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12-volt socket.......................................... 114

12-volt sockets.......................................... 58

A/C (air conditioning)................................. 82

ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 150

Airbags

front...................................................... 22

inflatable curtain................................... 30

side impact........................................... 29

Airbag system............................................ 22

Air conditioning.......................................... 82

Air distribution table................................... 88

Air vents..................................................... 84

Alarm system........................................... 130

turning off sensors.............................. 131

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 150

Approach lighting...................................... 76

Audio files................................................ 252

Audio system

audio functions................................... 238

automatic sound control..................... 242

AUX port............................................. 238

CD changer......................................... 251

CD player/changer.............................. 251

compact disc care.............................. 253

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 241

equalizer............................................. 241

HD digital radio................................... 245

menu settings..................................... 255

radio functions.................................... 243

selecting a sound source.................... 238

Sirius satellite radio............................ 247

sound settings.................................... 240

steering wheel keypad........................ 239

storing radio stations.......................... 243

subwoofer........................................... 241

USB/iPod

connector........................ 239

Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 72

Autolock..................................................... 75

Automatic locking retractor....................... 34

Automatic sound control......................... 242

Automatic transmission........................... 147

kickdown............................................ 148

oil........................................................ 269

shiftlock override................................ 149

Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 148

AUX port.................................................. 238

Axle weight...................................... 182, 267

Bass......................................................... 240

Battery

maintenance....................................... 219

remote key, replacing......................... 119

specifications...................................... 274

warning symbols................................. 219

Battery – replacing................................... 220

Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 208

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 162

Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 256

Booster cushion

accessory............................................. 41

Brake fluid........................................ 217, 269

Brake lights................................................ 59

Brake system

anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 150

emergency brake assistance.............. 151

Summary of Contents for 2010 C70

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Page 3: ...se do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emission standards For further information please contact your retailer or In the USA Volvo Cars of North America LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 1 800 458 15...

Page 4: ...y 33 Child restraint systems 35 Infant seats 37 Convertible seats 39 Booster cushions 41 ISOFIX lower anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Indicator and warning symbols 51 Symbols instrument panel 53 Information display 56 12 volt sockets 58 Lighting panel 59 Left side steering wheel lever 61 Trip computer ...

Page 5: ... Air vents 84 Electronic Climate Control 85 Air distribution 88 04 04 Interior Front seats 92 Power retractable hard top 100 Interior lighting 106 Storage compartments 108 Trunk 113 05 05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 118 Valet locking 122 Keyless drive 124 Locking and unlocking 128 Alarm 130 ...

Page 6: ...ler 158 Detachable trailer hitch 160 Transporting loads 161 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 162 Park assist 166 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 172 Tire inflation 175 Inflation pressure U S models 177 Inflation pressure Canadian models 178 Tire designations 179 Glossary of tire terminology 181 Vehicle loading 182 Uniform tire quality gradings 184 Snow chains snow tires studded tires ...

Page 7: ... 219 Replacing bulbs 221 Fuses 228 10 10 Audio Audio functions 238 Radio functions 243 CD player CD changer 251 Audio menu 255 Bluetooth hands free connection 256 11 11 Specifications Label information 264 Dimensions and weights 266 Fuel oils and fluids 269 Engine oil 271 Engine specifications 272 Electrical system 274 Three way catalytic converter 276 Volvo programs 277 ...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 278 ...

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

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

Page 12: ...he metal content is about 75 of the total weight of a vehicle which makes the vehi cle among the most recycled industrial prod ucts In order to have efficient and well con trolled recycling dismantling information is available for all Volvo models For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3 4 oz 100 grams are marked with inter national symbols that indicate how the com ponent is t...

Page 13: ...ver activ ities that are not directly related to control ling the vehicle in the driving environment Your new Volvo is or can be equipped with many feature rich entertainment and communication systems These include hands free cellular telephones navigation systems and multipurpose audio systems You may also own other portable elec tronic devices for your own convenience When used properly and safe...

Page 14: ...S 26 Side impact protection airbags 29 Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system DMIC 30 Roll over Protection system ROPS 31 Crash mode 32 Child safety 33 Child restraint systems 35 Infant seats 37 Convertible seats 39 Booster cushions 41 ISOFIX lower anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 ...

Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...

Page 16: ...es checked regularly Keep your windshield and headlights clean Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks Take into account the traffic road and weather conditions particularly with regard to stopping distance Reporting safety defects in the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Nation...

Page 17: ...ects in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Trans port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp To contact Transport Canada call 800 333 0510 or 613 993 9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region ...

Page 18: ... the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far NOTE The seat belt is easiest to reach by grasping it near the lower seat belt guide not over the shoulder The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember The belt should not be twisted or turned The lap...

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

Page 20: ...or a total of 6 sec onds Rear seats The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two additional functions It provides information about which seat belts are fastened in the rear seat A mes sage will appear in the information display when a belt is being used This message will disappear after approximately 6 sec onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever It al...

Page 21: ...ted 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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions e g soaked carpeting stan...

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

Page 23: ...intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners and or airbags to be deployed However not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the collision involves a nonrigid object e g a snow drift or bush or a rigid fixed object at a low speed the front airbags will not necessarily deploy Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision in a collision fr...

Page 24: ...n the front passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1 Never drive with the airbags deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin...

Page 25: ...out of position The occupant s back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened Feet must be on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of the window WARNING No objects or accessory equipment e g dashboard covers may be placed on attached to or installed near the air bag hatch the area above the glove compartment or the area affected by ...

Page 26: ... side front airbag when the front passenger s seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac turer s instructio...

Page 27: ...s not lit Passenger s side front airbag ena bled A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats Do not assume that the passenger s side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit Make sure the child restraint is properly installed If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger s side fron...

Page 28: ... sensor by a child and could result in the airbag being enabled which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision thereby injuring the child WARNING Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system s function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger s seat The full weight of t...

Page 29: ... consists of gas gen erators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests WARNING The SIPS airbag system is a supple ment to the structural Side Impact Pro tection System and the three point seat belt system It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations The use of seat covers on the front seats may i...

Page 30: ...u pants of the front seats There is a risk of injury if the driver or front seat passenger leans on or against the door panel when the DMIC deploys Never install or mount any equipment on the insides of the doors door pillars or side panels This could impede the function of the DMIC system Never try to open or repair any compo nents of the DMIC system This should be done only by a trained and qual...

Page 31: ...ether the power retractable hard top is up or down By design the tops of the roll bars are equipped with a point in order to pierce the rear window if the top is up NOTE If ROPS has deployed the system should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is intended for two occupants and only two rear seat belts are provided The center sect...

Page 32: ...fter CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed if you detect the odor of fuel vapor or see any signs of fuel leakage do not attempt to start the vehicle Leave the vehicle immediately Attempting to start the vehicle If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage you may attempt to start the vehicle To do so 1 Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control see page 14...

Page 33: ...ions than front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint sys tem can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what to look for when selecting a child restraint system It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS 213 or in Can ada CMVSS 213 Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child s height weight an...

Page 34: ... the seat belt properly fastened Volvo s recommendations Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car It s quite simple really A front airbag is a very powerful device 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: ...d restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors G026518 Convertible seat WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate this could lead to s...

Page 36: ... 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 The following text is mandated by Canadian legislation The Volvo C70 is not equipped with top tether anchors Child restraints or booster cushions requ...

Page 37: ...026526 Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2 Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer s instruc tions G026523 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 vehicles equipped with ...

Page 38: ...y in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place G026516 Ensure that the seat is securely in place WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in 2 5 cm in any direction 6 Push and pull the infant seat to ensure ...

Page 39: ... seat manufacturer s recommenda tions G026518 Route the seat belt through the convertible seat WARNING A small child s head represents a consider able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recommends that chil dren up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recom mends that children should ride rearward facing properly restrained as long as po...

