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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO We hope that you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and com- fort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world.
02 Instruments and controls Introduction ........6 Seatbelts .......... 12 Overview, left-hand drive cars ..36 Volvo Cars and the environment ..7 Airbag system ........15 Overview, right-hand drive cars ..38 Driver’s door control panel ....40 Airbags (SRS) ........16 Combined instrument panel .....41...
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Contents 03 Climate control 04 Interior 05 Locks and alarm General information on climate Front seats ........84 Remote control with key blade..100 control ..........72 Interior lighting ........86 Keyless drive (option) ..... 104 Manual climate control, A/C....74 Storage spaces in the passenger Locking and unlocking ....
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Contents 06 Starting and driving 07 Wheels and tyres 08 Car care General ..........116 General........... 154 Cleaning.......... 172 Refuelling........118 Tyre pressure ........158 Touching up paintwork....175 Starting the engine ......119 Warning triangle and spare wheel.. 160 Rustproofing ........
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Contents 09 Maintenance and service 10 Infotainment system 11 Specifications Volvo service ........180 General ...........208 Type designation......232 Self-maintenance ......181 Audio functions .......209 Dimensions and weights ....233 Bonnet and engine compartment .. 182 Radio functions ....... 211 Engine specifications .....
Owner’s Manual NOTE A good way of getting to know your new car Volvo cars are adapted for the varying re- is to read the Owner’s Manual, ideally before quirements of different markets, as well as your first journey. This will give you the op- for national or local legal requirements and regulations.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) is It is possible for the driver to influence fuel the three core values which influence all op- supplied for all Volvo models. You can now consumption. For more information read un- erations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We...
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The interior of a Volvo is designed to be the ozone passes the radiator. The higher the pleasant and comfortable, even for people ozone content in the air the more ozone is with contact allergies and for asthma suffer- converted.
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Remove Volvo workshop for advice. them immediately after • Service your car regularly. use. • High speed increases consumption con- • Remove unnecessary items from the car -...
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Seatbelts ....................12 Airbag system ..................15 Airbags (SRS) ................... 16 Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) ......................19 Side airbags (SIPS bags) ................. 21 Inflatable Curtain (IC) ................23 WHIPS...................... 24 When the systems deploy................ 26 Crash mode....................27 Child safety ....................28...
• during braking and acceleration. Never modify or repair the belt yourself. • if the car leans heavily. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. If the belt has been subjected to a major load, It is important that the belt lies against the such as in a collision, the entire belt, includ- body so it can provide maximum protection.
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01 Safety Seatbelts Seatbelt reminder Seatbelts and pregnancy the information display). The message is automatically cleared after approx. 30 seconds or can be acknowledged manually by pressing the READ button. • Provide a warning if one of the rear seat- belts is unfastened during travel.
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01 Safety Seatbelts the vehicle as they drive (which means they All the seatbelts (except the centre rear belt) must be able to easily operate the foot ped- are equipped with belt tensioners. A mecha- als and steering wheel). Within this context, nism in the belt tensioner tightens the seat- they should strive to position the seat with as belt around in the event of a sufficiently vio-...
The symbol indicates a fault in by the system control module. The warning the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, SRS system or IC system. Contact an authorised Volvo work- symbol in the combined instrument panel il- shop urgently. luminates when the ignition key is turned to position I , II or III.
01 Safety Airbags (SRS) Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side Passenger airbag (SRS) WARNING To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must be secured.
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01 Safety Airbags (SRS) SRS system WARNING Repairs must only be performed by an au- thorised Volvo workshop. Unauthorised work on the SRS system could cause malfunction and result in seri- ous injury. SRS system, left-hand drive. SRS system, right-hand drive.
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01 Safety Airbags (SRS) Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars WARNING Never interfere with SRS components in the steering wheel or the panel above the glovebox. Objects and accessories must not be posi- tioned or glued on or near the SRS AIR- BAG panel (above the glovebox) or in the area affected by a deployed airbag.
Check that the for example. switch is in the required position. Volvo rec- ommends that that the ignition key be used Indicator to change position (Other items with a shape A text message on the roof panel indicates similar to a key can be used).
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(SRS) is de- activated and if the warning symbol for the AIRBAG system is also displayed on the combined instrument panel. This indicates that there has been a severe malfunction. Visit an authorised Volvo workshop urgent-...
WARNING Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side air bags.
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01 Safety Side airbags (SIPS bags) SIPS bags Passenger side Driver’s side The SIPS bag system consists of side air- bags and sensors. A sufficiently violent colli- sion trips the sensors and the side airbags are inflated. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby cushions the initial impact while deflating.
Only WARNING the driver and passengers from striking their use Volvo genuine parts that are approved heads on the inside of the car during a colli- for placement in these areas. The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts.
Contact an authorised The WHIPS system is a supplement to the centre of the seat with as little space as pos- Volvo workshop. seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt. sible between the head and the head re- straint.
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Volvo workshop. Part of the WHIPS system’s protective ca- pacity may have been lost even if the seat appears to be undamaged. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked after even a minor rear-end collision. WARNING...
• Have the car transported to an authorised the centre console. If the centre console is can make steering difficult. Other safety Volvo workshop. Do not drive with de- drenched with water or other liquid, discon- systems may also be damaged. The smoke ployed airbags.
Location of airbag decal in door opening on front Child seats and airbags are not compatible. passenger side Volvo’s own child safety equipment is de- Always place a child in the rear seat if the signed for your car. Use Volvo genuine...
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01 Safety Child safety Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face (Australia only).
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01 Safety Child safety Placement of children in the car Weight/age Outer rear seat Centre rear seat Front seat <10 kg Rear-facing child seat, secured with Rear-facing child seat, secured with Rear-facing child seat, secured with (0–9 months) seatbelt and straps. Use a protective seatbelt, support legs and straps.
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 19. – Pull that handle to raise the booster Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the cushion (1). outer rear seats is specially designed to pro- – Grasp the cushion with both hands and vide optimum safety for children.
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• Carefully adjust the position of the head restraint to suit the child. WARNING Repair or replacement should only be per- formed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not make any modifications or additions to the booster cushion. – Pull the handle (1).
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Fitting a child seat ISOFIX fixture system for child seats WARNING (option) Volvo has child safety products that are de- Never place the child seat in the front seat if signed for and tested by Volvo. the car is equipped with an activated front passenger airbag.
