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06 Starting and driving

Towing a trailer

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The maximum weights recommended by Volvo
for trailers

with brakes

are shown in the table

below.

NO. OF
OCCU-
PANTS

SEATING
POSITION

FRONT SEAT

2ND ROW OF
SEATS

OPTIONAL 3RD
ROW OF
SEATS

All Wheel Drive

5,000 LBS

(2250 KG)

5,000 LBS

(2250 KG)

4,500 LBS

(2050 KG)

3,700 LBS

(1700 KG)

2,900 LBS

(1350 KG)

1,800 LBS

(800 KG)

TRAILER TOW-
ING NOT REC-
OMMENDED

MAX. TRAILER
HITCH
TONGUE LOAD

500 LBS

(225 KG)

500 LBS

(225 KG)

450 LBS

(205 KG)

370 LBS

(170 KG)

290 LBS

(135 KG)

180 LBS

(80 KG)

–

Front Wheel
Drive

4,000 LBS

(1800 KG)

4,000 LBS

(1800 KG)

4,000 LBS

(1800 KG)

4,000 LBS

(1800 KG)

3,700 LBS

(1650 KG)

2,500 LBS

(1150 KG)

1,400 LBS

(650 KG)

MAX. TRAILER
HITCH
TONGUE LOAD

400 LBS

(180 KG)

400 LBS

(180 KG)

400 LBS

(180 KG)

400 LBS

(180 KG)

370 LBS

(165 KG)

250 LBS

(115 KG)

140 LBS

(65 KG)

Summary of Contents for 2009 XC90

Page 1: ...VOLVO XC90 Owner Manual Web Edition ...

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Page 3: ...rse please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis sion standards For further information please contact your retailer or In the USA Volvo Cars of North America LLC Customer Care Center P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 0914 1 800 458 1552 www v...

Page 4: ...ns 42 ISOFIX lower anchors 43 Top tether anchors 45 Child restraint registration and recalls 46 Integrated booster cushion 47 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 52 Instrument panel 54 Information display 58 Center console controls 60 Steering wheel adjustment 62 Lighting panel 63 Manually unlocking the fuel filler door 65 Left side steering wheel lever 66 Right side steering wheel ...

Page 5: ...r distribution 92 Electronic climate control ECC 93 04 04 Interior Front seats 100 Rear seats 103 Interior lighting 106 Storage compartments 108 Securing cargo 112 05 05 Locks and alarm Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...

Page 6: ... carriers accessory 156 Cold weather precautions 157 Before a long distance trip 158 Blind Spot Information System 159 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 166 Tire inflation 168 Tire inflation pressure tables U S mod els 170 Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models 171 Tire designations 172 Glossary of tire terminology 174 Vehicle loading 175 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 176 Snow chai...

Page 7: ...Audio Audio system overview 236 Audio system controls 237 Radio functions 242 Sirius satellite radio 244 Auxiliary equipment 248 CD player changer 249 Menu structure 252 Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSE option 253 11 11 Specifications Label information 258 Dimensions 260 Weights 262 Fluids 265 Suspension 267 Engine oil 268 Engine specifications 269 Electrical system 270 Three way catalytic ...

Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 274 ...

Page 9: ...Contents ...

Page 10: ...liarize yourself with the new engine oil consumption information on page 209 You should also be familiar with the information in chapters one two and eight of this manual Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference For this reason it should be k...

Page 11: ...40 Advanced elec tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal After Volvo vehi cles and parts have fulfilled their use recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle The 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 controlled recyc...

Page 12: ... of this vehicle such as air bag modules seat belt pretensioners adaptive steering columns and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ...

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

Page 14: ... 25 Side impact protection airbags 28 Volvo Inflatable Curtain 29 Whiplash Protection System 31 Child safety 33 Child restraint systems 35 Infant seats 37 Convertible seats 39 Booster cushions 42 ISOFIX lower anchors 43 Top tether anchors 45 Child restraint registration and recalls 46 Integrated booster cushion 47 ...

Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...

Page 16: ...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 National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Page 17: ...ur 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: ...cle until a distinct click is heard The seat belt retractor 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 tur...

Page 19: ...lt properly fastened Seat belt use during pregnancy G020105 The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way The diagonal section should wrap 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...

Page 20: ...cle inspected by 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 an authorized Volvo service technician WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions e g soaked carpeting stan...

Page 21: ... occupants com presses the airbags some of the gas is expel led at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy minimizing seat belt slack The entire 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 and above t...

Page 22: ...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 from the rea...

Page 23: ... 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 fastened 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 and eye irr...

Page 24: ...ight 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 airbag deployment There should be no loose article...

Page 25: ...t 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 instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a front passenger takes his her...

Page 26: ...ena bled A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats In rare situations when the seat belt is not properly fastened some child restraints may not be detected by the OWS because there is very little weight on the vehicle seat cush ion In these cases the passenger s side front airbag may be disabled but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ind...

Page 27: ...m s function The front passenger s seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger than normal This could increase the pressure exer ted on the weight sensor by a child and could result in the airbag being enabled which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision thereby injuring the child WARNING Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS...

Page 28: ...stem 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 vehicle or in rollover situations The use of seat covers on the front sea...

Page 29: ...of seats In 7 seat models they extend to protect all three rows By design the VIC system deploys only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact However in certain side impacts or in a roll over situation BOTH the Inflatable Curtains and the Side Impact Airbag System SIPS bag will deploy whereas in some cases ONLY the Inflatable Curtain will deploy In cases where BOTH the Inflatable Curtain...

Page 30: ...sit in an upright position with the seat belt prop erly fastened adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint sys tem Only adults should sit in the front seats Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat See page 34 for guide lines Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident ...

Page 31: ...ort the occupant s head before moving slightly rear ward This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash WARNING The WHIPS system is designed to sup plement the other safety systems in your vehicle 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 Th...

Page 32: ... Any contact between the front seat backr ests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of 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 G020126 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 do...

Page 33: ...A child restraint system 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 and development the label required by the standard or regulati...

Page 34: ... seat belt properly fastened Volvo s recommendations Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle 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 35: ...t 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 vehi cles equipped with Occupant Weight Sen sor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate...

Page 36: ...m 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 37: ...r safe installation 1 Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle 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 vehi...

Page 38: ...owed to retract fully 5 Press the infant seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place 6 Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt WARNING It should not be possible to move the chi...

Page 39: ...g on the age and size of the child WARNING Always use a convertible seat that is suita ble for the child s age and size See the convertible seat manufacturer s recommen dations 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 pr...

Page 40: ...t s automatic locking function G026501 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s auto matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal T...

Page 41: ...cle with a front passenger airbag not even if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehi cles equipped with Occupant Weight Sen sor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this position ...

Page 42: ...n 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 G026517 Positioning the seat belt 4 Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child WARNING The hip section of the three point seat belt must fit snugly across the child s hips not across the stomach The shoulder sectio...

Page 43: ...c tions WARNING The ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats posi tioned in the outboard seating positions These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint that is positioned in the center seating position When securing a child restraint in the center seating position use only the vehicle s center seat belt NOTE The rear seat s center position...

Page 44: ...wer anchors 01 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: ... only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned For securing the child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors see page 43 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 those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Und...

Page 46: ...med 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 chi...

Page 47: ... the child should be placed in a properly secured child restraint see page 33 for infor mation The shoulder belt must never be placed behind the child s back or under the arm WARNING Death or serious injury can occur Follow all instructions on the booster cushion and in the vehicle s owner s manual Make sure the booster cush ion is securely locked before the child is seated Use this booster cushio...

Page 48: ...tch aside before rais ing the cushion 3 With both hands push the cushion rear ward 4 Push the cushion until it locks in place Lowering 1 Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward 2 Pull the seat forward and press it down until it locks in place The booster cushion must be pressed down before the backrest can be folded down ...

