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Contents

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

00 Introduction

Important information............................... 10

Environment.............................................. 14

Important warnings................................... 15

01 Safety

Occupant safety........................................ 18

Seat belts.................................................. 20

Supplemental Restraint System............... 23

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 28

Side impact protection airbags................. 31

Inflatable Curtain (IC)................................ 33

Whiplash Protection System..................... 34

Crash mode.............................................. 36

Child safety............................................... 37

Child restraint systems............................. 39

Infant seats............................................... 41

Convertible seats...................................... 43

Booster cushions...................................... 45

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.................. 46

Top tether anchors.................................... 48

Child restraint registration and recalls...... 49

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview.................................. 52

Instrument panel....................................... 54

Indicator and warning symbols................. 56

Symbols – instrument panel..................... 58

Information display................................... 61

12-volt sockets......................................... 63

Lighting panel........................................... 64

Left-side steering wheel lever................... 67

Trip computer........................................... 69

Cruise control*.......................................... 71

Right-side steering wheel lever................. 73

Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warn-
ing flashers................................................ 76

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

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

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

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

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*..... 87

Summary of Contents for S40 2011

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Page 3: ...to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other vehicle And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impair ment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emission standards If you have any questions regarding your vehicle please contact your Volvo retailer or see the section Co...

Page 4: ...fant seats 41 Convertible seats 43 Booster cushions 45 ISOFIX LATCH lower anchors 46 Top tether anchors 48 Child restraint registration and recalls 49 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 52 Instrument panel 54 Indicator and warning symbols 56 Symbols instrument panel 58 Information display 61 12 volt sockets 63 Lighting panel 64 Left side steering wheel lever 67 Trip computer 69 Cru...

Page 5: ... Manual climate control 95 Electronic Climate Control ECC 98 Air distribution 101 04 04 Interior Front seats 104 Interior lighting 109 Storage compartments 111 Rear seat 114 Cargo area 117 05 05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 122 Keyless drive 127 Locking and unlocking 131 Child safety locks 132 Alarm 133 ...

Page 6: ...ailer hitch 163 Transporting loads 164 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 165 Rear park assist 169 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 174 Tire inflation 177 Inflation pressure U S models 179 Inflation pressure Canadian models 180 Tire designations 181 Glossary of tire terminology 183 Vehicle loading 184 Uniform tire quality gradings 186 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 187 Temporary sp...

Page 7: ...ses 231 10 10 Audio Introduction 240 Audio functions 241 Radio functions 246 CD player 254 Audio menu 257 Bluetooth hands free connection 258 11 11 Specifications Label information 266 Dimensions and weights 268 Fuel oils and fluids 271 Engine oil 272 Engine specifications 273 Electrical system 275 Three way catalytic converter 277 Overview of information and warning sym bols 278 Volvo programs 28...

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

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Page 10: ... Certain pages of this manual contain informa tion in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table Display texts There are several displays in the driver s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle These texts are ...

Page 11: ...pes of lists used in the manual Procedures Procedures step by step instructions or actions that must be carried out in a certain order are arranged in numbered lists in this manual If there is a series of illustrations associated with step by step instructions each step in the procedure is numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration Lists in which letters are used can be found with ...

Page 12: ...curring obligation Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that coun try s applicable safety and emission control requirements In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements Modifications to the emission control system s may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U S Canada and other countries WARNING If your vehicle...

Page 13: ...our vehicle s central locking system Points to keep in mind Do not export your Volvo to another coun try before investigating that country s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements In some cases it may be dif ficult or impossible to comply with these requirements Modifications to the emis sion control system s may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U S Canada ...

Page 14: ...Advanced elec tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal In addition to continuous environmental refinement of con ventional gasoline powered internal combus tion engines Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative fuel vehicles When you drive a Volvo you become our part ner in the work to lessen the car s impact on the environment To reduce your v...

Page 15: ...nly with the vehicle parked Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving Program radio pre sets with the vehicle parked and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is mov ing Accessory installation We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine Volvo approved accesso...

Page 16: ... Side impact protection airbags 31 Inflatable Curtain IC 33 Whiplash Protection System 34 Crash mode 36 Child safety 37 Child restraint systems 39 Infant seats 41 Convertible seats 43 Booster cushions 45 ISOFIX LATCH lower anchors 46 Top tether anchors 48 Child restraint registration and recalls 49 ...

Page 17: ...SAFETY ...

Page 18: ...es checked regularly Keep your windshield and headlights clean Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks Take into account the traffic road and weather conditions particularly with regard to stopping distance Reporting safety defects in the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Nation...

Page 19: ...ects in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Trans port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp To contact Transport Canada call 800 333 0510 or 613 993 9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region ...

Page 20: ...in the fol lowing situations if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns if the Automatic Locking Retractor Emer gency Locking Retractor ALR ELR is acti vated NOTE Each seat belt except for the driver s belt is equipped with the ALR ELR function which is designed to help keep the seat belt taut ALR ELR activates if t...

Page 21: ...ly fastened Seat belt use during pregnancy G020105 The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly It must never be allowed to ride upward R...

Page 22: ...r doors has been opened This message will disappear after approximately 6 sec onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever It also provides a reminder if one of the occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled his her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion A visual and audible signal will be given These signals will stop when the seat belt has been re buckled or...

Page 23: ... a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself Any interfer ence in the system could cause mal function and serious injury All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions e g soaked carpeting standing w...

Page 24: ...ve the glove compartment and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash The driver s side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub The passenger s side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment WARNING The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to not a replace ment for the three point seat belts ...

Page 25: ...eployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident In a colli sion where deployment occurs the air bags and seat belt pretensioners acti vate Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released The release of the powder may appear as smoke like matter This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire Volvo s front airbags use special sen sors that are integrated wit...

Page 26: ... 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 pro longed exposure Passenger s side airbag decal G032934 Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visor...

Page 27: ... on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of the window WARNING No objects or accessory equipment e g dashboard covers may be placed on attached to or installed near the air bag hatch the area above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment There should be no loose articles e g coffee cups on the floor seat or dash board area Never try to open the airbag cover on the stee...

Page 28: ...s side front airbag when the front passenger s seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac turer s instructi...

Page 29: ...or light is not lit Passenger s side front airbag ena bled A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats Do not assume that the passenger s side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit Make sure the child restraint is properly installed If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger s...

Page 30: ...e exer ted on the weight sensor by a child and could result in the airbag being enabled which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision thereby injuring the child WARNING Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system s function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger s s...

Page 31: ...ide impact collisions The SIPS air bags are designed to deploy only during cer tain side impact collisions depending on the crash severity angle speed and point of impact G025315 Driver s side SIPS airbag G025316 Passenger s side SIPS airbag NOTE SIPS airbag deployment one airbag occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact...

Page 32: ... 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 try to open or repair any compo nents of the SIPS airbag system This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection both front seat occupants should sit in ...

Page 33: ...s a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in roll over situations Never try to open or repair any compo nents of the IC system This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles This could impede deployment of the Inflatable curtain...

Page 34: ...that could result in whiplash WARNING The WHIPS system is designed to sup plement the other safety systems in your car For this system to function properly the three point seat belt must be worn Please be aware that no sys tem can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident The WHIPS system is designed to func tion in certain collisions from the rear depending on the crash severity...

Page 35: ... 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 If the rear seat backrests are folded down cargo must be secured to pre vent it from sliding forward against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear This could inter fere with the action of the WHIPS sys tem G020125 WARNING Bo...