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Overview, left-hand drive cars..............36 Overview, right-hand drive cars ............... 38 Driver’s door control panel............... 40 Combined instrument panel ..............41 Indicator and warning symbols ..............42 Information display................... 47 Electrical socket and switches on centre console ........48 Lighting panel................... 49 Left-hand stalk switch................
02 Instruments and controls Driver’s door control panel Driver’s door control panel 1. Blocking switch for rear power windows (standard) Electric child locks (option) 2. Power windows 3. Door mirror, left-hand side 4. Door mirrors, setting 5. Door mirror, right-hand side...
02 Instruments and controls Combined instrument panel 1. Speedometer. 6. Direction indicator, right. 12. Main beam indicator. 2. Direction indicators, left. 7. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed 13. Knob for clock – Turn the knob to in thousands of revolutions per minute adjust the time.
– Rectify the fault as instructed or contact when the ignition key is turned to position II an authorised Volvo workshop. before starting. This is to check that the sym- When one of the car’s systems bols are working. When the engine starts, all...
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02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols Indicator symbols – left-hand side – Restart the engine. – Drive to an authorised Volvo workshop to have the ABS checked if the symbol re- mains lit. 3. Rear fog lamp This symbol is lit when the rear fog lamp is on.
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SRS, SIPS, or IC system. Drive directly to an authorised Volvo 1. Indicator symbol for trailer workshop to have the system checked. – Stop the car in a safe place and check the...
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See page 187. – If the brake fluid level is normal but the symbols are still lit, the car can be driven, with great care, to an authorised Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked.
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02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols Reminder – doors not closed If one of the doors, the bonnet or the tailgate is not properly closed, the driver will be re- minded of this. Low speed If the car moves at a speed less than approx.
Have the car checked by an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible. TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE Time for regular service at an authorised Volvo workshop. The timing is determined by the number of kilometres driven, number of months since the last service and engine running time.
02 Instruments and controls Electrical socket and switches on centre console 12 V electrical socket Cigarette lighter (option) Activate the lighter by pushing in the button. The button pops out when the lighter is hot. Pull out the lighter and light a cigarette on the heated coils.
If necessary, the automatic end positions. dipped beam can be deactivated by an au- – Roll the control (1) up or down respective- thorised Volvo workshop. ly to raise or lower beam alignment. Cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps have auto-...
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02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel the day and can be controlled manually at – Press the button (6). night. The rear fog lamp indicator symbol on the combined instrument panel and the light in – Roll the control up or down (3) for brighter the button (6) illuminate when the rear fog or dimmer lighting.
02 Instruments and controls Left-hand stalk switch Stalk switch positions Short flash sequence – Move the stalk switch towards the steer- ing wheel to the end position (4) and re- – Move the stalk switch up or down to lease. position (1) and release.
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02 Instruments and controls Left-hand stalk switch Trip computer (option) Functions AVERAGE The trip computer displays the following in- The average fuel consumption since the last formation: reset (RESET ). The average fuel consump- tion is stored when the ignition is switched •...
02 Instruments and controls Right-hand stalk switch Windscreen wipers Single sweep High-pressure headlamp washing Raise the stalk switch to make a (option in certain markets) single sweep. High-pressure headlamp washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, Intermittent wiping the headlamps are washed as follows.
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Contact an author- tivity. (An extra sweep is made when the ised Volvo workshop. thumbwheel is turned clockwise.) Thumbwheel Use the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency...
02 Instruments and controls Cruise control (option) Activating Increasing or decreasing speed Temporary disengagement – Press 0 to disengage the cruise control temporarily. CRUISE will be shown on the combined instrument panel. The speed set earlier is stored in the memory. The cruise control is also temporarily disen- gaged when: •...
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02 Instruments and controls Cruise control (option) Return to the set speed –Press this button to resume the previously set speed. CRUISE ON appears on the combined instrument panel. Disengaging – Press CRUISE to disengage the cruise control. CRUISE ON goes out on the com- bined instrument panel.
02 Instruments and controls Steering wheel keypad (option) The four buttons at the bottom of the steering wheel keypad control the radio and the phone. The function of a button depends on which system is active. The steering wheel keypad can be used to scroll between preset stations, change CD tracks and adjust the volume.
02 Instruments and controls Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers The steering wheel can be adjusted for both Use the hazard warning flashers (all direction height and reach. indicators flash) when the car is stopped where it could be a traffic hazard or obstruc- –...
02 Instruments and controls Parking brake, electrical socket Parking brake (handbrake) Electrical socket in the rear seat – If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in 1st gear (for manual transmission) or P (for automatic transmission).
02 Instruments and controls Power windows Operation Driver’s door window will then open or close automati- cally. If the window is obstructed by an The power windows are operated using the object, the movement will stop. controls in the doors. The ignition key must be in position I and II for the power windows WARNING to operate.
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02 Instruments and controls Power windows Blocking power windows in the rear Rear power windows doors NOTE If the car has electric child safety locks on the rear doors, the light indicates that these are activated. The doors then cannot be opened from the inside.
02 Instruments and controls Rearview and door mirrors Interior rearview mirror Rearview mirror with compass (option Calibrating the compass on certain markets) The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. Bright light from behind could be reflected in The compass is set for the geographical area The upper right-hand corner of the rearview the rearview mirror and dazzle the driver.
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02 Instruments and controls Rearview and door mirrors – Press the button (1) repeatedly until the number for the required magnetic zone ( 1– ) is shown, refer to the map of magnetic zones for the compass. – Wait until the display returns to showing the character –...
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02 Instruments and controls Rearview and door mirrors Door mirrors Retractable power door mirrors – Release the buttons. The mirrors automat- ically stop in the fully extended position. (option) The mirrors can be retracted for parking and Resetting to neutral driving in narrow spaces.
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02 Instruments and controls Rearview and door mirrors Water and dirt-repellent coating (option) The door mirrors are treated with a coating that maintains good rear-view vision despite the rain. The mirrors treated with the water and dirt-repellent coating are marked with a small symbol.
02 Instruments and controls Power sunroof (option) Open positions From ventilation position to fully open sun- roof: – Pull the control rearward to the end position (1) and release. Sliding position Automatic operation – Pull the control past the point of resistance (2) to the rear end position (1) or past the point of resistance (3) to the forward end position (4) and release.
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02 Instruments and controls Power sunroof (option) Closing with remote control or lock Sunscreen button The sunroof features a manual, sliding interi- or sunscreen. The sunscreen slides back au- tomatically when the sunroof is opened. Grip the handle and slide the screen forwards to close it.