Page 49: ...01 Safety 01 ...

Page 50: ...ighting panel 63 Manually unlocking the fuel filler door 65 Left side steering wheel lever 66 Right side steering wheel lever 68 Hazard warning flashers 70 Trip computer 71 Cruise control 73 12 volt sockets 75 Parking brake 76 Hood tailgate 77 Power windows 78 Mirrors 80 Power moonroof 83 HomeLink Wireless Control System option 85 ...

Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...

Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G000000 ...

Page 53: ...ment Hazard warning flashers Audio system Climate system controls Windshield wiper washer lever Audio control buttons in steering wheel Instrument panel Horn Cruise control buttons in steering wheel Turn signals High low beams READ but ton Parking brake pedal Parking brake release handle Reading lights Courtesy light Moonroof control option Seat belt reminder Rearview mirror Control panel in the d...

Page 54: ...infor mation and warning messages the ambi ent temperature and the clock etc When the ambient temperature is between 23 and 36 F 5 and 2 C a snowflake symbol is shown in the display This sym bol serves as a warning for possible slip pery road surfaces Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car At low speeds or when the car is not moving the temperature readings may be sli...

Page 55: ...I before starting G027134 This shows that the symbols are functioning When the engine starts all symbols go out If the engine is not started within 5 seconds all symbols except CHECK ENGINE and go out Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated depending on the vehicle s equipment The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking brake is released Warning symbol in center of ...

Page 56: ...212 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a Brake failure Service urgent message is displayed in the text window DO NOT DRIVE Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qua...

Page 57: ... and driveability Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your vehicle Canadian models are equipped with this warning light ABS Anti lock brake system 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 i...

Page 58: ...tion The text window can be cleared the message will be returned to memory by pressing button A again Message Meaning STOP SAFELY Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage STOP ENGINE Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage SERVICE URGENT Take your vehicle to a trained and qualified Vo...

Page 59: ...il level and top up if necessary see page 209 OIL LEVEL LOW STOP SAFELYB Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if necessary see page 209 OIL LEVEL LOW STOP ENGINEB Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if necessary see page 209 OIL LEVEL LOW SEE MANUALB Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine check t...

Page 60: ...is on when the function is activated also see page 63 Rear seat air conditioning option This button controls the optional rear seat air condition ing system on seven seat mod els Folding door mirrors option Press the button and release it to fold the door mirrors in or out On certain models when the button is pressed there may be a long pause before the mirrors move Pressing the but ton again duri...

Page 61: ...d or if it is driven close to a person or object For more information see page 147 NOTE The system activates automatically when the engine is started and can be deacti vated by pressing this button e g when towing a trailer or reactivated if necessary Auxiliary lights This button is used to switch on auxiliary lights if installed A light in the button will light up to indicate that the auxiliary l...

Page 62: ... comfortable posi tion for the driver Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv ing ...

Page 63: ...ights illuminate automatically except when the light switch 1 is in position 1 For information on switching between high and low beams see page 66 NOTE Active Bi Xenon headlights Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor which automatically switches the low beams on or off depend ing on ambient light conditions When driv ing in daylight the headlights will switch off an...

Page 64: ...ignition key to position II Press button 3 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 tail lights and should be used only when conditions such as fog rain snow smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft 150 meters Instrument panel lighting The i...

Page 65: ...on of the cargo area floor 2 If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder detach the holder s bands 3 Remove the corner panel from the floor of the cargo area 4 Open the cover in the side panel by pulling the tab upward outward 5 Pull down the insulating material 4 to access the fuel filler door motor 5 G027034 6 Move the catch 6 rearward to unlock the fuel filler door lock or m...

Page 66: ...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 this also applies on models equipped with the optional Ac...

Page 67: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 time interval can be changed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician ...

Page 68: ...the wind shield high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching the glass The windshield should be thor oughly wet when the wipers are in oper ation 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 To conserve wash...

Page 69: ...y twisting ring 1 up the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently or down the wip ers will sweep the windshield less frequently Activating the rain sensor 1 Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wiper lever in posi tion 0 2 Press button 2 A light in the button will light up to indi cate that the rain sensor is active Deactivating the rain sensor Press button 2...

Page 70: ... press the triangu lar button in the center dash Press the button again to turn off the flashers NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary depending on where you live Rear window and door mirror defroster Press the switch to start heat ing the rear window and door mirrors to remove ice or con densation A light in the switch will light up A timer automatically switch...

Page 71: ...iginal function The trip computer can be reset current data will be erased from system memory by press ing RESET button C 2 Driving distance on current fuel reserve 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 ta...

Page 72: ...s per hour Canadian models only This function provides the driver with an instan taneous conversion of the vehicle s current speed from km h to mph NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the vehicle and driving style ...

Page 73: ... h NOTE Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph 30 km h Braking Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed The currently set speed is stored in memory Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed Acceleration Momentary acceleration such as when pass ing another vehicle does not affect cruise con trol operation The vehicle wil...

Page 74: ...be displayed in the infor mation window in the instrument panel 2 Press the brake pedal Press resume to return to the previously set speed WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads or when driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep down grades ...

Page 75: ...ckets are used while the engine is not running there is a risk that the vehicle s battery will be discharged If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more than 0 1 A is con nected to a socket a battery warning will be displayed in the text window The covers should be kept on when the auxiliary sockets are not in use Maximum current from the sockets is 15 A G028425 12 volt socket at the...

Page 76: ... pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill 4 If the vehicle rolls the parking brake pedal must be pushed down more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in P 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 curb Rel...

Page 77: ...nd on it and press down until the hood locks in the closed position WARNING Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood If your fingers pro trude through the grille they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as the grille closes We recommend pressing down on the hood to close it Check that the hood locks properly when closed Opening the tailgate G027005 To open the...

Page 78: ...ble and release it immediately To stop the window at any time press the button down G029571 Power window controls Front windows Rear windows NOTE If a window is obstructed during auto up it will automatically reverse direction and return to its starting position If a window is repeatedly obstructed during auto up oper ation an overload protection circuit breaker will temporarily halt window functi...

Page 79: ...ch is ON The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver s door armrest G029573 Power window on the front passenger s side The control for the power window in the front passenger s seat operates that window only G029574 Power windows in the rear doors The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch on the driver s door If the li...

Page 80: ...e 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 If the compass is activated it will be displayed automatically when the ignition is in postilion II or when the engine is running The compass can be switched off or on by pressing the inset button on the rear s...

Page 81: ...the compass e g audio system etc 3 Using a pen or similar object hold the but ton 1 depressed for at least 6 seconds CAL will be displayed 4 Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 5 m p h 8 km h until CAL is no longer displayed NOTE This step can also be done by driving nor mally until CAL is no longer displayed Calibration is complete Power door mirrors G029575 The mirror control switches...

Page 82: ...nd the driver s seat will automatically move to the position they were in when you left the vehicle This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters up to 3 that you use with your vehicle This feature will not function if you lock your vehicle with the key Water repellent glass The side door mirrors can be treated with a water repellent coating The symbol to the l...

Page 83: ...ion 3 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of your choice Auto open Pull the switch as far back as pos sible position 4 and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof to the comfort 1 position Pull the switch rearward again to open the moonroof completely Manual close Push the switch to position 2 and hold it until the moonroof has closed com pletely or to the positio...

Page 84: ... during auto close operation it will automatically reverse direction and return to its starting position If the moon roof is repeatedly obstructed during auto close operation an overload circuit breaker will tem porarily halt moonroof function The moonroof will return to normal function after a brief cool down period G020157 Sun visor The optional moonroof also features a sliding sun visor The vis...

