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W E B E D I T I O N O W N E R ' S M A N U A L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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We encour- drive. age you to familiarize yourself with the equipment Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable fed- descriptions and operating instructions in this eral safety and emission standards. If you have manual.
Volvo and the environment....... 22 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags..39 Important warnings........23 Inflatable Curtain (IC)........ 41 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance..24 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)..42 Technician certification......24 Crash mode – general information.... 44 Crash mode – starting the vehicle.... 45 Crash mode –...
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Wireless Control System* – My Car – introduction....... 76 programming........... 109 Rear fog lights........... 94 Information displays – ambient tempera- Volvo Sensus.......... 111 ture sensor..........77 Hazard warning flashers......94 Information display – menu controls..112 Information displays – trip odometer and Turn signals..........
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Contents 04 Climate 05 Loading and storage 06 Locks and alarm Climate – general information....124 Storage spaces........138 Remote key and key blade..... 152 Climate – sensors........124 Tunnel console........140 Remote key – loss........152 Air quality..........125 Tunnel console –...
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Contents 07 Driver support Locking/unlocking – tailgate....168 Active chassis* (Four C)......175 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Queue Assist............191 Power tailgate – automatic opening/clos- Stability system – introduction....175 ing............169 Radar sensor........... 193 Stability system – operation....176 Power tailgate –...
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Contents 08 Starting and driving Collision warning* – limitations....215 Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro- Starting the engine........246 duction............ 236 The camera’s limitations......217 Switching off the engine......248 Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – func- Collision warning – troubleshooting..218 Engine Remote Start (ERS)* –...
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Contents 09 Wheels and tires Brakes – general........265 Towing the vehicle........284 Tires – general information...... 288 Brakes – symbols ........267 Towing eyelet.......... 284 Tires – storage and age......289 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....267 Towing by tow truck....... 285 Tires –...
01 Introduction • On-board owner's manual Quick Guide : A selection of articles cov- Searching for information ering commonly used functions. The owner's manual can be displayed on the center console screen and you can carry out Select the symbol in the lower right-hand cor- searches for the information that you require.
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01 Introduction Press EXIT briefly to erase a single character. Quick Guide 3. To switch from letter entry mode to the Press and hold EXIT to erase all characters. entry mode for numbers or special char- This is a selection of articles that will help you acters, or to go view surf history, turn become familiar with some of the vehicle's Pressing a number key on the center console...
Turn TUNE to navigate among the links or vehicle's features and functions. The printed Volvo Cars of North America, LLC scroll in an article. When you have scrolled to owner's manual supplements the on-board...
01 Introduction • About this manual Favorites : Quick access to frequently NOTE read articles. Reading your owner's manual is a good way The owner's manual mobile app can be • Quick Guide to familiarize yourself with the features and : A selection of articles cov- downloaded at www.volvocars.com.
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01 Introduction Risk of injury Risk of damage to the vehicle Information G031590 Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back- White ISO symbols and white text/image on a White ISO symbols and white text/image on a ground, white text/image on a black back- black or blue warning background and space black background.
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Bullet lists NOTE information Bullets are used to differentiate a number of • Do not export your Volvo to another components/functions/points of information Procedures country before investigating that coun- that can be listed in random order. Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or...
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ABS control module. This is normal. certain products of component wear con- • Volvo reserves the right to make model tain or emit chemicals known to the State changes at any time, or to change speci- Fuel filler door...
Volvo to fulfill legal and other regulatory requirements. This information may be stored in the vehi- I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : cle’s computers for a certain period of time.
Volvo Structural Parts Statement Volvo will not contribute to spreading the Volvo Cars of Canada above-mentioned information to third parties Volvo has always been and continues to be a National Customer Service without the consent of the vehicle’s owner. leader in automotive safety.
Contacting Volvo (p. 13) in most markets. Contact Contact information for customer support and the nearest Volvo retailer are available on the site. Related information • About this manual (p. 14) QR code to the support site •...
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : These services vary and may be subject to change. Consult your Volvo retailer. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Volvo and the environment ® mental refinement of conventional gasoline- powered internal combustion engines, Volvo Volvo is committed to the well being of its is actively looking at advanced technology customers. As a natural part of this commit- alternative-fuel vehicles.
