts are snug 4 Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter nately tighten the bolts crosswise to 81 ft lbs 110 Nm 5 Install the wheel cover where applicable Returning the jack to its storage space T...

Page 194: ...Lift out the tire sealing system 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 system After use stow the tire sealing system properly to help prevent rattling WARNING After using the tire sealing system the vehicle should not be driven farther than approximately 120 mile...

Page 195: ...nhalation Move the person to fresh air If irritation persists get medical atten tion Tire sealing system temporarily repairing a flat tire G019723 Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages Stage 1 The hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire The car is then driven a short distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire NOTE Do not remove any foreign objects na...

Page 196: ...g system s compressor by pressing the on off switch to position I WARNING Never stand next to the tire being inflated when the compressor is in operation If cracks bubbles etc form on the tire switch off the compressor immediately If there is visible damage to the sidewall or the rim the tire cannot be repaired The vehicle should not be driven if this occurs Contact a towing service or Volvo On Ca...

Page 197: ...eck the tire for bumps cracks or other visible damage and recheck its inflation pressure If the pressure is below 19 psi 1 3 bar do not continue driving Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure 1 Connect the tire sealing system as descri bed in stage 1 2 Refer to the inflation pressure tables for the correct inflation pressure I...

Page 198: ...arked in a well ventilated place or outdoors before using the sys tem Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle when the engine is running 7 Check the tire s inflation pressure on the gauge Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge 8 Refer to the tire inflation tables for the cor rect inflation pressure If the tire needs to be inflated start the...

Page 199: ... 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 illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tir...

Page 200: ...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 tire does not have a TPMS sensor If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun ted on the vehicle TIRE PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph 40 km h for 10 ...

Page 201: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 201 ...

Page 202: ...G020920 202 Washing and cleaning the car 204 Paint touch up 208 ...

Page 203: ...08 CAR CARE ...

Page 204: ...e wind shield and wiper blades improves visibility 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 is recommended NOTE When washing the car remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills Exterior components Volvo recommends the use...

Page 205: ...densation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of 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 short time Polishing and Waxing Normally polishing is not required during the first year after delivery however wax ing may be beneficial ...

Page 206: ...recommends 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 upholstery 1 Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge and squeeze it until the cleaner foams 2 Apply the foam to the stain by moving the sponge with circular movements 3 Dampen the stain thoroughly with ...

Page 207: ...ution 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 deter gent For best protection in winter Volvo rec ommends the use of Volvo rubber floor mats Consult your Volvo retailer ...

Page 208: ...e chips and scratches Material Primer can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape G020345 NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be clean and dry The surface temperature should be above 60 F 15 C If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of m...

Page 209: ...08 Car care 08 209 ...

Page 210: ...G020922 210 Volvo maintenance 212 Maintaining your car 214 Hood 216 Engine compartment 217 Engine oil 218 Fluids 220 Wiper blades 222 Battery 223 Replacing bulbs 225 Fuses 232 ...

Page 211: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 212: ...se ques tions arise concerning maintenance Inspec tion and maintenance should also be per formed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with applicable U S and Cana dian regulations the following list of warranties is provided New Vehicle Limited Warranty Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty Seat Belt an...

Page 213: ...09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 09 213 law enforcement or government agencies others who may assert a legal right to know or who obtain your consent to know such information ...

Page 214: ...and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield and from other places where they may collect NOTE Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase or subscription at www volvotechinfo com Hoisting the vehicle If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle the two jack attachments points should be used They are specially reinforced to bear the weig...

Page 215: ... in your area If you had recent service that required dis connecting the battery OBD II diagnostic information may be incomplete and not ready for inspection A vehicle that is not ready may fail inspection How Can I Prepare for My Next OBD II Emission Inspection If your Check Engine MIL light is lit or was lit but went out without service have your vehicle diagnosed and if necessary serviced by a ...

Page 216: ...Pull 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 right and lift the hood WARNING Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed ...

Page 217: ...luid 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 The cooling fan may start or continue to operate for up to 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off ...

Page 218: ...hecked If the engine is warm wait for at least 10 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil G020338 Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint free rag 2 Reinsert the dipstick pull it out and check the oil level 3 Add oil if necessary If the level is close to the MIN mark add approximately 1 US quart 1 li...