Page 85: ...eral safety standards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future 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 Som...

Page 86: ...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 require trans mitter signa...

Page 87: ...he indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the Home Link button proceed with Programming step 1 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada IC RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 This dev...

Page 88: ...G020906 Climate control system general information 90 Air distribution 92 Electronic climate control ECC 93 ...

Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...

Page 90: ...ral minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger compartment When the engine is running close the windows and moonroof and use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to cool the compartment as quickly as possible Windows and optional moonroof The ECC system will function best if the win dows and optional moonroof are closed If you ...

Page 91: ...on in the A C evaporator Blower function to reduce battery drain The climate system s blower functions nor mally while the engine is running However when the engine is switched off even if the ignition is switched to positions I or II the blower control will be automatically switched off to avoid unnecessary battery drain The following points pertain if the ignition is on but the engine in not run...

Page 92: ...passenger compartment shown above G027043 Air vents in the dash Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win dows to defrost 0 G027064 Air vents in the door pillars Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win dows to defrost ...

Page 93: ...ir conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air even if you have man ually switched the air conditioning off This will only function if the blower is not switched off Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off The ON or OFF LED will light up to indicate if the system is switched on or off Other functions will still be regulated automat ically if the AUTO switch is on In...

Page 94: ...12 minutes depending on the outside air temperature and then revert back to fresh air Timer mode deactivation Press and hold the recirculation button for 3 seconds The amber LED in the recirculation button will illuminate steadily for 5 seconds to show a return to normal mode In normal mode when the recirculation button is pressed the climate control sys tem will recirculate the air in the passeng...

Page 95: ...ompartment Please note that the compart ment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than necessary Set the control to the temperature you prefer Blower control1 Turn the control clockwise to increase or coun terclockwise to decrease the blower speed Pressing the AUTO switch will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment Turning the b...

Page 96: ...03 Climate Electronic climate control ECC 03 be necessary to change the filter more fre quently ...

Page 97: ...03 Climate 03 ...

Page 98: ...G020908 Front seats 100 Rear seats 103 Interior lighting 106 Storage compartments 108 Securing cargo 112 ...

Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...

Page 100: ...d control allow Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting Folding the backrests in the front seat G014805 The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load Fold the backrest as follows 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Adjust the backrest to the upright position 3 Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest 4 W...

Page 101: ...ss any of the buttons to stop the seat NOTE Please refer to the following page for infor mation on programming the memory func tion in the driver s seat Remote keyless entry system and the driver s seat The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the electrically operated driver s seat in the following way Adjust the seat to your preferences When you leave your vehicle lock it usi...

Page 102: ...ing the memory Three different seating and door mirror posi tions can be stored in the driver seat s memory The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way To program store a seat position in button 1 1 Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment controls see page 100 2 Press and hold down the MEM memory button 3 W...

Page 103: ...ble to move the center seat in the second row of seats as far forward as possible seven seat models only the rear section of the center console can be removed Pull the handle see illustration above and lift out the console To return the console to its original posi tion slide it back into position until it clicks into place G027033 Sliding center seat second row seven seat models only The center s...

Page 104: ...height G027022 Folding the backrests second row of seats 1 Move the seat s to their rearmost position seven seat models only 2 Pull the loop A to fold down an outboard head restraint Press down the center head restraint if necessary see page 104 3 Pull the handle B outward to release the backrest The backrests are designed to lock at a 45 degree angle Pull the handle again to continue pressing it ...

Page 105: ...fold down automatically to the horizontal position Returning the backrest to the upright position 1 Fold up the backrest to the upright posi tion 2 Grasp the strap see illustration 3 above and pull the seat cushion out until it locks in place This also locks the backrest in the upright position 2 Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically adjusted ...

Page 106: ... pressing the respective buttons The courtesy lights come on automatically1 and remain on for approximately 30 seconds when The vehicle has been unlocked from the outside with the remote control or key If the engine has been switched off and the ignition key has been turned to position 0 The courtesy lights will come on and remain on for approximately 10 minutes when One of the doors is opened ass...

Page 107: ...ior Interior lighting 04 Vanity mirror G027045 The light comes on when you open the cover Glove compartment lighting The light in the glove compartment comes on or switches off when its door is opened or closed ...

Page 108: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G033089 ...

Page 109: ...027019 To open the lid on the storage compartment press the lower edge of the opening latch see illustration above This lid can be folded back to form a small table area for rear seat passen gers Lift the tray under the lid to expose the deep storage bin with slots for CD storage G027020 Cup holders for the front seats Two cup holders are provided for the front seat occupants Press lightly on the ...

Page 110: ... seats Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull out the cup holders in the rear side of the center console The cup holder insert can be removed to provide space for a large plastic bottle Pull the insert straight up to remove it Press down to reinsert it ATTENTION Pakjdskdl ioiuip kjöpp opoodidåuswi C SOUND MENU 80 ENTER L SE E EXIT MY KEY R TO AIRBAG G027025 Glove compartment The glove compartme...

Page 111: ...r s seat head restraint It is only intended for hanging light garments G027026 Storage space between rear seats seven seat models option This storage space provides compartments for pens or other small items G027040 Rear side storage compartments and cup holders seven seat models Lift the lid to access the storage compartment ...

Page 112: ...of any accessories that may be installed etc See the section Vehicle loading in the chapter Wheel and tires for more detailed information Load the cargo against the backrest Load heavy cargo as low as possible If no one is sitting in the outboard rear seat s reinforce the backrest by fastening the seat belts Never load cargo above the backrest with out a cargo net WARNING When the rear backrest s ...

Page 113: ... front of the side armrests 4 Attach the lower straps to the eyelets on the floor if the net has been installed in the rear attachment brackets Use the eyelets in the front seat rails if the net has been installed in the forward attachment brack ets 5 Adjust the straps to pull the net taut G027060 Folding and storing the cargo net Press the release buttons on the hinges 1 in the illustration and f...

Page 114: ...ttachment into the forward position in the attachment bracket to lock it in place Installing the grid lower attachments 1 Insert the lower attachment bracket through the steel grid s lower mount from underneath 2 Install the spring on the attachment bracket and tighten the knob 3 Secure the attachment bracket hook in the lower cargo eyelet Turn the knob to ten sion the attachment bracket in the ca...

Page 115: ...rea cover and hook it in the holes in the rear cargo area pillars see illustration above Removing the cargo area cover 1 Press the end pieces of the cover inward 2 Pull up and lift out G027066 Grocery bag holder 1 Fold down the lower section of the tailgate 2 Fold up the rear section of the cargo com partment floor 3 Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of the straps or holders ...

Page 116: ...Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...

Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...

Page 118: ... be audible at this time Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running Immobilizer start inhibitor Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter 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 vehicle will start only with a properly coded ...

Page 119: ...or replacement G027013 Unlock Unlock tailgate Panic function Approach lighting Lock Fold key blade in out Using the remote control Unlock Press this button once to unlock the driver s door only Wait for at least 1 second and press the button again within 10 seconds to unlock all doors and the tailgate Tailgate unlock Press this button to unlock the tailgate without unlocking the other doors This f...

Page 120: ...erence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian 2306104388 Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to the following condi tions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Canadian 2306104388A...

Page 121: ... battery 1 Carefully pry open the rear edge of the cover with a small screwdriver 2 Insert a new 3 volt CR2032 battery with the battery s plus side up Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with your fingers 3 Press the cover back into place Ensure that the rubber seal is correctly positioned to help keep out moisture NOTE The old battery should be disposed of prop erly at a recycling ...

Page 122: ...deactivating automatic locking 1 Turn the ignition key to position I or II 2 Press the READ button on the left side steering wheel lever to erase any mes sages that may be displayed in the infor mation display 3 Depress the central locking button on the control panel until a new message about the locking status is displayed The message AUTOLOCK ON the doors will be locked when the vehicle begins t...