02 Instruments and controls Personal preferences Possible settings Climate control settings Personal preferences can be set for some of Auto blower adjust the car’s functions: the locks, climate control The fan speed can be set to AUTO mode in and audio functions. For audio functions, see cars equipped with ECC: page 208.
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02 Instruments and controls Personal preferences Automatic locking – doors Home safe lighting When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h Select the time the car’s lights should remain the doors and tailgate can be locked auto- on when the left-hand stalk switch is pulled matically.
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General information on climate control ...................... 72 Manual climate control, A/C..............74 Electronic climate control, ECC (option) ..................... 76 Air distribution ..................79 Fuel-driven heater (option ................ 80...
The system must only be page 68. control ( ECC ). charged with R134a refrigerant. Have an au- thorised Volvo workshop carry out this work. NOTE Passenger compartment filter The air conditioning system can be All air which enters the passenger compart- switched off, but to ensure the best possi- ment is first cleaned by a filter.
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03 Climate control General information on climate control Air vents in the dashboard ECC (option) Condensation In warm weather, condensation from the air conditioning system may drip under the car. Actual temperature This is normal. The temperature you select corresponds to the physical experience with reference to factors such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation in and around the car.
03 Climate control Manual climate control, A/C Control panel 1. Fan Functions 2. Recirculation Recirculation can be used 2. Recirculation 1. Fan to shut out bad air, exhaust Increase or decrease the 3. Defroster fumes, etc. from the pas- fan speed by turning the 4.
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03 Climate control Manual climate control, A/C Timer 4. Air distribution – Lower heat Press the button twice – one light illumi- The timer function minimises the risk of icing, The airflow can be distribut- nates. misting and bad air if recirculation is select- ed to the windows, dash- ed.
03 Climate control Electronic climate control, ECC (option) Control panel 1. AUTO Functions 2. Fan Increase or decrease fan 2. Fan 1. AUTO speed by turning the knob. The AUTO function auto- 3. Recirculation/Air quality system The fan speed is regulated matically regulates climate 4.
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03 Climate control Electronic climate control, ECC (option) 3. Air quality system (option) • As a rule, the air quality sensor should NOTE always be engaged. (same button as recircula- If the knob is turned anticlockwise and the tion) • Recirculation is limited in cold weather to fan indication on the display goes out, the avoid misting.
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03 Climate control Electronic climate control, ECC (option) 5. Air distribution – Higher heat: again to activate the other side. Press the Press the button once – both lights illumi- The airflow can be distribut- button a third time to activate both sides. nate.
03 Climate control Air distribution Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use: Air to windows. Some air To remove ice and Air to the floor and To ensure comfortable flows to the dashboard air misting quickly. windows. Some air flows conditions and good vents.
03 Climate control Fuel-driven heater (option) General information about heaters Activating the heater The parking heater can be started immedi- ately or set with two different start times us- TIMER AM TIMER PM . Here, start time refers to the time the car is heated and ready.
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03 Climate control Fuel-driven heater (option) Immediate stop of heater Setting the TIMER AM and PM Clock/timer – Use the thumbwheel (B) to scroll to For safety reasons, you can only programme If the car clock is reset after the heater timers RECT START times for the following 24 hours, not several are programmed, the selected times will be...
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Front seats ....................84 Interior lighting ..................86 Storage spaces in the passenger compartment........88 Rear seat ....................90 Cargo area....................92...
Adjust the position of the driver’s seat be- Floor mats (option) fore setting off, never while driving. Check that the seat is locked in position. Volvo supplies floor carpets which are espe- cially produced for your car. Lowering the front seat backrest (option) WARNING The floor mat at the driver’s seat must be...
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04 Interior Front seats Power seat (option) Memory function Emergency stop If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the function. WARNING Risk of crushing. Make sure that children do not play with the controls. Check that there are no objects in front of, behind or under the seat during adjustment.
04 Interior Interior lighting Reading lamps and interior lighting Cargo area lighting Interior and cargo area lighting are switched on when the tailgate is opened and remain on for 5 minutes. The lighting switches off: • if the tailgate is closed •...
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04 Interior Interior lighting Vanity mirror The passenger compartment lighting can be switched on or off with button (2) within 30 minutes, from the time that the key is turned to position 0, and it then remains on for 5 minutes if it is not switched off. The light illuminates automatically when the cover is lifted.
04 Interior Storage spaces in the passenger compartment...
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04 Interior Storage spaces in the passenger compartment Storage spaces Glovebox 1. Storage pocket (also on front edge of front seat cushions). 2. Compartment in door panel. 3. Ticket clip. 4. Coat hanger, only for light garments. 5. Glovebox. 6. Waste bin (accessory). 7.
04 Interior Rear seat Head restraint, rear Tipping the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrests can be tipped for- wards together, or individually, to make it easier to transport long objects. To avoid damaging the seatbelts when folding the backrests up or down, these should be hooked onto the grab handles.
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04 Interior Rear seat Bottle holder (option) NOTE When the backrest has been raised, the red indicator should no longer be showing. If it is, the backrest is not locked in place. WARNING Remember to take down the seatbelts once you have raised the backrest.
– The end pieces must be locked in their If the safety grille is in the way it can be fold- inner position. safety grille, consult an authorised Volvo ed up to the roof: workshop. – Position the cover in the recesses in the –...
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04 Interior Cargo area Removing the cargo cover: Cargo cover B (option) Remove the cargo cover as follows: – Press the buttons on the cargo cover and pull the end pieces out of the side panels. Release the buttons, lift the cover and remove it from the car.
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04 Interior Cargo area Removing the cargo cover. Safety net – Perform the same procedure on the other side. The attachments on the net spring – Lift up the front section of the cargo cover, shut. Pull the net over towards the left move it backwards and then allow it to bracket to fit it in place.
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04 Interior Cargo area Using the safety net together with the Load retaining eyelets Electrical socket in cargo area cargo cover (option) The load retaining eyelets are used to fasten – Tip the backrests slightly forward to ac- straps or nets to anchor items in the cargo Fold down the cover to access the electrical cess the safety net cassette.
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04 Interior Cargo area Bag holder (option) The bag holder holds shopping bags in place and prevents them tipping over and spilling their contents. – Open the hatch in the cargo area. – Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
The car is supplied with two remote controls the other remote controls to an authorised which also serve as ignition keys. The remote Volvo workshop. The code of the missing re- controls contain detachable metal key blades mote control must be erased from the sys- for mechanical locking/unlocking of the driv- tem as a theft prevention measure.
