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06 Starting and driving

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*

166

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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 lenses carefully to avoid
scratching.

•

The lenses are electrically heated to
help melt ice or snow. If necessary, gen-
tly brush away snow from the lenses.

Switching BLIS on and off

G018389

BLIS button (forward button in the illustration)

BLIS is automatically activated when the igni-
tion is switched on. The indicator lights will
provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.

•

The system can be switched off by press-
ing the

BLIS

button in the center console.

The indicator light in the button goes out

when the system is switched off, and a text
message is displayed.

•

BLIS can be switched on again by pressing
the button. The indicator light in the button
will illuminate and a new text message will
be displayed. Press the

READ

button, see

page 57, 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

Summary of Contents for 2011 C70

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

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

Page 4: ...fety 35 Child restraint systems 37 Infant seats 39 Convertible seats 41 Booster cushions 43 ISOFIX lower anchors 44 Child restraint registration and recalls 45 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 48 Instrument panel 50 Indicator and warning symbols 52 Symbols instrument panel 54 Information display 57 12 volt sockets 59 Lighting panel 60 Left side steering wheel lever 63 Trip comput...

Page 5: ... Air vents 86 Electronic Climate Control 87 Air distribution 90 04 04 Interior Front seats 94 Power retractable hard top 102 Interior lighting 107 Storage compartments 109 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: ...ng a trailer 160 Detachable trailer hitch 162 Transporting loads 163 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 164 Park assist 168 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 174 Tire inflation 177 Inflation pressure U S models 179 Inflation pressure Canadian models 180 Tire designations 181 Glossary of tire terminology 183 Vehicle loading 184 Uniform tire quality gradings 186 Snow chains snow tires studd...

Page 7: ... 220 Replacing bulbs 222 Fuses 229 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 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 ...

Page 10: ...eral displays in the driver s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle These texts are indicated in the Owner s Man ual by being in slightly larger type than the sur rounding text and are printed in gray for example Doors auto lock Decals There are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important infor mation in a clea...

Page 11: ...sed to indicate the direction of a movement If there are no illustrations associated with a step by step list the steps in the procedure are indicated by ordinary numbers Position lists Red circles containing a number are used in general overview illustrations in which certain components are pointed out The corresponding number is also used in the position list s description of the various compone...

Page 12: ... or other reproductive harm WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules seat belt pretensioners adaptive steering columns and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Shiftlock automatic transmission When your vehicle is parked the gear selector...

Page 13: ...time of publication Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differ ently depending on special legal require ments Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all mar kets Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time or to change specifi cations or design without notice and with out incurring obligation Vehicle event data Black box Your vehicle s driving...

Page 14: ...cles and parts have fulfilled their use recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle The metal content is about 75 of the total weight of a vehicle which makes the vehi cle among the most recycled industrial prod ucts In order to have efficient and well con trolled recycling dismantling information is available for all Volvo models For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighi...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...S 28 Side impact protection airbags 31 Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system DMIC 32 Roll over Protection system ROPS 33 Crash mode 34 Child safety 35 Child restraint systems 37 Infant seats 39 Convertible seats 41 Booster cushions 43 ISOFIX lower anchors 44 Child restraint registration and recalls 45 ...

Page 17: ...01 SAFETY ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...he shoulder The seat belt retractor will lock up in the fol lowing situations if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns if the Automatic Locking Retractor Emer gency Locking Retractor ALR ELR is acti vated NOTE Each seat belt except for the driver s belt is equipped with the ALR ELR function which is designed to he...

Page 21: ...so recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened Seat belt guides G020106 Seat belt guides on both front seats These guides 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 o...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...ts in 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 ...

Page 27: ...ant 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 airbag deployment There s...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ... 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 31: ... 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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ...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 equip ped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate this could lead to ...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...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 40: ... 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 Ensure that the seat is securely in place WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint child seat more than 1 in 2 5 cm in any direction along the seat belt path 6 Push and pull the infant s...

Page 41: ... 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 42: ...etract 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 place by the se...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...ols 52 Symbols instrument panel 54 Information display 57 12 volt sockets 59 Lighting panel 60 Left side steering wheel lever 63 Trip computer 65 Cruise control 67 Right side steering wheel lever 69 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 71 Power windows 72 Mirrors 73 Personal settings 76 HomeLink Wireless Control System 78 ...

Page 47: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...