Page 123: ...CK button Automatic relocking If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without opening it it will automati cally relock after approximately 2 minutes NOTE If you open the tailgate and close it again it will remain unlocked and the alarm will not be rearmed Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailgate and rearm the alarm ...

Page 124: ...r tailgate locks function nor mally G021512 Child safety lock in the tailgate WARNING Remember in the event of an accident the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the buttons in position A REAR AC G027105 Power child locks To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 1 Turn the vehicle s ignition key to at least position 1 2 Press the button shown above I...

Page 125: ...ashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5 minutes Audible alarm signal An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds Panic button In an emergency situation this feature can be used to attract attention Activate the panic button by pressing the red button on the remote control see page 119 for illustration for...

Page 126: ...icult driving conditions 137 Automatic transmission 138 Jump starting 141 All Wheel Drive option 142 Brake system 143 Stability system 145 Front rear park assist accessory option 147 Towing 149 Towing a trailer 151 Detachable trailer hitch 155 Load carriers accessory 156 Cold weather precautions 157 Before a long distance trip 158 Blind Spot Information System 159 ...

Page 127: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...

Page 128: ...tic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system Repeated use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effec tiveness of the emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty cov erage State and local vehicle inspection pro grams will make detection of misfueling easier possibly resulting in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles NOTE Some U S and Canadian gasolines contain an...

Page 129: ...haust emission con trol systems on your vehicle lead has been strongly linked to certain 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...

Page 130: ...ncy to understeer Handling roadholding Vehicle load tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling Therefore check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load See Tire pressure section Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded Conserving electrical current Keep the following in mi...

Page 131: ...osed after refueling Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather NOTE During a transitional period a small number of service stations may still have fuel noz zles that are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on vehicles equipped with the evaporative control system Refueling The fuel tank is designed to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather See page 265 for fuel tank...

Page 132: ...spilling gasoline during refueling In addition to causing damage to the environment gasolines containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited War ranty Do not use gasolines containing meth anol methyl alcohol wood alcohol This practice can result in vehicle per formance deterioration and can dam age critical parts in the fuel system Su...

Page 133: ...he engine must be run ning or the ignition key must be in posi tion II and the brake pedal must be depressed Select the desired gear The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK system When the engine is switched off the gear selector must be in the P position before the key can be removed from the ignition ...

Page 134: ...ilation 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 acceler ate until after you feel the transmission engage Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmis sion wear Selecting P or N when idling at a s...

Page 135: ...e that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain Autostart This function makes it possible to start the vehicle without holding the key in the start position position III until the engine starts Turn the key to position III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock mi...

Page 136: ...mits Avoid carrying unnecessary items extra load in the vehicle Maintain correct tire pressure Check tire pressure regularly when tires are cold Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended Note that roof racks ski racks etc increase air resistance and also fuel con sumption At highway driving speeds fuel consump tion will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than...

Page 137: ...r We recommend keeping the fuel tank at least half full when driving on steep inclines Driving through water The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 16 inches 40 cm at a maximum speed of 6 mph 10 km h Take particular care when driving through flow ing water Clean the electrical connections for trailer wir ing after driving in mud or water When driving through water m...

Page 138: ...ector is moved from P the vehicle may start moving R Reverse Never engage R while the vehicle is moving D Drive D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy The vehicle should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position NOTE The transmission has 6 forward speeds Automatic transmission shift gate positions G020237 Shift gate position...

Page 139: ...selected in MAN position Move the gear selector forward toward to shift to a higher gear or rearward toward to shift to a lower gear If you hold the gear selector toward the transmission will downshift one gear and will utilize 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...

Page 140: ...06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 06 NOTE Mode W can be chosen regardless of the postion of the gear selector but will only function when the gear selector is in the D drive position ...

Page 141: ...onnect the auxiliary bat tery s negative terminal 3 to the ground point in your vehicle s engine compartment 4 3 Start the engine in the assisting vehicle then start the engine in the vehicle with dead battery 4 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 relat...

Page 142: ...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 the tire inflation pressure plac ards located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at ...

Page 143: ...This can happen for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is switched off when the vehicle is roll ing The brake pedal feels harder than usual Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake discs and pads This will cause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed T...

Page 144: ... on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level see page 212 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a Brake failure Service urgent message is displayed in the text window DO NOT DRIVE Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo serv ice technician and have ...

Page 145: ...o temporarily switch off this function for maxi mum tractive force G028511 Controls on the left side steering wheel lever Temporarily switching off Spin control 1 Turn the thumbwheel 1 on the left side steering wheel lever until the DSTC menu is displayed 2 Hold down the RESET button 2 to toggle between DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON or OFF NOTE The message DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability...

Page 146: ...ows steadily ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED will be dis played in the text window at the same time A fault is indicated in the stability system Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine Restart the engine If the indicator light goes out the fault was temporary and no further action is required If the indicator light remains on drive to an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible ...

Page 147: ...ist 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 1 5 m The signal comes from the rear speakers The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer carrying bicycles in a rear mounted carrier etc which could trigger the rear park assist system s sensors NOTE Rear park assist is deactivated a...

Page 148: ...llow warning symbol illu minates and PARK ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED is shown on the information display this indicates that the system is not functioning properly and has been disengaged Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician CAUTION In certain circumstances the park assist system may give unexpected warning sig nals that can be caused by external sound sources that use the same ul...

Page 149: ...until it is securely in place After the vehicle has been towed the eyelet should be removed and returned to the tool bag Press the cover back into position WARNING Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck Precautions when the vehicle is in tow The steering wheel must be unlocked Turn the ignition key to position I or II The gear selector must be in position N ...

Page 150: ... pedal pressure required is 3 4 times above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or for any similar purpose involving severe strain Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck G030862 Towing vehicles with front wheel drive All Wheel Drive Volvo recommends the use of flat ...

Page 151: ...00 LBS 2250 KG 5 000 LBS 2250 KG 4 500 LBS 2050 KG 3 700 LBS 1700 KG 2 900 LBS 1350 KG 1 800 LBS 800 KG TRAILER TOW ING NOT REC OMMENDED MAX TRAILER HITCH TONGUE LOAD 500 LBS 225 KG 500 LBS 225 KG 450 LBS 205 KG 370 LBS 170 KG 290 LBS 135 KG 180 LBS 80 KG Front Wheel Drive 4 000 LBS 1800 KG 4 000 LBS 1800 KG 4 000 LBS 1800 KG 4 000 LBS 1800 KG 3 700 LBS 1650 KG 2 500 LBS 1150 KG 1 400 LBS 650 KG M...

Page 152: ...e not more than four occupants in the vehicle in the front seats and second row of seats with a combined weight of 600 lbs 270 kg with no other cargo in the vehicle NOTE Vehicles used for towing a trailer on a regular basis or for long distance high way towing should be equipped with an automatic transmission oil cooler and Volvo s automatic self leveling system for the rear suspension Consult you...

Page 153: ...ns while towing a trailer make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine using too high a gear WARNING Bumper attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos nor should safety chains be attached to the bumper Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used Never connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system nor a t...

Page 154: ... near the trailer hitch it will be activated by any electrical equipment e g bicycle racks with lighting etc that is plugged in and will remain active until the equipment is unplug ged from the socket Leveling If your vehicle is equipped with automatic lev eling the rear suspension always retains the correct ride height regardless of the load The system adjusts the rear suspension to the correct l...

Page 155: ...the 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 holde...

