Volvo 2009 S40 Owner'S Manual Download

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VOLVO S40

Owner's manual

Web Edition

Summary of Contents for 2009 S40

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Page 3: ...se please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis...

Page 4: ...ooster cushions 42 ISOFIX lower anchors 43 Top tether anchors 45 Child restraint registration and recalls 46 02 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 50 Instrument panel 53 Indicator and war...

Page 5: ...CC option 98 Air distribution 101 04 04 Interior Front seats 104 Interior lighting 107 Storage compartments 109 Rear seat 113 Trunk 115 05 05 Locks and alarm Remote control and key blade 118 Valet loc...

Page 6: ...Towing a trailer 160 Detachable trailer hitch 162 Transporting loads 163 Blind Spot Information System BLIS option 164 Park assist Option accessory 168 07 07 Wheels and tires General information 174...

Page 7: ...21 Replacing bulbs 223 Fuses 230 10 10 Audio Audio functions 240 Radio functions 244 CD player CD changer 249 Audio menu 253 Bluetooth hands free connection 254 11 11 Specifications Label information...

Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 276...

Page 9: ...Contents...

Page 10: ...ual Before you operate your vehicle for the first time please familiarize yourself with the new engine oil consumption information see page 216 You should also be familiar with the information found i...

Page 11: ...some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain flu...

Page 12: ...efficient and well controlled recycling dismantling information is available for all Volvo models For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3 4 oz 100 grams are marked with inter nati...

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

Page 14: ...6 Side impact protection airbags 29 Volvo Inflatable Curtain VIC 30 Whiplash Protection System 32 Crash mode 34 Child safety 35 Child restraint systems 37 Infant seats 38 Convertible seats 40 Booster...

Page 15: ...01 SAFETY...

Page 16: ...rly 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 dista...

Page 17: ...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 con...

Page 18: ...normally unlocked and you can move freely provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and accelerat...

Page 19: ...p 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 r...

Page 20: ...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 g...

Page 21: ...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 in...

Page 22: ...e seats occupants com presses the airbags some of the gas is expel led at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy minimizing seat belt slack The entire...

Page 23: ...ensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners and or airbags to be deployed However not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the collision involves a nonrigid o...

Page 24: ...ront passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1 Never drive with the air...

Page 25: ...t of position The occupant s back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened Feet must be on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of th...

Page 26: ...ide 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 instal...

Page 27: ...WS indica tor 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 tha...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...onsists of gas gen erators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests WARNING The SIPS airbag system is a supple ment to the structural Side Impact Pro tection...

Page 30: ...pacts both the Inflatable Cur tain VIC and the Side Impact Airbag System SIPS airbag will deploy The VIC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously NOTE If the inflatable curtain deploys it remains inf...

Page 31: ...sit in an upright position with the seat belt prop erly fastened adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint sys tem Only adults should sit in the front seats Children mus...

Page 32: ...t 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 b...

Page 33: ...e 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 G020125 WARNING Boxes suitcases etc wedged behind the fr...

Page 34: ...r 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 t...

Page 35: ...are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint sys tem can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what to look for when selecting a child...

Page 36: ...he 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 desi...

Page 37: ...ear the rear view mirror is illuminated on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate this could lead to serious injury or death t...

Page 38: ...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 ch...

Page 39: ...in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal The seat belt should now be locked in p...

Page 40: ...e convertible seat manufacturer s recommen dations G026503 Route the seat belt through the convertible seat WARNING A small child s head represents a consider able part of its total weight and its nec...

Page 41: ...allowed to retract fully 5 Press the convertible seat firmly in place let the seat belt retract and pull it taut A sound from the seat belt retractor s auto matic locking function will be audible at t...

Page 42: ...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 be...

Page 43: ...rear seat s center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors When installing a child restraint in this position attach the restraint s top tether strap if it is so equipped to the top tether...

Page 44: ...er anchors 01 WARNING Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor see the illustration If the attachment is not correctly fastened the child restraint may not be properly secured in the e...

