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Introduction
General information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is
locked in the Park (P) position. To release the
selector from this position, turn the ignition
key to position II (or start the engine),
depress the brake pedal, press the button on
the front side of the gear selector and move
the selector from Park (P).
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear
selector must be in the Park (P) position
before the key can be removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-
diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches
the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/
h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times
and a sound may be audible from the ABS
control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel
when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel
filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If
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this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is
running when the car is refueled, the Mal-
function Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine"
light) may indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind
• Before you operate your vehicle for the
first time, please familiarize yourself with
the new-engine oil consumption informa-
tion on page 191. You should also be
familiar with the information found in the
chapters "Instruments and controls," and
"Starting and driving."
• Information contained in the balance of
the manual is extremely useful and should
be read after operating the vehicle for the
first time.
• The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
• Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country's
applicable safety and emission control
requirements. In some cases it may be
difficult or impossible to comply with
these requirements. Modifications to the
emission control system(s) may render
your Volvo not certifiable for legal opera-
tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-
tries.
• All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in
this manual may not be available in all
markets.
• Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change specifi-
cations or design without notice and with-
out incurring obligation.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its drivability
and safety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the state of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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