Page 48: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 48 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 49: ...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 flashers Door open handle and locking button Glove compartment Gear selector ...

Page 50: ...ormation 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 automatically prevent exces siv...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...ying 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 messag...

Page 53: ...ls 02 53 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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...e 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 214 for the location of the reservoir Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the...

Page 57: ...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 MAN UALA 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 prefe...

Page 58: ...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 215 A This is part of the message Additional information will also be displayed ...

Page 59: ...ch 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 to power a cigarette lighter Accessory cigarette lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept on when the aux iliary socket is not in use ...

Page 60: ...ition II 2 The low beam headlights daytime running lights illuminate automatically except when the light switch 1 is in the parking light position1 NOTE See page 63 for information on switching between high and low beams Active Bending Lights ABL G026507 Lighting panel vehicles with Active Bending head lights When this function is activated the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a c...

Page 61: ...in both taillight clusters The rear fogs light will only function in combi nation with the high low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog lights An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog lights are on NOTE The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights and shoul...

Page 62: ...eard when the fuel filler door re locks Manually unlocking the fuel filler door G020951 If it should be necessary to manually unlock the fuel filler door from the trunk the power retract able hard top should be up 1 Remove the panel covering the taillight housing on the right side of the trunk 2 Gently pull the cord that is attached to a hook to pop open the fuel filler door When the fuel filler d...

Page 63: ...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 60 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 64: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 64 preferences by using the Personal Settings function see page 76 for more information ...

Page 65: ...tion Twisting a final time returns you to the original function Resetting MPG AVERAGE average fuel consump tion and MPH 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 ...

Page 66: ...ton 3 is pressed again MPH ACTUAL SPEED Canadian 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 67: ...ed 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 previ...

Page 68: ...the set speed Press the button to resume the previously set speed CRUISE ONwill be displayed Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by Pressing the CRUISEbutton CRUISE ONwill 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 ma...

Page 69: ...ill 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 bee...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ... 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 73: ...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 74: ...his 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 mirro...

Page 75: ...function can be activated deactivated in Personal settings see page 76 In the menu system go to Car settings Mirror fold on 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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ... 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 81: ...02 Instruments and controls 02 81 ...

Page 82: ...G020906 82 General information 84 Air vents 86 Electronic Climate Control 87 Air distribution 90 ...

Page 83: ...03 CLIMATE ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...03 Climate General information 03 85 For information about how to make these set tings see the Personal settings section on page 76 ...

Page 86: ...03 Climate Air vents 03 86 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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...03 Climate 03 91 ...

Page 92: ...G020908 92 Front seats 94 Power retractable hard top 102 Interior lighting 107 Storage compartments 109 Trunk 113 ...

Page 93: ...04 INTERIOR ...

Page 94: ...ol 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 100 WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adju...

Page 95: ...at forward Remove the seat belt from its guide see page 21 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 96: ...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 94 and move the seat as far rearward as possible 3 While holding the handle up move the seat forw...

Page 97: ...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 98: ... 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 uppe...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...signed 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 front seat head restraints in the lowest position if you wish to fold the seat s backrest for ward or operate the power retractable hard top The head restraint...

Page 101: ...eath 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 ...

Page 102: ... F 10 C The trunk divider see page 103 must be closed The trunk must be closed The vehicle 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...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...osed will be opened approximately 4 inches 10 cm while the power retractable hard top is in operation The windows will be auto matically re closed when the top is completely raised or lowered WARNING See the section Before operating the power retractable hard top on page 102 before operating the power retract able hard top Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top s hydraulic ...

Page 105: ...mergency operation If the message TOP MALFUNCTION SEE MANUAL is displayed the power retractable hard top cannot be operated in the normal way NOTE If a fault has occurred and the power retract able hard top has been raised it cannot be lowered again until the fault has been cor rected CAUTION Carefully read the information under Before operating the power retractable hard top see page 102 before o...

Page 106: ...y rest on the upper edge of the backrest 4 Press the side lock tabs into the holes in the side panels until they click into 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...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...r lighting 04 108 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 109: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 109 ...

Page 110: ...ops Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dan gerous projectiles in the event of a sud den stop or an accident Glove compartment G024208 The owners manual and maps can be stored here There are also holders for coins pens and fuel cards The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system s remote key See ...

Page 111: ...se 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 armrest and lift the armrest cover to access a shallow storage compartment Press the larger button and lift the entire armrest to access a deeper compartment CD storage G026704 The deep storage compartment has room...