Page 36: ...fter CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed if you detect the odor of fuel vapor or see any signs of fuel leakage do not attempt to start the vehicle Leave the vehicle immediately Attempting to start the vehicle If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage you may attempt to start the vehicle To do so 1 Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control see page 14...

Page 37: ...an front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint sys tem can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what to look for when selecting a child restraint system It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS 213 or in Can ada CMVSS 213 Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child s height weight and devel...

Page 38: ... the seat belt properly fastened Volvo s recommendations Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car It s quite simple really A front airbag is a very powerful device designed by law to help protect an adult Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation a child should never be placed in the front seat even if he or she is properly bel ted or strapped i...

Page 39: ...traint using ISOFIX LATCH lower anchors and or top tether anchorages G026503 Convertible seat WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equip ped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag ...

Page 40: ...rom injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision A small child s head represents a con siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recom mends that children up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recommends that chil dren should ride rearward facing prop erly restrained as long as possible ...

Page 41: ...at of the vehicle G026493 Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2 Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer s instruc tions G026492 Fasten the seat belt WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehi...

Page 42: ...lt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place Ensure that the seat is securely in place WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint child seat more than 1 in 2 5 cm in any direction along the seat belt path 6 Push and pull the infant seat along th...

Page 43: ...ee the con vertible seat manufacturer s recommenda tions G026503 Route the seat belt through the convertible seat WARNING A small child s head represents a consider able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak Volvo recommends that chil dren up to age 4 travel properly restrained facing rearward In addition Volvo recom mends that children should ride rearward facing properly restr...

Page 44: ... 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s auto matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in place G026501 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6 Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in pl...

Page 45: ...ns are recommended for chil dren who have outgrown convertible seats 1 Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle 2 With the child properly seated on the booster cushion attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to the man ufacturer s instructions 3 Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle lock until a distinct click is audible 4 Ensure that th...

Page 46: ...nchors When installing a child restraint in this position attach the restraint s top tether strap if it is so equipped to the top tether anchorage point see page 48 and secure the restraint with the vehicle s center seat belt see page 39 Always follow your child seat manufac turer s installation instructions and use both ISOFIX LATCH lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible WARNING Volvo s ...

Page 47: ...lower anchors 01 47 WARNING Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor see the illustration If the attachment is not correctly fastened the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision ...

Page 48: ...s instructions Tension the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned See page 46 for information on securing the child restraint to ISOFIX LATCH lower anchors WARNING Never route a top tether strap over the top or around the head restraint It should always be routed under the head restraint Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand o...

Page 49: ...ormed about child safety seat recalls be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints Child restraint recall information is readily avail able in both the U S and Canada For recall information in the U S call the U S Govern ment s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 In Canada visit Transport Canada s Child Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety c...

Page 50: ...s instrument panel 58 Information display 61 12 volt sockets 63 Lighting panel 64 Left side steering wheel lever 67 Trip computer 69 Cruise control 71 Right side steering wheel lever 73 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 76 Power windows 77 Mirrors 79 Power moonroof 82 Personal settings 84 HomeLink Wireless Control System 87 ...

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

Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 52 G019488 ...

Page 53: ...is use Courtesy lighting switch Driver s side reading light Passenger s side reading light Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator Rear view mirror Display for climate control personal settings and audio system Audio system Controls for personal settings and audio system Controls for climate system Gear selector Hazard warning flashers Door open handle Glove compartment Parking bra...

Page 54: ...ent tempera ture Information symbol See the following pages for additional information Turn signal right Tachometer Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range Instead shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down The engine management system will automatical...

Page 55: ...age and the two trip odometers T1 and T2 A long press more than 2 seconds resets the currently selected trip odometer Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling sys tem If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone a mes sage is shown in the display Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity a...

Page 56: ...mpanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected This sym bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols If the red warning symbol lights up 1 Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit able location 2 Read the message in the information dis play 3 Follow the instructions provided or con tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Erase the me...

Page 57: ...ls 02 57 This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols NOTE The car can still be driven after the informa tion symbol has come on The car can be driven for 1 2 weeks after service related information has been displayed ...

Page 58: ... models are equipped with the second symbol 2 Anti lock Brake system ABS If the warning light comes on there is a malfunction of the ABS system the standard braking system will still function The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection see page 152 for additional informa tion NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol 3 Rear fog lig...

Page 59: ...nd or an inflatable curtain Have the system s inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible 4 Oil pressure warning light1 If the light comes on while driving the car stop the engine immedi ately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali fied Volvo service tec...

Page 60: ... lights go off no further action is required and the car can be driven 4 If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level see page 216 for the location of the reservoir Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors the hood or the tailgate are open or ajar At low speeds If the car is moving at a speed of les...

Page 61: ...help prevent the risk of seri ous damage SERVICE URGENTA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection immediately SEE MAN UALA Refer to your owner s manual For additional information please contact your Volvo retailer Message Meaning SERVICE REQUIREDA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection as soon as possible but prefe...

Page 62: ...ven by the number of months or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu larly scheduled service REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL Stop as soon as possi ble and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if nec essary see page 217 A This is part of the message Additional information will also be displayed ...

Page 63: ...nt and rear sockets are used at the same time the maximum current con sumption per socket is 7 5A 90W Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used to power a cigarette lighter Accessory cigarette lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept on when the aux iliary socket is not in use Auxiliary equipment The buttons to the left of...

Page 64: ...ition II 2 The low beam headlights daytime running lights illuminate automatically except when the light switch 1 is in the parking light position1 NOTE See page 67 for information on switching between high and low beams Active Bending Lights ABL G026507 Lighting panel vehicles with Active Bending head lights When this function is activated the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a c...

Page 65: ...in both taillight clusters The rear fogs light will only function in combi nation with the high low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog lights An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog lights are on NOTE The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights and shoul...

Page 66: ... the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off press button 4 to unlock the fuel filler door Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re locks ...

Page 67: ...he lever in the opposite direction If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal check for a burned out turn signal bulb High low beam headlights Continuous high beams 1 Turn the ignition key to position II 2 With the light switch 1 in position see page 64 pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel position 4 to toggle between high and low beams High beam flash 1 Turn the ignit...

Page 68: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 68 preferences by using the Personal Settings function see page 84 for more information ...

Page 69: ...ection Twisting a final time returns you to the original function Resetting MPG AVERAGE average fuel consump tion and MPH AVERAGE SPEED can be reset 1 Select one of these functions 2 Press RESET 3 MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles 30 km o...

Page 70: ...ton 3 is pressed again MPH ACTUAL SPEED Canadian models only This function provides the driver with an instan taneous conversion of the car s current speed from km h to mph NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car tire inflation or driving style ...

Page 71: ...ed when the button is released 2 Press or for approximately a half sec ond and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h NOTE Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph 30 km h Momentary acceleration for less than 1 minute e g when passing another car does not affect cruise control oper ation The car will automatically return to the previ...

Page 72: ... set speed Press the button to resume the previously set speed CRUISE ONwill be displayed Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by Pressing the CRUISE button CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display Putting the gear selector in Neutral N WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads Cruise control may...

Page 73: ...The wipers will make 2 3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation Before using the wipers ice and snow should be removed from the wind shield rear window Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place Headlight washers certain models When the l...

Page 74: ...ng the car in an automatic car wash etc If the rain sensor function is left on the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged Automatic deactivation The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in the following situations When the key is removed from the ignition Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition Thumb wheel The thumb wheel...

