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VOLVO
S60
Introduction
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your
Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this
vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts
at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by
alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels
attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America

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  • Page 1 Introduction Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual.
  • Page 2 Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission 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.
  • Page 3 In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can: Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    reducing harmful ground-level ozone. Instruments, switches and controls Page 1. Front fog lights 2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler door 3. Rear fog light 4. Turn signals/High/low beams 5. Cruise control 6. Horn 7. Instrument panel 8. Audio controls in steering wheel 9.
  • Page 5 20. Odometer/ Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator 21. Speedometer 22. Turn signal indicators 23. Tachometer 24. Ambient temperature/Clock/Selected gear indicator 25. Fuel gauge 26. Indicator and warning symbols 27. - 28. Panel vents 29. Instrument lighting 30. Lighting panel 31. Reading lights 32.
  • Page 6 Car care Maintenance and service Specifications Audio Index Back Cover Contents Top of Page...
  • Page 7 Seat belts Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height.
  • Page 8 Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only. Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
  • Page 9 Driver's side airbag As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to complement the three-point seat belt system. The inflatable airbag is installed folded up in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 10 When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible. pg. 5 Safety...
  • Page 11 WARNING! Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger-side airbag.
  • Page 12 Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a...
  • Page 13 There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners.
  • Page 14 As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars. The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system.
  • Page 15 SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration above). Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by an authorized Volvo service technician. In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.
  • Page 16 The SIPS airbag system This system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbags (2), and electronic sensors/cables (3). Contents Top of Page...
  • Page 17 2 0 0 3 VOLVO Instruments and controls pg. 21 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Indicator and warning symbols Switches in the center console Steering wheel adjustment Lighting panel Manually unlocking the fuel filler door Turn signals Windshield wipers/washer Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats...

  • Page 18: Indicator And Warning Symbols

    coolant level - see page 121. 4. Trip odometer The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-hand digit gives tenth of a mile/kilometer. Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and 2 using one short press on the button.
  • Page 19 If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system...
  • Page 20 If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected. pg. 25 Instruments and controls Supplemental Restraint System SRS If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system.

  • Page 21: Switches In The Center Console

    URGENT: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer. MANUAL: SERVICE Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before REQUIRED: the next scheduled maintenance service). FIX NEXT Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
  • Page 22 This button is used to fold down the outboard rear head restraints. The ignition key must be in position I or II or the engine must be running. NOTE: If the head restraints have been folded down, they must be returned to their original position manually. The head restraints should be in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down.

  • Page 23: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.

  • Page 24: Front Fog Lights

    Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination are on if the ignition key is in position II. If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is switched off. The headlight switch must be in this position before the high beams will function. Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering column toward you.

  • Page 25: Manually Unlocking The Fuel Filler Door

    pg. 31 Instruments and controls Manually unlocking the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door NOTE: Cotton gloves are available in the tool kit located in the spare wheel well. The electric motor that controls the fuel filler door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the passenger side of the car, just behind the fuel filler door.
  • Page 26 The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview mirrors will now come on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion and can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer).
  • Page 27 When washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc move the windshield wiper lever to position 0 or switch off the ignition completely to deactivate the rain sensor. If the sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
  • Page 28 The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required. Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit. Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switch will be lit. Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely.

  • Page 29: Cruise Control

    4. Average speed This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.

  • Page 30: Instrument Panel

    NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if the engine is switched off, if the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral, if the car's speed drops to under 70% of the currently set speed or if the wheels start to spin. Temporarily disengaging cruise control Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control.