Page 219: ...evel or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 57 is used to indicate low oil pressure Other models have an oil level sensor in which case the driver is alerted by the warning symbol in the cen ter of the instrument panel and a text in the information display Some models use both systems Contact an authorized Volvo retailer for more information ...

Page 220: ... 50 50 mix 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 with the correct mixture of water anti freeze The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level and the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks If it is not kept filled th...

Page 221: ...s mountain driving etc it may be necessary to replace the fluid more often Consult your Volvo retailer Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv ice technician WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake related message is shown in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service tec...

Page 222: ...3 5 Fold in the wiper arm The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side is longer than the one on the passenger s side G020329 Tailgate wiper blade G014732 1 Fold out the wiper arm 2 Pull off the wiper blade from the attach ment toward the window 3 Press the new wiper blade securely into place Fold in the wiper arm Keeping the windshield tailgate window and wiper blades cle...

Page 223: ... be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery To help keep the battery in good condition the vehicle should be driven for at least 15 minutes a week or connected to a charger with an automatic charging function If the battery is fully discharged a number of times this may shorten its service life Keeping the battery fully charged helps prolong its service...

Page 224: ...lamp holding the battery 8 Lift out the battery Installing a new battery 1 Put the battery in place in the engine com partment 2 Install the battery s retaining clamp 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 a recycling station or similar facilit...

Page 225: ...ls and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors Brake lights Active Bending Lights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs When changing in the headlight hous ing if the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs please be aware that components in the engine compartment will be hot G019599 The entire headlight housing must...

Page 226: ...y be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Low beam bulb G019131 Cover with retaining clamps 1 Open the hood and remove the headlight housing see page 225 for instructions 2 Release the retaining clamps on the cover 3 Release the bulb s retaining spring holding the bulb in place by pressing it inward and downward 4 Pull out the bulb G019133 Low beam bulb Installing a new bul...

Page 227: ...qualified Volvo service technician 4 Driver s side headlight Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise Passenger s side headlight Turn the bulb holder clockwise 5 Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb 6 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 7 Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the headlight housing by turning it clockwise 8 Reinstall the headlight housing see...

Page 228: ...t G018050 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the headlight housing see page 225 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 5 Reinstall the headlight housing Front fog lights G019605 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the panel around the fog light housing by inserting a screw drive...

Page 229: ... lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the covers A or B in the left right panels to access the bulb holders 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder 4 Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the wiring connector back into posi tion 7 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cover Location of taillight ...

Page 230: ...ician License plate lighting G014849 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the screws with a screw driver 3 Detach the lens bulb housing carefully 4 Replace the defective bulb 5 Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw it into place Footwell lighting G020795 The footwell lighting is located under the dash board on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 ...

Page 231: ...f the lower edge of the mirror turn it and care fully pry up the lugs at the edge 2 Move the screwdriver under the edge on the left and right hand sides near the black rubber sections and pry 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 begin by pres...

Page 232: ...move 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 fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse If fuses burn out repeatedly have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING Never use metal ob...

Page 233: ... 36 fuses 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 and a fuse removal tool to assist in removing replacing fuses can be found on the underside of the fuse box cover in the engine compartment ...

Page 234: ...6 Not in use 7 ABS pump 30A 8 ABS valves 20A 9 Engine functions 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers 20A 12 Feed to heated rear window 30A 13 Starter motor relay 30A 14 Trailer connector acces sory 40A 15 Not in use 16 Feed to audio system 30A 17 Windshield wipers 30A 18 Feed to passenger com partment fuse box 40A 19 Not in use 20 Horn 15A 21 Not in use 22 Not in use 23 Engine con...

Page 235: ...A 27 A C compressor 10A 28 Not in use 29 Front fog lights 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 sensor 10A 35 Engine sensor valves A C relay relay coil PTC ele ment oil trap canister mass air meter 15A 36 Engine control module ECM throttle sensor 10A ...

Page 236: ...ll screwdriver 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 completely The fuse box can be unhooked completely 4 Replace the blown fuse 5 Close the fuse box in reverse order 6 Pull the center pins fully out of the mount ing clips secure the upholstery with th...