Page 75: ... is put into reverse gear the tailgate wiper will be activated If the transmission is in reverse and the manual windshield wiper function is used the lever is pushed upward the tailgate wiper will also be activated for as long the lever is held up If the tailgate wiper is already in normal wiping function the normal wiping function will continue ...

Page 76: ...sition If nec essary press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Hazard warning flashers G020144 The four way flasher should be used to indi cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz ard 1 Press the triangular button in the center dash 2 Pr...

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

Page 78: ... 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 window controls rear doors The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and with the switch on the driver s door ...

Page 79: ...and corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward which the car is pointing Eight different directions can be dis played N NE E SE S SW W and NW The display shows your car s orientation with respect to true north Calibrating the compass G031045 The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car wa...

Page 80: ...his control to adjust the driver s door mirror Passenger s door mirror 1 Press the R switch a light in the switch will go on to activate the adjustment control Use this control to adjust the passenger s door mirror 2 After you have adjusted the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control Storing the mirrors position The position of the door mirro...

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

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

Page 83: ...ing manual closing if the moonroof is obstructed immediately open it again WARNING Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way Never allow a child to operate the moonroof Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof even if the vehicle s ignition is completely switched off Never leave a child alone in a vehicle Visor G020157 The optional moonroof features a sli...

Page 84: ...Press EXIT C Available settings Clock adjust To set the time 1 Use the number keys or the up down arrow keys on the navigation control E to change the hour or minute 2 Select hour s or minute s to be changed with the left right arrow keys 3 Press ENTER to start the clock NOTE If you are currently using the 12 hour time setting use the up down arrow keys to select AM PM after the minute setting has...

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

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

Page 87: ...dards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes Refer to Erasing HomeLink Buttons Programming HomeLink NOTE Some vehicles may r...

Page 88: ...or two seconds and release the pro grammed HomeLink button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws...

Page 89: ... and hold the desired HomeLink but ton DO NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the Home Link button proceed with Programming step 1 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada IC RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

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

Page 91: ...CLIMATE ...

Page 92: ...ry out repairs on the climate system Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech nician Refrigerant Volvo cares about the environment The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC free refrigerant R134a This substance will not deplete the ozone layer The system contains 1 2 lbs 530 g R134a HFC 134a and uses PAG oil Passenger compartment filter Repla...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 98: ...ensor located behind the climate system control panel should not be obstructed The air conditioning system is tempo rarily switched off during full throttle acceleration ECC functions 1 Auto On Off The AUTO function automat ically regulates climate con trol to maintain the desired temperature The automatic function controls heating air conditioning blower speed recirculation and air distribu tion ...

Page 99: ...s engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side windows 4 Defroster Directs airflow to the wind shield and side windows and increases blower speed When the defroster is acti vated Air flows to the windows at high blower speed The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated The air con ditioning system is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification The air cond...

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

Page 101: ...e windows There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents Prevents fogging in cold or humid weather blower speed should be moder ate to high Air to the floor and from the dashboard air vents For sunny weather with cool ambient tempera tures Air to the windows and from the dashboard air vents For good comfort in warm dry weather Air to the floor There is a certain amount of air...

Page 102: ...102 Front seats 104 Interior lighting 109 Storage compartments 111 Rear seat 114 Cargo area 117 ...

Page 103: ...INTERIOR ...

Page 104: ...ge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear see the section Adjusting the front seat head restraints on page 107 WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adjust the driver s seat and seat belt see page 20 before driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully Position the seat as far rearward as ...

Page 105: ...020199 Seat adjustment controls Seat adjustment controls 1 2 3 and 4 on the side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your choice Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the front section of the seat cushion Move the control forward rearward to move the seat forward or rearward Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the rear section of ...

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

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

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

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

Page 110: ...is running The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off or after a door has been opened or closed These lights switch off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off Vanity mirror G020210 Raise the cover to switch on the light ...

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

Page 112: ...ual and maps can be stored here There are also holders for coins pens and fuel cards The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system s remote key See page 124 for information on removing the key blade from the remote key and page 131 for information about locking the glove compartment Storage under the front center armrest G01837...

Page 113: ...fted out if necessary To do so grasp the indentation on the rear edge of the cup holder and lift To put the cup holder back in place 1 Slide the two locating tabs in the front side of the cup holder into the two correspond ing recesses in the center console storage space 2 Press down the rear edge of the cup holder To close the sliding cover grasp the underside of the front edge and pull Storage c...

Page 114: ...ast on a level with the upper most point of the seat occupant s ear To raise Slide the head restraint up to the desired height To lower Press the catch at the base of the right support and press the head restraint down To remove Pull the head restraint up far as possible Press the catch at the base of the right support and pull the head restraint out of the its holders WARNING If a head restraint ...

Page 115: ...he rear edge of the seat cushion and pull it forward 2 Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock A red lock indi cator is visible when the backrest is not locked in the upright position 3 Fold the backrest down partially and remove the outboard head restraints Press the center head restraint down com pletely or remove it 4 Place the h...

Page 116: ...l it to make sure that it is correctly locked in place When the rear seat is folded down do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats This places a severe strain on the folded down back rest of the rear seat Be sure to secure cargo Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seat backs This will reduce the possibility of luggage etc becom ing projectiles during sudden maneu...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 122: ...h your vehicle California Only A list of independent repair facilities and or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and code replacement keys can be found on the Volvo website at http www volvocars com us keys by calling Volvo Customer Care at 1 800 458 1552 Each key blade has a unique code which is used if new key blades are required A maxi mum of six remote keys key blades can be programmed and...

Page 123: ...ion can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors and the tailgate See Personal settings page 84 for more information Automatic relocking If the doors are unlocked the locks will automatically reen gage re lock and the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and tailgate ...

Page 124: ...is indicates that the battery type CR 2450 3V is weak and should be replaced To replace the battery 1 Place the remote key with the keypad downward Pry open the cover with a small slotted screwdriver 2 Remove the cover CAUTION When replacing the battery avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote key 3 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside o...

Page 125: ... far as possible in the driver s door lock 2 Turn the key blade clockwise approxi mately one quarter turn to unlock the driv er s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade opening the door will trigger the alarm To disable the alarm Press the Unlock button on the remote key or insert the key in the ignition switch Locking the doors with the detached key blade 1 Lock the o...

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

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

Page 128: ...on switch Keyless drive remote key and driver s seat memory This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver s seat When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote key in your possession and lock any door the position of the driver s seat will be stored in the seat s memory The next time a door is opened by a person with the same remote key in his her pos sess...

Page 129: ...odifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment USA FCC ID KR55WK48952 KR55WK48964 NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including inter ference that may cause und...

Page 130: ...formation see Introduction WARNING People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than 9 inches 22 cm to any of the keyless drive system s antennas This is to help pre vent interference between the pacemaker and the keylesss drive system ...

Page 131: ...The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock buttons Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door This applies only if the car has not been locked from the outside The doors can also be unlocked and the door opened by pulling the handle in the door twice Locking the glove compartment G020034 The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the...

Page 132: ...97 The controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors and are only accessible when the doors are open 1 Remove the key blade from the remote key see page 124 2 Turn the control with the key blade The door cannot be opened from the inside The door can be opened from the inside ...

Page 133: ...m system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dash board see the illustration Indicator light off the alarm is not armed The indicator light flashes every two sec onds the alarm is armed The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered The message ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK CAR will also be displayed Fault in the alarm system If a f...