Page 156: ... point and the rear load carrier approximately 1 5 inches 3 5 cm in front of the rear rail anchorage This will help to reduce wind noise Installing load carriers Make sure that the load carriers are pressed firmly out against the roof rail and securely tightened place Check regularly that any load carriers are securely in place WARNING Loads carried on the vehicle s roof should not exceed 220 lbs ...

Page 157: ...s the temperature drops In very cold weather a poorly charged bat tery can freeze and be damaged It is there fore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an antirust oil on the battery posts Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving see section Wheels and tires To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing add washer solvents con ta...

Page 158: ...battery s charge Examine tires carefully the spare tire as well and replace those that are worn Check tire pressures The brakes front wheel alignment and steering gear should be checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian 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...

Page 159: ... not eliminate the need for you to visually confirm the conditions around you and the need for you to turn your head and shoulders to make sure that you can safely change lanes As the driver you have full responsibility for changing lanes in a safe manner NOTE The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the system has detected another vehicle If your vehicle is pass...

Page 160: ...ng 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 The function of the BLIS cameras may be affected by intense light ...

Page 161: ...owing are several examples of situa tions in which the BLIS indicator light s may illuminate even when there are no other vehi cles in the area monitored by the system G018176 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 G018178 Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the hor...

Page 162: ... BLIND SPOT SYST L CAMERA BLOCKED BOTH CAMERAS OBSCURED BLIND SPOT SYST CAMERAS BLOCKED BLIS SYSTEM OFF BLIND SPOT INFO SYSTEM OFF BLIS SYSTEM ON BLIND SPOT INFO SYSTEM ON BLIS FUNCTION REDUCED BLIND SPOT SYST FUNCTION REDUCED The messages listed above can only be dis played if the ignition key is in position II or if the engine is running and if BLIS is active i e if the system has not been turne...

Page 163: ...06 Starting and driving 06 ...

Page 164: ...ure tables Canadian models 171 Tire designations 172 Glossary of tire terminology 174 Vehicle loading 175 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 176 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 177 Temporary spare 178 Tire rotation 179 Changing wheels 180 Tire Sealing System 185 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS U S models only 190 ...

Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...

Page 166: ...without the all season rating However for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels When replacing tires be sure that 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 vehicle s roadholding and handling charac teristics Storing w...

Page 167: ...recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service Heat caused by hot climates frequent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet U V exposure can accelerate the aging process You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare A tire s age can be determined by the DOT stamp on the sidewall see the illustration above A tire ...

Page 168: ...s automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate Use the recommended cold inflation pres sure 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 failure and may result in severe tire cracking tread separation or blow out with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of...

Page 169: ...ssures A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under inflated To check inflation pressure Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve Add air to reach the recommended air pressure Replace the valve cap Repeat this procedure for each tire includ ing the spare Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no ...

Page 170: ...ar psi kPa XC90 225 70R16 235 65R17 235 60R18 255 50R19 255 45R20 36 250 36 250 Temporary spare tire T155 85R18 61 420 61 420 Load ratings The load ratings on the tire s sidewall translate as follows for example 102 1874 lbs 850 kg 104 1984 lbs 900 kg 107 2150 lbs 975 kg Speed ratings The speed ratings on the tire s sidewall trans late as follows for example M 81 mph 130 km h H 130 mph 210 km h V ...

Page 171: ...n specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire size Cold tire pressures up to five persons psi kPa Optional pressure up to three persons psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 225 70R16 235 65R17 235 60R18 39 270 39 270 32 220 32 220 255 50R19 255 45R20 39 270 39 270 35 240 35 240 Temporary spare tire T155 85R18 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 ...

Page 172: ... speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h NOTE This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indi cates that the tire meets all federal stand ards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured the next two are the ti...

Page 173: ...river s door or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle Treadwear Traction and Temperature grades see page 176 for more informa tion Maximum permissible inflation pressure the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This limit is set by the tire manufacturer Tire suppliers may have additional markings notes...

Page 174: ...he 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...

Page 175: ...etermining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehi cle s placard Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and ...

Page 176: ... specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance 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 highest A B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its abili...

Page 177: ... mph 50 km 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 tires1 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 s...

Page 178: ... from your Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a tem porary replacement for a punctured tire It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire Road holding and handling may be affected with the Temporary Spare in use Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h CAUTION The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or ...

Page 179: ...e optimal Further tires that are rotated but not on a regular basis may actually cause more tire noise faster tire wear and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling A tire that can fully adapt to its position will provide better steering feel lower tire noise and better fuel economy Braking stability performance Your vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires which will wear faste...

Page 180: ...fore the crank is used We recommend reinserting the crank into this sleeve before the crank is stowed If the vehicle is equipped with the optional gro cery bag holder Fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor disconnect the grocery bag holder s retaining cords and fold up the lower section of the floor to access the tool bag Location of jack seven seat models The jack is located in the cent...

Page 181: ...retaining attachment 5 Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by turning the crank counterclockwise until it is not possible to turn it further 6 Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90 degrees to release it from the spare wheel CAUTION When the spare wheel is mounted on the vehicle the retaining cable could damage the underside of the vehicle if it is not retrac ted 7 Crank up the cable agai...

Page 182: ...ARNING The undersides of accessory running boards are not intended for attaching the jack Changing a wheel Park the vehicle on a firm level non slip pery surface Engage the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park position Loosen the wheel bolts by exerting down ward pressure on the lug wrench Remove the wheel cap where applicable using the lug wrench in the tool bag With the wheels sti...

Page 183: ... the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs NOTE To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing mark and reinstall wheels in the same location and position as before removal To lessen the chance of imbal ance each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position as when changing over to winter tires wheels Inst...

Page 184: ...ehicle when replacing a wheel For any other job use stands to support the side of the vehicle being worked on Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the P ark position Block the wheels standing on the ground use rigid wooden blocks or large stones The jack should be kept well greased and clean and should not be damaged No objects should be placed between the base of jack and the grou...

Page 185: ...Open the floor hatch 3 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 WARNING After using the tire sealing system the vehicle should not be driven farther than approximately 120 miles 200 km Have the tire inspected by a trained and ...

Page 186: ...elids Get medical attention if symptoms occur Inhalation Move the person to fresh air If irritation persists get medical atten tion Tire sealing system temporarily repairing a flat tire G014338 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...

Page 187: ...em s hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand 8 Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12 volt socket in the vehicle 9 Start the vehicle s engine 10 Start the tire sealing 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 th...

Page 188: ...ly disposed of WARNING If heavy vibrations unsteady steering behavior or noises should occur while driv ing reduce speed and park the vehicle in a safe place Recheck the tire for bumps cracks or 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 Ch...

Page 189: ...the vehicle s engine WARNING The vehicle s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain Therefore be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place or 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 ...

Page 190: ...ehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale 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 ...

Page 191: ...trol of the vehicle Changing wheels with TPMS Please note the following when changing or replacing 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 S...

Page 192: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...

Page 193: ...08 CAR CARE ...

Page 194: ...iper 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 After cleaning the engine the spark plug wells should be inspected for water and blown dry if necessary Suitable detergents Special vehicle washing detergent...

Page 195: ... washing the underbody Before driving into an automatic car wash make sure that side view mirrors auxiliary lamps etc are secure and that any antenna s are retracted or removed Oth erwise there is risk of the machine dislodg ing them Exterior lighting Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights fog lights or tail lights This is nor mal and th...

Page 196: ...ould be done with a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose Consult your Volvo retailer Alcantera suede like material Suede like upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution Leather care Volvo s leather upholstery is manufactured with a protectant to repel soiling Over time sunlight grease and dirt can break down the protection Staining cracking scuffing and fading...

Page 197: ...ra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread Use solvents sparingly Too much sol vent can damage the seat padding Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center Sharp objects e g pencils or pens in a pocket or velcro fasteners on clothing may damage the textile upholstery Clothing that is not colorfast such as new jeans or suede garments may st...