Page 40: ...d allowed to retract fully 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s auto matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place G026537 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6 Push and pull the convertible seat to ensure that it is held securely in p...

Page 41: ...ns are recommended for chil dren who have outgrown convertible seats 1 Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle 2 With the child properly seated on the booster cushion attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to the man ufacturer s instructions 3 Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle lock until a distinct click is audible 4 Ensure that th...

Page 42: ...straps to the ISOFIX lower anchors 4 Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer s instruc tions NOTE Always follow your child seat manufac turer s installation instructions and use ISOFIX lower anchors whenever possi ble WARNING Child seats should never be placed in the center of the rear seat This area is not intended to be a seating position and is not equipped with...

Page 43: ...ormed about child safety seat recalls be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints Child restraint recall information is readily avail able in both the U S and Canada For recall information in the U S call the U S Govern ment s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 In Canada visit Transport Canada s Child Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety c...

Page 44: ...ymbols instrument panel 53 Information display 56 12 volt sockets 58 Lighting panel 59 Left side steering wheel lever 61 Trip computer 63 Cruise control 65 Right side steering wheel lever 67 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 69 Parking brake 70 Power windows 71 Mirrors 72 Personal settings 75 HomeLink Wireless Control System 77 ...

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

Page 46: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 46 26 8 15 12 10 11 13 14 8 23 24 25 27 30 31 29 3 28 8 7 32 34 33 9 7 6 8 9 16 17 18 22 20 21 19 3 2 1 5 4 G028206 ...

Page 47: ... lever Ignition switch Rear view mirror Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator Driver s side reading light Movement detector alarm sensor Courtesy lighting switch Position for accessory switch Passenger s side reading light Display for climate control personal settings and audio system Controls for personal settings and audio system Controls for climate system Hazard warning flash...

Page 48: ... Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 48 Control panel in driver s door G032088 Power windows Door mirror button driver s side Door mirror adjustment control Door mirror button passenger s side ...

Page 49: ...ent tempera ture Information symbol See the following pages for additional information Turn signal right Tachometer Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range Instead shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down The engine management system will automatical...

Page 50: ...age and the two trip odometers T1 and T2 A long press more than 2 seconds resets the currently selected trip odometer Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling sys tem If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone a mes sage is shown in the display Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity a...

Page 51: ...companying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected This sym bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols If the red warning symbol lights up 1 Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit able location 2 Read the message in the information dis play 3 Follow the instructions provided or con tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Erase the ...

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

Page 53: ...ts in your car NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol 2 Anti lock Brake system ABS If the warning light comes on there is a malfunction of the ABS system the standard braking system will still function The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection see page 150 for additional informa tion NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the ...

Page 54: ...nd or an inflatable curtain Have the system s inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible 4 Oil pressure warning light1 If the light comes on while driving the car stop the engine immedi ately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali fied Volvo service tec...

Page 55: ...ase 1 Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine 2 Restart the engine 3 If both warning lights go off no further action is required and the car can be driven 4 If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level see page 213 for the location of the reservoir Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of t...

Page 56: ...to help prevent the risk of seri ous damage SERVICE URGENTA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection immediately SEE MANUALA Refer to your owner s manual For additional information please contact your Volvo retailer Message Meaning SERVICE REQUIREDA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection as soon as possible but pre...

Page 57: ...ven by the number of months or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu larly scheduled service REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL Stop as soon as possi ble and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if nec essary see page 214 A This is part of the message Additional information will also be displayed ...

Page 58: ...ies such as cellular telephones etc The maximum current is 10 A The key must be in position I or higher for the auxiliary socket to function Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cig arette lighter1 and ashtrays which can be pur chased from your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept on when the aux iliary socket is not in use 1 Accessory ...

Page 59: ...s can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off Turn switch 1 to the parking light position The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on Headlights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 The low beam headlights daytime running lights illuminate automatically except when the light switch 1 is in the parking light position1 NOTE See page 61 for informa...

Page 60: ...er to read the odometer trip odometer clock and ambient temperature these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch The light ing will go out when the vehicle is locked Move the thumb wheel 2 up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness Unlocking the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off press button 4 to unlock ...

Page 61: ...he lever in the opposite direction If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal check for a burned out turn signal bulb High low beam headlights Continuous high beams 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 With the light switch 1 in position see page 59 pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel position 4 to toggle between high and low beams High beam flash 1 Turn the ignit...

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

Page 63: ...riginal function Resetting AVERAGE average fuel consumption and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset 1 Select one of these functions 2 Press RESET 3 MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles 30 km of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank whe...

Page 64: ...anadian models only This function provides the driver with an instan taneous conversion of the car s current speed from km h to mph NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car tire inflation or driving style ...

Page 65: ...d when the button is released 2 Press or for approximately a half sec ond and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h NOTE Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph 30 km h Momentary acceleration for less than 1 minute e g when passing another car does not affect cruise control oper ation The car will automatically return to the previo...

Page 66: ...e set speed Press the button to resume the previously set speed CRUISE ON will be displayed Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by Pressing the CRUISE button CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display Putting the gear selector in Neutral N WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads Cruise control m...

Page 67: ...s will make 2 3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation Before using the wipers ice and snow should be removed from the wind shield rear window Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place Headlight washers certain models When the lever has ...

Page 68: ...iper lever down NOTE The rain sensor function will remain acti vated if the lever is briefly moved up to acti vate the manual sweep function CAUTION The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash etc If the rain sensor function is left on the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged Automatic deactivation The rain sensor is deactivat...

Page 69: ...sition If nec essary press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Hazard warning flashers G020144 The four way flasher should be used to indi cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz ard 1 Press the triangular button in the center dash 2 Pr...

Page 70: ...l 4 If the vehicle rolls the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear for manual transmis sion or P for automatic transmission Parking on a hill If the vehicle is pointing uphill turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb If the vehicle is pointing downhill turn the front wheels so that they point toward the...

Page 71: ... unattended Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Make sure that the windows are com pletely unobstructed before they are operated 1 Press down the front part of one or both buttons A as far as possible and release to automatically open the front window s completely 2 To stop the window at any time pull the button up NOTE To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened also ...

Page 72: ...pointing Eight different directions can be dis played N NE E SE S SW W and NW The display shows your car s orientation with respect to true north Calibrating the compass G020992 The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zone A C will be displayed if cali b...

Page 73: ...se this control to adjust the driver s door mirror Passenger s door mirror 1 Press the R switch a light in the switch will go on to activate the adjustment control Use this control to adjust the passenger s door mirror 2 After you have adjusted the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control Storing the mirrors position The position of the door m...

Page 74: ...function can be activated deactivated in Personal settings see page 75 In the menu system go to Car settings Fold mirr when locking Return to neutral position If a mirror has been inadvertently moved bum ped in a parking lot etc from its original neu tral position it must be moved back to this position before automatic folding will function again To do so 1 Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L an...

Page 75: ...u Press EXIT C Available settings Clock adjust To set the time 1 Use the number keys or the up down arrow keys on the navigation control E to change the hour or minute 2 Select hour s or minute s to be changed with the left right arrow keys 3 Press ENTER to start the clock NOTE If you are currently using the 12 hour time setting use the up down arrow keys to select AM PM after the minute setting h...

Page 76: ...ght button on the central lock ing system s remote key is pressed Intervals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected see the section Remote key functions for more infor mation Home safe lighting This alternative determines the length of time for which the car s lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off Intervals of 30...

Page 77: ...dards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes Refer to Erasing HomeLink Buttons Programming HomeLink NOTE Some vehicles may r...

Page 78: ...or two seconds and release the pro grammed HomeLink button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws...

Page 79: ... and hold the desired HomeLink but ton DO NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the Home Link button proceed with Programming step 1 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada IC RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

Page 80: ...G020906 80 General information 82 Air vents 84 Electronic Climate Control 85 Air distribution 88 ...