Page 134: ...essory alarm sensor s G026313 Display MENU EXIT ENTER Menu navigation controls In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if for example you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked To do so 1 Press MENU to enter the menu system and s...

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

Page 136: ...ing the vehicle 146 Starting the vehicle with keyless drive 148 Automatic transmission 149 Shiftlock override 151 Brake system 152 Parking brake 155 Stability system 156 Towing 158 Jump starting 160 Towing a trailer 161 Detachable trailer hitch 163 Transporting loads 164 Blind Spot Information System BLIS 165 Rear park assist 169 ...

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

Page 138: ...ion At highway driving speeds fuel consump tion will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open Using the onboard trip computer s fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Dirty air cleaner Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incor...

Page 139: ... Cold weather precautions If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather the following advice is worth noting Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze Any other mixture will reduce freeze protection This gives protection against freezing down to 31 F 35 C See section Coolant The use of recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of an...

Page 140: ...ies etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained Driving or having the engine run ning for approximately 15 minutes will help keep the battery charged The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo area certain models only provides electri cal current even with the ignition switched off which drains the battery NOTE If the i...

Page 141: ...d steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only Check all lights including high beams Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states provinces Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where it may be difficult to obtain the correct fuel Consider your destination If you will be driving through an area where snow or ice are likely to oc...

Page 142: ... Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank take precautions These may include standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during refueling wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel filler ...

Page 143: ... malfunc tion indicator lamp located on your instru ment panel may light If this occurs please return your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for maintenance Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates which are usually alcohols or ethers In some areas state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indi cating...

Page 144: ...If the ignition is on an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge After refueling close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle more than one extra time Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to overflow Overfilling could also cause damage to the emis s...

Page 145: ...daytime running lights off II Drive position The key s position when driv ing The vehicle s entire elec trical system is activated III Start position Turn the key to this position and release it immediately The key returns automatically to the Drive position A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver s door is opened does not apply to vehi cles with the optional keyless d...

Page 146: ...he gear selector from the Park P position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed 5 Select the desired gear The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R NOTE Immobilizer If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together e g on the same key ring when you try to start the vehicle thi...

Page 147: ...n ning Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monox ide which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous CAUTION Automatic transmission The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage Accelerating immediately after selecting ...

Page 148: ... control and turn it to position III NOTE The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start control in position III Turn the start control to posi tion III and release it The starter motor will then operate automatically for up to ten seconds until the engine starts Starting the vehicle with the ignition key remote key A vehicle...

Page 149: ...R Reverse The car must be stationary when shifting to position R N Neutral N is the neutral position The engine can be started but no gear is selected Apply the park ing brake when the car is stationary with the gear selector in N NOTE If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the vehicle has been at a standstill for at least 3 seconds the brake pedal must be pressed before the gear sele...

Page 150: ...engine If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear the downshift will not occur until the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used If you slow to a very low speed the trans mission will automatically shift down Cold starts turbo engines When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature the transmis sion will shift up at slightly higher eng...

Page 151: ...ertain cases it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the P position manually To manually override the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover below P R N D on the gear selector panel Open the rear edge of the panel 4 Insert the key blade see page 124 into the opening and press it down until it bottoms 5 With the key blade pressed dow...

Page 152: ...n while driving or braking stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir NOTE Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal do not pump the brakes WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the vehicle towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system insp...

Page 153: ...depressed Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD EBD is an integrated part of the ABS system EBD regulates the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes to help provide optimal braking capacity The switching of the ABS modulator will be audible and the brake pedal will pulsate during braking Please be aware that ABS does not increase the absolute braking potential of the vehicle While control will be...

Page 154: ...tain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize the system com pletely There will be no braking effect if the pedal is released EBA is automati cally deactivated when the brake pedal is released When the vehicle has been parked for some time the brake pedal may sink more than usual when the engine is started This is normal and the pedal will return to its usual position when it is releas...

Page 155: ...at the vehicle is at a standstill 4 If the vehicle rolls the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in P Parking on a hill If the vehicle is pointing uphill turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb If the vehicle is pointing downhill turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb Releasing the parking brake ...

Page 156: ...ng while the vehicle is accelerating Under certain circumstances such as when driving with snow chains or driving in deep snow or loose sand it may be advisable to temporarily switch off this function for maxi mum tractive force Temporarily switching off Spin control 1 Turn the thumbwheel A on the left side steering wheel lever until the STC DSTC menu is displayed 2 Hold down the RESET button B to...

Page 157: ...sage in the display If only the symbol lights up this indicates one of the following situations The light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds to indicate that the system is performing a self diagnostic test when the engine is started If the light flashes while driving this indi cates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and or a skid If this light sta...

Page 158: ...e parking brake WARNING Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer 2 Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel The steering wheel must be unlocked With the engine off and the vehi cle at a standstill great effort will be required to turn the steering wheel 3 Turn the ignition key to position II 4 Place the gear selector in neutral Fo...

Page 159: ...t wheel drive If wheel lift equipment must be used please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle In this case the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground please refer to the towing information on the previous page Sling type equipment applied at the front will...

Page 160: ...le with dead battery 5 After the engine has started first remove the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive terminal jumper cable WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING Do not connect the jumper ...

Page 161: ...ture gauge needle enters the red range If the automatic transmission begins to overheat a message will be displayed in the information display Avoid overload and other abusive opera tion Hauling a trailer affects handling durabil ity and economy It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop check and observe state local regulations Do not connect t...

Page 162: ...cking If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a trailer or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual trans mission make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine using too high a gear The drawbar assembly trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow Please adhere to Volvo s recommended trailer weights Avoid drivi...

Page 163: ... ball holder into the hitch assem bly 3 Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly 4 Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly ball holder 5 Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder hitch assembly 2 Pull the ball holder o...

Page 164: ...to a level higher than 2 in 5 cm below the upper edge of the rear side win dows Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Inflatable Curtain Load carriers accessory Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso ries Follow the installation instructions sup plied with the load carriers Observe the following points when using load carriers To avoid damaging your car and t...

Page 165: ...ch nology The cameras 1 are located beneath the side view mirrors When one or both of the cameras have detected a vehicle in the blind area up to approximately 10 ft 3 meters from the side of your vehicle and up to approximately 31 ft 9 5 meters behind the side view mirror the indicator light in the door panel 2 illuminates The light will glow continuously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the...

Page 166: ...he headlights of surrounding vehicles In order to be detected by BLIS a vehicle in the blind area must have its head lights on This means for example that the system will not detect a trailer without head lights that is being towed behind a car or truck WARNING BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds BLIS does not react to vehicles that are standing still The BLIS cameras have the same limi tati...

Page 167: ...witching BLIS on and off G018270 BLIS button left button in the illustration BLIS is automatically activated when the igni tion is switched on The indicator lights will provide confirmation by flashing 3 times The system can be switched off by press ing the BLIS button in the center console The indicator light in the button goes out when the system is switched off and a text message is displayed B...

Page 168: ...ion Text in the display System status BLIS OFF BLIS system off BLIS REDUCED FUNCTION The BLIS cameras function has been reduced due to weak or impaired data transfer between the BLIS sys tem s cameras and the vehicle s electrical sys tem The cameras will reset themselves when this data transfer has returned to normal ...