Page 112: ...e cup holder into the two correspond ing recesses in the center console storage space 2 Press down the rear edge of the cup holder To close the sliding cover grasp the underside of the front edge and pull Rear cup holders G030410 Storage compartment behind the parking brake G019624 If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the parking brake can be used as a storage ...

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: ...own 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 ...

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: ...h your vehicle California Only A list of independent repair facilities and or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and code replacement keys can be found on the Volvo website at http www volvocars com us keys by calling Volvo Customer Care at 1 800 458 1552 Each key blade has a unique code which is used if new key blades are required A maxi mum of six remote keys key blades can be programmed and...

Page 119: ...tion can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors and the trunk See Personal settings page 76 for more information Automatic relocking If the doors are unlocked the locks will automatically reen gage re lock and the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be l...

Page 120: ...dicates that the battery type CR 2450 3V is weak and should be replaced To replace the battery 1 Place the remote key with the keypad downward Pry open the cover with a small slotted screwdriver 2 Remove the cover CAUTION When replacing the battery avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote key 3 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the...

Page 121: ...ey blade 1 Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver s door lock 2 Turn the key blade clockwise approxi mately one quarter turn to unlock the driv er s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade opening the door will trigger the alarm To disable the alarm Press the Unlock button on the remote key or insert the key in the ignition switch Locking the doors with t...

Page 122: ...wheel lock Glove compartment 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 for e g valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service ...

Page 123: ...able hard top Insert the key in the glove compartment lock Turn the key blade 180 clockwise to lock the glove compartment and to disconnect points C and D from the central locking system a message appears in the infor mation 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 Deactivating the ...

Page 124: ... the same time can be set in the Personal settings menu see page 76 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: ...ximately 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 armed ...

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: ...f 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 locked To do so 1 ...

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: ...ehicle 143 Starting the vehicle with keyless drive 145 Manual transmission 6 speed 146 Automatic transmission 147 Shiftlock override 149 Brake system 150 Parking brake 153 Stability system 154 Towing 156 Jump starting 159 Towing a trailer 160 Detachable trailer hitch 162 Transporting loads 163 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 164 Park assist 168 ...

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: ... reduce the load on the battery by e g reducing the 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...

Page 139: ... 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 refueling wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel filler ...

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: ...n while driving or braking stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir NOTE Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal do not pump the brakes WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the vehicle towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system insp...

Page 151: ...depressed Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD EBD is an integrated part of the ABS system EBD regulates the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes to help provide optimal braking capacity The switching of the ABS modulator will be audible and the brake pedal will pulsate during braking Please be aware that ABS does not increase the absolute braking potential of the vehicle While control will be...

Page 152: ...tain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize the system com pletely There will be no braking effect if the pedal is released EBA is automati cally deactivated when the brake pedal is released When the vehicle has been parked for some time the brake pedal may sink more than usual when the engine is started This is normal and the pedal will return to its usual position when it is releas...

Page 153: ... 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 154: ...s 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 ON or...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...g eyelet in place first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place After the vehicle has been towed the eyelet should be removed and returned to the tool bag 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 another vehi...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ... 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 163: ...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 164: ...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 165: ...he 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 The BLIS cameras have the same limi tati...

Page 166: ...itching BLIS on and off G018389 BLIS button forward button in the illustration BLIS is automatically activated when the igni tion is switched on The indicator lights will provide confirmation by flashing 3 times The system can be switched off by press ing the BLIS button in the center console The indicator light in the button goes out when the system is switched off and a text message is displayed...

Page 167: ...167 Text in the display System status BLIS OFF BLIS system off BLIS REDUCED FUNCTION The BLIS cameras function has been reduced due to weak or impaired data transfer between the BLIS sys tem s cameras and the vehicle s electrical sys tem The cameras will reset themselves when this data transfer has returned to normal ...

Page 168: ... 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 169: ... 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 170: ...ors 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 171: ...06 Starting and driving 06 171 ...

Page 172: ... pressure Canadian models 180 Tire designations 181 Glossary of tire terminology 183 Vehicle loading 184 Uniform tire quality gradings 186 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 187 Temporary spare 188 Wheel nuts 189 Changing a wheel 190 Tire Sealing System 192 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 197 ...

Page 173: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...

Page 174: ... 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 175: ...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 176: ...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 177: ...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 178: ...irmly 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 sure there are no gouges cuts bulges or other irregular iti...