Page 237: ...compart ment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48 Tailgate window wiper washer 15A 49 Supplemental Restrain Sys tem SRS Occupant Weight Sensor OWS 10A 50 Not in use 51 AWD fuel filter relay 10A 52 Transmission control mod ule TCM ABS 5A 53 Power steering 10A 54 Park assist Active Bending Lights 10A 55 Not in use 56 Volvo Navigation System remote key module alarm siren contr...

Page 238: ...69 Climate system rain sen sor BLIS button 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in use 73 Moonroof front ceiling lighting auto dim mirror seat belt reminder 5A 74 Fuel pump relay 15A 75 Not in use 76 Not in use 77 Auxiliary equipment control module AEM 15A 78 Not in use 79 Back up lights 5A 80 Not in use 81 Power window and door lock rear driver s side door 20A 82 Power window front pas senger s ...

Page 239: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 239 ...

Page 240: ...G020924 240 Audio functions 242 Radio functions 247 CD player CD changer 255 Audio menu 259 Bluetooth hands free connection 260 ...

Page 241: ...10 AUDIO ...

Page 242: ...r exam ple an MP3 player If the player is being charged through a 12 volt socket while it is connect to the AUX port sound quality may be impaired 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 the quality of the sound may be impaired This can be prevente...

Page 243: ...he steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume shift between preset stations and change CD tracks Press one of the two left hand buttons briefly to change to the next pre vious 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 twilight display In daylight the information is displayed against a light ba...

Page 244: ...music files on the drive It will take considerably longer for the system to index the files on the drive if it contains any thing other than compatible music files NOTE The system supports removable media that uses the USB 2 0 standard and the FAT32 file system and can index up to 500 folders and a maximum of 64 000 files The device must have at least 256 Mb of memory MP3 player Many MP3 players h...

Page 245: ...stening to FM radio stations Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception If reception is weak selecting 2 or 3 channel stereo may provide better sound quality The Dolby symbol will be appear in the 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 ...

Page 246: ...hicle There are three settings available which deter mine the level of volume compensation Low Medium1 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 or High and press ENTER 1 Default setting ...

Page 247: ...er a few seconds Release the button when the desired frequency appears in the display The frequency can be fine tuned by short presses on the left right arrow keys Storing preset stations Manually storing a station 1 Tune to the 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 ...

Page 248: ... mode and the stored station can be selected by pressing the preset button Scanning SCAN 4 automatically searches through the selected waveband for strong AM or FM sta tions When the radio finds a station that sta tion will be played for approximately 8 sec onds after which scanning resumes Activating deactivating SCAN 1 Select radio mode using the AM FM but ton 2 2 Press SCAN to activate the func...

Page 249: ... See also the section Sub chan nels below When receiving a digital signal there is no multipath disturbance or hisses pops crackling due to outside influences How HD broadcasting works HD Radio works similarly to conventional radio and broadcasts of this type are available in many areas of the United States However there are a few key differences Instead of transmitting one analogue sig nal statio...

Page 250: ...econds behind the analogue This will noticeable as a stuttering effect The above items are dependant on the broadcaster s equipment settings and do not indicate a fault in the vehicle s radio receiver or antenna systems Switching HD on or off The factory setting for HD radio is on However when driving through areas with weak HD sig nals fringe areas you may experience that the radio repeatedly swi...

Page 251: ...t station s sub channels When you are no longer in broadcasting range of the currently tuned sub chan nel No HD reception will be dis played The radio will then be muted and it will be necessary to tune to or search for a new radio station Sub channels can also be stored as presets see page 247 for information on storing sta tions If you press a sub channel s preset button it may take up to 6 seco...

Page 252: ...ries 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 on chan nel or feature updates is available at www sirius com Selecting a channel There are three ways of tuning in a channel Using the left and right arrow keys By turning the tuning control Through ...

Page 253: ...ry 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 seek 3 Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the function NOTE When the song has ended the radio will remain tuned to the channel on which the song was played Radio text The text that is displayed ab...

Page 254: ...checked 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 unlock a channel Unlock all channels This permanently removes all channels from the locked list and makes them available for selection Temp unlock all ch This function will temporarily unlock all ch...

Page 255: ...ger 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 but tons or the up down keys on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL The display shows which positions are empty 3 Insert a disc into the slot 4 NOTE Ensure that INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a disc If a CD position in the changer contain ing a disc is selected and the audi...

Page 256: ...hese 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 the files in the folder have been played the player will auto matically go to the next folder and play the files in it Press the left or right arrow key on the naviga tion control if the entire name o...