Page 169: ...rs the area behind the vehicle when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft 1 5 m The signal comes from the rear speakers The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer carrying bicycles in a rear mounted carrier etc which could trigger the rear park assist system s sensors NOTE Rear park assist is deactivated a...

Page 170: ...y and has been disengaged Consult a Volvo retailer or authorized Volvo service technician CAUTION In certain circumstances the park assist system may give unexpected warning sig nals that can be caused by external sound sources that use the same ultrasound fre quencies as the system This may include such things as the horns of other vehicles wet tires on asphalt pneumatic brakes motorcycle exhaust...

Page 171: ...06 Starting and driving 06 171 ...

Page 172: ...9 Inflation pressure Canadian models 180 Tire designations 181 Glossary of tire terminology 183 Vehicle loading 184 Uniform tire quality gradings 186 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 187 Temporary spare 188 Wheel nuts 189 Spare tire and jack 190 Tire Sealing System 192 Changing a wheel 197 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 199 ...

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

Page 174: ...r tires on all four wheels When replacing tires be sure that the new tires are the same size designation type radial and preferably from the same manufacturer on all four wheels Otherwise there is a risk of altering the car s roadholding and handling characte ristics New Tires Remember that tires are perishable goods As of 2000 the manufacturing week and year Department of Transportation DOT stamp...

Page 175: ...ires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright but should not be suspended CAUTION Tires should preferably be stored in a cool dry dark place and should never be stored in close proximity to solvents gasoline oils etc WARNING The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling requirements Unap proved wheel tire size combinat...

Page 176: ... can also provide guidance based on your particular driving circumstan ces Tread wear indicator G020323 The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire When approximately 1 16 1 6 mm is left on the tread these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be replaced Tires with less than 1 16 1 6 mm tread of...

Page 177: ...tread separation or blowout with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflated tires reduce the load car rying 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 p...

Page 178: ...e there are no gouges cuts bulges or other irregular ities 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 tables see page 179 or see the inflation pressure placard Load ratings See page 181 for an explan...

Page 179: ...ts location for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressure up to five persons psi kPa Front Rear 205 55 R16 91V M S 32 220 32 220 205 50 R17 93V Extra Load M S 35 240 35 240 215 45 R18A 93V Extra load M S 35 240 35 240 Temporary spare tire 61 420 61 420 A Tires of this type may not be mounted on vehicles equipped with the optional self l...

Page 180: ...ze Cold tire pressures Up to five persons psi kPa Optional pressure Up to three personsA psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 205 55 R16 91V M S 36 250 36 250 30 210 30 210 205 50 R17 93V Extra load M S 36 250 36 250 35 240 32 220 215 45 R18 B 93V Extra load M S 36 250 36 250 35 240 32 220 Temporary spare tire 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 A Optional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consum...

Page 181: ...e tire s load index and speed rating may not appear on the sidewall because they are not required by law M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufac tured the next two are the tire size code ...

Page 182: ...age 186 for more informa tion Maximum permissible inflation pres sure The greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This limit is set by the tire manufacturer The tire suppliers may have additional mark ings notes or warnings such as standard load radial tubeless etc ...

Page 183: ...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 perim eter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Maximum load rating a figure indicat...

Page 184: ...hicle s curb weight cargo passen gers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 266 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 269 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehi cle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of...

Page 185: ...se tire over heating resulting in permanent defor mation or catastrophic failure Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehi cle s GVW rating Use only tires with the correct load carrying capacity Consult your Volvo retailer for information ...

Page 186: ... concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The trac tion grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are A the h...

Page 187: ... Avoid bumps holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking Snow tires studded tires Tires for winter use Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winte...

Page 188: ... Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a tem porary replacement for a punctured tire It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire Road holding and handling may be affected with the Temporary Spare in use Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h with the Temporary Spare in use CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensio...

Page 189: ... are normally secured using type 1 wheel nuts although these rims may also be secured with type 2 nuts WARNING Never use type 1 wheel nuts for aluminum wheels This could cause the wheel to come loose Aluminum wheels type 2 wheel nuts Only type 2 wheel nuts can be used for alumi num wheels NOTE These nuts can also be used on steel wheels Lockable wheel nut If steel wheels with lockable wheel nuts a...

Page 190: ...screw the retaining nut holding the spare tire in place and lift the spare tire out 3 Loosen the retaining clamp to release the jack and lug wrench Returning the jack tools and spare tire to the storage compartment 1 Crank down the jack halfway so that it fits under the spare wheel rim 2 Fold the crank and place it and the lug wrench on the jack 3 Tighten the jack s retaining clamp in the right ho...

Page 191: ...and tires Spare tire and jack 07 191 WARNING The jack and any tools should always be returned to their proper storage compart ments after use to help keep them securely in place in the event of sudden braking etc ...

Page 192: ... tire sealing system is stowed under the floor of the cargo area To access it 1 Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area 2 Lift out the tire sealing system NOTE The tire sealing system is only intended to seal holes on the tire s tread area not the sidewall Tires with large holes or tears cannot be repaired with the tire sealing system After use stow the tire sealing system properly to help prevent ...

Page 193: ...ful to the skin the cen tral nervous system and the eyes Precautions Keep out of reach of children Do not ingest the contents Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin Hands should be washed thoroughly after handling First aid Skin Wash affected areas of skin with soap and water Get medical attention if symptoms occur Eyes Flush with plenty of water for least 15 minutes occasionally liftin...

Page 194: ...he orange cover over the bottle holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle of sealing compound NOTE Do not break the seal on the bottle This occurs automatically when the bottle is screwed into the holder 6 Screw the bottle into the bottle holder WARNING The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep it securely in place and help prevent sealing compound leakage Once in place the bot tle cannot be unsc...

Page 195: ... TPMS the use of the sealing compound may lead to incorrect tire pressure readings or in rare cases damage to the tire pressure sensor Use the tire sealing system to check and adjust the damaged tire s inflation pressure NOTE Safely stow the tire sealing system in a convenient place as it will soon be used again to check the tire s inflation pres sure The empty bottle of sealing compound cannot be...

Page 196: ...nector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand 5 Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12 volt socket in the vehicle 6 Start the vehicle s engine WARNING The vehicle s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain Therefore be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place or outdoors before using the sys tem Children should never be left un...

Page 197: ...l firm non slippery surface Before raising the car check that the jack is still correctly posi tioned in the attachment Jack attachment points 7 Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is off the ground 8 Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the wheel bolts WARNING The jack must correctly engage the jack attachment Be sure the ...

Page 198: ...bs 130 Nm depending on the type of wheel wheel nuts used on your vehicle See also 189 for additional information 5 Install the wheel cover where applicable See page 190 for information on returning the jack and tools to their proper storage positions On vehicles equipped with the tire sealing sys tem the jack should be cranked down as far as possible and returned to its storage position in the foa...

Page 199: ...S that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduc...

Page 200: ...y the factory mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tire does not have a TPMS sensor If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun ted on the vehicle TIRE PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph 40 km h for 10 minutes or more Once TPMS sensors are properly installed the wa...

Page 201: ...on I or II see page 145 for additional information 3 Turn the thumb wheel on the left side steering wheel lever until Tire pressure Calibration appears in the display 4 Press and hold the Reset button on the left side steering wheel lever until TIRE PRESSURE CALIBRATED is displayed Activating deactivating TPMS Canadian models only 1 Switch off the engine 2 Turn the ignition key to position I or II...

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

Page 203: ...CAR CARE ...