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05 Locks and alarm Remote control with key blade 4. Tailgate — Press the button once to unlock the tailgate only. NOTE The function does not open the tailgate. 5. Panic function — Used to attract atten- tion in an emergency. Press and hold the red button for at least three sec- onds or press it twice within three seconds to activate the direction indi-...
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05 Locks and alarm Remote control with key blade Key blade Active locks 1. Active locks, remote control 2. Active locks, key blade The detachable key blade of the remote con- trol is used to lock or unlock the glovebox or driver’s door (without activating the central locking system).
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05 Locks and alarm Remote control with key blade Weak remote control battery Replacing the remote control battery – Refit the cover and screw it shut. – Press the key blade back into place. When the battery runs down and full func- Dispose of the old battery in an environmen- tionality cannot be guaranteed, the informa- tally-friendly way.
05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive (option) Keyless lock and ignition system The keyless drive system allows the car to be Remote control max. 1.5 m from the car ing message appears on the information dis- unlocked, driven and locked without the play and a reminder signal sounds.
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05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive (option) Unlocking • the ignition dial has been turned to position 0 When the remote control is within the range • the READ button has been pressed. covered by the system’s antennas: – Open the doors by pulling the relevant Never leave any remote control in the handle.
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05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive (option) Locking Lock the doors and tailgate as follows: – Push in the lock button on one of the door handles. All doors and the tailgate must be closed be- fore the lock button is pushed in. Otherwise they will not lock.
05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking Locking/unlocking the car from Tailgate WARNING outside Be aware that you can be locked in the car if Unlocking it is locked from the outside with the remote Unlocking Unlocking tailgate only: control. You cannot leave the car using any The remote control unlock button can unlock of the controls inside the car.
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05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking Locking/unlocking the car from inside Locking the glovebox All the doors can be locked using the respec- tive lock button. Opening the doors When the doors are locked from the inside: – Pull the handle twice to unlock and open the doors.
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05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking Deadlocks Temporary deactivation of the The light in the button illuminates until the car deadlocks and any detectors is locked with the key or the remote control. When deadlocked, the doors cannot be A message remains on the display as long as opened from the inside if they are locked.
05 Locks and alarm Child safety locks Manual child locks in the rear doors Electric child safety locks and disabling the rear window buttons (option) Press the switch on the driver’s door. A mes- sage appears on the information display. To activate the child safety locks: –...
If there is a fault in the alarm system, a mes- sage appears on the information display. When the alarm is armed, it continually moni- Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. tors all alarm inputs. NOTE The alarm is triggered if: •...
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05 Locks and alarm Alarm (option) Automatic alarm activation – Open the driver’s door with the key blade. – Turn the ignition key to position II and then The alarm is triggered and the siren back to position 0. Remove the key. This function prevents you accidentally leav- sounds.
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05 Locks and alarm Alarm (option) Testing the alarm system – Arm the alarm. Remain in the car and lock the doors with the button on the remote control. Testing the movement detector in the – Wait 30 seconds. passenger compartment –...
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General....................116 Refuelling ....................118 Starting the engine................. 119 Keyless drive (option) ................121 Manual gearbox ..................122 Automatic gearbox................. 124 All-wheel drive..................127 Brake system ..................128 Stability and traction control system..................130 Parking assistance (option) ..............132 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, option) ........134 Towing and recovery ................
06 Starting and driving General Economical driving Avoid overheating the cooling system Driving in water • Maintain a low speed when driving with a The car can be driven through water at a Driving economically means driving smoothly trailer up long, steep ascents. maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximum while thinking ahead and adjusting your driv- •...
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06 Starting and driving General Do not overload the battery Clean the electric contacts of the electric en- gine block heater and trailer coupling after The electrical functions in the car load the driving in water and mud. battery to varying degrees. Avoid using the ignition position II when the engine is IMPORTANT switched off.
Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump nozzle cuts out. IMPORTANT Do not add cleaning additives to the petrol, NOTE unless recommended by Volvo. Switch off the fuel-driven heater before refuel- Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot ling. weather.
06 Starting and driving Starting the engine Before starting the engine Starting the engine Diesel particle filter (DPF) – Apply the parking brake. Diesel cars may be equipped with a particle Petrol filter, which results in more efficient emission Automatic gearbox –...
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06 Starting and driving Starting the engine Ignition switch and steering lock When the steering lock is activated symbol on the dashboard illuminates, and the message SOOT FILTER FULL SEE MAN- If the front wheels are positioned so that is shown on the dashboard display. there is tension in the steering lock, a warn- 0 –...
06 Starting and driving Keyless drive (option) General Starting the car Starting with the remote control – Depress the clutch pedal (cars with manu- al gearbox) or brake pedal (cars with auto- matic gearbox). Petrol engine – Press in and turn the ignition dial to position III.
06 Starting and driving Manual gearbox Gear positions, five-speed Reverse gear inhibitor, five-speed Gear positions, six-speed (petrol) Only engage reverse gear when the car is Depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear Depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear stationary.
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06 Starting and driving Manual gearbox Reverse gear inhibitor, six-speed Gear positions, six-speed (diesel) Reverse gear inhibitor, six-speed (petrol) (diesel) Depress the clutch pedal completely for each Only engage reverse gear when the car is gear change. Remove your foot from the Only engage reverse gear when the car is stationary.
06 Starting and driving Automatic gearbox Cold start Safety systems Disengaging shiftlock Cars with an automatic gearbox have special When starting in low temperatures, the gear safety systems: changes can sometimes feel hard. This is due to the gearbox oil’s viscosity at low tem- Keylock peratures.
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06 Starting and driving Automatic gearbox Mechanical gear selector inhibitor Automatic gear positions The gearbox is mechanically blocked when P position is engaged. Always apply the park- ing brake when parking the car. R – Reverse The car must be stationary when R is select- N –...
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06 Starting and driving Automatic gearbox Manual positions • Geartronic automatically shifts down if the driver allows the speed to decrease lower To move from the automatic driving than a level suitable for the selected gear, position D to a manual position, move the in order to avoid jerking and stalling.
06 Starting and driving All-wheel drive All-wheel drive – AWD All-wheel drive is always engaged. All-wheel drive means that all four road wheels are driven at the same time. Power is automatically distributed between front and rear wheels. An electronically controlled clutch system distributes the power to the pair of wheels that grips best.
