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Volvo S40 2008 S40, Owner'S Manual

The Volvo S40 2008 S40 Owner's Manual is the ultimate guide for every proud owner. With detailed instructions, maintenance tips, and important safety information, this manual is essential for a seamless driving experience. Download your free copy from our website and unlock the full potential of your Volvo S40 2008 S40.

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 02 Instruments and controls

12-volt sockets

12-volt socket (front seat)

The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The maximum current is
10A. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.

Ashtrays/cigarette lighter

The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter

1

, and ashtrays

1

 are also available. Please contact your

Volvo retailer.

1

Accessory.

Summary of Contents for S40 2008 S40

Page 1: ...e also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards as indicated by the certification labels attached to the driver s door open...

Page 2: ...VIC 25 Whiplash Protection System 27 Crash mode 29 Child safety 30 Child restraint systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tether anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Indicator and warning symbols 51 Symbols instrument panel 53 Information display 56 12 v...

Page 3: ...g wheel lock 135 Starting the vehicle 136 Starting the car with keyless drive option 138 Manual transmission 5 speed 139 Manual transmission 6 speed 140 Automatic transmission 141 Shiftlock override 145 All Wheel Drive option 146 Brake system 147 Stability system 149 Towing 151 Jump starting 153 Towing a trailer 154 Detachable trailer hitch 156 Transporting loads 157 Blind Spot Information System ...

Page 4: ...ur car is parked the gear selector is locked in the Park P position To release the selector from this position turn the ignition key to position II or start the engine depress the brake pedal press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from Park P Keylock automatic transmission When the ignition is switched off the gear selector must be in the Park P position befo...

Page 5: ... WARNING If your vehicle is involved in an accident unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety WARNING CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products ...

Page 6: ...ontain Perchlorate material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved visit our Internet home page at http www volvocars us 8 Introduction Important warnings Accessory Installati...

Page 7: ...ewer features that may be found in your vehicle Never use a hand held cellular telephone while driving Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving If your car is equipped with a navigation system set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving Program radio presets ...

Page 8: ...0 Child restraint systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tether anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 11 01 Safety 12 01 Safety Occupant safety Volvo s concern for safety Safety is Volvo s cornerstone Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line Three point seat belts a Volvo invention s...

Page 9: ...y with regard to stopping distance Reporting safety defects in the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds ...

Page 10: ...at belts Seat belt pretensioners The outboard seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts These pretensioners are triggered in situations where the front or side impact airbags deploy and in certain impacts from the rear The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which in the event of a collision limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the ...

Page 11: ...detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision The seat back should not be tilted too far back The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions backrests in the front passenger s seat We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt...

Page 12: ...elt has been fastened A chime will sound for 6 seconds The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car After one minute has elapsed The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat belts The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit until the seat belt s have been faste...

Page 13: ...ed 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 interference in the system could cause malfunction 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 standin...

Page 14: ...led rate to provide better cushioning Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy minimizing seat belt slack The entire process including inflation and deflation of the airbags takes approximately one fifth of a second The location of the front airbags is indicated by SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and fa...

Page 15: ... frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the collision involves a nonrigid object e g a snow drift or bush or a rigid fixed object at a low speed the front airbags will not necessarily deploy Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags ...

Page 16: ...nder 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1 Never drive with the airbags deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure 1See als...

Page 17: ...t 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 see the illustration on page 18 There should be no loose articles e g coffee cups on the floor seat or dashboard area Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or...

Page 18: ...his her weight off of the seat for a period of time a child or a small person occupies the front passenger s seat The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger s side front airbag is disabled The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead console near the base of the rearview mirror NOTE When the ignition i...

Page 19: ...person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger s seat but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on it is possible that the person isn t sitting properly in the seat If this happens Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart ...

Page 20: ...w 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 the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion The passenger should never lift him herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console by pressing the feet on the floor by sitting on the edge of t...

Page 21: ...ion 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 impede SIPS airbag deployment No objects accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment Never ...

Page 22: ...deploy simultaneously NOTE If the inflatable curtain deploys it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds WARNING The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system This should be done only by a trained and quali...

Page 23: ...f this type the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest head restraint to help support the occupant s head before moving slightly rearward This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash WARNING The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car For this system to functio...

Page 24: ...he folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system If the rear seat is folded down the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat WARNING Boxes suitcases etc wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the WHIPS system If the rear seat backrests are folded down cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward a...

Page 25: ...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 138 2 Reinsert the key...

Page 26: ...in a car Find out the regulations existing in your state or province Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what to look for when selecting a child restraint system It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Fed...

Page 27: ... The belt will now be locked in place This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions backrests in the front passenger s seat We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened Volvo s recommendations Why does ...

Page 28: ...t belt Refer to pages 41 42 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and or top tether anchorages WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an...

Page 29: ...artment to help prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision A small child s head represents a considerable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recommends that children up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recommends that children should ride rearward facing properly restrained as long as possible 35 0...

Page 30: ...Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle lock until a distinct click is audible 36 01 Safety Infant seats 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 mirr...

Page 31: ...e and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully 6 Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in 2 5 cm in any direction The infant seat can be removed ...

Page 32: ... use a convertible seat that is suitable for the child s age and size See the convertible seat manufacturer s recommendations WARNING A small child s head represents a considerable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recommends that children up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recommends that children should ride rearward facing prope...

Page 33: ...he manufacturer s instructions 3 Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle lock until a distinct click is audible 4 Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt s automatic locking function 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking...

Page 34: ...elt and letting it retract completely 40 01 Safety Booster cushions Securing a booster cushion WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag ...

Page 35: ...NING The hip section of the three point seat belt must fit snugly across the child s hips not across the stomach The shoulder section of the three point seat belt should be positioned across the chest and shoulder The shoulder belt must never be placed behind the child s back or under the arm 41 01 Safety ISOFIX lower anchors Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors Lower anchors for ISOFIX equip...

Page 36: ...s center seat belt see the information beginning on page 33 Always follow your child seat manufacturer s installation instructions and use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible WARNING The ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the outboard seating positions These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint...

Page 37: ...be properly restrained in the event of a collision 4 Firmly tension the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Tension the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned See page 41 for on securing the child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors WARNING Never route a top tether strap over the top or around the head...

Page 38: ...Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall To stay informed 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 available in both the U S and Canada For recall information in the U S call the U S Government s...