Page 257: ... 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 possible to eject a single disc or to eject all of the discs in the changer Press the eject button 3 briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing A longer press more than two seconds starts the pro...

Page 258: ...e 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 the CD changer may however take up to one hour to dry off Never attempt to play a damaged CD When not in use the discs should be stored in their covers Avoid storing discs in excessive heat direct sunl...

Page 259: ...1 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 1 AUX VOLUME 2 SOUND SETTINGS ...

Page 260: ...serious 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 264 Activating deactivating A short press on the PHONE button in the cen ter console activates the hands free system The text TELEPHONE will appear at the top of the display to indicate that the audio system is in telephone mode The symbol indic...

Page 261: ...shed 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 console display and that the symbol is visible by pressing briefly on PHONE on the center console 2 Dial the desired phone number or use the phone book see page 263 3 Press ENTER End the call by pres...

Page 262: ...ound 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 settings Sounds and volume Ring volume and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing tones The hands free system s integrated ringing tones can be selected in Phone settings Sounds and v...

Page 263: ... 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 see the illustration on page 260 This starts a search based on the first letter on the button that has been pressed The phone book can also be accessed by pressing the navigation buttons on the center console or by pre...

Page 264: ...ate among the char acters Button Function Space 1 A B C 2 Ä Å À Æ Ç D E F 3 È É G H I 4 Ì J K L 5 M N O 6 Ñ Ö Ò Ø P Q R S 7 ß Button Function T U V 8 Ü Ù W X Y Z 9 Press briefly if two characters are to be entered in succession from the same button 0 Shift between uppercase and lowercase letters Bluetooth menus 1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialed calls 4 Phone book 4 1 Search 4 2 Copy fr mobi...

Page 265: ...10 Audio 10 265 ...

Page 266: ...G000000 266 Label information 268 Dimensions and weights 270 Fuel oils and fluids 273 Engine oil 275 Engine specifications 276 Electrical system 278 Three way catalytic converter 280 Volvo programs 281 ...

Page 267: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 268: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 268 ...

Page 269: ...ads and Tire Pressures The appearance of 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 located on the top left surface of the dashboard The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is desi...

Page 270: ...0 Dimensions Position Dimension A Wheelbase 103 9 in 264 cm B Length 177 7 in 451 cm C Load length floor seatback down 69 7 in 177 cm D Load length floor 39 in 99 cm E Load height 26 9 in 68 5 cm F Height 57 2 in 145 cm G Track front 60 4 in 154 cm ...

Page 271: ...m Weights Category USA Canada Gross vehicle weight FWDA 4320 lbs FWD Turbo 4320 lbs AWDB Turbo 4450 lbs 1960 kg 1960 kg 2020 kg Capacity weight FWD 800 lbs AWD 800 lbs 365 kg 365 kg Permissible axle weight front FWD 2380 lbs FWD Turbo 2380 lbs AWD Turbo 2420 lbs 1080 kg 1080 kg 1100 kg Permissible axle weight rear FWD 2220 lbs FWD Turbo 2220 lbs AWD Turbo AWD 2220 lbs 1010 kg 1010 kg 1010 kg ...

Page 272: ... FWD Front Wheel Drive B AWD All Wheel Drive C Models equipped with the B5244S7 engine engine code 39 which is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle s VIN number see chapter Label information for the location of the VIN plate may not be used to tow trailers or vehicles of any kind This could cause damage to the vehicle s emission control systems CAUTION The maximum permissible axle ...

Page 273: ...ocation of the VIN plate Engine oil with filter replacement See page 275 for information on engine oil specifications 6 1 US quarts 5 8 liters Automatic transmission oil JWS 3309 8 14 US quarts 7 7 liters Manual transmission oil BOT 350 M3 5 speed 2 2 US quarts 2 1 liters 6 speed 2 0 US quarts 1 9 liters turbo models Coolant Volvo original coolant antifreeze 50 50 mix ture of water and anti freeze...

Page 274: ...a 1 2 lbs 530 grams NOTE The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service 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 for prolonged driving in moun tainous areas or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temper...

Page 275: ... oil is only used at customer request at additional charge Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Oil viscosity Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use SAE 5W 30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection See the viscosity chart G023491 Viscosity chart Extreme engine operation Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W 30 or 0W 40 and complying with o...