Page 204: ...e wind shield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong the service life of the wiper blades Wash off the dirt from the underside wheel housings fenders etc In areas of high industrial fallout more fre quent washing is recommended NOTE When washing the car remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills Exterior components Volvo recommends the use...

Page 205: ...densation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights fog lights or taillights This is nor mal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture Normally condensation will dissi pate after the lights have been on for a short time Polishing and Waxing Normally polishing is not required during the first year after delivery however wax ing may be beneficial ...

Page 206: ...recommends cleaning protecting and conditioning your vehicle s leather two to four times a year Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft ener 943 7429 Cleaning leather upholstery 1 Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge and squeeze it until the cleaner foams 2 Apply the foam to the stain by moving the sponge with circular movements 3 Dampen the stain thoroughly with ...

Page 207: ...ution Cleaning floor mats The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild deter gent For best protection in winter Volvo rec ommends the use of Volvo rubber floor mats Consult your Volvo retailer ...

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

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

Page 210: ...210 Volvo maintenance 212 Maintaining your car 213 Hood 215 Engine compartment 216 Engine oil 217 Fluids 219 Wiper blades 221 Battery 222 Replacing bulbs 224 Fuses 231 ...

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

Page 212: ... Information booklet many of which will positively affect your vehicle s emis sions should be performed as indicated It is recommended that receipts for vehicle emis sion maintenance be retained in case ques tions arise concerning maintenance Inspec tion and maintenance should also be per formed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with appl...

Page 213: ...and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield and from other places where they may collect NOTE Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase or subscription at www volvotechinfo com Hoisting the vehicle If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle the two jack attachments points should be used They are specially reinforced to bear the weig...

Page 214: ... in your area If you had recent service that required dis connecting the battery OBD II diagnostic information may be incomplete and not ready for inspection A vehicle that is not ready may fail inspection How Can I Prepare for My Next OBD II Emission Inspection If your Check Engine MIL light is lit or was lit but went out without service have your vehicle diagnosed and if necessary serviced by a ...

Page 215: ...Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock 2 Lift the hood slightly 3 Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood at the center up to the right and lift the hood WARNING Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed ...

Page 216: ...luid reservoir concealed behind the headlight Dipstick engine oil Radiator Cooling fan Washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake clutch fluid reservoir Battery Relay fuse box Air cleaner WARNING The cooling fan may start or continue to operate for up to 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off ...

Page 217: ...ngine is warm wait for at least 10 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil G020338 Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint free rag 2 Reinsert the dipstick pull it out and check the oil level 3 Add oil if necessary If the level is close to the MIN mark add approximately 1 US quart 1 liter of oil 4 Ru...

Page 218: ...evel or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 58 is used to indicate low oil pressure Other models have an oil level sensor in which case the driver is alerted by the warning symbol in the cen ter of the instrument panel and a text in the information display Some models use both systems Contact an authorized Volvo retailer for more information ...

Page 219: ...0 50 mix of water and anti freeze Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed If the cooling system is drained it should be flushed with clean water or premixed anti freeze before it is refilled with the correct mixture of water anti freeze The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level and the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks If it is not kept filled ther...

Page 220: ...s mountain driving etc it may be necessary to replace the fluid more often Consult your Volvo retailer Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv ice technician WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake related message is shown in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service tec...

Page 221: ...3 5 Fold in the wiper arm The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side is longer than the one on the passenger s side G020329 Tailgate wiper blade G014732 1 Fold out the wiper arm 2 Pull off the wiper blade from the attach ment toward the window 3 Press the new wiper blade securely into place Fold in the wiper arm Keeping the windshield tailgate window and wiper blades cle...

Page 222: ... be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery To help keep the battery in good condition the vehicle should be driven for at least 15 minutes a week or connected to a charger with an automatic charging function If the battery is fully discharged a number of times this may shorten its service life Keeping the battery fully charged helps prolong its service...

Page 223: ...lamp holding the battery 8 Lift out the battery Installing a new battery 1 Put the battery in place in the engine com partment 2 Install the battery s retaining clamp 3 Reinstall the front side of the battery box 4 Connect the positive cable 5 Connect the ground cable 6 Reinstall the cover over the battery NOTE Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or similar facilit...

Page 224: ...signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors Brake lights Active Bending Lights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs If the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous ing please keep in mind that compo nents in the engine compartment will be hot G019599 The entire headlight housing must be ...

Page 225: ...placed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Low beam bulb G019131 Cover with retaining clamps 1 Open the hood and remove the headlight housing see page 224 for instructions 2 Release the retaining clamps on the cover and remove it 3 Release the bulb s retaining spring holding the bulb in place by pressing it inward and downward 4 Pull out the bulb G019133 Low beam bulb Installing a ...

Page 226: ...by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician 4 Driver s side headlight Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise Passenger s side headlight Turn the bulb holder clockwise 5 Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb 6 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 7 Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the headlight housing by turning it clockwise 8 Reinstall the head...

Page 227: ...d reinstall the bulb holder in the headlight housing 6 Reinstall the headlight housing Side marker light G018050 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the headlight housing see page 224 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 5 Reinstall the headlight housing Front fog lights G019605 1 Switch off all lights an...

Page 228: ...old ers 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the covers A or B in the left right panels to access the bulb holders 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder 4 Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the wiring connector back into posi tion 7 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cove...

Page 229: ...nse plate lighting G014849 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the screws with a screw driver 3 Detach the lens bulb housing carefully 4 Replace the defective bulb 5 Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw it into place Footwell lighting G020795 The footwell lighting is located under the dash board on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Insert a s...

Page 230: ...f the lower edge of the mirror turn it and care fully pry up the lugs at the edge 2 Move the screwdriver under the edge on the left and right hand sides near the black rubber sections and pry carefully to release the lower edge of the mirror 3 Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror and the cover 4 Remove the defective bulb and replace it with a new one 5 To reinstall the mirror begin by pres...

Page 231: ...move special fuse removal tools are located on the inside of the fuse box cov ers 2 From the side examine the curved metal wire in the fuse to see if it is intact 3 If the wire is broken insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse If fuses burn out repeatedly have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician WARNING Never use metal ob...

Page 232: ... 36 fuses Fuses 1 18 are relays circuit breakers and should only be removed or replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician Fuses 19 36 may be changed at any time when necessary Several extra fuses and a fuse removal tool to assist in removing replacing fuses can be found on the underside of the fuse box cover in the engine compartment ...

Page 233: ...6 Not in use 7 ABS pump 30A 8 ABS valves 20A 9 Engine functions 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers 20A 12 Feed to heated rear window 30A 13 Starter motor relay 30A 14 Trailer connector acces sory 40A 15 Not in use 16 Feed to audio system 30A 17 Windshield wipers 30A 18 Feed to passenger com partment fuse box 40A 19 Not in use 20 Horn 15A 21 Not in use 22 Not in use 23 Engine con...

Page 234: ...A 27 A C compressor 10A 28 Not in use 29 Front fog lights 15A 30 Not in use 31 Not in use 32 Fuel injectors 10A 33 Heated oxygen sensor vac uum pump 20A 34 Ignition coils climate unit pressure sensor 10A 35 Engine sensor valves A C relay relay coil PTC ele ment oil trap canister mass air meter 15A 36 Engine control module ECM throttle sensor 10A ...

Page 235: ...ll screwdriver and then pulling the pins out 2 Turn both retaining screws 2 counter clockwise until they release 3 Fold down the fuse box 3 half way Pull it toward the seat until it stops Fold it down completely The fuse box can be unhooked completely 4 Replace the blown fuse 5 Close the fuse box in reverse order 6 Pull the center pins fully out of the mount ing clips secure the upholstery with th...