Page 45: ...on the top tether strap accord ing to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Tension the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned See pa...

Page 46: ...ed 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 an...

Page 47: ...01 Safety 01...

Page 48: ...12 volt sockets 62 Lighting panel 63 Left side steering wheel lever 66 Trip computer 68 Cruise control option 70 Right side steering wheel lever 72 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 74...

Page 49: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...

Page 50: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G019488...

Page 51: ...lever Ignition switch Moonroof control option Not in use Not is use Courtesy lighting switch Driver s side reading light Passenger s side reading light Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor i...

Page 52: ...controls Instrument overview 02 Control panel in driver s door G017435 Lockout switch for rear windows Power windows Door mirror button driver s side Door mirror adjustment control Door mirror button...

Page 53: ...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 continuou...

Page 54: ...e 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...

Page 55: ...nd accompanying 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...

Page 56: ...ls 02 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 week...

Page 57: ...dian 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...

Page 58: ...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 s...

Page 59: ...ing 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 60: ...help prevent the risk of seri ous damage SERVICE URGENTA Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni cian for inspection immediately SEE MANUALA Refer to your owner s manual For addi...

Page 61: ...n 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 s...

Page 62: ...cket to function Ashtrays cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cig arette lighter1 and ashtrays which can be pur chased from your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept...

Page 63: ...when the light switch 1 is in the parking light position1 NOTE See page 66 for information on switching between high and low beams Active Bi Xenon Lights ABL option G026507 Lighting panel vehicles wi...

Page 64: ...ht cluster The rear fog 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 t...

Page 65: ...e 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 audib...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...02 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever 02 preferences by using the Personal Settings function see page 83 for more information...

Page 68: ...iginal function Resetting AVERAGE average fuel consumption and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset 1 Select one of these functions 2 Press RESET 3 MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the approximate distan...

Page 69: ...dian 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 circumfe...

Page 70: ...sed 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 mp...

Page 71: ...on to resume the previously set speed CRUISE ON will be displayed Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by Pressing the CRUISE button CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in th...

Page 72: ...pers 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...

Page 73: ...in sensor function will remain acti vated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the manual sweep function CAUTION The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car...

Page 74: ...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 dr...

Page 75: ...4 If the vehicle rolls the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear for manual transmis sion or P for automatic transmission P...

Page 76: ...ows are com pletely unobstructed before they are operated 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 To stop the...

Page 77: ...oor windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver s door Power window control front passenger s side G019511 The control for the power window in the front passenger s door opera...

Page 78: ...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...

Page 79: ...mirror Press the L button a light in the switch will go on to activate the adjustment control Use this control to adjust the driver s door mirror Passenger s door mirror 1 Press the R switch a light...

Page 80: ...they were folded in using the buttons on the driv er s door control panel This function can be activated deactivated in Personal settings see page 83 In the menu system go to Car settings Fold mirr w...

Page 81: ...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 releas...

Page 82: ...s starting position During 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...

Page 83: ...ess 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 ch...

Page 84: ...roach light button on the central lock ing system s remote control is pressed Inter vals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected see teh section Remote control functions for more information Home safe lig...

Page 85: ...s 02 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 defaul...

Page 86: ...ral safety standards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future Home...

Page 87: ...he 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 th...

Page 88: ...e 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 35...

Page 89: ...02 Instruments and controls 02...

Page 90: ...G020906 General information 92 Air vents 94 Manual climate control 95 Electronic Climate Control ECC option 98 Air distribution 101...

Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE...

Page 92: ...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...

Page 93: ...ht 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...

Page 94: ...03 Climate Air vents 03 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: ...is 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...

Page 96: ...n 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 th...

Page 97: ...03 Climate Manual climate control 03 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: ...speed recirculation and air distribu tion If you select one or more manual functions the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is...

Page 99: ...stem is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification The air conditioning is automatically switched on can be switched off by press ing button 6 The air is not recirculated 5 Airflow controls Pr...