  • Page 31: Electrically Operated Windows

    NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use. Ashtrays Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as standard equipment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
  • Page 32 Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the windows. Never leave children unattended in the car. Cutout switch for rear windows Cutout switch for rear windows The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration). If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
  • Page 33 Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors Rearview mirror A Normal position B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights Autodim function (option) The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare. NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in the Reverse position. Electrically operated sideview mirrors The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
  • Page 34 not function if you lock your car with the key. pg. 41 Instruments and controls Electrically operated sun roof (option) Electrically operated sun roof To operate the sun roof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive position (position I, II or the engine running).
  • Page 35 CAUTION: Remove ice and snow before opening the sun roof. Do not operate the sun roof if it is frozen closed. Never place heavy objects on the sun roof. pg. 42 Instruments and controls Electrically operated sun roof (option) (contd) Sun visor: The optional sun roof also features a sliding sun visor.
  • Page 36 2 0 0 3 VOLVO Climate control pg. 43 Climate control Climate control systems - general information Air distribution Electronic climate control, ECC (2.4T and T5) Manual climate control with air conditioning, (A/C) pg. 44 Climate control Climate control systems - general information Condensation on the inside of the windows Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows.

  • Page 37: Air Distribution

    All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician only. 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 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.
  • Page 38 B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost. In cold weather, close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct as much air as possible toward the windows. pg.
  • Page 39 Please note that the compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than necessary. Set the control to the temperature you prefer. Defroster This function defrosts/ de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the defrost function is engaged.
  • Page 40 you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not switched off. Recirculation Press this switch to engage the recirculation function (air in the passenger compartment recirculates - no fresh air enters the compartment). The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged. Use this function if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc or to heat/cool the car quickly.
  • Page 41 2. No LED lights. Recirculation is not activated unless needed to cool the passenger compartment in a warm climate. 3. The MAN LED lights. Recirculation is now activated. Keep in mind the following: Make it a rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times. Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid fogging.
  • Page 42 Blower Blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. If the knob is set to 0, the air conditioning function is automatically disengaged. Temperature Turn the control to set the temperature for the driver's and passenger's sides of the car. For cooler air, the air conditioning function must be engaged.
  • Page 43 Recirculation is always disconnected when you select Defroster. Air distribution Use the air distribution control positions (marked with dots) between the different symbols to fine-tune air distribution for maximum comfort. Contents Top of Page...

  • Page 44: Front Seats

    2 0 0 3 VOLVO Interior pg. 53 Interior Front seats Interior lighting Floor mats Storage compartments Rear seat and trunk Spare wheel and tools pg. 54 Interior Front seats Manual height adjustment - front seat The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjusted to seven different settings and the rear edges to nine different settings.
  • Page 45 pg. 55 Interior Folding the backrests in the front seat The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. Fold the backrest as follows: Move the seat as far back as possible. Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
  • Page 46 Power seat control panel Seat adjustment If your Volvo is equipped with power seats, the following may be adjusted with the two switches at the side of the seat: A - Front edge of seat (raise/lower) B - Front-rear...

  • Page 47: Interior Lighting

    Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car. Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel. Do not adjust the seat while driving.
  • Page 48 You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light button for more than 3 seconds. Briefly pressing the courtesy light button again automatically reconnects the function. The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo retailer. Rear reading lights Reading lights - front/rear The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons.
  • Page 49 The light comes on when you open the cover. Floor mats Volvo offers floor mats specially manufactured for your car. They must be properly placed and secured in the mat clips. WARNING! An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded.

  • Page 50: Keys And Remote Controls

    2 0 0 3 VOLVO Locks and alarm pg. 67 Locks and alarm Keys and remote controls Locking and unlocking Child safety lock Alarm pg. 68 Locks and alarm Keys and remote controls Keys Two keys are provided with your car; a master key and a service (valet) key. The master key, the remote control, and the central locking button may all be used to lock and unlock all of your car's locks.
  • Page 51 If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 52 Using the remote control Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors and trunk. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver's door and fuel filler door. Wait for at least 1 second and press this button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the trunk. To pop open the trunk (without unlocking the doors), press the OPEN trunk button twice within 3 seconds.