Page 39: ...hting panel 59 Left side steering wheel lever 62 Trip computer 63 Cruise control 65 Right side steering wheel lever 67 Rain sensor 68 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 69 Parking brake 70 Power windows 71 Mirrors 73 Power moonroof option 75 Personal settings 77 HomeLink Universal Transceiver option 80 45 02 Instruments and controls 46 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview...

Page 40: ...andle and locking button 122 7 Climate system air vent 88 8 Side window air vent 88 9 Cruise control 65 10 Horn airbag 18 11 Main instrument panel 49 12 Audio controls option 231 13 Right steering wheel lever 67 14 Ignition switch 135 15 Moonroof control option 75 16 Not in use 17 Movement detector option alarm sensor 125 18 Courtesy lighting switch 101 19 Driver s side reading light 101 20 Passen...

Page 41: ...selector automatic 141 28 Hazard warning flashers 69 29 Door open handle and locking button 122 30 Glove compartment 104 123 31 Parking brake 70 32 12 volt socket 58 33 Not in use 34 Not in use 48 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview Control panel in driver s door 1 Lockout switch for rear windows 71 2 Power windows 71 3 Door mirror button driver s side 74 4 Door mirror adjustment contr...

Page 42: ...ely high engines speeds This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed 8 Indicator and warning symbols 9 Fuel gauge see page 252 for fuel tank volume When a warning light in the gauge comes on there are approximately 2 1 US gallons 8 liters of fuel remaining in the tank For more information on fuel level and consumption see Trip computer on page 63 50 02 Instruments and control...

Page 43: ...il pressure is not used Instead a text warning is provided in the information display see also page 206 Symbols in the center of the instrument panel Warning symbol The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car s drivability This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 5 mph 7 km h A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be show...

Page 44: ... two minutes 52 02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols 53 02 Instruments and controls Symbols instrument panel Symbols left side 1 Malfunction indicator light As you drive a computer called On Board Diagnostics II OBDII monitors your car s engine transmission electrical and emission systems The ...

Page 45: ... models are equipped with the second symbol 3 Rear fog light This symbol indicates that the rear fog light located in the driver s side taillight cluster is on 4 Stability system STC or DSTC This indicator symbol flashes when the STC Stability and Traction control system or the DSTC Dynamic Stability and Traction control system is actively working to stabilize the car See page 149 for more detaile...

Page 46: ...functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner a front airbag side impact airbag and 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 immediately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is normal and the l...

Page 47: ...bol WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a Brake failure Service urgent message is displayed in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time this could indicate a fault in the brake system In this case 1 S...

Page 48: ...mpletely closed Hood and trunk If the hood and or trunk lid is not completely closed the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be displayed regardless of the vehicle s speed 56 02 Instruments and controls Information display Messages When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on a message is also shown in the information display To read a...

Page 49: ...ug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones etc The maximum current is 10A The key must be in position I or higher for the auxiliary socket to function Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter1 and ashtrays1 are also available Please contact your Volvo retailer 1Accessory ...

Page 50: ...quipment The buttons to the right of the 12 volt socket can be used for Volvo installed optional or auxiliary equipment 12 volt socket rear seat NOTE The 12 volt socket in the rear seat cannot function as a cigarette lighter 59 02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel Parking lights ...

Page 51: ...and low beams 1On Canadian models the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position Active Bi Xenon Lights option When the ABL function is activated the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel This function can be activated by turning the lighting switch to the ABL position indicated by the arrow in the i...

Page 52: ...n the front fog lights are on Rear fog light The single rear fog light is located in the driver s side taillight cluster The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is o...

Page 53: ...truments and controls Lighting panel the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re locks 62 02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever Lever positions 1 Turn signals lane change position 2 Turn signals position for normal turns 3 High beam flash 4 Toggle between high and low beams Home Safe...

Page 54: ... low beams High beam flash 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 Pull the turn signal lever to position 3 The high beams will remain on until the lever is released NOTE The high beam flash only functions when the key is in the ignition Home safe lighting When you leave your car at night you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the car 1 Remove the k...

Page 55: ...computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO B one step at a time in either direction Twisting a final time returns you to the original function Resetting AVERAGE average fuel consumption and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset 1 Select one of these functions 2 Press RESET C Holding RESET for at least five seconds resets both functions at the same time MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the app...

Page 56: ...rols Trip computer speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET button C is pressed again ACTUAL SPEED Canadian models only This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car s current speed from km h to m p h NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car tire inflation or driving style 65 02 Instrume...

Page 57: ... 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control CRUISE will appear in the function display The currently set speed is stored in the system s memory Cruise control is also automatically disengaged If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph 30 km h when driving uphill When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed If the gear selector is moved to the Neutral N position During wheel spin or wheel lock up ...

Page 58: ...windshield Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place Windshield wipers off The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0 Manual wiper function From position 0 move the lever upward The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as the lever is held up Intermittent wiper function With the lever in this position you can set the wiper interval by moving the t...

Page 59: ...hed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10 minute period Parking lights on Optional Bi Xenon headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed Normal halogen headlights will not be washed 68 02 Instruments and controls Rain sensor B Rain sensor option The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshie...

Page 60: ...moved from the ignition Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition C Thumb wheel The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected or the sensitivity to the amount of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected Move the wheel upward or downward to increase decrease wiper speed when the intermittent function is...

Page 61: ...teering wheel while driving Hazard warning flashers The four way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard To activate the flashers press the triangular button in the center dash Press the button again to turn off the flashers NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary depending on where you live The hazard warning flashers will ...

Page 62: ...ransmission 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 curb Releasing the parking brake 1 Press firmly on the brake pedal 2 Pull the lever up slightly press the button at the end of the lever and lower the lever...

Page 63: ...ke sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated Press the front part of any of the buttons A or B as far down as possible and release it to automatically open the window completely To stop the window at any time pull the button up NOTE To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened also open the front windows slightly Closing a window Lightly pull up th...

Page 64: ...r with the buttons on the driver s door armrest If the light in the switch is ON The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver s door Power window control front passenger s side The control for the power window in the front passenger s door operates that window only Power windows in the rear doors The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each d...

Page 65: ...c Auto dim function option An optional integrated sensor reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare Rearview mirror with compass option The upper right hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward which the car is pointing Eight different directions can be displayed N NE E SE S SW W and NW The display shows yo...