Page 198: ...maged color coat remains you can add paint immediately after removing dirt NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be clean and dry The surface temperature should be above 60 F 15 C Minor scratches on the surface 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 G020345 Deep scra...

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Page 200: ...G020922 Volvo service 202 Maintaining your vehicle 203 Working on your vehicle 205 Engine compartment 207 Engine oil 208 Fluids 211 Wiper blades 213 Battery 214 Replacing bulbs 217 Fuses 224 ...

Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 202: ...intenance services outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet many of which will positively affect your vehicle s emissions should be performed as indicated It is recom mended that receipts for vehicle emission services be retained in case questions arise concerning maintenance Inspection and service should also be per formed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Veh...

Page 203: ...icle s computerized engine management system It stores diagnos tic information about your vehicle s emission controls It can light the Check Engine light MIL if it detects an emission control fault A fault is a component or system that is not performing within an expected range A fault may be permanent or temporary OBD II will store a message about any fault How do states use OBD II for emission i...

Page 204: ...ng your vehicle 09 way driving is typically needed to allow OBD II to reach readiness Your Volvo retailer can provide you with more infor mation on planning a trip Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your vehicle s maintenance schedule ...

Page 205: ...ke care not to dam age the splash guard under the engine Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it Always use axle stands or similar structures The vehicle s gross vehicle weight is between 5770 lbs 2630 kg and 6080 lbs 2760 kg Use a jack and stands rated for this weight If a two post hoist is used to lift the vehicle the front and rear lift arm pads should be cent...

Page 206: ...g system has been drained Do not remove the filler cap other than for top ping up with coolant Frequent removal may prevent coolant circulation between the engine and the expansion tank during engine warm up and cooling Changing coolant Normally the coolant does not need to be changed If the system must be drained con sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician Do not top off with water...

Page 207: ...or Dipstick engine oil Filler cap engine oil Washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Expansion tank coolant Data plate Battery under floor in rear cargo area WARNING The cooling fan located behind the radiator may start or continue to operate for up to 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off ...

Page 208: ... F 40 C in your area Volvo recommends for the protec tion of your engine that you use a heavier weight oil such as such as SAE 5W 40 or 0W 40 See the viscosity chart Operation in temperate climates Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 104 F 40 C SAE 5W 30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection See the viscosity chart Extreme...

Page 209: ...ance inter vals except at owner request and at addi tional charge Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Checking and adding oil G030880 Location of dipstick 1 and oil filler cap 2 The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled This is especially important during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service The vehicle should be parked on a ...

Page 210: ...omes too low Never fill oil above the MAX mark This could cause an increase in oil consump tion Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used WARNING Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces ...

Page 211: ...ssary top up the cooling system with Volvo Genuine Coolant Antifreeze only a 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...

Page 212: ...year or 30 000 miles 48 000 km The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15 000 miles 24 000 km when driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Power steering fluid reservoir FULL ADD G026991 The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks Fluid type Volvo synthetic pow...

Page 213: ...The driver s side wiper blade is longer than the one on the passenger s side Tailgate wiper blade G026959 To change a tailgate wiper blade Pull the wiper arm rearward away from the tailgate window Pull out the wiper blade as shown in the illustration Press the new wiper blade into place Check that it is properly secured NOTE Keeping the windshield tailgate window and wiper blades clean helps impro...

Page 214: ...ould be checked if the battery has been recharged After inspection be sure the cap over each battery cell or cover is securely in place Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened Route ventilation hose through opening in floor see one of the illustrations in Replacing the battery on page 215 Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running for example when ...

Page 215: ...iately with water Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected NOTE Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or similar facility or taken to your Volvo retailer Symbols Wear protection goggles See owner s manual for details Keep away from children Corrosive No smoking no open flames no sparks Explosion Replacing the battery DRAIN PIPE xxxx xxxxx xx xxxxx DISCONN...

Page 216: ... bat tery and that the other end of the hose is properly routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of the battery compart ment G030884 Ventilation hose 10 Reinstall the cover and retaining bracket and screw it securely in place NOTE After the battery has been disconnected or replaced lock and unlock the vehicle with the central locking system s remote control to reactivate such features ...

Page 217: ...nt lights Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors High mounted brake lights Replacing high low beams turn signal parking light bulbs 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 G027081 The entir...

Page 218: ...y first moving it to the right and then moving it out of the way 4 Pull out the bulb from the holder 5 Insert the new bulb without touching the glass in the holder 6 Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly 7 Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing 8 Reinstall the plastic cap The letters HAUT on the cap must be upward Replacing the hig...

Page 219: ...y pressing the lock tab out and pulling 4 Connect the connector to the new bulb unit until it clicks into place 5 Press a new bulb unit into the headlight housing and turn it clockwise into place 6 Reinstall the plastic cover Replacing parking light side marker light bulbs G028409 1 Turn the lamp holder approximately 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the headlight housing 2 Pull the bul...

Page 220: ...s on the bulb with your fingers 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclock wise to release it 3 Replace the bulb The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to the shape of the bulb holder 4 Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise The side of the holder marked TOP should face upward Location of tail light bulbs G027094 Parking light Turn signal Back...

Page 221: ...C upward outward 6 Loosen the bolts D 7 Pull the entire tail light housing straight out 8 Disconnect the wiring 9 Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the lens 10 Turn the lamp holder s counterclockwise and pull out 11 Turn signal back up light brake light bulbs Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 12 Parking light bulbs Pull the bulb straight out 13 Insert a ne...

Page 222: ...move it 6 Insert a new bulb and press the lamp hous ing back into place Door step courtesy lights G027079 The door step courtesy lights are located under the dashboard on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens 2 Replace the defective bulb 3 Reinstall the lens Cargo compartment light G027084 1 Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry...

Page 223: ...ce License plate lights G030886 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Loosen the screws with a Torx screw driver 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out 4 Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one 5 Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise 6 Reinstall the housing and screw it into place NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself Let a trained ...

Page 224: ...fuse The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it Pull the fuse straight out If a fuse is difficult to remove you will find a special fuse removal tool and several extra fuses in the passenger compartment fuse box on the driv er s end of dashboard From the side examine the curved metal wire see the illustration to see if it is broken If so put in a new fuse of the same color and amper...

Page 225: ...tarter motor relay 25 7 Windshield wipers 15 8 Fuel pump 15 9 Transmission control module V8 and 6 cyl 15 10 Ignition coils engine control module 20 11 Throttle pedal sensor A C compressor e box fan 10 No A 12 Engine control module fuel injectors mass airflow sensor 15 13 Throttle control V8 Intake manifold actuator 6 cyl 10 14 Heated oxygen sensor 20 15 Crankcase ventilation sole noid valves A C ...

Page 226: ...intenance and servicing Fuses 09 No A 16 Driver s side low beam head light 20 17 Passenger s side low beam headlight 20 18 19 Engine control module feed engine relay 5 20 Parking lights 15 21 Vacuum pump 20 ...

Page 227: ...h a new one of the same color and amper age written on the fuse No A 1 Blower climate system 30 2 Audio amplifier option 30 3 Power driver s seat option 25 No A 4 Power passenger s seat option 25 5 Driver s door central lock ing power windows door mirror 25 6 Front passenger s door cen tral locking power windows door mirror 25 7 No A 8 Radio CD player 15 9 Volvo Navigation System option Sirius sat...

Page 228: ...nd servicing Fuses 09 No A 11 Ignition switch SRS engine control module V8 6 cyl immobilizer transmission control module V8 6 cyl 7 5 12 Ceiling lighting upper elec tronic control module 10 13 Moonroof option 15 14 38 ...