06 Starting and driving Brake system Brake servo Dampness can affect braking charac- engine braking more efficiently and requires teristics the foot brake for only brief periods. If the car is rolling or is being towed with the Brake components become wet when the Bear in mind that driving with a trailer puts an engine turned off, the brake pedal must be car is driven in heavy rain, through pools of...
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If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is normal, drive careful- ly to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further before topping up the brake fluid.
06 Starting and driving Stability and traction control system General Traction control system Reduced operation The function is active at low speed and trans- The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control fers power from the driving wheel that is system (STC/DSTC) improves the car’s trac- spinning to the one that is not.
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– Press and hold RESET (B) until the STC/ duced. If the message remains when the engine is DSTC menu is changed. restarted, drive to an authorised Volvo work- At the same time the symbol illuminates shop. as a reminder that the system has been re- duced.
Rear parking assistance is deactivated auto- matically when towing a trailer if a Volvo gen- Parking assistance is active at speeds below uine trailer cable is used. 15 km/h. The system is deactivated at higher speeds.
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06 Starting and driving Parking assistance (option) Cleaning the sensors WARNING Some sources may deceive the system with false signals. Examples of such sources in- clude horns, wet tyres on asphalt, pneumat- ic brakes and motorcycle exhaust pipes. Ice and snow covering the sensors may also cause false warning signals.
06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, option) General Blind spots attention to vehicles moving in the same di- rection in the so-called "blind spot". The system is designed to work most effec- tively when driving in dense traffic on multi- lane highways.
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06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, option) signed to detect motor vehicles such as cars, IMPORTANT WARNING trucks, buses and motorcycles. The lenses are electrically heated to melt ice The system does not react to bicycles or In darkness the system reacts to the head- or snow.
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Text on the System status display BLIND-SPOT Blind spot syst. disen- SYST SERVICE gaged. REQUIRED Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. BLIS FUNCTION Reduced function. REDUCED Button for activating/deactivating. BLIND-SPOT One or both cameras SYST CAMERA blocked. BLIS is activated when the engine is started.
06 Starting and driving Towing and recovery Never tow the car to bump start it Recovery than 80 km. The car must always be towed facing forward. If only partially raised, cars with automatic Jump start the car with a donor battery if the gearbox must not be transported at speeds battery is flat and the engine does not start.
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06 Starting and driving Towing and recovery 2. Release the cover (1) on the bumper with a screwdriver or coin in the bottom edge. 3. Screw in the towing eye (3) firmly, right up to the flange. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the towing eye.
06 Starting and driving Start assistance Starting with a donor battery ensure that the cars do not touch one WARNING another. The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, – Connect the red jump lead between the which is highly explosive. One spark, which positive terminal on the donor battery (1+) can be generated if you connect the jump and the one in your car (2+).
If the towing bracket is fitted by an author- • The engine and gearbox can overheat if ised Volvo workshop, then the car is deliv- the car is driven with a heavy load in hot NOTE ered with the necessary equipment for driv- weather.
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1. Apply the parking brake (handbrake). placed with one of a greater capacity than the standard model. Check with your nearest 2. Move the gear selector to parking Volvo dealer regarding the options for your position P. car. Starting on a hill 1.
Be sure to attach the trailer’s safety cable to the correct place. WARNING An adapter is required if the car’s towbar has If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable 13 pin electrics and the trailer has 7 pin towbar: electrics. Use an adapter cable approved by Follow the assembly instructions for the Volvo.
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06 Starting and driving Towing equipment Specifications Dimensions for mounting points (mm) Fixed towbar standard 1104 Fixed towbar with Nivomat 1100 Detachable towbar standard 1104 Detachable towbar with Nivomat 1100 Side member Ball centre...
06 Starting and driving Detachable towbar Fitting the towball – Ensure that the mechanism is in the un- – Check that the indicator window (3) shows – Remove the guard plug. locked position by turning the key clock- red. If the window does not show red, wise.
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06 Starting and driving Detachable towbar – Turn the key anticlockwise to the locked – Check that the indicator window shows – Insert the towball section until your hear a position. Remove the key from the lock. green. click.
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06 Starting and driving Detachable towbar NOTE NOTE Check that the towball section is secure by The trailer’s safety cable must be attached pulling it up, down and back. If the towball to the attachment on the towbar. section is not fitted correctly then it must be removed and refitted in accordance with the previous steps...
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06 Starting and driving Detachable towbar Removing the towball – Push in the locking wheel (1) and turn it – Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it – Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the anticlockwise (2) until you hear a click. comes to a stop.
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06 Starting and driving Detachable towbar – Insert the guard plug.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft to signed for your car by Volvo. combined weight etc. as well as the load on avoid damaging the upholstery or the the towball.
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps the re- placement must be carried out by an au- thorised Volvo workshop. The headlamps must be handled with extreme care due to the high-voltage unit in the Xenon lamp.
07 Wheels and tyres General Driving characteristics and tyres Speed ratings New tyres The car has "Whole Vehicle Type Approval", Tyres are perishable. After a The tyres greatly affect the car’s driving char- few years they begin to which means that dimensions and speed rat- acteristics.
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Ask a Volvo dealer which rim and tyre types Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snow The first change should be after 5000 km and are most suitable.
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Only use rims that are tested and approved cal washer. by Volvo and which are Volvo genuine acces- sories. There are two types of wheel nut, de- NOTE pending on whether the rims are made of These nuts may also be used with steel steel or aluminium.
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Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare Wheels should be stored lying down or hang- wheel on the car. ing up, and not standing up. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if you IMPORTANT are uncertain about tread depth. The car must never be driven fitted with more than one "Temporary Spare"...
07 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressure Recommended tyre pressure Checking the tyre pressure Check the tyre pressure regularly. NOTE Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also varies depending on ambient temperature. Even after several kilometres of driving the tyres warm up and the pressure increases, so air must not be released if the pressure is checked when the tyres are warm, while the...
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07 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressure Tyre pressure table Speed Load, 1-3 persons Max. load Variant Tyre size (km/h) Front (kPa) Rear (kPa) Front (kPa) Rear (kPa) 195/65 R15 91V 0 –160 205/55 R16 91V/W 160+ 195/65 R15 91Q/T/H/V M+S 1.6D 205/55 R16 91Q/T/H/V M+S 205/50 R17 93W Extra Load...