  • Page 53: Locking And Unlocking

    Doing so would ACTIVATE: the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors. Doing so would DEACTIVATE: the sunroof and interior courtesy light controls. the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the interior door handles would still function to allow occupants to leave the car.
  • Page 54 Locking and unlocking the car from the inside The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm. pg. 72 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking (contd) Opening/locking the trunk lid with the remote control Do as follows to unlock the trunk lid only: Press the "Open trunk"...

  • Page 55: Child Safety Lock

    pg. 73 Locks and alarm WARNING! Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
  • Page 56 buttons in position A pg. 75 Locks and alarm Alarm Alarm The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off the alarm: The hood is forced open.
  • Page 57 LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be displayed in the text window. Contact your Volvo retailer. Automatic re-lock/re-arm system If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
  • Page 58 Fuel requirements Octane rating Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an AKI octane rating of 91 or above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number, RON, and the Motor Octane Number, MON.
  • Page 59 To meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must still be met.
  • Page 60 additives contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals. pg. 80 Starting and driving Refueling (contd) Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 30) when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.

  • Page 61: Parking Brake (Hand Brake)

    * If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. pg. 81 Starting and driving...
  • Page 62 WARNING! Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the car 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 monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.
  • Page 63 Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key. In order to help reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car. * The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position (automatic transmission).

  • Page 64: Manual Transmission

    CAUTION: Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never drive the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm). Weight distribution affects handling At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend.
  • Page 65 Engaging reverse gear Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid inadvertently engaging reverse while moving forward. "Sport shifter" gear selector (option on T5 models) The shift positions for the "sport shifter" are the same as for the standard manual gear selector. pg.
  • Page 66 The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running.
  • Page 67 Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position. Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode (see illustration). When the W driving mode is engaged, this is displayed in the instrument panel (see page 22).
  • Page 68 P Park Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car. Never use P while the car is in motion. The parking brake should also be set whenever the car is parked. The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
  • Page 69 You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while driving. Gears 3, and 4 have a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and helps save fuel. The currently selected gear will be displayed in the instrument panel (see page 22).

  • Page 70: Brake System

    If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
  • Page 71 If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level (see page 122 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir). If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake...
  • Page 72 If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
  • Page 73 2 0 0 3 VOLVO Wheels and tires pg. 105 Wheels and tires General information Tire pressure Tread wear indicators Changing wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading pg. 106 Wheels and tires General information General information about wheels and tires Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label on the inside of the fuel filler door.
  • Page 74 Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. Special snow chains must be mounted on 195/65 R15. For tires of other dimensions, consult your Volvo retailer. If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the original tires and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used.

  • Page 75: Tire Pressure

    Volvo recommends 195/65 R15 (205/55R16 on turbo models) winter tires on all four wheels. Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be removed when the winter driving season has ended.

  • Page 76: Tread Wear Indicators

    Vehicle loading The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.

  • Page 77: Changing Wheels

    vehicle. pg. 110 Wheels and tires Changing wheels Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight out Changing wheels The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess. There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car (see illustration on next page).
  • Page 78 Attaching the jack Position the jack correctly on the bar in the attachment (see illustration above) and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-slippery surface. Before raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.

  • Page 79: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    pg. 112 Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum section width.

  • Page 80: Washing And Cleaning The Car

    2 0 0 3 VOLVO Car care pg. 113 Car care Washing and cleaning the car Paint touch up pg. 114 Car care Washing and cleaning the car The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may cause damage.
  • Page 81 ) can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. For more difficult spots, Volvo offers a leather care kit. Under no circumstances should gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage.

  • Page 82: Paint Touch Up

    Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive damage. Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo touch-up paint. NOTE: When ordering touch-up paint from your Volvo retailer, use the paint code indicated on the model plate. The plate is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 83 When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using a brush. Mix the paint thoroughly; apply several thin paint coats and let dry after each application. 3. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off. Contents Top of Page...