Page 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...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 182: ...age 186 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 183: ... 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 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ... 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 189: ...pe 1 wheel nuts Steel rims are normally secured using type 1 wheel nuts although these rims may also be secured with type 2 or 3 nuts WARNING Never use type 1 wheel nuts for aluminum wheels This could cause the wheel to come loose Aluminum wheels type 2 or 3 wheel nuts Only type 2 or 3 wheel nuts can be used for aluminum wheels NOTE These nuts can also be used on steel wheels Lockable wheel nut If...

Page 190: ...ug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 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 rais...

Page 191: ...b 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 or 96 ft lbs 130 Nm depending on the type of wheel wheel nuts used on your vehicle See also 189 for additional information 5 Install the wheel cov...

Page 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ... 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 198: ...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 199: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 199 ...

Page 200: ...G020920 200 Washing and cleaning the car 202 Paint touch up 206 ...

Page 201: ...08 CAR CARE ...

Page 202: ... 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 203: ...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 204: ...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 205: ... 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 206: ...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 207: ...08 Car care 08 207 ...

Page 208: ...G020922 208 Volvo maintenance 210 Maintaining your car 211 Hood 213 Engine compartment 214 Engine oil 215 Fluids 217 Wiper blades 219 Battery 220 Replacing bulbs 222 Fuses 229 ...

Page 209: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...

Page 210: ... Information booklet many of which will positively affect your vehicle s emis sions should be performed as indicated It is recommended that receipts for vehicle emis sion maintenance be retained in case 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 appl...

Page 211: ...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 212: ... 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 213: ...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 214: ... 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 215: ...ngine 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 liter of oil 4 Ru...

Page 216: ...evel or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 54 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 217: ...ix 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 there can ...

Page 218: ...untain 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 technic...

Page 219: ...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 202 for washing in...

Page 220: ... 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 221: ...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 222: ...nals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors High mounted brake lights Active Bending Lights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs When changing in the headlight hous ing if the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs please be aware that components in the engine compartment will be hot The entire headlight housi...

Page 223: ...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 222 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 224: ...hese headlights the Active Bending Light bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician 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 225: ...ht 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 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool pry out the fog light cover and pull it straight out as shown in the illustration Release the clips 1 and then pull straight out 2...

Page 226: ...b holders 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder 4 Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cover Location of taillight bulbs Location of taillight bulbs Taillight parking light fog light Turn signal Back up light NOTE If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the...

Page 227: ... into place Trunk lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the bulb housing 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the bulb housing back into place Vanity mirror lighting G020253 1 Insert a screwdriver under the center of the lower edge of the mirror turn it and care fully pry up the lugs at the edge 2 Move the screwdriver under the edge on the left and right ...

Page 228: ...s 09 228 6 Press the three lower lugs back into place Rear reading light bulbs G020969 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the bulb housing 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the bulb housing back into place ...

Page 229: ...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 230: ... 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 231: ...t in use 7 ABS pump 30A 8 ABS valves 20A 9 Engine functions 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers climate system blower power retractable hard top 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 partment fuse box 40A 19...

Page 232: ... 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 233: ...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 234: ...sseng er s compartment 15A 46 Lighting 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 Active Bending Lights 10A 55 Not in use 56 Volvo Navigation System remo...

Page 235: ...mate system 10A 67 Not in use 68 Cruise 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 win...

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: ...e 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 bac...

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 ...

Page 241: ...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 1 Press MEN...

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: ... 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 will appear in the display NOTE A total of 3...

Page 244: ...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 function SCAN is shown in the display 3 Press the...

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: ...onds 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 switc...

Page 247: ...u 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 seconds before the channel becomes a...

Page 248: ...tegories 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 Thro...

Page 249: ...r 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 about the song t...

Page 250: ...d a 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 al...

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: ...gs CD menu For CDs containing files in MP3 format 1 Playlist 2 Random 3 Disc text 4 Audio settings CD changer menu When a normal music CD is selected 1 Random 2 Disc text 3 Audio settings CD changer menu When a CD containing files in MP3 format is selected 1 Playlist 2 Random 3 Disc text 4 Audio settings AUX menu 1 AUX input volume 2 Audio settings USB menu 1 Playlist 2 Random 3 Track information ...

Page 256: ...a 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 PHONE will appear at the top of the display to indicate that the audio system is in telephone mode The symbol indicat...