Page 81: ...03 CLIMATE ...

Page 82: ...ry out repairs on the climate system Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician Refrigerant Volvo cares about the environment The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC free refrigerant R134a This substance will not deplete the ozone layer The system contains 1 2 lbs 530 g R134a HFC 134a and uses PAG oil Passenger compartment filter Repla...

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

Page 84: ...03 Climate Air vents 03 84 Air vents in the dashboard G019942 Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win dows to defrost ...

Page 85: ...eed recirculation and air distribu tion If you select one or more manual functions the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on AUTO CLIMATE is shown in the display 2 Blower speed The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob The blower speed is regulated automati cally if AUTO is selected The pre...

Page 86: ...ted The air con ditioning system is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification The air conditioning is automatically switched on can be switched off by press ing button 6 The air is not recirculated 5 Airflow controls Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow A symbol in the display above the cli mate control panel and a lit LED in the selected but...

Page 87: ...ly to both sides of the car To set the temperature on one side of the car 1 Press the knob once The LED for one side of the car will light up Turn the knob to adjust the temperature 2 Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car 3 Press the knob a third time to set the tem perature on both sides of the car at the same time NOTE Selecting a temperature that is...

Page 88: ...e windows There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents Prevents fogging in cold or humid weather blower speed should be moder ate to high Air to the floor and from the dashboard air vents For sunny weather with cool ambient tempera tures Air to the windows and from the dashboard air vents For good comfort in warm dry weather Air to the floor There is a certain amount of air...

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

Page 90: ...G020908 90 Front seats 92 Power retractable hard top 100 Interior lighting 106 Storage compartments 108 Trunk 113 ...

Page 91: ...04 INTERIOR ...

Page 92: ...rol panel for the optional power seats NOTE Both front seats are equipped with head restraints that can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger The upper edge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear see the section Adjusting the front seat head restraints on page 98 WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adju...

Page 93: ...at forward Remove the seat belt from its guide see page 19 Pull up the handle Hold the handle up and move it forward slightly until the backrest begins to move Press the handle down Fold the backrest forward until it locks in position Move the seat forward ...

Page 94: ...d up the backrest to the upright posi tion The seat will return to the position it was in before it was moved 6 Return the seat belt to its guide Seat position If the seat does not return to its original posi tion reset the seat memory function as follows 1 Sit in the seat 2 Lift the handle 1 see page 92 and move the seat as far rearward as possible 3 While holding the handle up move the seat forw...

Page 95: ...ile the seat moves forward If the seat is in a high position it will be lowered automatically so that the head restraint does not come in contact with the sun visor Moving the seat rearward 1 With the backrest folded forward in the locked position press and hold down the button until the seat has returned to its original position Pull up the handle Hold the handle up and move it rearward slightly ...

Page 96: ...y is in position 0 the seat can be adjusted or dur ing a period of 40 seconds The power passenger s seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II or if the engine is running NOTE Both front seats are equipped with head restraints that can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger The upper edge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upp...

Page 97: ...er s seat see the illustration To program store a seat mirror position in memory button 1 1 Adjust the seat and door mirrors to the desired position 2 Press and hold down the M Memory button 3 With the M button depressed press memory button 1 to store the seat and mir rors current position To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when memory button 1 was programmed press and ...

Page 98: ...ts are designed so that they can be adjusted to two different height positions NOTE When the vehicle leaves the factory the front seat head restraints will be in the lower position Due to the low roofline of the Volvo C70 it is necessary to have the headrest in the lowest position and also to lower the seat height adjustment if you wish to fold down the seat s backrest The head restraints should b...

Page 99: ...ath its left side at the base of the support 2 While holding in the release button press the locking button at the base of the head restraint s right support with a screw driver etc and lift the head restraint until it can be removed completely WARNING If a front seat head restraint has been removed it must be put properly back in place and it must lock click into one of the available adjustment p...

Page 100: ... must be at a standstill and the brake pedal must be pressed Volvo also recommends the following The vehicle should be parked outdoors on level ground Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top should preferably be done in one continuous operation If the vehicle is parked outdoors the engine should be idling to help avoid bat tery drain CAUTION If the instructions on these pages are not fo...

Page 101: ...ider rearward 3 Be sure to close the trunk divider com pletely so that it locks in place on both the right and left sides NOTE If the trunk divider is not completely closed it will not be possible to operate the power retractable hard top G020847 Trunk divider decal Power retractable hard top cover G020801 When lowered the power retractable hard top is concealed by a cover see the illustration CAU...

Page 102: ... wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel Pulling this wire could lead to A high risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top mechanism Unexpected movement of the hard top or the hard top or the trunk could inad vertently open The retractable hard top can be dam aged Power retractable hard top related text messages PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE TOP Press the brake pedal to ...

Page 103: ... retractable hard top see page 100 before operating the power retractable hard top Damage may be unavoidable if the power retractable hard top must be operated under such condi tions 1 Press or pull the hard top control button see page 102 until ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed 2 Release the button 3 Pull the button again and hold it After approximately 5 seconds the power retractable hard top...

Page 104: ...t in the rear side of the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat backrest remove it from the bag and unfold it 3 Slide the cover under the windshield wip ers so that there is one fold under each wiper blade 1 4 Attach the front shock cord hooks 2 on the edges of the front wheel housings 5 Slide the openings in the cover 3 over the respective door mirrors 6 Attach the rear side hooks 4 on the edg...

Page 105: ... place 5 Raise the wind blocker The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened to place or access objects in the rear seat CAUTION Slide in the supports carefully to avoid dam aging the upholstery WARNING Make sure the wind blocker is securely attached An improperly secured wind blocker may cause injury to occupants of the vehicle or to other motorists No one should be allowed to sit in the rear sea...

Page 106: ...econds when the car is unlocked from the outside using the key blade or remote key the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when one of the doors is opened and left open the courtesy lighting has not been switched off the right side of button 2 depressed The automatic lighting goes out when the engine is...

Page 107: ...r lighting 04 107 switched off or after a door has been opened or closed These lights switch off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off Vanity mirror G020210 Raise the cover to switch on the light ...

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

Page 109: ...rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dan gerous projectiles in the event of a sud den stop or an accident Glove compartment G024208 The owners manual and maps can be stored here There are also holders for coins pens and fuel cards The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system s remote key See page 120 for informa...

Page 110: ...th the forward and rearward catches should release and the panel should spring open If one side does not open press again directly over that catch CAUTION Never pull the panel the catches may be damaged Press to close and latch the panel Storage under the front center armrest G018371 There are two storage compartments under the front center armrest Press the smaller button on the front edge of the...

Page 111: ...are located under the sliding cover in the center console The cup holders can be lifted out if necessary To do so grasp the indentation on the rear edge of the cup holder and lift To put the cup holder back in place 1 Slide the two locating tabs in the front side of the cup holder into the two correspond ing recesses in the center console storage space 2 Press down the rear edge of the cup holder ...

Page 112: ...624 If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the parking brake can be used as a storage compartment for coins etc WARNING Objects placed in this compartment should not interfere with the hand brake lever when it is in the lifted hand brake applied posi tion ...

Page 113: ...its mechanism When the power retractable hard top has been raised for loading the trunk or if its movement has been interrupted by pressing the button twice the trunk should not be closed Doing so can damage the system or cause paint damage To raise the level of the folded power retractable hard top 1 Open the trunk 2 Press the button on the right side of the trunk opening NOTE There may be a dela...

Page 114: ...After approximately 2 seconds the power retracta ble hard top will begin to move Keep the but ton depressed until the folded top is lowered An audible signal will sound during this entire operation Load anchoring eyelets G020850 The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten accessory load and lashing straps load nets and other load anchors 12 volt socket in trunk G020856 Fold down the lid to use ...