Page 66: ...rom traffic 2 Using a pen or similar object hold the button 1 depressed for at least 6 seconds C will be displayed 74 02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 3 Press button 1 for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone 4 Press button 1 repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area 1 15 is displayed C will be displayed again 5 Drive slowly in a circle at a...

Page 67: ...justed the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control Blind Spot Information System BLIS option The Blind Spot Information System BLIS is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle in the side view mirror s blind area See page 158 for detailed information WARNING The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving Ob...

Page 68: ...sition B Sliding moonroof 1 Auto open 2 Manual open 3 Manual close 4 Auto close 5 Tilt open 6 Tilt close Tilt position Open Press the rear edge of the control upward to position 5 Close Pull the rear edge of the control down to position 6 Sliding moonroof Auto open close Open Pull the switch as far back as possible to position 1 and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof ...

Page 69: ...anual closing if the moonroof is obstructed immediately open it again 76 02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof option NOTE If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructed during auto close operation an overload circuit breaker will temporarily halt moonroof function The moonroof will return to normal function after a brief cool down period WARNING Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed...

Page 70: ...trol panel A Display B Menu button C Exit button D Enter button E Menu navigation controls Personal settings can be made for some of the car s functions such as the central locking system climate control and the audio system Please refer to the audio information beginning on page 230 for more information on the audio functions that can be adjusted The settings are presented in the display A ...

Page 71: ...t AM PM after the minute setting has been adjusted Lock confirmation light When the car is locked unlocked with the remote control the direction indicators can be selected to flash to confirm the action The alternatives On Off are available for both locking and unlocking 78 02 Instruments and controls Personal settings Autolock When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automati...

Page 72: ...led toward the wheel with the ignition switched off Intervals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected See page 62 for information on using this function Information VIN number The VIN Vehicle Identification Number is the car s unique identity number Number of Keys the number of keys registered for the car is displayed here Climate functions Blower speed in AUTO mode the blower speed can be set to AUTO...

Page 73: ...res for example if you purchase a new vehicle For your own security erase all programmed buttons on the HomeLink Universal Transceiver when you sell your vehicle Metallic sun protection films should not be used on any windows in a vehicle equipped with HomeLink Universal Transceiver This could interfere with the transceivers function Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver Once programmed the...

Page 74: ...sful training NOTE Some garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the cycling procedure noted in the Programming the transceiver for the first time Canadian residents section 4 Press and hold the trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light is solid continuous training is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed...

Page 75: ...tructions for a rolling code device A second person may make the following steps quicker and easier Please use a ladder or other device Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps 5 At the garage door opener receiver motorhead unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit If there is difficulty locating the traini...

Page 76: ...tem The remaining two buttons may now be trained if this has not previously been done Refer to the Programming portion of this text The HomeLink Wireless Control System once programmed or the original handheld transmitter may be used to activate the garage door In the event that there are still difficulties in programming the HomeLink Wireless Control System please visit our Web site www homelink ...

Page 77: ...The HomeLink Wireless Control System is now in the training learning mode and can be programmed at any time following steps 2 through 4 in the Programming section Contents Top of Page ...

Page 78: ...ng or optional Electronic Climate Control ECC The air conditioning system can be switched off but for optimal air quality in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from fogging the air conditioning should be left on even in cool weather NOTE In warm weather a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked This water is condensation from the A C system and ...

Page 79: ...hese intervals The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one NOTE There are different types of cabin air filters Ensure that the correct type is installed Display The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made Personal settings The...

Page 80: ...ic climate control system will function best if the windows and moonroof are closed If you drive with the windows or moonroof open it may be preferable to manually adjust the temperature and blower control the LED in the AUTO switch should be off Acceleration The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration 88 03 Climate Air vents Air vents in the dashboard...

Page 81: ... the blower and the air conditioning are switched off The display shows the blower symbol and OFF 2 Recirculation This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes smoke etc from the passenger compartment The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated i e no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated Recirculation together with the air conditioning ...

Page 82: ...the climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected The desired temperature is selected using control 9 5 A C On or Off ON The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON light is lit OFF The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up If Defroster 3 is activated ...

Page 83: ...rol 9 Temperature selector The knob with the thermometer symbol is used to select cooling or heating for both the driver s and passenger s sides of the car 92 03 Climate Electronic Climate Control ECC option 1 Auto On Off 2 Blower speed 3 Recirculation 4 Defroster 5 Airflow controls 6 A C ON OFF 7 Heated driver s seat 8 Heated front passenger s seat 9 Rear window and door mirror defrosters ...

Page 84: ...sconnected NOTE If the knob is turned counterclockwise and the blower indication in the display goes out the blower and the air conditioning are switched off The display shows the blower symbol and OFF 3 Recirculation This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes smoke etc from the passenger compartment The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated i e no air from outside the car...

Page 85: ...The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON light is lit and is controlled automatically by the system to maintain the selected temperature OFF The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit the air conditioning system is deactivated Other functions are still controlled automatically When Defroster 4 is selected the air conditioning system is act...

Page 86: ...oth sides of the car when the ignition is switched on both LEDs will be on which means that a temperature setting will apply 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 th...

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Page 88: ...ar seat 107 Trunk 109 97 04 Interior 98 04 Interior Front seats Manual seat adjustment The driver s and passenger s seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position 1 Forward rearward Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice ...

Page 89: ... Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow 1Also applies to the optional power seat Folding down the front seat backrests The front passenger s seat backrest can be folded down to provide room for long loads To fold down the backrest 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Adjust the backrest to the upright position 3 Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest as shown in ...

Page 90: ...4 on the side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your choice 1 Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the front section of the seat cushion 2 Move the control forward rearward to move the seat forward or rearward 3 Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the rear section of the seat cushion 4 Backrest tilt NOTE The power seats have an...

Page 91: ...own button 1 until the seat stops moving As a safety precaution the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset position Central locking system remote control and driver s seat memory The remote control transmitter can also be equipped with an optional function that controls the electrically operated driver s seat in the following way 1 Adjust the ...

Page 92: ... I or II or when the engine is running The front reading lights are switched on and off by pressing buttons 1 or 3 The courtesy lighting 2 can be set to three positions Press the left side of the button the interior courtesy lighting turns on Neutral position the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened and is switched off 10 seconds after the door is closed Press the right side o...

Page 93: ...ding light on off 5 Rear passenger s side reading light on off The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons and function if the ignition key is in positions I II or if the engine is running The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off or after a door has been opened or closed These lights switch off...