Your new and use your programmed presets to vehicle. Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea- make radio use quicker and simpler. • Damage caused by unapproved or ture-rich entertainment and communication •...
01 Introduction Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Technician certification Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo CALL roadside assistance. supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Additional information, features, and benefits...
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S A F E T Y I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Our concern for safety dates back to 1927 • Take a driver-retraining course. On our website, select the tab YOUR VOLVO when the first Volvo rolled off the production • Have your eyes checked regularly. and the heading RECALL INFORMATION will line.
Washington D.C. 20590. death, you should immediately inform Trans- vehicle. You can also obtain other informa- port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Reporting safety defects in the U.S. Cars of Canada Corp. tion about motor vehicle safety from If you believe that your vehicle has a http://www.safercar.gov, where you...
Check seat belt mechanism the shoulder belt portion of the three- Volvo also believes no child should sit in the function as follows: attach the seat belt and point belt system will have a detrimen- front seat of a vehicle.
02 Safety Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling Related information NOTE • Seat belt reminder (p. 30) Seat belts should be used by all occupants in Each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) • the vehicle when it is in motion. Seat belts –...
02 Safety Seat belt reminder Seat belts – pregnancy Rear seats The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has The seat belt reminder is intended to alert all The seat belt should always be worn during two additional functions: occupants of the vehicle that their seat belts pregnancy.
(p. 36), and inflatable cur- As an enhancement to the three-point seat tains (p. 41). All of these systems are moni- belts (p. 28), your Volvo is equipped with a Related information tored by the SRS control module. An SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Never try to repair any component or result in serious injury. Have the vehicle part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer- towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. ence in the system could cause mal- function and serious injury. All work on...
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02 Safety collisions where rapid deceleration WARNING occurs. • The airbags in the vehicle are designed • The SRS (p. 31) sensors, which trigger to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a the front airbags, are designed to react to replacement for–the three-point seat both the impact of the collision and the belts.
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The fact that they hang out can impair www.volvocars.com/ca fire. the steering of your vehicle. Other • Volvo's front airbags use special sen- safety systems can also be damaged. sors that are integrated with the front • The smoke and dust formed when the seat buckles.
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Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on side dashboard. This should only be the dash, seat or out of the window. Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occu- pants.
SRS system and Occupant of the seat for a period of time, Weight Sensor should be inspected by a Disabling the passenger's side front trained and qualified Volvo service techni- • airbag a child or a small person occupies the cian as soon as possible.
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This condition reflects limitations of the OWS Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. classification capability. It does not indicate Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is OWS malfunction.
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In Canada weight could cause the OWS system pant of the front passenger's seat: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. to enable the airbag, which might • The full weight of the front seat pas-...
02 Safety Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags WARNING As an enhancement to the structural side • Do not place any type of object on the impact protection built into your vehicle, it is front passenger's seat in such a way also equipped with Side Impact Protection that jamming, pressing, or squeezing System (SIPS) airbags.
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Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat...
• Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the IC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Related information Volvo service technician. • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) • (p. 31) Never hang heavy items from the ceil- ing handles.
02 Safety Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash. The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front WARNING seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the •...
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This could rests must be inspected by a trained interfere with the action of the WHIPS and qualified Volvo service technician, system. even if the seats appear to be undam- aged. Certain components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced.
Restoring the vehicle to normal operat- ing status should only be done by a Crash mode is a feature that is triggered if trained and qualified Volvo service one or more of the safety systems (e.g. technician. front (p. 32) or side airbags (p. 39), an inflat- •...
General information attempt to start the engine. vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres- Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint ent position, if for example, it is blocking traf- To do so: systems (p. 47) for all occupants including fic.
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Canada: for children weighing 40 – 80 lbs. Make sure the child restraint system is Why does Volvo believe that no child should approved for the child's height, weight and (18 – 36 kg) and 40 – 54 inches (102 –...
Child restraint systems device which, when used with a three- point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents. Volvo recommends that you do not dis- connect the airbag system in your vehi- cle. • Volvo strongly recommends that every- one in the vehicle be properly restrained.
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Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, WARNING properly restrained, facing rearward. In...