Page 100: ...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 fo...

Page 101: ...indows 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 a...

Page 102: ...G020908 Front seats 104 Interior lighting 107 Storage compartments 109 Rear seat 113 Trunk 115...

Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR...

Page 104: ...r power seats WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving Adjust the driver s seat and seat belt see page 18 before driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully...

Page 105: ...at G020199 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...

Page 106: ...also be equipped with an optional function that con trols the electrically operated driver s seat in the following way 1 Adjust the seat to the desired position 2 When you leave the car lock it using...

Page 107: ...The interior lighting has a built in automatic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control the engine is s...

Page 108: ...key is in positions I II or if the engine is running The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off or after a door has been opened or closed...

Page 109: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G026508...

Page 110: ...e rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dan gerous projectiles in the event of a sud den stop or an accident Glove compartment G024208 The owners manual and maps can be stored here There...

Page 111: ...ases must be inserted with their spines upward in order to allow space for 10 cases in the storage com partment Cup holders in the center console G018372 Two cup holders are located under the sliding...

Page 112: ...torage compartments 04 Storage compartment behind the gear lever G019623 If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed the recess behind the gear lever can be used as a storage compartment f...

Page 113: ...ess 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...

Page 114: ...eat cushions NOTE When folding down the rear seat backrests remove the plug in the rear 12 volt socket to help avoid marks in the upholstery WARNING The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when the backrest...

Page 115: ...04 Interior Trunk 04 Load anchoring eyelets G018099 The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten accessory load and lashing straps load nets and other load anchors...

Page 116: ...Remote control and key blade 118 Valet locking 122 Keyless drive option as available 123 Locking and unlocking 127 Child safety locks 129 Alarm option 130...

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

Page 118: ...ote controls key blades can be programmed and used for one car Immobilizer start inhibitor Each of the keys supplied with your car con tains a coded transponder The code in the key is transmitted to a...

Page 119: ...ter 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal...

Page 120: ...ng the battery avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control 3 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover see the underside of th...

Page 121: ...r s door lock Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one quarter turn to unlock the driver s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade opening the door will trigger the a...

Page 122: ...rs in the information display G020032 Activating deactivating the valet locking function Remove the key blade from the glove com partment lock The rear seat backrests must also be locked in the uprigh...

Page 123: ...time can be set in the Personal settings menu see page 83 for additional information Unlocking the vehicle A keyless drive remote control must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be open...

Page 124: ...mote control and driver s seat memory This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver s seat When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote control in your poss...

Page 125: ...ot 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...

Page 126: ...ble 05 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 be...

Page 127: ...tches in the front doors 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...

Page 128: ...etachable key blade on the remote control see page 120 for infor mation on removing the key blade from the remote control Insert the key blade in the glove compart ment lock Turn the key blade 90 degr...

Page 129: ...e controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors and are only accessible when the doors are open 1 Remove the key blade from the remote control see page 120 2 Turn the control with the key...

Page 130: ...dicator 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 flas...

Page 131: ...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 cou...

Page 132: ...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...

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

Page 134: ...peed certain markets only 147 Manual transmission 6 speed certain markets only 148 Automatic transmission option 149 Shiftlock override 151 All Wheel Drive option 152 Brake system 153 Stability system...

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

Page 136: ...tion 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 comput...

Page 137: ...ld 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 o...

Page 138: ...ery Please keep in mind that using systems accessories etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained The optional 12 volt...

Page 139: ...teering 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...

Page 140: ...rms of cancer Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank take precautions...

Page 141: ...ion 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...

Page 142: ...l 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 o...

Page 143: ...e 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...

Page 144: ...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 On models with an automa...

Page 145: ...eave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monox ide...

Page 146: ...ress in the keyless drive start control and turn it to position III NOTE The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start control...

Page 147: ...7 Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving foward CAUTION Never shift int...

Page 148: ...018259 Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked to help prevent it from being selected while the vehicle is moving foward CAUTION Never shif...

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 stationa...

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...