Page 94: ... front seat cushion 4 Glove compartment 5 Storage compartment for e g CDs and cup holders 6 Jacket hanger intended for light garments only 7 Rear seat storage compartment and cup holders 8 Storage pocket on the front side of the rear center seat cushion WARNING Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may beco...

Page 95: ...om the central locking system s remote control See page 115 for information on removing the key blade from the remote control and page 123 for information on locking the glove compartment Jacket hanger The jacket hanger is located on the inboard side of the front passenger s seat head restraint It is only intended for hanging light garments 105 04 Interior Storage compartments Holder for an ice sc...

Page 96: ... under the front center armrest 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 The deep storage compartment has room for 10 CD jewel cases These cases must be inserted with ...

Page 97: ...up holder back in place 1 Slide the two locating tabs in the front side of the cup holder into the two corresponding 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 Storage compartment behind the gear lever If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the...

Page 98: ...ed the head restraint should be correctly adjusted to the passenger s height To raise slide the head restraint up to the desired height To lower Press the catch at the base of the right support and press the head restraint down To remove Pull the head restraint up far as possible Press the catch at the base of the right support and pull the head restraint out of the its holders NOTE When the seat ...

Page 99: ...restraints Press the center head restraint down completely or remove it 4 Place the head restraints in the plastic tubes which are now accessible on the under side of the seat cushions WARNING The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in position and hidden when the backrest is correctly locked in place When the backrest is in the upright position it must always be correctl...

Page 100: ...Trunk Load anchoring eyelets The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten accessory load and lashing straps load nets and other load anchors Contents Top of Page ...

Page 101: ...etal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver s door and the glove compartment USA FCC ID LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada IC 3659AVO315T...

Page 102: ...mming as an antitheft measure USA FCC ID LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following condition 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada IC 3659A WFS125VO Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this dev...

Page 103: ...ocking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal settings on page 77 for more information Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors 3 Approach lighting As you approach the car Press the button on the remote control to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions Pressing the button o...

Page 104: ...the keypad downward Pry open the cover with a small slotted screwdriver 2 Remove the cover 3 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover see the underside of the cover CAUTION When replacing the battery avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control 4 Pry out and replace the battery Avoid touching the battery and its contact surf...

Page 105: ...in the driver s door lock 2 Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one quarter turn to unlock the driver s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade opening the door will trigger the alarm To disable the alarm Models with the standard remote control Press the Unlock button on the remote control or insert the key in the ignition switch Models with the optional keyless ...

Page 106: ...t be unlocked or opened and the rear seat backrests are locked in the upright position Activating the valet locking function Begin by removing the key blade from the remote control see page 115 Insert the key in the glove compartment lock Turn the key blade 180 clockwise to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the trunk from the central locking system a message appears in the information disp...

Page 107: ...ote control 2 Use the key blade to unlock the rear seat backrests See page 123 for information on locking the glove compartment normally 117 05 Locks and alarm Valet locking 118 05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive option as available Keyless locking and unlocking This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to use the remote control It is only necessary to have a keyles...

Page 108: ...d be within 5 feet 1 5 meters of the lock or the trunk opening control see the shaded areas in the illustration 2 Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening control on the trunk lid Locking the vehicle The doors and the trunk can be locked by pressing the lock button in any of the outside door handles NOTE If one or more doors and or the trunk is not fully closed whe...

Page 109: ... keyless drive remote control in the ignition switch Keyless drive remote control and driver s seat memory This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver s seat When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote control in your 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 ...

Page 110: ...SS 210 of Industry Canada 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 interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment USA FCC ID KR55WK48952 KR55WK...

Page 111: ... the front section of the center console 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 prevent interference between the pacemaker and the keyless drive system 122 05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking Locking unlocking the car from the inside The switches near the door open...

Page 112: ...oors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock button Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door This applies only if the car has not been locked from the outside The doors can also be unlocked and the door opened by pulling the handle in the door twice Opening the trunk from the inside2 The vehicle is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the tr...

Page 113: ...rees clockwise The key slot will be in the horizontal position Remove the key blade Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order Manual child safety locks rear doors The controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors and are only accessible when the doors are open 1 Remove the key blade from the remote control see page 115 2 Turn the control with the key blade A The door cannot be...

Page 114: ...the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard see illustration Indicator light off the alarm is not armed The indicator light flashes every two seconds the alarm is armed The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered The message ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK CAR will also be displayed Fault in the alarm system If a fault has been detected in the a...

Page 115: ...nal is given by a battery powered siren The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds NOTE The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5 minutes Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor s In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if for example you drive your v...

Page 116: ...part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada IC 4405A DA 5823 3 Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this devi...

Page 117: ... transmission 6 speed 140 Automatic transmission 141 Shiftlock override 145 All Wheel Drive option 146 Brake system 147 Stability system 149 Towing 151 Jump starting 153 Towing a trailer 154 Detachable trailer hitch 156 Transporting loads 157 Blind Spot Information System BLIS option 158 Park assist Option accessory 162 127 06 Starting and driving 128 06 Starting and driving General information Ec...

Page 118: ... consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Dirty air cleaner Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance intervals Weight distribution affects handling WARNING Driving with the trunk open Driving with th...

Page 119: ...nt antifreeze Any other mixture will reduce freeze protection This gives protection against freezing down to 31 F 35 C See section Coolant The use of recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle s radiator Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect you...

Page 120: ...battery Please keep in mind that using systems accessories etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off which drains the battery NOTE If the ignition is switched on a warning message will be displayed in the te...

Page 121: ...ry from contact with hot surfaces do not inspect your vehicle s transmission fluid yourself Have your vehicle s transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician 132 06 Starting and driving Fuel requirements Octane rating MINIMUM Volvo recommends premium for best performance but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability Volvo engines are designed to achie...

Page 122: ...ded fuel Each Volvo has a three way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline U S and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled UNLEADED Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle s filler inlet It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled unleaded gasoline only Leaded gasoline damages the three way catalytic converte...

Page 123: ...s contain benzene as a solvent Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank take precautions These may include standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during refueling wearing neoprene gloves...

Page 124: ...t 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 emission control systems Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling In addition to causing damage to the environment gasolines containing alcohol can caus...

Page 125: ...ot apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive Steering wheel lock When the key is removed from the ignition the steering wheel locks so that it cannot be turned NOTE The steering wheel lock is activated when the driver s door is opened on vehicles with the optional keyless drive Releasing the steering wheel lock If the front wheels are hard up against a curb the steering wheel lock may be u...