02 Safety Infant seats http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/ menu.htm. Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/ Related information size) are seated in the vehicle. • Child safety locks (p. 61) • Securing an infant seat with a seat belt Integrated booster cushion –...
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02 Safety WARNING NOTE A child seat should never be used in the The locking retractor will automatically front passenger seat of any vehicle with a release when the seat belt is unbuckled front passenger airbag – not even if the and allowed to retract fully.
02 Safety Convertible seats WARNING Suitable child restraints should always be It should not be possible to move the child used when children (depending on their age/ restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. size) are seated in the vehicle. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.
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Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In 5.
02 Safety Booster cushions Related information WARNING • Child safety (p. 45) Booster cushions should be properly posi- It should not be possible to move the child • tioned in the vehicle. Child restraints (p. 47) restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt •...
02 Safety ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Related information 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch • plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct Child safety (p. 45) Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped click is audible. • child seats are located in the rear, outboard Child restraints (p.
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When WARNING securing a child restraint in the center Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to seating position, use only the vehicle's FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to center seat belt. the child restraint system's manual for weight and size ratings.
Top tether anchors Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's WARNING instructions for information on securing the Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top • Always refer to the recommendations child seat. tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are made by the child restraint manufac- located on the rear side of the backrests.
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 54) secured child restraint (see (p. 47) ). The shoulder belt must never be placed behind Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions the child's back or under the arm. are located in the outboard seating positions. These booster cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard children in the rear seat.
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This work should be per- 22 – 36 kg 15 – 25 kg formed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. Height 45 – 55 in. 37 – 47 in. 115 – 140 cm 95 –...
This work should be per- formed by a trained and qualified With the booster cushion in the stage 1 Volvo service technician only. position, press the button (see the arrow in illustration 1). Pull the handle (1) forward and upward (2) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : to release the booster cushion.
02 Safety Integrated booster cushion – stowing Related information NOTE • Integrated booster cushion – stowing The integrated booster cushion (p. 57) can be The booster cushion cannot be moved (p. 60) folded down completely (stowed) from either from the stage 2 (upper) position to the the stage 1 or stage 2 positions.
Volvo service technician only. 2. Press the button on the driver's door con- The rear doors can be opened from the trol panel (see the illustration).
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02 Safety • The rear door windows can only be opened from the driver's door control panel • The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The child safety locks' current setting is stored when the engine is switched off. If these locks were activated when the engine was switched off, they will also be active when the engine is restarted.
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I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
03 Instruments and controls Instrument overview This overview shows the location of the instrument panel and center console displays, and controls/buttons/switches. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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03 Instruments and controls I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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03 Instruments and controls I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
03 Instruments and controls Function Function Function Controls for menus (p. 76), In-door control pan- (p. 100), Power seat* adjust- (p. 81) and messages, turn (p. 95), els (power windows, (p. 102), ment controls signals, high/low (p. 89), mirrors, central lock- (p.
03 Instruments and controls Information displays – introduction More detailed information can be found in the Tachometer: Shows engine speed in descriptions of the functions that use the thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm) The displays show information on some of the information displays.
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03 Instruments and controls Theme Elegance: gauges and indicators Theme Eco: gauges and indicators Theme Performance: gauges and indicators Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a one white marking, a yellow indicator light white marking, a yellow indicator light will white marking, a yellow indicator light will will illuminate to indicate a low fuel level.
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03 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols Some of the symbols shown may not be available in all markets or models. Related information • Instrument overview (p. 64) • Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 72) • Information displays – warning symbols (p.
03 Instruments and controls Eco Guide* and Power Meter* Average The average reading changes gradually Eco guide and Power guide are two gauges in according to changes in the current reading the instrument panel that help improve driving to indicate how economically the vehicle has economy.
03 Instruments and controls Information displays – indicator Available power Symbol Description symbols The smaller, upper indicator shows the Left turn signal indicator engine's available power . The higher the The indicator symbols alert the driver when reading on the scale, the greater the amount certain functions are activated, that a system of power remaining in the current gear.
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Volvo service technician for inspection, see Brakes – general (p. 265) for additional infor- The information symbol may also illuminate The malfunction indicator light will illuminate if mation.
If the oil level is normal and the light symbols stays on after restart, have the vehicle towed The symbol illuminates when the engine has to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo auto-stopped. The warning lights alert the driver that an service technician.