  • Page 84: Volvo Service

    Volvo service Maintenance service Volvo advises you to follow the service program outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. This maintenance program contains inspections and services necessary for the proper function of your car. The maintenance services contain several checks which require special instruments and tools and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 85 NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine light (Malfunction Indicator) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. Timing belt For proper functioning of the engine and emission control systems, the timing belt and belt tensioner must be replaced every 105,000 miles (168,000 km).
  • Page 86 Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor, ignition cables, etc. WARNING! Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction and serious injury. Any work should only be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.

  • Page 87: Hood And Engine Compartment

    NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).

  • Page 88: Oils And Fluids

    Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF and SJ/ Energy Conserving. Your Volvo has been certified to standards using ILSAC oil specification GF-2 5W-30. Volvo recommends use of oil with a quality rating equal to or higher than ILSAC GF-2. Equivalent and better oils include ACEA A1, API SJ,...
  • Page 89 Please consult your Volvo retailer. Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as SAE 10W/30. See the viscosity chart below.
  • Page 90 Oils and fluids (Contd) Checking the oil level The oil level should be checked every time the car is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the first service. CAUTION: Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low. Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off.
  • Page 91 NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
  • Page 92 Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard conditions (mountain driving, etc.) Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer. Power steering fluid reservoir The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
  • Page 93 6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada) Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
  • Page 94 7 Child safety latch label *The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts. pg. 145 Specifications Dimensions, weights Dimensions Length 180 in. (458 cm) Width 71 in. (180 cm) Height 56.2 in.
  • Page 95 5 cyl. turbo (manual transmission) USA 4430 lbs Canada 2010 kg 5 cyl. turbo (automatic transmission) USA 4470 lbs Canada 2030 kg 5 cyl. turbo (automatic transmission) AWD USA 4540 lbs Canada 2060 kg Capacity weight 5 cyl./5 cyl. turbo USA 890 lbs Canada 400 kg 5 cyl.
  • Page 96 5 cyl. turbo AWD USA 3535- 3570 lbs Canada 1605- 1625 kg * Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded. pg. 146 Specifications Dimensions, weights Max. loads, Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Max. trailer weight without brakes 1100 lbs (500 kg) with brakes 2"...

  • Page 97: Cooling System

    148 Specifications Lubricants Engine oil Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF- 2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF and SJ/Energy Conserving. Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives. Transmission Oil grade: Manual: Volvo synthetic transmission oil 97308 Automatic: Volvo transmission oil 1161540-8 Different types of oil should never be mixed.
  • Page 98 way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes: - Altering fuel injection setting or components. - Altering emission system components or location or removing components.

  • Page 99: Electrical System

    Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods. Front suspension Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. pg.
  • Page 100 155 Specifications Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment. If you have misplaced your package, dial: In the U.S.A.