Page 236: ... glove compart ment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48 Tailgate window wiper washer 15A 49 Supplemental Restrain Sys tem SRS Occupant Weight Sensor OWS 10A 50 Not in use 51 AWD fuel filter relay 10A 52 Transmission control mod ule TCM ABS 5A 53 Power steering 10A 54 Park assist Active Bending Lights 10A 55 Not in use 56 Volvo Navigation System remote key module alarm sire...

Page 237: ... 5A 69 Climate system rain sen sor BLIS button 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in use 73 Moonroof front ceiling lighting auto dim mirror seat belt reminder 5A 74 Fuel pump relay 15A 75 Not in use 76 Not in use 77 Auxiliary equipment control module AEM 15A 78 Not in use 79 Back up lights 5A 80 Not in use 81 Power window and door lock rear driver s side door 20A 82 Power window front pas senge...

Page 238: ...238 Introduction 240 Audio functions 241 Radio functions 246 CD player 254 Audio menu 257 Bluetooth hands free connection 258 ...

Page 239: ...AUDIO ...

Page 240: ...splay Keypad MENU opens the menu system Navigation control Use the up down arrows to navigate among menu alterna tives EXIT press to exit the menu system ENTER press to confirm a selection or activate deactivate a function The audio system s functions can also be con trolled from the steering wheel keypad The menu alternatives are numbered and can be selected directly from the keypad Press MENU an...

Page 241: ...r exam ple an MP3 player If the player is being charged through a 12 volt socket while it is connect to the AUX port sound quality may be impaired The volume of the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio If the external sound source s volume is too high the quality of the sound may be impaired This can be prevente...

Page 242: ...e steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume shift between preset stations and change CD tracks Press one of the two left hand buttons briefly to change to the next pre vious preset radio station or to go to the next previous track on a CD Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track on a CD Daytime twilight display In daylight the information is displayed against a light bac...

Page 243: ...ot support The system also supports a number of iPod models produced in 2005 or later 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 any thing other than compatible music files NOTE The system supports removable media that uses the USB 2 0 ...

Page 244: ...ke settings for the center speaker SURROUND make settings for surround sound 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 throughout the vehicle Surround settings for the var ious sound sources are made sepa ratel...

Page 245: ...elect Equalizer front Equalizer 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 fre quencies 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 adjuste...

Page 246: ... desired frequency appears in the display The frequency can be fine tuned by short presses on the left right arrow keys Storing preset stations Manually storing a station 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press and hold the preset button under which the station is to be stored The audio system sound will be interrupted for a few seconds and Station stored will appear in the display NOTE A total of 3...

Page 247: ...by pressing the preset button Scanning SCAN 4 automatically searches through the selected waveband for strong AM or FM sta tions When the radio finds a station that sta tion will be played for approximately 8 sec onds after which scanning resumes Activating deactivating SCAN 1 Select radio mode using the AM FM but ton 2 2 Press SCAN to activate the function SCAN is shown in the display 3 Press the...

Page 248: ...also be available on that particular fre quency See also the section Sub chan nels below When receiving a digital signal there is no multipath disturbance or hisses pops crackling due to outside influences How HD broadcasting works HD Radio works similarly to conventional radio and broadcasts of this type are available in many areas of the United States However there are a few key differences Inst...

Page 249: ...onds behind the analogue This will noticeable as a stuttering effect The above items are dependant on the broadcaster s equipment settings and do not indicate a fault in the vehicle s radio receiver or antenna systems Switching HD on or off The factory setting for HD radio is on However when driving through areas with weak HD sig nals fringe areas you may experience that the radio repeatedly switc...

Page 250: ...u are no longer in broadcasting range of the currently tuned sub chan nel No HD reception will be dis played The radio will then be muted and it will be necessary to tune to or search for a new radio station Sub channels can also be stored as presets see page 246 for information on storing sta tions If you press a sub channel s preset button it may take up to 6 seconds before the channel becomes a...

Page 251: ...tegories are automati cally updated several times a year This takes approximately two minutes and will interrupt normal broadcasting A message will be displayed while updat ing is in progress Information on chan nel or feature updates is available at www sirius com Selecting a channel There are three ways of tuning in a channel Using the left and right arrow keys By turning the tuning control Thro...

Page 252: ...r will be alerted by a text message and an audi ble signal Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel To activate deactivate the song seek function 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Song seek 3 Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the function NOTE When the song has ended the radio will remain tuned to the channel on which the song was played Radio text The text that is displayed about the song t...

Page 253: ...d a checked box will be displayed to indicate this It will be nec essary to enter the channel access code1 in order to listen to a locked channel Unlocking a channel A channel s access code1 is required to unlock a channel Unlock all channels This permanently removes all channels from the locked list and makes them available for selection Temp unlock all ch This function will temporarily unlock al...

Page 254: ...n not 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 playing the files The length of time that this takes depends on the quality of the disc Navigating the disc and playing tracks If a disc with audio files is in the CD player press ENTER to display a list of folders on the disc Use the up and down arrows in the nav...

Page 255: ...le the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle begins to move For reasons of traffic safety the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn back into the slot and the CD player will enter pause mode Press the CD button to restart the disc Compact disc care Keep the following in mind when playing han dling compact discs Do not put tape or l...

Page 256: ...10 Audio CD player 10 256 Never attempt to play a damaged CD When not in use the discs should be stored in their covers Avoid storing discs in excessive heat direct sunlight or in dusty locations ...

Page 257: ...io settings CD menu For normal music CDs 1 Random 2 Disc text 3 Audio settings CD menu For CDs containing files in MP3 format 1 Playlist 2 Random 3 Disc text 4 Audio settings AUX menu 1 AUX input volume 2 Audio settings USB menu 1 Playlist 2 Random 3 Track information 4 Audio settings ...

Page 258: ...rious accident Getting started Use the controls in the center console 3 to access navigate and make selections in the hands free system s menus see page 262 Activating deactivating A short press on the PHONE button in the cen ter console activates the hands free system The text PHONE will appear at the top of the display to indicate that the audio system is in telephone mode The symbol indicates t...

Page 259: ...can now be controlled from the audio system Making a call 1 Ensure that PHONE is shown at the top of the center console display and that the symbol is visible by pressing briefly on PHONE on the center console 2 Dial the desired phone number or use the phone book see page 261 3 Press ENTER End the call by pressing EXIT Disconnecting the cell phone The cell phone is automatically disconnected from ...

Page 260: ...ng volume and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing tones The hands free system s integrated ringing tones can be selected in Phone Menu Phone settings Sounds and volume Ring signals Ring signal 1 etc NOTE The connected cell phone s ring tone is not switched off when one of the hands free system s ringing tones is used If you prefer to use the connected cell phone s ring to...

Page 261: ...k can also be accessed by pressing the navigation buttons on the center console or by pressing on the steering wheel keypad A search can also be made in the phone book s search menu in Phone book Search 1 Enter the first letter of the contact s name and press ENTER or simply press ENTER 2 Select the desired contact and press ENTER to make a call to that person Voice control If the cell phone that ...

