Volvo 2009 V50 Owner's Manual page 6

Contents
06 Starting and driving
General information................................ 136
Fuel requirements................................... 140
Ignition switch......................................... 143
Starting the vehicle................................. 144
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Starting the vehicle with keyless drive
(option as available)................................ 146
Manual transmission, 5-speed (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....................................... 155
Towing.................................................... 157
Jump starting.......................................... 159
Towing a trailer....................................... 160
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 162
Transporting loads.................................. 163
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-
option...................................................... 164
Park assist (Option/accessory)............... 168
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07 Wheels and tires
General information................................ 174
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Inflation pressure-U.S. models ............ 178
Inflation pressure-Canadian models .... 179
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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.............................................. 188
Tire rotation............................................. 189
Changing a wheel................................... 190
Tire Sealing System ............................... 192
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car................. 202
Paint touch up......................................... 206
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