07 Wheels and tyres Warning triangle and spare wheel Warning triangle Follow the regulations for the use of a warn- Spare wheel and jack – Take out the jack and the wheel wrench. ing triangle . Place the warning triangle in a The car’s original jack Putting the spare wheel and jack into suitable place with regard to the traffic.
07 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels Removing wheels – Cars with steel rims have removable wheel – Two jacking points are located on each Set up the warning triangle if a wheel must be covers. Prize off the wheel cover with the side of the car.
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07 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels Fitting the wheel – Clean the contract surfaces on the wheel and hub. – Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts. – Lower the car so that the wheel cannot rotate. – Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is important that the wheel nuts are tight- ened properly.
07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair General Cars which do not have a spare wheel are in- Emergency puncture repair kit The expiration date is located on the front of stead equipped with an emergency puncture the compressor, see the illustration on The emergency puncture repair kit is only in- repair kit.
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07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair tures in the wall of the tyre. Do not seal tyres with the emergency puncture repair kit if they have larger slits, cracks, irregularities or simi- lar damage. The emergency puncture repair kit with com- pressor and tools are found under the floor in the cargo area.
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07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair Inflating tyres Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be – Start the compressor by flicking the afterwards as there is a risk of overheat- switch (2) to position I. ing. inflated in an area close to traffic.
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07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair Sealing punctured tyres Set up the warning triangle if emergency tyre – Connect the lead (5) to one of the car’s – Start the compressor by flicking the 12 V sockets. switch (2) to position I. There will be a repairs must be carried out in an area where temporary pressure increase of max.
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07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair Check the tyre pressure again: WARNING IMPORTANT Never stand next to the tyre when the com- NOTE The compressor should not run for more pressor is running. Be particularly observ- than ten minutes at a time. Let it cool after- Do not raise the orange-coloured part (7) ant of the tyre walls.
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This change can be carried out by an author- before date has expired label (1) to the tyre repair kit. ised Volvo workshop or following the – Undo the two screws (2) on the orange- Treat the removed canister as hazardous instructions.
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07 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair Changing the canister and hose after – Undo the two screws (2) on the orange- coloured case (3). – Remove the speed label (4) and date label (1), and open the safety catch (5). Loosen the case (3) and take it off.
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Cleaning ....................172 Touching up paintwork ................175 Rustproofing ..................176...
08 Car care Cleaning Washing the car an automatic car wash cannot reach NOTE everywhere. Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty. Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog Use car shampoo. Dirt and road salt can lead lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have WARNING to corrosion.
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Clean off asphalt moving ice – only use plastic ice scrapers. Sharp objects and Velcro may damage the and tar stains using Volvo tar remover or There is natural wear of the water-repellent fabric upholstery. white spirit. More stubborn marks can be re- coating.
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– Pour the leather cleaner on the dampened your Volvo dealer. Make sure the seatbelt is sponge and squeeze out a strong foam. dry before allowing it to retract. – Work the dirt away with gentle circular movements.
08 Car care Touching up paintwork Paintwork Stone chips and scratches coat, you can paint straight after cleaning the damaged area. Paint is an important part of the car’s rust- proofing and should therefore be checked If the stone chip has penetrated to the regularly.
The car’s rustproofing does not normally re- quire treatment for approximately 12 years. After that time, it should be treated at three- year intervals. If the car needs further treat- ment, please contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Use washer antifreeze at tempera- sive and toxic. Handle the battery in an envi- tures around freezing. ronmentally-suitable way. Let your Volvo • Brake and clutch fluid – The level must be dealer assist you. between the MIN and MAX marks.
09 Maintenance and service Bonnet and engine compartment Opening the bonnet – Pull the handle on the far left under the Engine compartment 9. Filler opening for engine oil dashboard. You will hear when the catch 10. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left- 1.
Certain special additives remove the water damage that is not covered by the Volvo separation in the fuel filter. warranty. At low temperatures (–40 C to –6 C), a par- affin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel, which can lead to ignition problems.
If the car is driven in adverse con- driver is informed via the warning symbol in ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a the centre of the instrument unit as well as by higher grade than that specified on the decal.
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– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking the level. Volvo recommends checking the oil level – Check the oil level using the dipstick. The every 2 500 km. The most accurate measure- oil level must be between the MIN and ments are made on a cold engine before MAX marks.
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2. Filler cap on 5-cylinder engines. IMPORTANT Always use coolant with anti-corrosion agent as recommended by Volvo. New cars are filled with coolant that can withstand temperatures down to approximately –35 C. See capacities on page 241.
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09 Maintenance and service Oils and fluids Check the coolant regularly Checking and topping up the brake braking, such as driving in mountains or trop- and clutch fluid The level should lie between the MIN and ical climates with high humidity. MAX marks on the expansion tank.
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09 Maintenance and service Oils and fluids Checking and topping up the power steering fluid NOTE Check the level frequently. The fluid does not require changing. For ca- pacities and recommended fluid grade, see page 237. If a fault should arise in the power steering system or if the car is without power and must be towed, it can still be steered.
09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades Changing the wiper blades Changing the rear window wiper blade – Fold out the wiper arm. – Detach the wiper blade by pulling it to- NOTE wards the rear window. The wiper blades are different lengths. The –...
09 Maintenance and service Battery Battery care WARNING Batteries can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A spark, which can be generated if you connect the jump leads incorrectly, is sufficient to make the battery explode. The battery also contains sulphuric acid, which can cause serious burns.
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09 Maintenance and service Battery Symbols on the battery Changing the battery Risk of explosion. Use protective goggles Removing the battery – Switch off the ignition and remove the key. – Wait at least 5 minutes before touching any electrical terminals. This allows time for the information in the car’s electrical Further information in the system to be stored in the various control...
– Lift out the lamp housing and place it on a authorised Volvo workshop. The headlamps from the engine compartment. soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
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09 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs Dipped beam Main beam – Remove the entire lamp housing. Removing the cover and bulb: Fitting a new bulb – Left-hand headlamp: – Remove the entire lamp housing. – Fit the new bulb. It can only be fitted in Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise.
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09 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs Position/parking lamps Direction indicators Side marker lamps – Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of – Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and – Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and pliers. Do not pull out the bulb holder by remove it.
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CHECK STOP LAMP remains after a faulty bulb has been replaced then consult an au- thorised Volvo workshop. – Switch off all lights and turn the ignition – All bulbs in the rear lamp cluster can be key to position 0.