Page 115: ... press the catches in the two holes in the hatch toward each other to release the hatch and fold it down NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag the bag s zipper must be opened from the passenger s compartment in order to insert objects through the ski hatch Replacing the backrest cushion Begin by guiding the lower section of the cush ion into place Then press the upper section o...

Page 116: ...116 Option accessory for more information see Introduction Remote key and key blade 118 Valet locking 122 Keyless drive 124 Locking and unlocking 128 Alarm 130 ...

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

Page 118: ...mmobilizer start inhibitor Each of the keys supplied with your car con tains a coded transponder The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module The car will start only with a properly coded key If you misplace a key take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft mea...

Page 119: ...s to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal settings on page 75 for more information Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors Approach lighting As you approach the car Press the button on the remote key to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions Pressing the button once lights up the interior ligh...

Page 120: ...osed of properly at a recycling center or by a trained and quali fied Volvo service technician Key blade G019403 Removing the key blade The key blade can be removed from the remote key When removed it can be used as follows To lock unlock the driver s door To lock unlock the glove compartment see page 129 To open the trunk mechanically see page 129 For valet locking see page 122 Removing the key b...

Page 121: ...cking the doors with the detached key blade 1 Lock the other door s by pressing the lock button on each door Please note that this does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk 2 Turn the key blade one quarter turn coun ter clockwise to lock the driver s door ...

Page 122: ...ments in door panels Ski hatch Trunk Locking unlocking points for the remote key with the key blade removed valet lock ing activated Doors Steering wheel lock By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and glove com partment door panel compartments and the ski hatch for e g valet parking or when the car is brought to th...

Page 123: ... Insert the key in the glove compartment lock Turn the key blade 180 clockwise to lock the glove compartment and to lock points C D E and F and disconnect these points from the central locking system a mes sage appears in the information display Remove the key blade from the glove com partment lock Give the parking attendant or service person nel only the remote key with the key blade removed Deac...

Page 124: ... the same time can be set in the Personal settings menu see page 75 for additional information Unlocking the vehicle A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be opened and be within 5 feet 1 5 meters of the lock or the trunk opening control see the shaded areas in the illustration Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening con...

Page 125: ...on switch Keyless drive remote key and driver s seat memory This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver s seat When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote key in your possession and lock any door the position of the driver s seat will be stored in the seat s memory The next time a door is opened by a person with the same remote key in his her pos sess...

Page 126: ...ges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment USA FCC ID KR55WK48952 KR55WK48964 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including inter ference that may c...

Page 127: ...ation see Introduction 127 WARNING People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than 9 inches 22 cm to any of the keyless drive system s antennas This is to help pre vent interference between the pacemaker and the keylesss drive system ...

Page 128: ...roximately 5 minutes after the car has been locked using the remote key If doors are locked The indicator lights will flash once If doors are Unlocked The indicator lights will flash twice During driving with doors locked The indi cator lights will be Off NOTE The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock buttons If both doors are closed when a lock button is pressed the alarm will not be arme...

Page 129: ...near the floor of the rear seat 2 Fold up the tab covering the key hole 3 Insert the key blade in the keyhole and turn it 110 degrees clockwise CAUTION This function should never be used when the power retractable hard top is in motion This could cause damage to the trunk lid hard top Locking the glove compartment G020034 The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable k...

Page 130: ...ight G020227 Alarm indicator light The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dash board see the illustration Indicator light off the alarm is not armed The indicator light flashes every two sec onds the alarm is armed The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered The message ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK CA...

Page 131: ...ily turning off the accessory alarm sensor s G026313 Display MENU EXIT ENTER Menu navigation controls In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors and the double locking function if for example you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors lock...

Page 132: ...ry sensors are automati cally reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and then locked again This function will not turn off the vehi cle s standard alarm U S A FCC ID MAYDA 5823 3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following con ditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interf...

Page 133: ...05 Locks and alarm 05 133 ...

Page 134: ...ing the vehicle 143 Starting the vehicle with keyless drive 145 Manual transmission 6 speed 146 Automatic transmission 147 Shiftlock override 149 Brake system 150 Stability system 152 Towing 154 Jump starting 157 Towing a trailer 158 Detachable trailer hitch 160 Transporting loads 161 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 162 Park assist 166 ...

Page 135: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...

Page 136: ...gging brakes Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance intervals WARNING Driving with the trunk open Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passenger com partment If the trunk must be kept open for any reason proceed as follows 1 Close the windows 2 Set the ventilation system control to...

Page 137: ...ensation in the tank In addition in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de icer before refueling The viscosity of the engine oil is important Oil with low viscosity thinner oil improves cold weather starting as well as decreas ing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up For winter use 5W 30 oil par ticularly the synthetic type1 is recom mended Be sure to use...

Page 138: ... audio system s vol ume Before a long distance trip It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv ice technician before driving long distances Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician will also be able to supply you with bulbs fuses spark plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event that problems occur As a minimum the following items sh...

Page 139: ... forms of cancer Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank take precautions These may include standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during refueli...

Page 140: ...ht malfunc tion indicator lamp located on your instru ment panel may light If this occurs please return your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for maintenance Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates which are usually alcohols or ethers In some areas state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indi cati...

Page 141: ...If the ignition is on an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge After refueling close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle more than one extra time Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to overflow Overfilling could also cause damage to the emis s...

Page 142: ...time running lights off II Drive position The key s position when driv ing The vehicle s entire elec trical system is activated III Start position Turn the key to this position and release it immediately The key returns automatically to the Drive position A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver s door is opened does not apply to vehi cles with the optional keyless driv...

Page 143: ...e the gear selector from the Park P position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed 5 Select the desired gear On models with an automatic transmission the gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R NOTE Immobilizer If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together e g on the same ke...

Page 144: ...r leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monox ide which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous CAUTION Automatic transmission The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission ...

Page 145: ...mission 2 Press in the keyless drive start control and turn it to position III NOTE The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start control in position III Turn the start control to posi tion III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts Starting the vehicle ...

Page 146: ...ssion G018259 Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving foward CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving for ward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator brake and or clutch pedal to catch Check that the movement of these pedals is not imped...

Page 147: ... when selecting position P R Reverse The car must be stationary when shifting to position R N Neutral N is the neutral position The engine can be started but no gear is selected Apply the park ing brake when the car is stationary with the gear selector in N NOTE If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the vehicle has been at a standstill for at least 3 seconds the brake pedal must be p...

Page 148: ...e the braking power of the engine If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear the downshift will not occur until the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used If you slow to a very low speed the trans mission will automatically shift down Cold starts turbo engines When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature the transmis sion will shif...

Page 149: ...ertain cases it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the Pposition manually To manually override the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover below P R N D on the gear selector panel Open the rear edge of the panel 4 Insert the key blade see page 120 into the opening and press it down until it bottoms 5 With the key blade pressed down...

Page 150: ...e brake pedal feels harder than usual Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake discs and pads This will cause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed To avoid such a delay when the brakes are needed depress the pedal occa sionally when driving through rain slush etc T...

Page 151: ... brake system If the brake fluid level is normal in these circumstances drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to have the brake system checked Emergency Brake Assistance EBA EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden hard brak ing The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed When the EBA system is ac...

Page 152: ...e is accelerating Under certain circumstances such as when driving with snow chains or driving in deep snow or loose sand it may be advisable to temporarily switch off this function for maxi mum tractive force Temporarily switching off Spin control 1 Turn the thumbwheel A on the left side steering wheel lever until the DSTC menu is displayed 2 Hold down the RESET button B to toggle between DSTC SP...

Page 153: ...sage in the display If only the symbol lights up this indicates one of the following situations The light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds to indicate that the system is performing a self diagnostic test when the engine is started If the light flashes while driving this indi cates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and or a skid If this light sta...

Page 154: ... by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place After the vehicle has been towed the eye let 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 Towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground WARNING Volvo does not recommend towing a disa bled vehicle behind...