Page 151: ...es it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the Park position man ually To manually override the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover...

Page 152: ...ame brand size construction radial tread pattern load speed traction temperature and treadwear rating Never drive on mixed tires except for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use Always...

Page 153: ...e brake pedal feels harder than usual Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake dis...

Page 154: ...ake system If the brake fluid level is normal in these circumstances drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to have the brake system checked Emergency Brake Assistance EBA...

Page 155: ...in 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 force1 Temporarily switch...

Page 156: ...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 diagnosti...

Page 157: ...mpossible to maintain vehicle control 1 Apply the 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 un...

Page 158: ...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 p...

Page 159: ...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 relate...

Page 160: ...t temperature should be closely watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain Use a lower gear and turn off the air con ditioner if the temperature gauge needle enters the red range If the aut...

Page 161: ...ndations for wheel chocking If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a trailer or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual trans mission make sure the gear you select does not put...

Page 162: ...he 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 i...

Page 163: ...l 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 Volvo Inflatable Curtain Load carriers accessory Load carr...

Page 164: ...ed 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 f...

Page 165: ...IS reacts to the headlights of surrounding vehicles In order to be detected by BLIS a vehicle in the blind area must have its head lights on This means for example that the system will not detect a tr...

Page 166: ...road surface G018177 The vehicle s own shadow against a large light smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway G018178 Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizo...

Page 167: ...page 60 to erase the message BLIS system messages Text in the display System status BLIS service required BLIS not functioning properly Contact an authorized Volvo serv ice technician BLIS camera blo...

Page 168: ...console illuminates The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehi cle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph 15 km h It is also active when the vehicle is...

Page 169: ...tone that pulses faster as you come close to an object and becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft 30 cm of an object in front of or behind the vehicle If the volume of another source...

Page 170: ...st be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly Clean them with water and a suitable car washing deter gent Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals NOTE If the...

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

Page 172: ...nadian models 179 Tire designations 180 Glossary of tire terminology 182 Vehicle loading 183 Uniform tire quality gradings 185 Snow chains snow tires studded tires 186 Temporary spare 187 Wheel nuts 1...

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

Page 174: ...holding on slippery surfaces than tires without the all season rating However for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels When replacing...

Page 175: ...time even when they are not being used It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service Heat caused by hot climates frequent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet...

Page 176: ...sure including the spare at least once a month and before long trips You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as auto matic service station gauges may be inaccu rate Use the recom...

Page 177: ...ssure 1 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve 2 Add air to reach the recommended air pressure 3 Replace the valve cap 4 Repeat this procedure for ea...

Page 178: ...ation 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 55R16 91V M S 32 220 32 220 205 50R17 93V Extra Load M S 35...

Page 179: ...Up to five persons psi kPa Optional pressure Up to three personsA psi kPa Front Rear Front Rear 205 55R16 91V M S 36 250 36 250 30 210 30 210 205 50R17 93V Extra Load M S 36 250 36 250 35 240 32 220...

Page 180: ...icates a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h NOTE This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season U S DOT Tire Identific...

Page 181: ...r s door or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle Treadwear Traction and Temperature grades See page 185 for more informa tion Maximum...

Page 182: ...tween 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...

Page 183: ...e s curb weight cargo passen gers NOTE The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 262 A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on page 265 Ste...

Page 184: ...ver 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 beca...

Page 185: ...ete 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 WA...

Page 186: ...u exceed 31 mph 50 km h Avoid bumps holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well...

Page 187: ...Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a tem porary replacement for a punctured tire It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standa...

Page 188: ...for alumi nium wheels This could cause the wheel to come loose Aluminum wheels high nut Only the high type of nut can be used for alu minum wheels This is considerably different from other types of nu...

Page 189: ...optimal Further tires that are rotated but not on a regular basis may actually cause more tire noise faster tire wear and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling A tire that can full...

Page 190: ...o loosen the wheel nuts 1 2 1 turn by exerting downward pressure Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen 6 There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car Position the jack cor rectly in...