Page 126: ...n III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts If the engine fails to start repeat this step NOTE After a cold start idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short period This is done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as quickly as possible which enables th...

Page 127: ... idling when you move the gear selector Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of the automatic transmission fluid WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park ma...

Page 128: ...ed 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 position III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts Starting the vehicle with the ignition key remote control A vehicle with keyless drive can also be started with the ignition ke...

Page 129: ...r If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine Engaging reverse gear 5 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator brake and or clutch pedal to catch Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded Not more t...

Page 130: ... clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine Engaging reverse gear 6 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked and cannot be selected if the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 13 mph 20km h CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor ...

Page 131: ... Geartronic manual shifting and Drive D positions while driving Gear selector positions P Park Select the P position when starting or parking In P the transmission is mechanically blocked Shiftlock Always apply the parking brake when parking D left position automatic shifting M right position manual shifting CAUTION The car must be stationary when selecting position P R Reverse The car must be sta...

Page 132: ... from position R 1T5 models have 6 forward gears Manual shifting Geartronic The manual shifting mode Geartronic can be selected at any time to manually select forward gears including while the car is moving NOTE Reverse Neutral and Park cannot be selected in Geartronic mode To access the M anual shifting position from Drive D move the gear selector to the right to M To return to the D rive positio...

Page 133: ...s a function that prevents kickdown from taking place if the engine speed is too high Kickdown will not occur if the driver attempts to use this function when engine speeds are too high The transmission will remain in the currently selected gear 144 06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission Text messages and actions In certain situations the message may appear in the display and the informati...

Page 134: ...e rear edge of the panel 4 Insert the key blade see page 115 into the opening and press it down until it bottoms 5 With the key blade pressed down move the gear selector out of the P position 146 06 Starting and driving All Wheel Drive option All Wheel Drive AWD general information Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive option which means that power is distributed automatically ...

Page 135: ...trument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred If this light comes on 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 ...

Page 136: ...ffect 1 Press down on the brake pedal with full force The pedal will pulsate 2 Steer the vehicle in the direction of travel and keep the brake pedal 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 b...

Page 137: ...l will return to its usual position when it is released 149 06 Starting and driving Stability system Stability Traction Control STC Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC The stability system consists of a number of functions designed help reduce wheel spin counteract skidding and to generally help improve directional stability A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operati...

Page 138: ...tically enabled each time the engine is started STC DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active Active yaw control AYC DSTC only This function helps maintain directional stability for example when cornering by braking one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally 150 06 Starting and driving Stability system This is one of the stability system s per...

Page 139: ...e to an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible to have the system checked The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily If STC DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF is displayed in the text window at the same time this is a reminder that spin control has been disabled by the driver The warning symbol The warning symbol glows steadily yellow The system has been temporarily switched off due to high br...

Page 140: ...may make it impossible to maintain vehicle control 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel The steering wheel must be unlocked With the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill great effort will be required to turn the steering wheel WARNING Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer 3 Turn the ignitio...

Page 141: ... vehicle with a dead battery This would inject unburned fuel into the three way catalytic converter s causing overheating backfiring and damage See page 153 for instructions on jump starting the vehicle Towing vehicles with front wheel drive Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment for towing vehicles with front wheel drive If wheel lift equipment must be used please use extreme caution to h...

Page 142: ...icles are not touching to prevent premature completion of a circuit Be sure to follow jump starting instructions provided for the other vehicle To jump start your vehicle 1 Switch off the ignition 2 First connect the auxiliary battery positive terminal 1 to the positive terminal in your vehicle s battery 2 marked with a sign 3 Connect the auxiliary battery s negative terminal 3 to the ground point...

Page 143: ...te province in which the vehicles are registered The maximum recommended hitch tongue load is 165 lbs 75 kg All Volvo models are equipped with energy absorbing shock mounted bumpers Trailer hitch installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems but take into consideration Increase tire pressure to rec...

Page 144: ...arking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in Park P or in reverse on models with a manual transmission Always follow the trailer manufacturer s recommendations for wheel chocking If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a trailer or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission make sure the gear you select doe...

Page 145: ...he car turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects The gear selector can be inadvertently knocked out of position by long cargo causing the car to move Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle Load the cargo in the cargo area against the rear seat backrest Load heavy cargo as low as possible Center wide loads Secure all cargo with restraining s...

Page 146: ...argo at the bottom of the load Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie down equipment Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured Remember that the car s center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof The car s wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load Drive smoothly Avoid rapid starts fast cornering an...

Page 147: ...where the system has detected another vehicle If your vehicle is passed on both sides at the same time both lights will illuminate BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the driver if a fault should occur with the system For example if one or both of the system s cameras are obscured a message see the table on page 161 will appear in the information display in the instrument panel If this occ...

Page 148: ...etc In such cases the system may react as if the cameras were obscured In both of the above mentioned conditions a message will appear in the information display When driving in such conditions the system s function will be limited or it may be temporarily switched off See page 161 for instructions When the message is no longer displayed BLIS will return to normal function The BLIS cameras have th...

Page 149: ...stem BLIS option Switching BLIS on and off BLIS is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on The indicator lights will provide confirmation by flashing 3 times The system can be switched off by pressing 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 pres...

Page 150: ... bumpers to measure the distance to a vehicle object or a person who may be close to the front or rear of your vehicle Park assist is available in two versions Rear bumper only Front and rear bumpers WARNING Park Assist is an information system NOT a safety system This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle It is not however intended to replace the driver s attention...

Page 151: ... in front of the vehicle is approximately 2 5 ft 0 8 m The audible signal comes from the audio system s front speakers It may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights could trigger the system s sensors 163 06 Starting and driving Park assist option accessory Activating deactivating park assist The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is...

Page 152: ...ront and rear speakers Faults in the system If the information symbol illuminates and PARK ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED is shown on the information display this indicates that the system is not functioning properly and has been disengaged Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician CAUTION In certain circumstances the park assist system may give unexpected warning signals that can be cause...

Page 153: ...the sensors are obstructed by e g dirt snow or ice this could result in false warning signals from the park assist system 165 06 Starting and driving This page left intentionally blank Contents Top of Page ...

Page 154: ... tire information placard on the B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces It should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow ice free surfaces ...