Page 155: ...hicle to be towed with out a driver behind the wheel of the dis abled vehicle Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving The steering wheel could lock making it impossible to steer the vehicle When the engine is not running steering resistance and the effort needed to apply the brakes will be great Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a dead battery at night CAUTION Check wi...

Page 156: ...ts must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat bed Con sult the tow truck operator WARNING Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when engine is not running The braking and steering systems will function but con siderably higher pressure will be required on the brake pedal and greater steering effort must be exerted The towing eyelets must not be used for pullin...

Page 157: ...ehicle with dead battery 5 After the engine has started first remove the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive terminal jumper cable WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING Do not connect the jum...

Page 158: ...ture gauge needle enters the red range If the automatic transmission begins to overheat a message will be displayed in the information display Avoid overload and other abusive opera tion Hauling a trailer affects handling durabil ity and economy It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop check and observe state local regulations Do not connect t...

Page 159: ...mmendations for wheel chocking If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a trailer or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual trans mission make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine using too high a gear The drawbar assembly trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow Please adhere to Volvo s recommended tr...

Page 160: ... ball holder into the hitch assem bly 3 Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly 4 Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly ball holder 5 Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder hitch assembly 2 Pull the ball holder o...

Page 161: ...by long cargo causing the car to move Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle Load objects in the trunk against the rear seat backrest Load heavy cargo as low as possible Center wide loads Secure all cargo with restraining straps anchored to the load securing eyelets Cover sharp edges on the load WARNING Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs 20 kg produces a force of 2 200 lbs 1 000 ...

Page 162: ...ogy The cameras 1 are located beneath the side view mirrors When one or both of the cameras have detected a vehicle in the blind area up to approximately 10 ft 3 meters from the side of your vehicle and up to approximately 31 ft 9 5 meters behind the side view mirror the indicator light in the door panel 2 illuminates The light will glow continuously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the blind...

Page 163: ...motorcycles etc Darkness BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding vehicles In order to be detected by BLIS a vehicle in the blind area must have its head lights on This means for example that the system will not detect a trailer without head lights that is being towed behind a car or truck WARNING BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds BLIS does not react to vehicles that are standing still...

Page 164: ...ght reflected from a wet road surface G018177 The vehicle s own shadow against a large light smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizon Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses In order to function optimally the BLIS camera lenses must be kept clean They can be wiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge CAUTION Clean the le...

Page 165: ...ll be displayed Press the READ button see page 56 to erase the message BLIS system messages Text in the display System status BLIS service required BLIS not functioning properly Contact an authorized Volvo serv ice technician BLIS camera blocked BLIS camera obscured Clean the lenses BLIS ON BLIS system on BLIS OFF BLIS system off BLIS reduced function The BLIS cameras function has been reduced by ...

Page 166: ... ton in the center console illuminates The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehi cle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph 15 km h It is also active when the vehicle is backing up Rear park assist is active when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected Rear park assist The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft ...

Page 167: ... uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come close to an object and becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft 30 cm of an object in front of or behind the vehicle If the volume of another source from the audio system is high this will be automatically lowered If there are objects within this distance both behind and in front of the vehicle the signal alternates between f...

Page 168: ...sensors The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly Clean them with water and a suitable car washing deter gent Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals NOTE If the sensors are obstructed by e g dirt snow or ice this could result in false warn ing signals from the park assist system ...

Page 169: ...06 Starting and driving 06 169 ...

Page 170: ... pressure Canadian models 178 Tire designations 179 Glossary of tire terminology 181 Vehicle loading 182 Uniform tire quality gradings 184 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 185 Temporary spare 186 Wheel nuts 187 Changing a wheel 188 Tire Sealing System 190 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 195 ...

Page 171: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...

Page 172: ... the new tires are the same size designation type radial and preferably from the same manufacturer on all four wheels Otherwise there is a risk of altering the car s roadholding and handling characte ristics New Tires Remember that tires are per ishable goods As of 2000 the manufacturing week and year Department of Transporta tion DOT stamp will be indi cated with 4 digits e g 1502 means that the ...

Page 173: ...AUTION Tires should preferably be stored in a cool dry dark place and should never be stored in close proximity to solvents gasoline oils etc WARNING The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling requirements Unap proved wheel tire size combinations can negatively affect your vehicle s sta bility and handling Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tir...

Page 174: ...st at additional charge Your Volvo retailer can also provide guidance based on your particular driving circumstan ces Tread wear indicator G020323 The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire When approximately 1 16 1 6 mm is left on the tread these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be replace...

Page 175: ...res sure including the spare at least once a month and before long trips You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as auto matic service station gauges may be inaccu rate Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear Under inflation or over inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns WARNING Under inflation is the most common cause of tire f...

Page 176: ...pressure 1 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve 2 Add air to reach the recommended air pressure 3 Replace the valve cap 4 Repeat this procedure for each tire includ ing the spare 5 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could puncture the tire and cause an air leak 6 Check the sidewalls to make ...

Page 177: ...by Volvo for your vehicle Refer to the tire infla tion placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressure up to four persons psi kPa Front Rear 235 45R17 94V M S 36 250 36 250 235 40R18 91Y Extra Load M S 36 250 36 250 Temporary spare tire T125 85R16 99M 61 420 61 420 ...

Page 178: ...fic to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressures Up to four persons psi kPa Optional pressure Up to three personsA psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 235 45 R17 94V M S 36 250 36 250 30 210 30 210 235 40 R18 91Y 36 250 36 250 32 220 32 220 Temporary spare tire T125 85R16 99M 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 A Optional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel c...

Page 179: ...130 mph 210 km h NOTE This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufac tured the next two are the tire size code and t...

Page 180: ...age 184 for more informa tion Maximum permissible inflation pres sure The greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This limit is set by the tire manufacturer The tire suppliers may have additional mark ings notes or warnings such as standard load radial tubeless etc ...

Page 181: ... rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perim eter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Maximum load rating a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilo grams that can be carried by the tire This r...

Page 182: ...hicle s curb weight cargo passen gers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 264 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 267 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehi cle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of...

Page 183: ...e over heating resulting in permanent defor mation or catastrophic failure Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehi cle s GVW rating Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle s GVW rating limitations ...

Page 184: ...ncrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The trac tion grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are AA the hig...

Page 185: ...driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking Snow tires studded tires Tires for winter use Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest degr...

Page 186: ... Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a tem porary replacement for a punctured tire It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire Road holding and handling may be affected with the Temporary Spare in use Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h with the Temporary Spare in use CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensio...

Page 187: ...ut for alumi nium wheels This could cause the wheel to come loose Aluminum wheels high nut Only the high type of nut can be used for alu minum wheels This is considerably different from other types of nut because it has a rotat ing conical thrust washer NOTE This nut can also be used on steel wheels Lockable wheel nut If steel wheels with lockable wheel nuts are used in combination with wheel cove...

Page 188: ... wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1 2 1 turn by exerting downward pressure Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen 6 There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car Position the jack cor rectly in the attachment see the illustration and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground The base of the jack must be flat on a level firm non slippery surface Before ra...

Page 189: ...ing the wheel 1 Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub 2 Lift the wheel and place it on the hub 3 Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand tight Using the lug wrench tighten cross wise until all nuts are snug 4 Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter nately tighten the bolts crosswise to 81 ft lbs 110 Nm 5 Install the wheel cover where applicable Returning the jack to its storage space T...

Page 190: ...in the trunk 2 Lift out the tire sealing system NOTE The tire sealing system is only intended to seal holes on the tire s tread area not the sidewall Tires with large holes or tears cannot be repaired with the tire sealing system After use stow the tire sealing system properly to help prevent rattling WARNING After using the tire sealing system the vehicle should not be driven farther than approxi...

Page 191: ...nhalation Move the person to fresh air If irritation persists get medical atten tion Tire sealing system temporarily repairing a flat tire G019723 Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages Stage 1 The hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire The car is then driven a short distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire NOTE Do not remove any foreign objects na...