Page 191: ...the wheel 1 Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub 2 Lift the wheel and place it on the hub 3 Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand tight Using the lug wrench tighten cross wise until all n...

Page 192: ...pen the floor hatch 3 Lift out the tire sealing system NOTE The tire sealing system is only intended to seal holes on the tire s tread area not the sidewall Tires with large holes or tears cannot be r...

Page 193: ...lids Get medical attention if symptoms occur Inhalation Move the person to fresh air If irritation persists get medical atten tion Tire sealing system temporarily repairing a flat tire G014338 Tempora...

Page 194: ...m s hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand 8 Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12 volt socket in the vehicle 9 Start the vehicle s engine 10 Start the tire sealing syste...

Page 195: ...y disposed of WARNING If heavy vibrations unsteady steering behavior or noises should occur while driv ing reduce speed and park the vehicle in a safe place Recheck the tire for bumps cracks or other...

Page 196: ...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 ou...

Page 197: ...a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale ill...

Page 198: ...ng the factory installed TPMS wheels tires on the vehicle Only the factory mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tire...

Page 199: ...07 Wheels and tires 07...

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

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

Page 202: ...the doors and rocker panels Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed A stiff bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades Fr...

Page 203: ...or removed Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them Chromed wheels Clean chrome plated wheels using the same deter gents used for the body of the vehicle Aggressive wheel cleaning agents...

Page 204: ...esult Volvo offers an easy to use non greasy leather care kit formulated to clean and beau tify your vehicle s leather and to renew the protective qualities of its finish The cleaner removes dirt and...

Page 205: ...center Sharp objects e g pencils or pens in a pocket or Velcro fasteners on clothing may damage the textile upholstery Clothing that is not colorfast such as new jeans or suede garments may stain the...

Page 206: ...hips 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 t...

Page 207: ...08 Car care 08...

Page 208: ...G020922 Volvo maintenance 210 Maintaining your car 212 Hood 214 Engine compartment 215 Engine oil 216 Fluids 218 Wiper blades 220 Battery 221 Replacing bulbs 223 Fuses 230...

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

Page 210: ...ques tions arise concerning maintenance Inspec tion and maintenance should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with applica...

Page 211: ...09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 09 law enforcement or government agencies others who may assert a legal right to know or who obtain your consent to know such information...

Page 212: ...ne for purchase or subscription at www volvotechinfo com Emission inspection readiness What is an Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II OBD II is part of your vehicle s computerized engine management syste...

Page 213: ...had service that required disconnecting the battery a period of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II system to ready for inspection A half hour trip of mixed stop and go high way driving is typica...

Page 214: ...l 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 ri...

Page 215: ...d 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...

Page 216: ...ked If the engine is warm wait for at least 10 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil G020338 Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1 Pull out the...

Page 217: ...l or pressure Some models have an oil pressure sensor in which case a warning symbol see page 57 is used to indicate low oil pressure Other models have an oil level sensor in which case the driver is...

Page 218: ...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 refi...

Page 219: ...hould be replaced accord ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet When driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc it may be necessary to...

Page 220: ...r arm 3 Press a new wiper blade 2 until it clicks into place 4 Ensure the blade is securely attached 3 5 Fold in the wiper arm The wiper blades are different lengths The blade on the driver s side is...

Page 221: ...and properly tightened Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running or when the key is in the ignition This could damage the vehicle s electrical system The battery should be disconnected f...

Page 222: ...mp 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...

Page 223: ...nd courtesy lights in the side door mirrors Brake lights Bi Xenon headlights Brake lights Removing the headlight housing WARNING The engine should not be running when changing bulbs When changing in t...

Page 224: ...d qualified Volvo service techni cian Low beam bulb G019131 Cover with retaining clamps 1 Open the hood and remove the headlight housing see page 223 for instructions 2 Release the retaining clamps on...

Page 225: ...er 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 o...

Page 226: ...e the headlight housing see page 223 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 headl...