Page 155: ...ns can negatively affect your vehicle s stability and handling Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tire inflation pressure tables on pages 172 and 173 Any damage caused by installation of unapproved wheel tire size combinations will not be covered by your new vehicle warranty Volvo assumes no responsibility for death injury or expenses that may result from such installations Tread wear indicator ...

Page 156: ...ee the tire pressure tables beginning on page 172 Drive smoothly avoid fast starts hard braking and tire screeching Tire wear increases with speed Correct front wheel alignment is very important Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort Tires must maintain the same direction of rotation throughout their lifetime When replacing tires the tires with the most tread should be mounted o...

Page 157: ...capacity of your vehicle When weather temperature changes occur tire inflation pressures also change A 10 degree temperature drop causes a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the vehicle s tire information placard or certification label Checking tire pressure Cold tires Inflation p...

Page 158: ... and cause an air leak 6 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts bulges or other irregularities NOTE If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires Consult the tire inflation table on page 172 173 or see the inflation...

Page 159: ... explanation of the designations on the sidewall of the tire 173 07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle Refer to the tire inflation placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory 1Optional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consump...

Page 160: ...on 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 manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 250...

Page 161: ...ssure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel fo...

Page 162: ...ximum permissible weight Gross vehicle weight GVW The vehicle s curb weight cargo passengers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 249 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 251 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on you...

Page 163: ...re graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and many depart significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits maintenance practices and differences in road characteristics and climate TRACTION The traction grades from highest to lowe...

Page 164: ...ding the use of snow chains before installing Always follow the chain manufacturer s installation instructions carefully Install chains as tightly as possible and retighten periodically Never exceed the chain manufacturer s specified maximum speed limit Under no circumstances should you exceed 31 mph 50 km h Avoid bumps holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle...

Page 165: ...n be purchased from your Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a temporary 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 CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire ot...

Page 166: ...s Tire rotation Summer and winter tires When switching between summer and winter tires mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the car e g LF left front RR right rear Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car s braking properties and ability to force aside rain snow and slush The tires wit...

Page 167: ...eds periodic inspection and maintenance A tire s wear pattern can be an aid in detecting a suspension problem Each tire if left in place tells a story about the suspension Tire rotation on the other hand could make suspension wear harder to detect Early detection is very important because suspension problems can make tire wear worse If you do rotate your tires Please follow the tire manufacturer s...

Page 168: ...8 Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs 185 07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel WARNING The jack must correctly engage the jack attachment Be sure the jack is on a firm level non slippery surface Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack Use the jack intended for the car when changing a...

Page 169: ...n the jack s arm 3 2 Place the jack in the storage space Fold in the jack s crank 4 and place the lug wrench 5 on the jack 3 Screw the jack s retaining pin into hole 6 so that it holds the jack securely in place 4 Place the spare wheel 7 over the jack 5 Insert the spare wheel s retaining pin through the center hole in the spare wheel so that it aligns with hole 8 Screw the retaining pin into hole ...

Page 170: ...tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsib...

Page 171: ...ves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tire does not have a TPMS sensor If wheels without TPMS sensors are mounted 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 minutes or more Once TPMS sensors are properly installed the warning message should not reappear If the message is still displayed dri...

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Page 173: ...ngs Remove from paintwork as soon as possible Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil A water soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt However use a wash place equipped with a drainage separator Dry the car with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels Tar spots...

Page 174: ...ecial moonroof cautions Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof Automatic washing simple and quick We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently An automatic wash is a simpl...

Page 175: ...hould not be warmer than 113 F 45 C CAUTION Volvo does not recommend the use of long life or durable paint protection coatings some of which may claim to prevent pitting fading oxidation etc These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your vehicle s clear coat Some of them may cause the clear coat to soften crack or cloud Damage caused by application of paint protection coa...

Page 176: ...r 20 minutes 195 08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car This will help the leather resist staining and protect against sunlight s harmful UV rays CAUTION Under no circumstances should gasoline naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread Use solvents...

Page 177: ...ve the right color Use the paint code indicated on the model plate 1 in the illustration above 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 Minor stone chips and scratches Material Primer can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be cl...

Page 178: ...oroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush When the primer surface is dry the paint can be applied using a brush Mix the paint thoroughly apply several thin paint coats and let dry after each application 3 If there is a longer scratch you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off Contents Top of Page ...

Page 179: ...t This maintenance program contains inspections and services necessary for the proper function of your vehicle The maintenance services contain several checks that require special tools and training and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician To keep your Volvo in top condition specify time tested and proven Genuine Volvo Parts and Accessories The Federal Clean Air Act U S The Federa...

Page 180: ...Refer to your separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well Your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet provides a comprehensive periodic maintenance schedule up to 150 000 miles 240 000 km of vehicle maintenanc...

Page 181: ... readiness What is an Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II OBD II is part of your vehicle s computerized engine management system It stores diagnostic information about your vehicle s emission controls It can light the Check Engine light MIL if it detects an emission control fault A fault is a component or system that is not performing within an expected range A fault may be permanent or temporary OBD...

Page 182: ... is typically needed to allow OBD II to reach readiness Your Volvo retailer can provide you with more information on planning a trip Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your vehicle s maintenance schedule 203 09 Maintenance and servicing Hood Opening the hood To open the hood 1 Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock 2 Lift the hood slightly 3 Press up ...

Page 183: ...y fuse box 11 Air cleaner WARNING The cooling fan may start or continue to operate for up to 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off 205 09 Maintenance and servicing Engine oil Changing engine oil and oil filter See page 253 for oil specifications Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals Volvo recommends Castrol NOTE Volvo d...

Page 184: ... 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 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 5 Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10 15 minutes and recheck the oil level If necessar...

Page 185: ...n which case the driver is alerted by the warning symbol in the center of the instrument panel and a text in the information display Some models use both systems Contact an authorized Volvo retailer for more information Washer fluid The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approximately 6 8 US qts 6 5 liters During cold weather the reservoir should be filled with w...

Page 186: ...ve the radiator cap while the engine is warm Wait until the vehicle cools If it is necessary to top off the coolant when the engine is warm unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates Brake fluid The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir Check without removing the cap that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir Flu...

Page 187: ...hould occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed it is still possible to steer the vehicle However keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering wheel 208 09 Maintenance and servicing Wiper blades Replacing windshield wiper blades ...

Page 188: ... blade is securely attached 3 5 Fold in the wiper arm NOTE The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side is longer than the one on the passenger s side Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the service life of the wiper blades See page 192 for washing instructions 209 09 Maintenance and servicing Battery Battery maintenance ...