Page 262: ...t 10 received calls 1 3 Last 10 dialed calls 2 Call register 2 1 Search 2 2 Copy fr cell phone 3 Bluetooth 3 1 Change phone 3 2 Remove phone 3 3 Connect fr cell phone 3 4 Car Bluetooth info 4 Call options 4 1 Automatic answer 4 2 Voice mail number 5 Phone settings 5 1 Sounds and volume 5 1 1 Ring volume 5 1 2 Ring signals 5 1 3 Mute radio 5 2 Synchronize phone book ...

Page 263: ...10 Audio 10 263 ...

Page 264: ...n 266 Dimensions and weights 268 Fuel oils and fluids 271 Engine oil 272 Engine specifications 273 Electrical system 275 Three way catalytic converter 277 Overview of information and warning symbols 278 Volvo programs 280 ...

Page 265: ...SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 266: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 266 ...

Page 267: ... information regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo retailer Tire inflation pressures This label indicates the correct inflation pres sures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the factory Canadian models have the upper decal U S models have the lower decal Vehicle Identification Number VIN 1 The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard The VIN is...

Page 268: ...8 Dimensions Position Dimension A Wheelbase 103 9 in 264 cm B Length 177 7 in 451 cm C Load length floor seatback down 69 7 in 177 cm D Load length floor 39 in 99 cm E Load height 26 9 in 68 5 cm F Height 57 2 in 145 cm G Track front 60 4 in 154 cm ...

Page 269: ...gory USA Canada Gross vehicle weight 4320 lbs 1960 kg Capacity weight 800 lbs 365 kg Permissible axle weight front 2380 lbs 1080 kg Permissible axle weight rear 2220 lbs 1010 kg Curb weight 3310 3340 lbs 1510 kg Max roof load 165 lbs All models 75 kg Max trailer weight w o brakes 1540 lbs All models 700 kg Max trailer weight with brakes 2000 lbs All models 900 kg Max tongue weight 165 lbs All mode...

Page 270: ...ghts 11 270 CAUTION The maximum permissible axle loads and or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded WARNING When adding accessories equipment lug gage and other cargo to your vehicle the total capacity weight must not be exceeded ...

Page 271: ... 8 liters Automatic transmission oil JWS 3309 8 14 US quarts 7 7 liters Coolant Volvo original coolant antifreeze 50 50 mix ture of water and anti freeze 10 5 US quarts 10 liters models with automatic transmission Brake fluid DOT 4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P N 9437433 0 63 US quarts 0 6 liters Power steering fluid WSS M2C204 A or equivalent 1 3 US quarts 1 2 liters system and reservoir com bined ...

Page 272: ...qualified Volvo service technician for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils Oil additives must not be used NOTE Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal service intervals This oil is only used at customer request at additional charge Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Oil viscosity Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under nor...

Page 273: ... 027 in 0 7mm 22 5 ft lbs 30 Nm A The engine specifications for output and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel Charge air cooler Intercooler The engine employs a turbo compressor to force air into the engine intake manifold and a charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases en...

Page 274: ...11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 274 Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system ...

Page 275: ...replaced replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original see the decal on the battery WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Bulbs used in the car Bulb Output Type Low beam head...

Page 276: ...ket 5W P21 W5 Rear parking lights lower socket 5W R5W Footwell lighting cargo compartment light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Front parking lights and side marker lights 5W W5W Front fog lights 35W H8 Glove compartment light 3W Festoon NOTE For information regarding any other bulbs not mentioned in this section please con tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and authori...

Page 277: ...cle over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather condi tions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three way cata lytic converter or exhaust system over heating Remember that tampering or unauthorized mo...

Page 278: ...ated to safety and or driva bility A message will also appear in the main instruments panel s display Information symbol The yellow information symbol lights up and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about one of the vehicle s systems Symbols in the main instrument panel Indicator and warning symbols Symbol Description Page Warning 56 Information 56 Malfun...

Page 279: ... 54 Right turn signal 54 Other information symbols Symbol Description Page Rain sensor 74 Cruise control 71 Information symbols in the center console display Symbol Description Page G021216 Surround sound Premium Sound only 244 HD radio 248 Audio files 254 CD folder 254 Bluetooth con nected cell phone 258 BluetoothTM hands free 258 Information symbols in the ceiling console Symbol Description Page...

Page 280: ...263 0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training Volvo sup ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence A S E Certi fied technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These pro fessional...

Page 281: ...11 Specifications 11 281 ...

Page 282: ...ions 246 selecting a sound source 241 Sirius satellite radio 250 sound settings 244 steering wheel keypad 242 storing radio stations 246 subwoofer 244 USB iPod connector 242 Auto dim rearview mirror 79 Autolock 84 Automatic locking retractor 38 Automatic sound control 245 Automatic transmission 149 kickdown 150 oil 271 shiftlock override 151 Automatic transmission Geartronic 150 AUX port 241 Axle ...

Page 283: ...ms 39 convertible seats 43 infant seats 41 Child safety locks 132 Climate system air distribution 101 air vents 94 Electronic Climate Control 98 manual climate control 95 passenger compartment filter 92 refrigerant 92 271 Climate system general information 92 Clock setting 84 Cold weather precautions 139 Compact disc care 255 Compass in rearview mirror 79 Conserving electrical current 140 Converti...

Page 284: ...g 217 specifications 272 volumes 271 Environment 14 Equalizer audio system 245 Eyelets for anchoring loads 119 F Federal Clean Air Act 212 Flat tires changing 190 197 repairing with tire sealing system 192 Fluids and oils 271 FM1 FM2 menu 246 Fog lights front 65 rear 65 Front airbags 24 disconnecting passenger s side airbag 28 Front fog lights 65 Front seats 104 adjusting the head restraints 107 f...

Page 285: ...ormation and warning symbols table of 278 Information display 54 61 messages in 61 Information symbol 56 Inspection preparing for 213 Inspection readiness 213 Instrument overview 52 Instrument panel 52 54 Instrument panel lighting 65 Interior lighting 109 iPod connector audio system 242 ISOFIX LATCH anchors 46 J Jack location of 190 Jump starting 160 K Key ignition switch positions 145 Key blade 1...

Page 286: ...Park assist 169 Parking brake 155 Parking lights 64 Passenger s side front airbag disabling 28 Periodic owner performed maintenance 213 Permissible axle weight 184 Personal settings 84 Power door mirrors 80 Power front seat 105 memory function 106 Power moonroof 82 Power steering fluid 220 Power windows 77 Pregnancy using seat belts during 21 R Radio Sirius satellite radio 250 Radio functions 246 ...

Page 287: ... Side impact protection SIPS airbags 31 Sirius satellite radio 250 Snow chains 187 Snow tires 187 Sound control automatic 245 Sound settings audio system 244 Spare tire 188 190 Stability system 156 Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC 156 Starting the engine 146 with keyless drive 148 Start inhibitor immobilizer 122 146 STC stability system 156 Steering wheel adjusting 76 keypad 242 Storage com...

Page 288: ...Towing the vehicle 158 Trailer hitch detachable 163 Trailer towing 161 Transmission Geartronic 150 shiftlock override 151 Tread wear indicator 176 Treble 244 Trip computer 69 Trips long distance 140 Turn signals 67 indicator lights 54 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 186 V Vehicle dimensions 268 Vehicle Event Data 13 Vehicle loading 184 roof loads 164 Vehicle maintenance 212 performed by the owner 2...

Page 289: ...289 Windows power 77 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 216 Windshield wiper blades 221 Windshield wipers 73 rains sensor 74 Winter tires 187 Wiper blades replacing tailgate wiper 221 replacing windshield wipers 221 ...

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