Page 276: ...024 0 004 in 0 6 0 1mm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm Volvo kit no 30650843 3x 0 024 0 004 in 0 6 0 1mm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm Volvo kit no 30650379 0 027in 0 7mm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm A Certain markets B The engine specifications for output and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbocharged engines employ a turbo com pressor to force air into the engine inle...

Page 277: ...11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 277 Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system ...

Page 278: ...d audio system the Volvo Navigation System and or keyless drive If the battery must be replaced replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original see the decal on the battery WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproduct...

Page 279: ... Bending Lights 24W P21 5W Rear parking light side marker light 5W P21 W5 Footwell lighting cargo compartment light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Front parking light side turn signal 5W W5W Front fog light 35W H8 Glove compartment light 3W Festoon NOTE For information regarding any other bulbs not mentioned in this section please con tact your Volvo retailer or a trained...

Page 280: ...ions 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 such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather condi tions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three way cata lytic conve...

Page 281: ...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 have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These pro fessional...

Page 282: ...electing a sound source 242 Sirius satellite radio 251 sound settings 244 steering wheel keypad 243 storing radio stations 247 subwoofer 245 USB iPod connector 243 Auto dim rearview mirror 79 Autolock 84 Automatic locking retractor 35 Automatic sound control 246 Automatic transmission 151 kickdown 152 oil 273 shiftlock override 153 Automatic transmission Geartronic 152 AUX port 242 Axle weight 186...

Page 283: ...restraint systems 36 convertible seats 40 infant seats 38 Child safety locks 132 Climate system air distribution 101 air vents 94 Electronic Climate Control 98 manual climate control 95 passenger compartment filter 92 refrigerant 92 273 Climate system general information 92 Clock setting 84 Coat hanger 112 Cold weather precautions 139 Compact disc care 257 Compass in rearview mirror 79 Conserving ...

Page 284: ... 218 specifications 275 volumes 273 Equalizer audio system 245 Eyelets for anchoring loads 119 F Federal Clean Air Act 212 Flat tires changing 192 repairing with tire sealing system 194 Fluids and oils 273 FM1 FM2 menu 247 Fog lights front 64 rear 64 Front airbags 22 disconnecting passenger s side airbag 26 Front fog lights 64 Front park assist 170 Front seats 104 adjusting the head restraints 107...

Page 285: ...els 181 Information display 53 60 messages in 60 Information symbol 55 Inspection preparing for 214 Inspection readiness 214 Instrument overview 50 Instrument panel 50 53 Instrument panel lighting 64 Interior lighting 109 iPod connector audio system 243 ISOFIX LATCH anchors 43 J Jacket hanger 112 Jump starting 161 K Key ignition switch positions 145 Key blade 124 128 Keyless drive location of ante...

Page 286: ... instrument 64 Park assist 170 Parking brake 76 Parking lights 63 Passenger s side front airbag disabling 26 Periodic owner performed maintenance 214 Permissible axle weight 186 Personal settings 84 Power door mirrors 80 Power front seat 105 memory function 106 Power moonroof 82 Power steering fluid 221 Power windows 77 Pregnancy using seat belts during 19 R Radio Sirius satellite radio 251 Radio ...

Page 287: ...Side impact protection SIPS airbags 29 Sirius satellite radio 251 Snow chains 189 Snow tires 189 Sound control automatic 246 Sound settings audio system 244 Spare tire 190 Stability system 157 Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC 157 Starting the engine 146 with keyless drive 148 Start inhibitor immobilizer 122 146 STC stability system 157 Steering wheel adjusting 75 keypad 243 Storage compartm...

Page 288: ...Trailer towing 162 Transmission Geartronic 152 manual 149 150 shiftlock override 153 Tread wear indicator 178 Treble 244 Trip computer 68 Trips long distance 140 Turn signals 66 indicator lights 53 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 188 V Vehicle dimensions 270 Vehicle Event Data 212 Vehicle loading 186 roof loads 165 Vehicle maintenance performed by the owner 214 Vehicle towing 159 Vehicle weights 27...

Page 289: ...12 Index 12 289 Windshield wiper blades 222 Windshield wipers 72 rains sensor 73 Winter tires 189 Wiper blades replacing tailgate wiper 222 replacing windshield wipers 222 ...

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