Page 189: ...ld never be above the indicator A The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged After inspection be sure the cap over each battery cell or the cover is securely in place Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running or when the key is in the ignition This could damage the vehicle s electric...

Page 190: ...cal system can be stored in the control modules 3 Remove the cover over the battery 4 Disconnect the battery negative ground cable 5 Disconnect the positive cable 6 Remove the front side of the battery box with a screwdriver 7 Release the clamp holding the battery 8 Lift out the battery Installing a new battery 1 Put the battery in place in the engine compartment 2 Install the battery s retaining ...

Page 191: ...ing Replacing bulbs Introduction Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle please keep the following points in mind NOTE Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector which will damage it The optional Bi Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury These bulbs should always be disposed of by ...

Page 192: ... wiring connector by pressing down clip 3 with your thumb while at the same time pulling the connector 4 with your other hand 6 Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens After the defective bulb has been replaced reinsert the housing in the reverse order Check that the retaining pin is correctly inserted WARNING Bi Xenon headlights option due to the...

Page 193: ...t inward and downward 5 Pull out the bulb Installing a new bulb 1 Insert the new bulb It can only be inserted in one position 2 Press the retaining spring inward and upward and slightly to the right until it snaps into place 3 Press the wiring connector onto the bulb 4 Put the plastic cover in place 5 Reinstall the headlight housing High beam bulb halogen ...

Page 194: ...eam bulb has a different socket on vehicles equipped with Bi Xenon headlights On these models pull the bulb straight out WARNING Bi Xenon headlights option due to the high voltage used by these headlights the Bi Xenon bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician 5 Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb 6 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one po...

Page 195: ...4 Replace the bulb 5 Press the bulb holder back into place It will click into place 6 Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the headlight housing by turning it clockwise 7 Reinstall the headlight housing 215 09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs Turn signal 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the headlight housing see page 212 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it ...

Page 196: ...2 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 5 Reinstall the headlight housing 216 09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs Front fog light option 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the panel around the fog light housing by inserting a screw driver as shown in the ill...

Page 197: ...ht cluster can be replaced from the cargo area To access the bulb holders 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the covers in the left right panels to access the bulb holders 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder 4 Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the wiring connector back into position ...

Page 198: ... light 4 Fog light driver s side only 5 Turn signal 6 Back up light 218 09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs License plate lighting 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the screw with a screw driver 3 Detach the entire bulb housing and carefully pull it out Turn the connector counterclockwise and pull out the bulb ...

Page 199: ...senger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the lens Turn the screwdriver gently to detach the lens 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the lens back into place Cargo area 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 219 09 Ma...

Page 200: ...the three lower lugs back into place 220 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses Replacing fuses There are relay fuse boxes located in the engine compartment and the passenger compartment If an electrical component fails to function this may be due to a blown fuse The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it To do so 1 Pull the fuse straight out If a fuse is difficult to remove special fus...

Page 201: ...x in the engine compartment has positions for 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 222 09 Main...

Page 202: ... 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 mounting clips secure the upholstery with the mounting clips and press the pins into the mounting clips again The mounting clips then expand hol...

Page 203: ...225 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses Fuses in the passenger compartment 226 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses ...

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Page 205: ...ns 230 Radio functions 235 Sirius satellite radio option or retailer installed accessory 237 CD player CD changer option 241 Audio menu 245 229 10 Audio 230 10 Audio Audio functions Audio system controls 1 VOLUME dial 2 AM FM select a radio band ...

Page 206: ...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 prevented by adjusting the external sound source s input volume 1 While playing the radio or a CD lower the audio volume to about one quarter 2 Switch to AUX mode on the audio system 3 Con...

Page 207: ...Steering wheel keypad option The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the audio system The 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 previous preset radio station or to go to the next previous track on a CD Press and hold down these buttons to...

Page 208: ...3 wma and wav However there may be versions of these formats that the system does not support USB flash drive To simplify the use of a USB flash drive it is advisable to only store music files on the drive It will take considerably longer for the system to index the files on the drive if it contains anything other than compatible music files MP3 player Many mp3 players have a file indexing system ...

Page 209: ...ccessory set the level for the subwoofer bass speaker CENTER1 make settings for the center speaker SURROUND1 make settings for surround sound 1Premium Sound System only Subwoofer accessory To switch the subwoofer on or off 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select AUDIO SETTINGS and press ENTER 3 Select SUBWOOFER and press ENTER Surround sound Surround sound settings are used to balance sound levels...

Page 210: ...NT REAR and press ENTER The column in the display indicates the sound level for the current frequency Adjust the level with the TUNING dial 4 or use the Up Down arrows Additional 234 10 Audio Audio functions frequencies can be selected with the Right Left arrows Save the settings by pressing ENTER or exit without saving by pressing EXIT Automatic sound control The audio system s volume is adjusted...

Page 211: ...ing Searching for stations There are two ways to manually tune a radio station 1 Turn the TUNING dial 3 to the desired frequency 2 Press the left or right arrow key on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL and hold it down The radio scans slowly in the selected direction and will increase the scanning speed after a few seconds Release the button when the desired frequency appears in the display The frequenc...

Page 212: ...UTO is shown in the display AUTO disappears when you return to normal radio mode which can be done by briefly pressing AM FM 1 EXIT 6 or AUTO 7 236 10 Audio Radio functions To return to the Auto store mode press the AUTO button briefly and select a stored station by pressing one of the preset buttons 2 Saving auto stored stations in the preset memory An auto stored station can be saved in the memo...

Page 213: ...atellites in geosynchronous orbit NOTE The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line of sight which means that physical obstructions such as bridges tunnels etc may temporarily interfere with signal reception Avoid any obstructions such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or in a ski box or other antennas that may impede signals from the SIRIUS satellites Selecting Sirius radio...

Page 214: ...wo minutes and will interrupt normal broadcasting A message will be displayed while updating is in progress Information on channel or feature updates is available at www sirius com Selecting a channel There are three ways of tuning in a channel Using the left and right arrow keys By turning the tuning control Through direct channel entry Direct channel entry The Sirius satellite channels are numbe...

Page 215: ...n be saved in the system s memory 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to ADD SONG TO SONG MEM and follow the instructions shown in the display If a new song is selected when the memory is full you will be prompted to press ENTER to delete the last song on the list NOTE The remaining songs in the list will move down one position and the newly added song will be placed at the top of the list Song seek When a sate...