Page 229: ...o replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage writ ten on the fuse No A 1 Heated passenger s seat 15 2 Heated driver s seat 15 3 Horn 15 4 No A 5 Audio system 10 6 7 8 Alarm siren option 5 9 Break light switch feed 5 10 Instrument panel climate sys tem power driver s seat Occupant Weight Sensor 10 No A 11 12 volt sockets front and rear seats 15 12 13 14 15 ABS DSTC 5 16 Power steering...

Page 230: ...foglight option 7 5 19 20 Coolant pump V8 5 21 Transmission control module1 10 22 Driver s side high beam1 10 23 Passenger s side high beam 10 24 25 26 27 28 Power passenger s seat option 5 29 30 Blind Spot Information System option 5 31 No A 32 33 Vacuum pump 20 34 Pump windshield and tail gate washers 15 35 36 ...

Page 231: ...ge written on the fuse No A 1 Backup lights 10 2 Parking lights foglights cargo compartment lighting license plate lights brake light diodes 20 3 Accessories 15 No A 4 5 Rear Electronic module 10 6 Rear Seat Entertainment accessory 7 5 7 Rear Seat Entertainment accessory 15 8 12 volt socket in cargo com partment 15 No A 9 Rear passenger s side door power window power window cutout function 20 10 R...

Page 232: ... 22 23 Park assist 7 5 24 25 26 Park assist option 5 27 Main fuse trailer wiring park assist All Wheel Drive 30 28 Central locking system 15 No A 29 Driver s side trailer lighting parking lights turn signal option 25 30 Passenger s side trailer light ing brake light fog light turn signal option 25 31 Main fuse fuses 37 and 38 40 32 33 34 35 36 37 Heated rear window 20 38 Heated rear window 20 ...

Page 233: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 ...

Page 234: ...dio system overview 236 Audio system controls 237 Radio functions 242 Sirius satellite radio 244 Auxiliary equipment 248 CD player changer 249 Menu structure 252 Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSE option 253 ...

Page 235: ...10 AUDIO ...

Page 236: ...ction from the menu SELECTOR select sound source SOUND make sound settings EXIT CLEAR step back in the menu or cancel a selection Menu selections navigation CD eject CD slot CD changer option Storage compartment SCAN AUTO search for and store the strongest radio stations in the area in which you are driving Station preset buttons CD changer discs 1 6 Infrared IR port for the optional naviga tion s...

Page 237: ...to navigate up or down in the menus Dots in the dis play indicate that there are more menu selections from which to choose Press ENTER to confirm or cancel a menu selection One long press on EXIT CLEAR exits menu mode A short press on the EXIT CLEAR enables you to cancel undo or answer no to a menu selection or to go back in the menu structure Shortcut The menu alternatives are numbered and can be...

Page 238: ...nce between 16 32 ohm The sensitivity of these should be equal to or greater than 102 dB The headphone connections are intended for 3 5 mm contacts and are located under the lower edge of the socket All headphones are automatically turned off when the ignition is switched off They must be manually restarted when the ignition is switched on again Headphones limitations The headphones will only work...

Page 239: ...layer will go into pause mode Re activate the player by turning up the volume Selecting a sound source Press AM FM repeatedly to toggle between FM1 FM2 and AM Press the CD button to change to the CD player or optional CD changer Turn the SELECTOR control to choose FM1 FM2 AM CD CD changer option AUX option or the optional Sirius satellite radio The selected sound source will be shown in the displa...

Page 240: ... stereo The symbol in the display indicates that Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is activated Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions in CD mode only 2 channel stereo is recommended for AM FM radio broadcasts Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only availa ble on the highest level audio system Premium Sound Use the following instructions to select PRO LOGIC II 3 CHANNEL or to turn these func tions off See al...

Page 241: ... used to fine tune the sound from the rear speakers 1 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 2 Select EQ REAR and press ENTER 3 Use the menu selection buttons to set the level or use the SELECTOR control 4 Press ENTER to select the next frequency You can select five frequencies 5 Press ENTER until you come to the menu mode to save the changes you have made Optimal sound reproduction The...

Page 242: ...al search function is available for five seconds after you last pressed the button Storing stations To store a selected station under one of the station setting buttons 0 9 1 Set the desired station 2 Press the button under which the station is to be stored and keep it depressed The sound will be interrupted for several sec onds and STATION STORED is shown in the display The station is now stored ...

Page 243: ... function automatically searches the cur rently selected waveband AM FM1 or FM2 for strong stations When the radio finds a sta tion it will pause for approximately 8 seconds after which it will continue scanning Activating deactivating Scan 1 Choose a waveband by pressing the AM FM button 2 Press SCAN SCAN will be shown in the display 3 Press EXIT to stop scanning Storing a station found by SCAN S...

Page 244: ...will return to the normal view SIRUS ID The SIRIUS ID is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center It is used to activate your account and when making any account trans actions The SIRIUS ID is sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Number ESN This function displays the 12 digit SIRIUS ID Selecting a channel category 1 Select Sirius radio mode as described above 2 Press ENTER 3 Use t...

Page 245: ...nnel category Song Seek and Song Memory The Song Seek and Song Memory functions provide both audio and visual notification when Sirius is broadcasting your favorite songs Song Seek enables you to store the name of the song for future advance notification when that song is being played The Song Memory feature makes it possible to view all of the cur rent songs that are stored in memory Song memory ...

Page 246: ...all channels This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection Temp unskip all ch This function will temporarily unskip all chan nels and make them available for selection The channels remain on the skip list and will again be skipped the next time the ignition is switched on Channel lock Access to specific channels can be restricted locked A locked ch...

Page 247: ...ODE This function makes it possible to change the channel access code The default code is 0000 To change the code 1 Select CHANGE CODE and press ENTER 2 Enter the current code and press ENTER 3 Enter the new code and press ENTER 4 Confirm the new code and press ENTER If an incorrect code is entered the text Incorrect code is displayed If you have forgotten the access code 1 Select SIRIUS ID in the...

Page 248: ... adjusting the external sound source s input volume 1 While playing the radio or a CD lower the audio volume to about one quarter 2 Switch to AUX mode on the audio system 3 Connect the headphone output from your music player to the AUX input using a cable with a stereo 3 5 mm miniplug at both ends 4 Set your music player s headphone vol ume to three quarters using the player s volume controls 5 Se...

Page 249: ... one disc A short press on the EJECT button 3 will eject the CD that is currently playing NOTE For reasons of traffic safety the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn back into the slot and the CD player will enter pause mode Press the CD button to restart the disc Ejecting all discs A long press on the EJECT button starts the EJECT ALL function The text EJ...

Page 250: ...an be used in the same way SCAN This function plays the first ten seconds of each track or file1 1 Press SCAN to begin scanning the tracks or files on the currently selected CD 2 Press EXIT CLEAR or SCAN to interrupt the scan function and listen to an entire track or file Random play CD player This function plays the tracks or files on a CD in random order shuffle If a normal music CD is being pla...

Page 251: ...p ment used DualDisc The audio side of a DualDisc combined CD DVD does not meet CD specifications and may not play in your audio system Keep the discs clean Wipe them with a soft clean lint free cloth working from the center outwards If necessary dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution Dry thor oughly before using Never use cleaning spray or antistatic liq uid Use only cleaners specifically ...

Page 252: ...woofer option 3 Equalizer Fr 4 Equalizer Rr 5 Reset All AM Menu See Audio Settings i the FM Menu CD Menu 1 Random 2 Disc Text 3 Audio Settings See Audio Settings in the FM Menu AUX Menu option 1 AUX input vol 2 Audio Settings See Audio Settings in the FM Menu 1 Certain audio systems ...