Page 192: ...g system s compressor by pressing the on off switch to position I WARNING Never stand next to the tire being inflated when the compressor is in operation If cracks bubbles etc form on the tire switch off the compressor immediately If there is visible damage to the sidewall or the rim the tire cannot be repaired The vehicle should not be driven if this occurs Contact a towing service or Volvo On Ca...

Page 193: ...eck the tire for bumps cracks or other visible damage and recheck its inflation pressure If the pressure is below 19 psi 1 3 bar do not continue driving Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure 1 Connect the tire sealing system as descri bed in stage 1 2 Refer to the inflation pressure tables for the correct inflation pressure I...

Page 194: ...arked in a well ventilated place or outdoors before using the sys tem Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle when the engine is running 7 Check the tire s inflation pressure on the gauge Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge 8 Refer to the tire inflation tables for the cor rect inflation pressure If the tire needs to be inflated start the...

Page 195: ... tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tir...

Page 196: ...cing the factory installed TPMS wheels tires on the vehicle Only the factory mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tire does not have a TPMS sensor If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun ted on the vehicle TIRE PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph 40 km h for 10 ...

Page 197: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 197 ...

Page 198: ...G020920 198 Washing and cleaning the car 200 Paint touch up 204 ...

Page 199: ...08 CAR CARE ...

Page 200: ... the wiper blades Wash off the dirt from the underside wheel housings fenders etc In areas of high industrial fallout more fre quent washing is recommended NOTE When washing the car remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills Exterior components Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning products available at your Volvo retailer for cleaning colored plastic rubber or orna...

Page 201: ...g polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound After polishing use liquid or paste wax Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax Waxing alone does not substitute for pol ishing a dull surface A wide range of polymer based waxes can be purchased today These waxes...

Page 202: ...cleaner foams 2 Apply the foam to the stain by moving the sponge with circular movements 3 Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge Let the sponge absorb the stain do not rub 4 Dry the stain with soft paper towels or a towel and allow the leather to dry com pletely Protecting leather upholstery 1 Put a small amount of protectant cream on a cloth and apply a thin coating of cream to the upholste...

Page 203: ... should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild deter gent For best protection in winter Volvo rec ommends the use of Volvo rubber floor mats Consult your Volvo retailer ...

Page 204: ...e chips and scratches Material Primer can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape G020345 NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be clean and dry The surface temperature should be above 60 F 15 C If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of m...

Page 205: ...08 Car care 08 205 ...

Page 206: ...G020922 206 Volvo maintenance 208 Maintaining your car 210 Hood 212 Engine compartment 213 Engine oil 214 Fluids 216 Wiper blades 218 Battery 219 Replacing bulbs 221 Fuses 228 ...

Page 207: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 208: ...se ques tions arise concerning maintenance Inspec tion and maintenance should also be per formed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with applicable U S and Cana dian regulations the following list of warranties is provided New Vehicle Limited Warranty Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty Seat Belt an...

Page 209: ...09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 09 209 law enforcement or government agencies others who may assert a legal right to know or who obtain your consent to know such information ...

Page 210: ...and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield and from other places where they may collect NOTE Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase or subscription at www volvotechinfo com Hoisting the vehicle If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle the two jack attachments points should be used They are specially reinforced to bear the weig...

Page 211: ... in your area If you had recent service that required dis connecting the battery OBD II diagnostic information may be incomplete and not ready for inspection A vehicle that is not ready may fail inspection How Can I Prepare for My Next OBD II Emission Inspection If your Check Engine MIL light is lit or was lit but went out without service have your vehicle diagnosed and if necessary serviced by a ...

Page 212: ...Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock 2 Lift the hood slightly 3 Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood at the center up to the right and lift the hood WARNING Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed ...

Page 213: ...luid reservoir concealed behind the headlight Dipstick engine oil Radiator Cooling fan Washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake clutch fluid reservoir Battery Relay fuse box Air cleaner WARNING The cooling fan may start or continue to operate for up to 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off ...

Page 214: ...hecked If the engine is warm wait for at least 10 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil G020338 Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint free rag 2 Reinsert the dipstick pull it out and check the oil level 3 Add oil if necessary If the level is close to the MIN mark add approximately 1 US quart 1 li...

Page 215: ...evel or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 53 is used to indicate low oil pressure Other models have an oil level sensor in which case the driver is alerted by the warning symbol in the cen ter of the instrument panel and a text in the information display Some models use both systems Contact an authorized Volvo retailer for more information ...

Page 216: ... 50 50 mix of water and anti freeze Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed If the cooling system is drained it should be flushed with clean water or premixed anti freeze before it is refilled with the correct mixture of water anti freeze The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level and the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks If it is not kept filled th...

Page 217: ...s mountain driving etc it may be necessary to replace the fluid more often Consult your Volvo retailer Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv ice technician WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake related message is shown in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service tec...

Page 218: ...iper arm 3 Press a new wiper blade 2 until it clicks into place 4 Ensure the blade is securely attached 3 5 Fold in the wiper arm The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side is longer than the one on the passenger s side G020329 Keeping the windshield wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv ice life of the wiper blades See page 200 for washing in...

Page 219: ... be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery To help keep the battery in good condition the vehicle should be driven for at least 15 minutes a week or connected to a charger with an automatic charging function If the battery is fully discharged a number of times this may shorten its service life Keeping the battery fully charged helps prolong its service...

Page 220: ...lamp holding the battery 8 Lift out the battery Installing a new battery 1 Put the battery in place in the engine com partment 2 Install the battery s retaining clamp 3 Reinstall the front side of the battery box 4 Connect the positive cable 5 Connect the ground cable 6 Reinstall the cover over the battery NOTE Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or similar facilit...

Page 221: ...courtesy lights in the side door mirrors High mounted brake lights Dual Xenon headlights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs When changing in the headlight hous ing if the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs please be aware that components in the engine compartment will be hot G007334 The entire headlight housin...

Page 222: ...rained and qualified Volvo service technician Low beam bulb G020255 Cover with retaining clamps 1 Open the hood and remove the headlight housing see page 221 for instructions 2 Release the retaining clamps on the cover 3 Release the bulb s retaining spring holding the bulb in place by pressing it first to the left and then moving it outward and down ward 4 Pull out the bulb G007339 Low beam bulb I...

Page 223: ...by these headlights the Dual Xenon bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian 3 Driver s side headlight Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise Passenger s side headlight Turn the bulb holder clockwise 4 Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb 5 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 6 Reinstall the headlight housing see page ...

Page 224: ...ide marker light G007394 1 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 2 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position Front fog lights G021046 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the panel around the fog light housing 3 Unscrew both torx screws in the fog light housing and remove it 4 Disconnect the connector from the bul...

Page 225: ...es together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cover Location of taillight bulbs G020964 Location of taillight bulbs Brake light LED 1 Taillight parking light Fog light driver s side only Turn signal Back up light NOTE If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been r...

Page 226: ... place Footwell lighting G020795 The footwell lighting is located under the dash board on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the lens Turn the screwdriver gently to detach the lens 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the lens back into place Trunk lighting G020968 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the...

Page 227: ...y carefully to release the lower edge of the mirror 3 Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror and the cover 4 Remove the defective bulb and replace it with a new one 5 To reinstall the mirror begin by pressing the three lugs at the upper edge of the mir ror back into place 6 Press the three lower lugs back into place Rear reading light bulbs G020969 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently t...

Page 228: ...move special fuse removal tools are located on the inside of the fuse box cov ers 2 From the side examine the curved metal wire in the fuse to see if it is intact 3 If the wire is broken insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse If fuses burn out repeatedly have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING Never use metal ob...