Page 216: ...options This function is used to remove a channel from the list of available channels Skip current 1 Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press ENTER 2 Select a category in the list and press ENTER 3 Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key Unskip all channels This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection Temp unskip all ch ...

Page 217: ...orarily unlock all channels and make them available for selection The channels remain on the locked list and will again be locked the next time the ignition is switched on 240 10 Audio Sirius satellite radio option or retailer installed accessory CHANGE CODE This function makes it possible to change the channel access code The default code is 0000 To change the code 1 Select CHANGE CODE and press ...

Page 218: ...cks Playing a CD Single CD player Start the CD player by pressing the MODE button 5 and inserting a disc in the slot 4 If there is already a disc inserted it will begin to play NOTE If a CD is in the slot when the audio system is in CD mode the CD will be played automatically 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 p...

Page 219: ...he CD player will pause and will resume playing when the volume is turned up again Audio files In addition to playing normal music CDs the CD player changer can also play discs containing files in mp3 or wma format NOTE Certain discs that are copy protected cannot be read by the player When a disc with audio files is inserted in the player the player scans the disc s folders before it begins playi...

Page 220: ...on plays the tracks files on a CD or on all of the CDs if the vehicle is equipped with the optional CD changer in random order shuffle 243 10 Audio CD player CD changer option Activating deactivating the random function CD player If a normal CD is being played 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select Random and press ENTER If a CD with audio files is being played 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Se...

Page 221: ...ten 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 process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer NOTE The Eject a...

Page 222: ...nd the use 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 di...

Page 223: ...40 246 11 Specifications Label information 248 Dimensions and weights 250 Engine oil 253 Engine specifications 255 Electrical system 256 Volvo programs 259 247 11 Specifications 248 11 Specifications Label information ...

Page 224: ...the decal will vary depending on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models upper decal U S models lower decal 4 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 5 Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards as eviden...

Page 225: ...ermissible axle loads and or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded WARNING When adding accessories equipment luggage and other cargo to your vehicle the total capacity weight must not be exceeded 251 11 Specifications Dimensions and weights Weights ...

Page 226: ...vehicle s emission control systems 252 11 Specifications Dimensions and weights Specifications and capacities NOTE The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle However it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes hot or cold when towing a trailer over long distances for prolonged...

Page 227: ...ervals This oil is only used at customer request at additional charge Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Oil viscosity stable ambient temperatures Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 104 F 40 C in your area Volvo recommends for the protection of your engine that you use a heavier weight oil such as such as SAE 5W 40 or 0W 40 See the viscosity chart Opera...

Page 228: ... standard test in comparison to a reference oil 1See the information on page 254 255 11 Specifications Engine specifications 1The engine specifications for horsepower and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbocharged engines employ a turbo compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to cool the compres...

Page 229: ...nductors grounded on the chassis Battery 1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system 2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system the Volvo Navigation System and or keyless drive If the battery must be replaced replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original see the decal on the battery WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts term...

Page 230: ...ions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine the Electronic Control Module or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating This includes Altering fue...

Page 231: ... 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 professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition Contents Top of Page ...

Page 232: ...ag system 17 Alarm 124 All Wheel Drive 146 Antifreeze 206 Anti lock Brake System ABS 6 Approach lighting 78 113 Audio system CD player 242 menu settings 245 radio functions 235 Sirius satellite radio 237 system introduction 230 USB iPOD connector 232 Autolock 78 Automatic sound control 234 Automatic transmission Geartronic 141 Autostart 136 AUX audio system 230 AUX menu 245 Auxiliary equipment 58 ...

Page 233: ...ng replacing 218 Catalytic converter three way 258 CD changer 241 changer menu option 245 eject 241 files with MP3 or WMA format 242 menu 245 pause 242 player 241 single player 241 Central locking system remote controls 112 Changing oil 205 Charge air cooler 255 Child restraint anchors 41 42 Child restraints 33 recalls and registration 43 Child safety 30 Child safety locks 123 Clock setting 77 Col...

Page 234: ...hts 60 Emission inspection readiness 202 Engine oil changing 205 specifications 253 Engine specifications 255 Environment 7 Equalizer audio system 233 F Federal Clean Air Act 200 Floor mats placing correctly 137 FM1 FM2 menu 245 Fog lights front option 60 rear 53 60 Front airbags 18 19 21 Front fog light replacing 216 Front seats manual adjustment 98 Front seats power 99 Fuel filler cap 6 Fuel fil...

Page 235: ...ng 203 I Ignition switch 135 Immobilizer start inhibitor 112 136 Indicator and warning symbols 49 53 Infant seats 35 Inflatable Curtain 25 Inflation pressure table Canadian models 173 US models 172 Information display 49 Information display messages 57 Information symbol 49 51 Inspection readiness 202 Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Instrument panel lighting 60 iPOD connector audio syst...

Page 236: ...73 Moonroof 75 MP3 files CDs containing 242 MP3 player connecting 230 O OBD II 202 Occupant safety 12 Octane rating 132 Oil pressure warning light 54 Oil changing 205 On Call Roadside Assistance 259 Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II 202 Opening the hood 203 Opening the trunk from the inside 122 P Pacemaker keyless drive warning 121 Panel lighting instrument 60 Panic alarm central locking system rem...

Page 237: ...s option 73 Recalls child restraints 43 Refueling 132 134 Registering child restraints 43 Remote control battery replacement 114 central locking system 112 functions 113 Removing a wheel 184 Replacing fuses 220 Reporting safety defects Canada 13 USA 12 Rotating tires 183 S Safety defects reporting Canada 13 USA 12 Safety locks child 123 Satellite radio 237 Seat belt 14 maintenance 16 reminder 16 5...

Page 238: ...ry spare 181 Three way catalytic converter 258 Tire designations 174 Tire inflation pressure Canadian models 173 US models 172 Tire pressure monitoring system 187 Tires general information 168 tire pressure monitoring system 187 188 tire rotation 183 Traction control TC 149 Trailer hitch detachable 156 Transmission automatic 141 Tread wear indicator 168 169 Trip odometer 50 Trunk 109 opening from ...

Page 239: ...nance 200 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 259 W Warning flashers 69 Warning symbol 49 51 Warranties 200 Washer fluid 206 Water driving through 129 Weight distribution 128 Weights 251 Wheel nuts 182 Wheels removing 184 storing 168 Whiplash Protection System WHIPS 27 Windshield washer fluid 206 Windshield wiper blades 208 WMA files CDs containing 242 Contents Top of Page ...

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