Page 257: ...can now be controlled from the audio system Making a call 1 Ensure that PHONE 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 pressing EXIT Disconnecting the cell phone The cell phone is automatically disconnected from ...

Page 258: ...ng 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 Menu Phone settings Sounds and volume Ring signals Ring signal 1 etc NOTE The connected cell phone s ring tone is not switched off when one of the hands free system s ringing tones is used If you prefer to use the connected cell phone s ring to...

Page 259: ...k can also be accessed by pressing the navigation buttons on the center console or by pressing on the steering wheel keypad A search can also be made in the phone book s search menu in Phone book Search 1 Enter the first letter of the contact s name and press ENTER or simply press ENTER 2 Select the desired contact and press ENTER to make a call to that person Voice control If the cell phone that ...

Page 260: ...t 10 received calls 1 3 Last 10 dialed calls 2 Call register 2 1 Search 2 2 Copy fr cell phone 3 Bluetooth 3 1 Change phone 3 2 Remove phone 3 3 Connect fr cell phone 3 4 Car Bluetooth info 4 Call options 4 1 Automatic answer 4 2 Voice mail number 5 Phone settings 5 1 Sounds and volume 5 1 1 Ring volume 5 1 2 Ring signals 5 1 3 Mute radio 5 2 Synchronize phone book ...

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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 181 7 in 462 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: ...he 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 cause cance...

Page 275: ...ignals 21W PY21W Footwell lighting trunk light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Front parking lights 5W W5W BV LL Front side marker lights 5W WY5W Front fog lights 55W H8 Glove compartment light 3W Festoon NOTE For information regarding any other bulbs not mentioned in this section please con tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and authorized Volvo service technician ...

Page 276: ...cle 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 converter or exhaust system over heating Remember that tampering or unauthorized mo...

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: ...u 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 73 Autolock 76 Automatic locking retractor 36 Automatic sound control 242 Automatic transmission 147 kickdown 148 oil 269 shiftlock override 149 Automatic transmission Geartro...

Page 279: ...enger compartment filter 84 refrigerant 84 269 Climate system general information 84 Clock setting 76 Cold weather precautions 137 Compact disc care 253 Compass in rearview mirror 73 Conserving electrical current 138 Convertible top Power retractable hard top 102 Coolant 269 changing 217 checking level of 217 Courtesy lighting 107 Crash mode 34 Cruise control 67 Cup holders 109 112 Curb weight 184...

Page 280: ...repairing with tire sealing system 192 Fluids and oils 269 FM1 FM2 menu 243 Fog lights front 61 rear 61 Front airbags 24 disconnecting passenger s side airbag 28 Front fog lights 61 Front park assist 168 Front seats 94 accessing the rear seat 94 adjusting the head restraints 100 manually operated 94 power 98 Fuel filler door opening manually 62 unlocking 62 Fuel gauge 50 Fuel requirements 139 Fuel...

Page 281: ...w 48 Instrument panel 48 50 Instrument panel lighting 61 Interior lighting 107 iPod connector audio system 239 ISOFIX LATCH anchors 44 J Jump starting 159 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 ...

Page 282: ...t 98 memory function 99 Power retractable hard top introduction 102 messages 104 operating 104 trunk divider 103 wind blocker 106 Power steering fluid 218 Power windows 72 Pregnancy using seat belts during 21 Private locking 122 R Radio Sirius satellite radio 247 Radio functions 243 HD digital radio 245 Rain sensor windshield wipers 70 Rear fog light 61 Rear park assist 168 Rearview mirror 73 auto...

Page 283: ... 143 with keyless drive 145 Start inhibitor immobilizer 118 143 STC stability system 154 Steering wheel adjusting 71 keypad 239 Storage compartments 109 Studded tires 187 Subwoofer 241 Supplemental restraint system 23 T Tachometer 50 Temporary spare tire 188 Three way catalytic converter 276 Tire inflation 177 Tire inflation pressure Canadian models 180 US models 179 Tire Pressure Monitoring Syste...

Page 284: ... Valet locking 122 Vehicle dimensions 266 Vehicle Event Data 13 Vehicle loading 184 Vehicle maintenance 210 performed by the owner 211 Vehicle towing 156 Vehicle weights 267 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 265 Volvo and the environment 14 Volvo maintenance 210 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 277 W Warning flashers hazard 71 Warning symbol 52 Warranties 210 Washer fluid 217 269 Washer fluid res...

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