Page 253: ... and make it diffi cult or impossible to start the engine If this occurs a message will be displayed on the RSE system s screens Music Listening to a music CD 1 Insert a CD into the RSE player s slot with the disc s label facing upward The CD will begin to play automatically 2 Switch on the cordless headphones and select CH A for the left screen or CH B for the right screen This will direct the so...

Page 254: ...onnecting a device to RSE AUX G015700 RSE AUX connectors are located on the rear side of the tunnel console 1 Connect the video cable from the auxiliary device to the yellow connector 2 Connect the left audio cable to the white connector and the right cable to the red connector 3 Connect the power cable to the 12 volt socket if the device is designed for 12 volt current For the location of the 12 ...

Page 255: ...ighten the retaining screw G030395 Cordless headphones 1 Remove the retaining screw and lift off the battery cover 2 Remove the old batteries and insert new ones as indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw NOTE If the temperature in the passenger com partment is high e g if the car has been parked in the sun for a prolonged per...

Page 256: ...G000000 Label information 258 Dimensions 260 Weights 262 Fluids 265 Suspension 267 Engine oil 268 Engine specifications 269 Electrical system 270 Three way catalytic converter 272 Volvo programs 273 ...

Page 257: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 258: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G031880 G032548 ...

Page 259: ...ions please consult your Volvo retailer Loads and Tire Pressures The appear ance of the decal will vary depending on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models have the upper decal U S models have the lower one Vehicle Identification Number VIN 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 ...

Page 260: ...n Dimension in mm A Wheelbase 112 6 in 285 7 cm B Length 188 9 in 479 8 cm C Load length floor seatback down 79 4 in 201 8 cm D Load length cargo area 44 in 111 8 cm E Height 70 2 in 178 4 cm F Track front 64 3 in 163 4 cm G Track rear 63 9 162 4 cm ...

Page 261: ...11 Specifications Dimensions 11 Position Dimension in mm H Width 74 7 in 189 8 cm I Width incl door mirrors 83 1 in 211 2 cm ...

Page 262: ...750 lbs 5900 lbs 5900 lbs 5915 lbs 6080 lbs 6100 lbs 2680 kg 2680 kg 2760 kg 2770 kg Capacity weight 5 seat models 7 seat models 1160 lbs 1210 lbs 525 kg 550 kg Permissible axle weight front 5 seat 6 cyl FWD 5 seat 6 cyl AWD 5 seat 8 cyl AWD 7 seat 6 cyl FWD 7 seat 6 cyl AWD 7 seat 8 cyl AWD 2770 lbs 2880 lbs 2930 lbs 2770 lbs 2880 lbs 2930 lbs 1310 kg 1330 kg 1310 kg 1330 kg ...

Page 263: ...weight 5 seat FWD 5 seat AWD 7 seat FWD 7 seat AWD 4365 4400 lbs 4505 4655 lbs 4530 4570 lbs 4675 4820 lbs 2065 2130 kg 2135 2160 kg Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Trailer weight w o brakes 1650 lbs 750 kg Trailer weights with brakes See the table on page 151 See the table on page 151 Max tongue weight See the table on page 151 See the table on page 151 A Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle wei...

Page 264: ...11 CAUTION The maximum permissible axle loads and or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded WARNING When adding accessories equipment lug gage and other cargo to your vehicle the total capacity weight must not be exceeded ...

Page 265: ...ing Windshield washer reservoir Brake fluid Air conditioning system 1 1 US qts 1 0 liters 6 9 US qts 6 5 liters 0 63 US qts 0 6 liters Front 2 2 lb 1 kg Rear option 2 9 lb 1 3 kg R 134a HFC134a Coolant 3 2 6 cyl V8 Volvo original coolant antifreeze Thermostat begins to open at 194 F 90 C 7 9 US qts 7 5 liters 10 7 US qts 10 2 liters Brake fluid DOT 4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P N 9437433 Power ste...

Page 266: ...ssion 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 mountainous areas or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40 F 5 C B See page 90 f...

Page 267: ...heel suspension with longitu dinal support arms double link arms and track rods Front suspension Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the sup port frame Power assisted rack and pinion steering Safety type steering column ...

Page 268: ...ower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy engine performance or engine pro tection Volvo recommends Castrol Engine designation Volume between MIN MAX on dipstick VolumeA 3 2 6 cyl B6324S 1 27 US qts 1 2 liters 7 82 US qts 7 4 liters V8 AWD B8444S 1 3 US qts 1 2 liters 7 1 US qts 6 7 liters A Including filter replacement ...

Page 269: ...n ratio 10 8 1 10 4 1 Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbocharged engines employ a turbo com pressor to force air into the engine inlet mani fold and a charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases engine power over that devel oped by the normally aspirated engine The charge air cooler which resembles a rad...

Page 270: ...ity Ah 60 70 If you must replace your battery be sure to replace it with a battery of 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 reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 271: ...turn signals H21W BAY9s Rear fog light P21 4W BAY9s Brake lights backup lights P21W BA15s Rear turn signals PY21W BA15s Vanity mirror lighting 1 2W SV5 5 Front footwell lighting cargo area lighting C5W SV8 5 WARNING Active Bi Xenon headlights option due to the high voltage used by these headlights these bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician ...

Page 272: ...ns 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 convert...

Page 273: ...1 800 263 0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training Volvo sup ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence A S E Certi fied technicians 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 fes...

Page 274: ...c transmission 138 Autostart 133 135 AUX audio system 248 Average speed 71 AWD 142 B Bass 239 Battery 205 maintenance 214 specifications 270 Battery replacing 215 Belt check 206 Black Box Vehicle Event Data 202 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 159 Blower fan 95 Booster cushion accessory 42 integrated 47 Brake fluid 212 Brake system 143 Bulbs 217 Bulbs replacing 217 C Capacities fluids 265 Capaci...

Page 275: ...bling the passenger s side front air bag 25 Display instrument panel 54 Dolby Pro Logic II DPL II 239 Door mirrors 81 defroster 70 Door mirrors folding 60 Driving conditions difficult 137 Driving economically 136 Driving through water 137 E Economical driving 136 Electrically operated moonroof 83 Electrical system 270 Emission inspection readiness 203 Engine specifications 269 starting 133 Engine ...

Page 276: ...High beam flash 66 High beam indicator 54 Hoisting the car 205 Home safe lighting 66 Hood opening closing 77 I Immobilizer start inhibitor 118 Indicator and warning symbols 54 indicator light 56 Infant seats 37 Inflatable Curtain 29 Inflation pressure checking 168 Inflation pressure table Canadian models 171 Information display 54 Inspection readiness 203 Instrument overview 52 Instrument panel 54...

Page 277: ...63 Passenger s side front airbag disabling 25 Periodic owner performed maintenance 203 Permissible axle weight 175 Polishing 195 Power moonroof 83 Power seat 100 Power steering fluid 212 R Radiator 207 Radio functions 239 Rain sensor windshield wipers 69 Rear seat entertainment option 253 Rear suspension 267 Rearview mirror with compass option 80 Rear window defroster 70 Recalls child restraints 4...

Page 278: ...models 170 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 190 Tires changing 180 designations 172 improving economy 167 inflation 168 inflation pressure checking 168 inflation pressure tables 170 rotation 179 tire sealing system 185 tread wear indicator 166 Tire sealing system 185 Towing a trailer 151 V8 engine 153 Towing cars with All Wheel Drive 150 Towing the vehicle 149 Trailer hitch detachable 155 Trai...

Page 279: ...ssistance 273 W Warning symbol 54 Warning symbol in center of dashboard 54 Warranties 202 Washer fluid reservoir 207 211 Washing the vehicle 194 Water driving through 137 Waxing 195 Weights 262 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 211 Windshield wipers 213 Winter Wet driving mode 157 Wipers 213 W Winter 139 ...

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