  • Page 101: Audio System

    2 0 0 3 VOLVO Audio pg. 157 Audio Audio system HU-613 - overview Audio system HU-803 - overview Audio systems HU-613/HU-803 Program types (HU-803 only) AUM (Advanced User Mode) Audio system HU-613 - cassette deck Audio system HU-613/HU-803 - CD player...
  • Page 102 CD changer (option) 4. Fader - press and turn Balance - press, pull and turn 5. Radio - Station seek up/down Cassette - selecting next/previous track CD - Selecting next/previous track 6. Radio - Manual station selection Cassette - Fast winding forward/backward CD - Fast forwards/backward 7.
  • Page 103 Station scan - press External CD changer (option) 7. Radio - Station seek up/down CD - Selecting next/previous track 8. Radio - Manual station selection CD - Fast forward/backward 9. CD eject 10. Dolby Pro Logic - switching on 11. 2 channel stereo 12.
  • Page 104 the Advanced User Mode on the HU-803 equipped with this feature. "ASC ON" or "ASC OFF" will be shown in the display for several seconds. Bass Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more bass).
  • Page 105 seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure to continue the seek function. pg. 162 Audio Audio systems HU-613/HU-803 (contd) Station setting Press the left button to select a lower frequency and the right button for a higher frequency. The set frequency is shown in the display.
  • Page 106 The RDS or Radio Data System operates in the FM band only, and the information transmitted is supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the accuracy of the data or information. Please refer to the following pages regarding specific descriptions and operation of these functions.
  • Page 107 If only TP is displayed, it means that no traffic information is being broadcast from the current transmitter. If you do not wish to listen to an ongoing traffic bulletin, press the TP button. The TP function, however, is still connected and the radio waits for the next traffic bulletin.
  • Page 108 Program type - HU-803 only The PTY function enables you to select specific types of programs. To search for a particular program type: 1. Press "PTY" button to initiate the function. The currently tuned station's program type is displayed. 2. Scroll through the list of program types by turning the "1- 20/DISC" knob. 3.
  • Page 109 2 0 0 3 VOLVO Index pg. 207 Index A/C (air conditioning) Accessory bracket Adjustable steering wheel Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio Air bags - dual threshold/stage Air distribution Air quality sensor Air vents Airbag - Side Impact (SIPS)
  • Page 110 Back up light Backrest Bass Battery Battery - replacing Belt check Blower (fan) Booster cushion Brake circuit Brake fluid Brake light Brake system Bulbs Capacities Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning Cargo compartment Cassette player Catalytic converter CD player Ceiling lighting Center console - storage compartments Central locking system - remote control Changing...
  • Page 111 Cruise control Cup holder Cup holder in rear seat Current fuel consumption Defroster Dimension designation (tires) Direction indicator Direction indicators Dolby Surround Pro Logic Door mirror defroster Door mirrors Driving economically DSTC Dual- threshold airbags Economical driving Electric socket Electrical system Electrically operated windows Engine - starting Engine compartment...

  • Page 112: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Fuel gauge Fuel tank, capacity Fuses Gasoline Gear position Geartronic Geartronic - kickdown Geartronic - manual shifting General information Generator Generator warning light Glove compartment Grocery bag holder Handling Hazard warning flashers Head restraint - center, rear Headlight flasher Headlight washer Headlight wiper blades Headlights Heated front seats...
  • Page 113 Jack Jump starting Keylock Keys Kickdown LED illumination Lighting panel Load carriers Locking Locking steering wheel Locks Long distance trips Long loads - carrying Low beam bulb Lubricants Maintenance Schedule Malfunction indicator light Manual climate control with air conditioning Manual transmission Messages in the display Multifilter with air quality sensor Occupant safety...
  • Page 114 Power seat Power steering fluid Power sun roof PremAir Programme type PT PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Radiator Radio Rain sensor Rain sensor - windshield wipers Reading lamps Rear fog lights Rear seat Rear suspension Rear window defroster Rearview mirror/door mirrors Recirculation REDUCE SPEED Refrigerant (A/C system) Refueling...

  • Page 115: Text Window

    Snow chains Snow tires Spare tires Spare wheel Spark plugs Specifications Speedometer Spoiler lamps Sport shifter Stability system Stability systems Stability Traction Control (STC) Start inhibitor (immobilizer) Starting the car Steering Steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel lock Stone chips STOP STOP ENGINE Storage compartments Studded tires...
  • Page 116 Unlocking the trunk Use of Additives Valet key Vanity mirror Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Volvo and the environment Volvo On Call W - Winter Warning Warning symbol in center of dashboard Warranties Washer fluid reservoir...
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  • Page 118 When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction. For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety: Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely.
  • Page 119 The following should be checked regularly: * 1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See page 125. 2 Power steering- When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the HOT mark.
  • Page 120 Bulb no. Name Designation/power Direction indicator/parking light PY 21 W Low beam H7 55 W High beam HB3 55 W Fog light (option) H1 55W Fog light BA 5s 21 W Tail/parking light BA 15s 5 W Brake light BA 15s 21 W Side marker light P 10 W Direction indicator...

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