Page 227: ...or from the affected bulb holder 4 Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder 5 Replace the defective bulb 6 Press the bulb holder into place and rein stall the cover Location of tailligh...

Page 228: ...k wise 6 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 bu...

Page 229: ...wdriver 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...

Page 230: ...e 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 fus...

Page 231: ...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...

Page 232: ...ot 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...

Page 233: ...use 29 Front fog lights option 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...

Page 234: ...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 co...

Page 235: ...train Sys tem SRS engine control module 10A 45 12 volt socket in rear seat 15A 46 Lighting glove compart ment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48 Windshield washers 15A 49 Sup...

Page 236: ...stem control mod ule ICM climate system 10A 67 Not in use 68 Cruise control 5A 69 Climate system rain sensor option BLIS button option 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in use 73 Moonroof front ce...

Page 237: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09...

Page 238: ...G020924 Audio functions 240 Radio functions 244 CD player CD changer 249 Audio menu 253 Bluetooth hands free connection 254...

Page 239: ...10 AUDIO...

Page 240: ...y 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...

Page 241: ...dark background USB iPod connector option G019823 An auxiliary device such as an iPod MP3 player or a USB flash drive can be connected to the audio system via the connector in the center console stora...

Page 242: ...e vehicle s audio system has a menu structure similar to the one in the iPOD See the iPOD s manual for detailed information For further information refer to the accessory manual USB iPod Music Interfa...

Page 243: ...TER Equalizer Front Rear This function is used to fine tune the sound level for different frequencies separately NOTE This function is only available on certain sound systems To adjust the equalizer s...

Page 244: ...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 displ...

Page 245: ...set buttons 2 under which the station is to be stored Hold down the button until STATION STORED is displayed The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the prese...

Page 246: ...s 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...

Page 247: ...the listener will be alerted by a text message and an audi ble signal Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel To activate deactivate the song seek function 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Song se...

Page 248: ...cked 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 u...

Page 249: ...r can hold up to six discs 1 Start the CD changer by pressing the MODE button 5 2 Select an empty position using the 1 6 buttons or the up down keys on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL The display shows wh...

Page 250: ...e files have the symbol Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file When the music file has been played the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder When all of the...

Page 251: ...ess SCAN Press EXIT or SCAN to stop the scan func tion and listen to an entire track file CD eject Single CD player Press the eject button 3 to eject the disc CD changer This function makes it possibl...

Page 252: ...f plastic outer rings on the disc Condensation may occur on discs optical components of the changer in cold winter weather The disc can be dried with a clean lint free cloth Optical components in the...

Page 253: ...M2 menu 1 RADIOTEXT ON OFF 2 ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AM menu 1 AUDIO SETTINGS CD menu 1 RANDOM 2 AUDIO SETTINGS CD changer menu 1 RANDOM 2 DISC TEXT ON OFF 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AUX menu 1...

Page 254: ...ious 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 258 Activating deactivating A short press on the...

Page 255: ...d the symbol and the cell phone s Bluetooth name will be displayed The cell phone can now be controlled from the audio system Making a call 1 Ensure that TELEPHONE is shown at the top of the center co...

Page 256: ...d can be automatically muted when a phone call is received in Phone settings Sounds and volume Mute radio and adjust the volume with the keys on the center console Ringing volume Go to Phone settings...

Page 257: ...o is trying to call you this infor mation will be shown in the display Searching for contacts The easiest way to search for a contact in the phone book is to press and hold any of the buttons 2 9 This...

Page 258: ...ole to navigate among the char acters Button Function Space 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 Button Function T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Press briefly if two characters are to be entered in s...

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Page 260: ...G000000 Label information 262 Dimensions and weights 264 Fuel oils and fluids 267 Engine oil 269 Engine specifications 270 Electrical system 272 Three way catalytic converter 274 Volvo programs 275...

Page 261: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 262: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G032544 G026483...

Page 263: ...e decal will vary depend ing on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models have the upper decal U S models have the lower decal Vehicle Identification Number VIN 1 The VIN plate is l...