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09 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs Location of the bulbs in the rear light Number plate lighting Courtesy lighting cluster – Switch off all lights and turn the ignition – There is courtesy lighting under the dash- Bulb holder key to position 0. board on the driver and passenger sides.
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09 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs Courtesy lighting Vanity mirror lighting Fitting the mirror glass: – First, press the three lugs at top edge of mirror glass back into position. – Then press the three lower lugs back into position. –...
Each fuse box has space for several spare fuses. If the same fuse blows repeatedly it means that there is a fault in the component. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked.
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• Fuses 7 —18 are of the "JCASE" type and should be replaced by an authorised Volvo workshop. • Fuses 1 —6 are of the "Midi Fuse" type and may only be replaced by an authorised Volvo workshop. On the inside of the cover are tweezers to assist removing and fitting fuses.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses 1. Radiator fan ................50 A 13. Starter motor relay ............30 A 2. Power steering (not 1.6 l engine) ........80 A 14. Trailer wiring ..............40 A 3. Supply to passenger compartment fuse box ...... 60 A 15.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses 24. Heated fuel filter, PTC element oil trap (5-cyl. diesel) ..............20 A 25. Reserve ...................- 26. Ignition switch ..............15 A 27. A/C compressor ..............10 A 28. Reserve ...................- 29. Fog lamp, front ..............15 A 30.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Relay/fuse box in the passenger compartment The fuse box has 50 fuse positions. The fuses are located under the – Remove the pins from the centre of the clips. Fit the trim and the clips, and reinsert the loose pins into the clips, this expands the glovebox.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses 37. Reserve ...................- 49. SRS system ..............10 A 38. Reserve ...................- 50. Reserve .................. - 39. Reserve ...................- 51. Parking assistance, additional heater for the passenger com- partment, Bi-Xenon (option) ..........10 A 40. Reserve ...................- 52.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses 60. Seat heating (driver’s side)..........15 A 84. Power passenger seat............25 A 61. Seat heating (passenger side) ..........15 A 85. Power driver’s seat ............25 A 62. Sunroof ................20 A 86. Interior lighting, cargo area lighting, power seats, fuel level display (1.8F) ........
10 Infotainment system General Infotainment system Dolby Surround Pro Logic II to be active until the key is removed from the ignition switch. The audio system is then Dolby Surround Pro Logic II distributes the started automatically the next time the key is two stereo audio channels to left, centre, turned to position I.
10 Infotainment system Audio functions Audio controls Audio source selection Sometimes the AUX external audio source Repeatedly pressing AM/FM switches be- can be heard at a different volume to the in- ternal audio sources, e.g. the CD player. If tween FM1 , FM2 and AM . Repeatedly the audio volume of the external audio pressing MODE switches between CD and source is too high then the sound quality can...
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10 Infotainment system Audio functions • CENTER – Centre speaker level. Three – Scroll to Audio settings car increases. There are three levels to channel stereo or Pro Logic II must be press ENTER. choose from Medium High activated before adjustment is possible. –...
10 Infotainment system Radio functions Radio controls Manual tuning Automatic storage of stations – Select wavelength using AM/FM (1). AUTO (7) seeks out the ten strongest radio stations and stores them automatically in a – Adjust the frequency by turning separate memory.
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10 Infotainment system Radio functions Storing autostored presets in another – Press a preset button and hold it de- audio source and volume when the set pro- pressed until the message Station stored memory gramme type is no longer broadcast. appears in the display.
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10 Infotainment system Radio functions Activating/deactivating TP – Scroll to TP search and press ENTER. Serious classic. The PTY symbol indicates – Press MENU and then ENTER. that the function is active. The function al- News lows programme types transmitted within a –...
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10 Infotainment system Radio functions Display of programme type Activating/deactivating AF • Distant – interrupts if the station trans- mitter is far away, even if there is a lot of – Press MENU and then ENTER. The programme type of the current station static.
10 Infotainment system CD functions CD function controls Starting playback (CD changer) Pause If a CD position with a music CD is already If the volume is turned down completely, the selected when the audio system is activated CD player is stopped. The player is restarted then playback starts automatically.
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10 Infotainment system CD functions Press left/right on the navigation button if the • RND ALL means that all tracks on all The function is deactivated when another CD display is not wide enough to show the whole music CDs in the CD changer are played. is selected.
10 Infotainment system Menu structure – audio system FM menu 2. News 1. News 3. TP 2. TP 4. Audio settings 3. PTY 4. Radio text 5. Advanced radio settings 6. Audio settings AM menu 1. Audio settings CD menu 1.
10 Infotainment system Phone functions (option) Phone system components...
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• Switch off the phone system when refuel- ling the car. Inserting the SIM card • Switch off the system near blasting work. – Switch off the phone and open the glove- • Only entrust phone system servicing to an box. authorised Volvo workshop.
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10 Infotainment system Phone functions (option) Phone controls Steering wheel keypad – Pull out the SIM card holder (1) in the SIM card reader. – Position the SIM card in the holder with the metal surface visible. The bevelled edge of the SIM card should align with the bevel of the SIM card holder.
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10 Infotainment system Phone functions (option) On/Off Call waiting – Press PHONE or EXIT. A two-tone signal during a phone call indi- Activating from standby mode A handset appears in the display when the cates that there is another incoming call. –...
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+ 0 @ * # & $ £ / % – Scroll to SIM card Phone and press function is only available with the Volvo inte- ENTER. Switch between upper and lower grated phone system. case. Searching for contacts in the phone...
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10 Infotainment system Phone functions (option) Speed dial Calling from the phone book – Scroll to Search and press ENTER. A keypad button (1-9) can be used as a – Enter the first few letters of the item and – Press MENU. speed dial number for a contact in the phone press ENTER , or simply press ENTER.
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10 Infotainment system Phone functions (option) Specifications • Swap – Switch between two calls (availa- ble if up to three parties are connected). Output SMS – Short Message Service SIM card Small Memory entries Reading SMS SMS (Short Message – Press MENU. Service) –...
10 Infotainment system Menu structure – phone Overview 3. Phone book 5. Tel. settings 3.1. New number 5.1. Network 1. Call register 3.2. Search 5.1.1. Automatic 1.1. Missed calls 3.3. Copy all 5.1.2. Manual select 1.2. Received calls 3.3.1. SIM to phone 5.2.