Page 229: ... 36 fuses Fuses 1 18 are relays circuit breakers and should only be removed or replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician Fuses 19 36 may be changed at any time when necessary Several extra fuses and a fuse removal tool to assist in removing replacing fuses can be found on the underside of the fuse box cover in the engine compartment ...

Page 230: ...8 ABS valves 20A 9 Engine functions 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers Headlight washers climate system blower power retractable hard top lock ing storage compartments 20A 12 Feed to heated rear window 30A 13 Starter motor relay 30A 14 Trailer connector acces sory 40A 15 Power retractable hard top 30A 16 Feed to audio system 40A 17 Windshield wipers 30A 18 Feed to passenger com ...

Page 231: ... Not in use 26 Ignition switch 15A 27 A C compressor 10A 28 Not in use 29 Front fog lights 15A 30 Not in use 31 Not in use 32 Fuel injectors 10A 33 Heated oxygen sensor vac uum pump 20A 34 Ignition coils climate unit pressure sensor 10A 35 Engine sensor valves A C relay relay coil PTC ele ment oil trap canister mass air meter 15A 36 Engine control module ECM throttle sensor 10A ...

Page 232: ...ll screwdriver and then pulling the pins out 2 Turn both retaining screws 2 counter clockwise until they release 3 Fold down the fuse box 3 half way Pull it toward the seat until it stops Fold it down completely The fuse box can be unhooked completely 4 Replace the blown fuse 5 Close the fuse box in reverse order 6 Pull the center pins fully out of the mount ing clips secure the upholstery with th...

Page 233: ...ighting glove compart ment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48 Windshield washers 15A 49 Supplemental Restrain Sys tem SRS Occupant Weight Sensor OWS 10A 50 Not in use 51 Fuel filter relay 10A 52 Transmission control mod ule TCM ABS 5A 53 Power steering 10A 54 Park assist Dual Xenon headlights 10A 55 Not in use 56 Volvo Navigation System remote key module alarm siren contr...

Page 234: ...uise control 5A 69 Climate system rain sen sor BLIS button 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in use 73 Front ceiling lighting 5A 74 Fuel pump relay 15A 75 Not in use 76 Not in use 77 12 volt socket in trunk aux iliary equipment control module AEM 15A 78 Not in use 79 Back up lights 5A 80 Not in use 81 Power window and door lock rear driver s side 82 Power window front pas senger s side door 25...

Page 235: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 235 ...

Page 236: ...G020924 236 Audio functions 238 Radio functions 243 CD player CD changer 251 Audio menu 255 Bluetooth hands free connection 256 ...

Page 237: ...10 AUDIO ...

Page 238: ...r exam ple an MP3 player If the player is being charged through a 12 volt socket while it is connect to the AUX port sound quality may be impaired The volume of the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio If the external sound source s volume is too high the quality of the sound may be impaired This can be prevente...

Page 239: ...he steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume shift between preset stations and change CD tracks Press one of the two left hand buttons briefly to change to the next pre vious preset radio station or to go to the next previous track on a CD Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track on a CD Daytime twilight display In daylight the information is displayed against a light ba...

Page 240: ...music files on the drive It will take considerably longer for the system to index the files on the drive if it contains any thing other than compatible music files NOTE The system supports removable media that uses the USB 2 0 standard and the FAT32 file system and can index up to 500 folders and a maximum of 64 000 files The device must have at least 256 Mb of memory MP3 player Many MP3 players h...

Page 241: ...stening to FM radio stations Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception If reception is weak selecting 2 or 3 channel stereo may provide better sound quality The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated There are three alternative settings Pro Logic II 3 channel Off normal 2 channel stereo Activating deactivating Surround sound ...

Page 242: ...hicle There are three settings available which deter mine the level of volume compensation Low Medium1 High To set the automatic sound level 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select AUTO VOLUME CONTROL in the menu and press ENTER 4 Select Low Medium or High and press ENTER 1 Default setting ...

Page 243: ...er a few seconds Release the button when the desired frequency appears in the display The frequency can be fine tuned by short presses on the left right arrow keys Storing preset stations Manually storing a station 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press and hold the preset button under which the station is to be stored The audio system sound will be interrupted for a few seconds and STATION STORED ...

Page 244: ... mode and the stored station can be selected by pressing the preset button Scanning SCAN 4 automatically searches through the selected waveband for strong AM or FM sta tions When the radio finds a station that sta tion will be played for approximately 8 sec onds after which scanning resumes Activating deactivating SCAN 1 Select radio mode using the AM FM but ton 2 2 Press SCAN to activate the func...

Page 245: ... See also the section Sub chan nels below When receiving a digital signal there is no multipath disturbance or hisses pops crackling due to outside influences How HD broadcasting works HD Radio works similarly to conventional radio and broadcasts of this type are available in many areas of the United States However there are a few key differences Instead of transmitting one analogue sig nal statio...

Page 246: ...econds behind the analogue This will noticeable as a stuttering effect The above items are dependant on the broadcaster s equipment settings and do not indicate a fault in the vehicle s radio receiver or antenna systems Switching HD on or off The factory setting for HD radio is on However when driving through areas with weak HD sig nals fringe areas you may experience that the radio repeatedly swi...

Page 247: ...t station s sub channels When you are no longer in broadcasting range of the currently tuned sub chan nel No HD reception will be dis played The radio will then be muted and it will be necessary to tune to or search for a new radio station Sub channels can also be stored as presets see page 243 for information on storing sta tions If you press a sub channel s preset button it may take up to 6 seco...

Page 248: ...ries are automati cally updated several times a year This takes approximately two minutes and will interrupt normal broadcasting A message will be displayed while updat ing is in progress Information on chan nel or feature updates is available at www sirius com Selecting a channel There are three ways of tuning in a channel Using the left and right arrow keys By turning the tuning control Through ...

Page 249: ...ry the listener will be alerted by a text message and an audi ble signal Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel To activate deactivate the song seek function 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Song seek 3 Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the function NOTE When the song has ended the radio will remain tuned to the channel on which the song was played Radio text The text that is displayed ab...

Page 250: ...checked box will be displayed to indicate this It will be nec essary to enter the channel access code1 in order to listen to a locked channel Unlocking a channel A channel s access code1 is required to unlock a channel Unlock all channels This permanently removes all channels from the locked list and makes them available for selection Temp unlock all ch This function will temporarily unlock all ch...

Page 251: ...cally CD changer The CD changer can hold up to six discs 1 Start the CD changer by pressing the MODE button 5 2 Select an empty position using the 1 6 buttons or the up down keys on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL The display shows which positions are empty 3 Insert a disc into the slot 4 NOTE Ensure that INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a disc If a CD position in the changer contain ing a di...

Page 252: ...hese files have the symbol Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file When the music file has been played the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder When all of the files in the folder have been played the player will auto matically go to the next folder and play the files in it Press the left or right arrow key on the naviga tion control if the entire name o...

Page 253: ... Press SCAN Press EXIT or SCAN to stop the scan func tion and listen to an entire track file CD eject Single CD player Press the eject button 3 to eject the disc CD changer This function makes it possible to eject a single disc or to eject all of the discs in the changer Press the eject button 3 briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing A longer press more than two seconds starts the pro...

Page 254: ...e of plastic outer rings on the disc Condensation may occur on discs optical components of the changer in cold winter weather The disc can be dried with a clean lint free cloth Optical components in the CD changer may however take up to one hour to dry off Never attempt to play a damaged CD When not in use the discs should be stored in their covers Avoid storing discs in excessive heat direct sunl...

Page 255: ...1 FM2 menu 1 RADIOTEXT ON OFF 2 ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AM menu 1 AUDIO SETTINGS CD menu 1 RANDOM 2 AUDIO SETTINGS CD changer menu 1 RANDOM 2 DISC TEXT ON OFF 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AUX menu 1 AUX VOLUME 2 SOUND SETTINGS ...