Page 264: ...ns G017401 Position Dimension in mm A Wheelbase 103 9 in 264 cm B Length 175 9 in 447 cm C Load length floor seatback down 68 7 in 175 cm D Load length floor 38 4 in 98 cm E Height 57 2 in 145 cm F Tr...

Page 265: ...Turbo 4450 lbs 1960 kg 1960 kg 2020 kg Capacity weight FWD 800 lbs AWD 800 lbs 365 kg 365 kg Permissible axle weight front FWD 2380 lbs FWD Turbo 2380 lbs AWD Turbo 2420 lbs 1080 kg 1080 kg 1100 kg Pe...

Page 266: ...th the B5244S7 engine engine code 39 which is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle s VIN number see chapter Label information for the location of the VIN plate may not be used to tow t...

Page 267: ...the VIN plate Engine oil with filter replacement See page 269 for information on engine oil specifications 6 1 US quarts 5 8 liters Automatic transmission oil Non turbo engine JWS 3309 8 19 US quarts...

Page 268: ...2 lbs 530 grams NOTE The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle However it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in...

Page 269: ...ratures G023491 Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 104 F 40 C in your area Volvo recommends for the protec tion of your engine that you use a heavier weight oil such as such as SAE 5W...

Page 270: ...4 148 6 2 52 153 8 Bore mm in 83 3 27 83 3 27 83 3 27 Stroke mm in 90 3 54 90 3 54 93 2 3 67 Compression ratio 10 3 1 10 3 1 9 0 1 Spark plugs type Volvo kit no 30650843 Volvo kit no 30650843 Volvo ki...

Page 271: ...ir cooler to cool the compressed inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases engine power over that devel oped by the normally aspirated engine Th...

Page 272: ...uipped with the Premium Sound audio system the Volvo Navigation System and or keyless drive If the battery must be replaced replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity a...

Page 273: ...models with Active Bi Xenon headlights 24W P21 5W Rear parking light side marker light 5W P21 W5 Footwell lighting cargo compartment light license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1 2W Festoon Fron...

Page 274: ...s that could damage the three way catalytic converter Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such...

Page 275: ...800 263 0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training Volvo sup ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence A S E Certi fied technicians have...

Page 276: ...244 selecting a sound source 240 Sirius satellite radio 245 sound settings 242 steering wheel keypad 241 storing radio stations 244 subwoofer 242 USB iPOD connector 241 Auto dim rearview mirror 78 Au...

Page 277: ...ild safety locks 129 Climate system air distribution 101 air vents 94 Electronic Climate Control 98 manual climate control 95 passenger compartment filter 92 refrigerant 92 267 Climate system general...

Page 278: ...15 Engine oil 216 changing 216 checking 216 specifications 269 volumes 267 Equalizer audio system 243 Eyelets for anchoring loads 115 F Federal Clean Air Act 210 Flat tires changing 190 repairing with...

Page 279: ...on pressure table Canadian models 179 US models 178 Information display 53 60 messages in 60 Information symbol 55 Inspection preparing for 212 Inspection readiness 212 Instrument overview 50 Instrume...

Page 280: ...ng 26 Periodic owner performed maintenance 212 Permissible axle weight 183 Personal settings 83 Power door mirrors 79 Power front seat 105 memory function 105 Power moonroof 81 Power steering fluid 21...

Page 281: ...242 Spare tire 187 Stability system 155 Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC 155 Starting the engine 144 with keyless drive 146 Start inhibitor immobilizer 118 144 STC stability system 155 Steerin...

Page 282: ...47 148 shiftlock override 151 Tread wear indicator 175 Treble 242 Trip computer 68 Trips long distance 138 Trunk opening from the inside 127 Turn signals 66 indicator lights 53 U Uniform Tire Quality...

Page 283: ...12 Index 12 Windows power 76 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 215 Windshield wiper blades 220 Windshield wipers 72 rains sensor 73 Winter tires 186 Wiper blades replacing windshield wipers 220...

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