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10 Infotainment system Menu structure – phone Description of menu options 2. Messages 5.6. Traff. safety 5.6.1. Menu lock 2.1. Read 1. Call register 5.6.2. IDIS Received text messages. Select whether to 5.7. Factory sett. 1.1. Missed calls erase, forward, change or save the entire List of missed calls.
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10 Infotainment system Menu structure – phone 3.3. Copy all 4.3. Auto answer 5.2.3. Español 5.2.4. Français CAN Copy phone numbers and names from the Automatically answers incoming calls. 5.2.5. Français FR SIM card to the phone memory. 4.4. Call back 5.2.6.
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10 Infotainment system Menu structure – phone 5.5.2. Ring signal. There are seven different ring tones. 5.5.3. Mute radio: On/Off 5.5.4. Msg. beep 5.6. Traffic safety 5.6.1. Menu lock. Deactivating the menu lock allows access to the entire menu while driving. 5.6.2.
11 Specifications Type designation Knowing the car’s type designation, vehicle identification and engine numbers can facili- tate all contact with a Volvo dealer regarding the car and when ordering spare parts and accessories. 1. Type designation, vehicle identification number, maximum permissible weights, codes for colour and upholstery and type approval number.
11 Specifications Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum load: See registration document. Max. roof load : 75 kg Length: 451 cm Width: 177 cm Trailer with brakes: Wheelbase: 264 cm Maximum Maximum trailer towball load Front track: 154 – 155 cm weight kg Rear track: 153 –...
+5 C). environmental impact. Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for ad- Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all warran- verse driving conditions. It provides extra ty liability if engine oil of the prescribed protection for the engine.
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11 Specifications Engine oil Oil decal When the oil decal shown alongside here is in the car’s engine compartment, the following applies. See location on page 232. Oil grade: ACEA A3/B3/B4 Viscosity: SAE 0W–30 When driving under adverse conditions, use ACEA A5/B5 SAE 0W-30.
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11 Specifications Engine oil Oil decal When the oil decal shown alongside here is in the car’s engine compartment, the following applies. See location on page 232. Oil grade: WSS-M2C913-B Viscosity: SAE 5W–30 When driving under adverse conditions, use ACEA A5/B5 SAE 0W-30. Volume between Volume Engine variant...
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11 Specifications Engine oil Oil decal When the oil decal shown alongside here is in the car’s engine compartment, the following applies. See location on page 232. Oil grade: ACEA A5/B5 Viscosity: SAE 0W–30 Volume between Volume Engine variant MIN–MAX (litres) (litres) D5244T8 2.4D...
However, it may be necessary Do not mix with any other transmission flu- under adverse driving conditions, see id. If the transmission is topped up with a page 236 different fluid, contact an authorised Volvo workshop for servicing.
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4-cyl. Petrol/Diesel Use a washer antifreeze recommended by Volvo, mixed with water for temperatures below 5-cyl. Petrol freezing. Fuel tank See page 242 Weights can vary depending on the engine variant. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for the exact information.
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Petrol – Norm EN 228. IMPORTANT Use only unleaded petrol to avoid damag- ing the catalytic converter. In order for the Volvo warranty to apply, never mix alcohol with petrol, the fuel system could be dam- aged.
11 Specifications Catalytic converter General Lambda-sond oxygen sensor The Lambda-sond is part of a control system The purpose of the catalytic converter is to intended to reduce emissions and improve purify exhaust gases. It is located in the flow fuel economy. of exhaust gasses close to the engine so that it quickly reaches operating temperature.
11 Specifications Electrical system General 12 V system with a voltage-regulated alterna- tor. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V Cold start capacity (CCA) 590 A 600 A 700 A Reserve capacity (RC)
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11 Specifications Electrical system Bulbs Lighting Output W Socket Dipped beam Bi-Xenon Main beam Brake lights, reversing lamps, rear fog lamp BA15s Direction indicators, rear/front (yellow) BAU15s Rear position/parking lamps, rear side marker lamps BAY15d Courtesy lighting, cargo area lighting, number plate SV8.5 lighting Vanity mirror...
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11 Specifications Electrical system Type approval, remote control system Country A, B, CY, CZ, D, DK, E, EST, F, FIN, GB, GR, H, I, IRL, L, LT, LV, M, NL, P , PL, S, SK, SLO IS, LI, N, CH Delphi 2003-07-15, Germany R-LPD1-03-0151 ETC093LPD0155...
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Alphabetical index Alarm, radio functions ......212 All-wheel drive .......... 127 A/C ..............74 Backrest Approach light duration electronic climate control .......78 rear seat, tipping ........90 active lamps .......... 64 manual climate control ......75 Bass speaker ..........209 setting ............ 69 ABS ............128 Battery Audio volume...
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Alphabetical index specifications ........247 Centre rear head restraint ......90 Climate control settings Checks AUTO ............. 76 Clock ............41 fluids and oils ......181 , 184 Call Child setting the clock ........41 functions during an ongoing call ..223 Clutch fluid, checking &...
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Alphabetical index temporary disconnection of alarm DSTC, see also Stability control system .. 130 changing ..........184 detectors ..........112 driving under adverse driving DSTC, see also Stability system Defroster .............75 conditions ..........236 deactivating/activating ......130 filter ............184 door mirrors ...........75 symbol ...........
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Alphabetical index front fog lamps ........53 Lock settings, personal ......67 headlamp levelling .........49 Locking ............. 107 NEWS ............213 homesafe light duration ....51 , 64 from inside ........... 108 News broadcast ........213 in passenger compartment ....86 from outside ........107 instrument lighting .........50 "Note"...
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Alphabetical index Passenger compartment Power steering fluid, checking and Refuelling topping up ..........188 lighting ...........86 fuel cap ..........118 Passenger compartment filter .....72 Power windows .......... 60 refuelling ..........118 Refuse calls ..........221 Personal preferences ........68 blocking ..........61 passenger seat ........
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Alphabetical index power seat ..........85 Spin Control ..........130 Storing stations, manual and automatic ... 211 Seatbelt ............12 SRS system Subwoofer ..........209 pregnancy ..........13 general ........... 17 Sunroof ............66 rear seat ..........13 switch ............ 20 closing with remote control ....67 seatbelt tensioner ........14 Stability control system ......
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Alphabetical index Towing ............137 puncture repair ........163 rear window ........... 54 speed classes ........154 Washer fluid, topping up ......186 Towing equipment summer and winter wheels ....157 Washers general ..........142 tread wear indicators ......155 installation ..........144 windscreen and headlamps ....
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