Page 256: ...serious accident Getting started Use the controls in the center console 3 to access navigate and make selections in the hands free system s menus see page 260 Activating deactivating A short press on the PHONE button in the cen ter console activates the hands free system The text TELEPHONE will appear at the top of the display to indicate that the audio system is in telephone mode The symbol indic...

Page 257: ...shed the symbol and the cell phone s Bluetooth name will be displayed The cell phone can now be controlled from the audio system Making a call 1 Ensure that TELEPHONE is shown at the top of the center console display and that the symbol is visible by pressing briefly on PHONE on the center console 2 Dial the desired phone number or use the phone book see page 259 3 Press ENTER End the call by pres...

Page 258: ...ound can be automatically muted when a phone call is received in Phone settings Sounds and volume Mute radio and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing volume Go to Phone settings Sounds and volume Ring volume and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing tones The hands free system s integrated ringing tones can be selected in Phone settings Sounds and v...

Page 259: ... call you this infor mation will be shown in the display Searching for contacts The easiest way to search for a contact in the phone book is to press and hold any of the buttons 2 9 see the illustration on page 256 This starts a search based on the first letter on the button that has been pressed The phone book can also be accessed by pressing the navigation buttons on the center console or by pre...

Page 260: ...ate among the char acters Button Function Space 1 A B C 2 Ä Å À Æ Ç D E F 3 È É G H I 4 Ì J K L 5 M N O 6 Ñ Ö Ò Ø P Q R S 7 ß Button Function T U V 8 Ü Ù W X Y Z 9 Press briefly if two characters are to be entered in succession from the same button 0 Shift between uppercase and lowercase letters Bluetooth menus 1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialed calls 4 Phone book 4 1 Search 4 2 Copy fr mobi...

Page 261: ...10 Audio 10 261 ...

Page 262: ...G000000 262 Label information 264 Dimensions and weights 266 Fuel oils and fluids 269 Engine oil 271 Engine specifications 272 Electrical system 274 Three way catalytic converter 276 Volvo programs 277 ...

Page 263: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 264: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 264 ...

Page 265: ...ads and Tire Pressures The appearance of the decal will vary depend ing on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models have the upper decal U S models have the lower decal Vehicle Identification Number VIN 1 The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is desi...

Page 266: ...ns Position Dimension A Wheelbase 103 9 in 264 cm B Length 175 9 in 447 cm C Load length floor 33 5 in 85 cm D Trunk lid up 7 9 in 20 cm E1 Height 57 2 in 145 cm E2 Height 78 7 in 200 cm F Load height roof up Load height roof down 20 4 in 52 cm 10 2 in 26 cm ...

Page 267: ...cle weight Manual 4540 lbs Automatic 4560 lbs 2060 kg 2070 kg Capacity weight All models 640 lbs 290 kg Permissible axle weight front All models 2440 lbs 1110 kg Permissible axle weight rear All models 2370 lbs 1075 kg Curb weight All models 3770 3800 lbs 1710 1725 kg Max trailer weight w o brakes All models 1540 lbs All models 700 kg Max trailer weight with brakes All models 2000 lbs All models 9...

Page 268: ...ghts 11 268 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 269: ... Manual transmission oil BOT 350 M3 6 speed 2 0 US quarts 1 9 liters turbo models Coolant Volvo original coolant antifreeze 50 50 mix ture of water and anti freeze 10 5 US quarts 10 liters models with automatic transmission 10 US quarts 9 5 liters models with manual trans mission Brake fluid DOT 4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P N 9437433 0 63 US quarts 0 6 liters Power steering fluid WSS M2C204 A or ...

Page 270: ...vice life of the vehicle However it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes hot or cold when towing a trailer over long distances for prolonged driving in moun tainous areas or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40 F 5 C ...

Page 271: ... oil is only used at customer request at additional charge Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Oil viscosity Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use SAE 5W 30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection See the viscosity chart G023491 Viscosity chart Extreme engine operation Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W 30 or 0W 40 and complying with o...

Page 272: ...in 0 7mm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm A The engine specifications for output and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbocharged engines employ a turbo com pressor to force air into the engine inlet mani fold and a charge air cooler to cool the com pressed inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increa...

Page 273: ...11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 273 Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system ...

Page 274: ... with the Premium Sound audio system the Volvo Navigation System and or keyless drive If the battery must be replaced replace it with one with the same cold 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 caus...

Page 275: ... halogen headlights 24W P21 5W Rear parking light side marker light 4W P21 4W Footwell lighting cargo compartment light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Front parking light side turn signal 5W W5W Front fog light 55W H11 Glove compartment light 3W Festoon NOTE For information regarding any other bulbs not mentioned in this section please con tact your Volvo retailer or a tr...

Page 276: ...ions that could damage the three way catalytic converter Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather condi tions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three way cata lytic conve...

Page 277: ...263 0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training Volvo sup ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence A S E Certi fied technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These pro fessional...

Page 278: ...functions 243 selecting a sound source 238 Sirius satellite radio 247 sound settings 240 steering wheel keypad 239 storing radio stations 243 subwoofer 241 USB iPod connector 239 Auto dim rearview mirror 72 Autolock 75 Automatic locking retractor 34 Automatic sound control 242 Automatic transmission 147 kickdown 148 oil 269 shiftlock override 149 Automatic transmission Geartronic 148 AUX port 238 ...

Page 279: ...assenger compartment filter 82 refrigerant 82 269 Climate system general information 82 Clock setting 75 Coat hanger 109 Cold weather precautions 137 Compact disc care 253 Compass in rearview mirror 72 Conserving electrical current 138 Convertible top Power retractable hard top 100 Coolant 269 changing 216 checking level of 216 Courtesy lighting 106 Crash mode 32 Cruise control 65 Cup holders 108 ...

Page 280: ...ng 188 repairing with tire sealing system 190 Fluids and oils 269 FM1 FM2 menu 243 Fog lights front 59 rear 60 Front airbags 22 disconnecting passenger s side airbag 26 Front fog lights 59 Front park assist 166 Front seats 92 accessing the rear seat 92 adjusting the head restraints 98 manually operated 92 power 96 Fuel filler door opening manually 60 unlocking 60 Fuel gauge 49 Fuel requirements 13...

Page 281: ...0 Interior lighting 106 iPod connector audio system 239 ISOFIX LATCH anchors 42 J Jacket hanger 109 Jump starting 157 K Key ignition switch positions 142 Key blade 120 125 Keyless drive location of antennas pacemaker warn ing 126 locking and unlocking the vehicle 124 power seat memory 125 starting the engine 145 Keylock 143 Kickdown 148 L Label information 264 LATCH ISOFIX anchors 42 Lighting pane...

Page 282: ... introduction 100 messages 102 operating 102 trunk divider 101 wind blocker 104 Power steering fluid 217 Power windows 71 Pregnancy using seat belts during 19 Private locking 122 R Radio Sirius satellite radio 247 Radio functions 243 HD digital radio 245 Rain sensor windshield wipers 68 Rear fog light 60 Rear park assist 166 Rearview mirror 72 auto dim function 72 Rearview mirror with compass 72 R...

Page 283: ...em 152 Steering wheel adjusting 69 keypad 239 Storage compartments 108 Studded tires 185 Subwoofer 241 Supplemental restraint system 21 T Tachometer 49 Temporary spare tire 186 Three way catalytic converter 276 Tire inflation 175 Tire inflation pressure Canadian models 178 US models 177 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 195 Tires 172 age 172 changing 188 changing from summer to winter 173 desig...

Page 284: ...le dimensions 266 Vehicle Event Data 208 Vehicle loading 182 Vehicle maintenance performed by the owner 210 Vehicle towing 154 Vehicle weights 267 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 265 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 277 W Warning flashers hazard 69 Warning symbol 51 Warranties 208 Washer fluid 216 269 Washer fluid reservoir 213 216 Water driving through 136 Weights 267 Wheel nuts 187 Wheels 172...

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