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DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle off the engine. Engine overheating can result from low oil or towed to a trained and qualified Volvo coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high 2. Restart the engine. service technician and have the brake heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.
03 Instruments and controls My Car – introduction Reminder – doors not closed Related information • If one of the doors is not closed properly, the Information displays – introduction (p. 68) The MY CAR menu system provides access information or warning symbol illuminates •...
03 Instruments and controls Information displays – ambient OK/MENU: Press the button on the cen- temperature sensor ter console or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to select a menu alternative or to store a selected function in the system's memory. TUNE: Turn this control on the center console or the thumb wheel on the steer- ing wheel keypad to navigate up/down in...
03 Instruments and controls Information displays – trip odometer Inserting/removing remote key Clock and clock The remote key is used to start the engine or to use various electrical functions without The trip odometers and clock are starting the engine. displayed in the instrument panel.
03 Instruments and controls Ignition modes Removing the remote key Mode Function The remote key can be removed from the The vehicle's ignition has 3 modes: 0, I, and II The odometer, clock and tem- ignition slot by pulling it out. that can be used without starting the engine.
03 Instruments and controls Front seats Ignition mode I WARNING – With the remote key fully pressed into the The front seats can be adjusted in a number • Do not adjust the seat while driving. , press START/STOP ignition slot of ways to help provide the most comfortable The seat should be adjusted so that ENGINE briefly.
03 Instruments and controls Front seats – folding backrest* Return the seat to its upright position in the Front seats – power seat reverse order. The front passenger's seat backrest can be The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short folded down to make it easier to transport period after unlocking the door with the WARNING...
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03 Instruments and controls Operation Button for storing a position NOTE M (memory) button As a safety precaution, the seat will stop NOTE automatically if the button is released Programming the seat's memory before the seat has reached the preset •...
03 Instruments and controls Key memory – power driver's seat* 3. To activate the remote key memory fea- NOTE and door mirrors ture, press ENTER (check the box). The remote key's memory feature and the Each remote key has a memory that enables it >...
03 Instruments and controls Rear seats – head restraints Returning the seat/mirrors to the stored Emergency stop positions The rear seat head restraints can be folded WARNING To move the seat and door mirrors to the down. The center head restraint can be position stored in the remote key: raised/lowered according to the passenger's •...
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03 Instruments and controls Manually folding down the rear seat's The center head restraint should be adjusted CAUTION according to the passenger's height. The outboard head restraints The rear head restraints should not be restraint should be carefully adjusted to sup- kept folded down for prolonged periods.
03 Instruments and controls Rear seats – folding backrest NOTE The rear seat head restraints and backrests • The head restraint must be returned to can be folded down. The center head the upright position manually. restraint can be raised/lowered according to •...
03 Instruments and controls Steering wheel Related information NOTE • Front seats (p. 80) The steering wheel can be adjusted to various It may be necessary to move the front • positions and has controls for the horn, cruise Front seats – power seat (p. 81) seats forward or put their backrests in a control*, menus, the infotainment system and more upright position before folding down...
03 Instruments and controls Electrically heated* steering wheel 3. Push back the lever to lock the steering control*, see Adaptive Cruise Control – wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to introduction (p. 184). The steering wheel can be heated electrically. push into place, press the steering wheel Paddles for manually shifting gears (Gear- lightly at the same time as you push the...
(p. 94)) the MY CAR menu system under Settings Headlight switch Car settings Light settings Daytime Volvo recommends using the posi- running lights. tion whenever possible. Headlight switch positions Daytime running lights function as follows: I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
03 Instruments and controls High/low beam headlights Active high beams (AHB)* High beam flash Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to When the engine is started, the low beams AHB uses a camera at the upper edge of the position 1.
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03 Instruments and controls Switch AHB on or off by pulling the left steer- NOTE CAUTION ing wheel lever rearward (toward the steering • Keep the windshield in front of the In the following situations, it may be nec- wheel) as far as possible and releasing it. If essary to switch between high and low camera free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The rain sensor does not have to be activated inspected/ for tunnel detection to function. repaired by a trained and Related information qualified Volvo • Lighting panel (p. 89) Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light service techni- function deactivated (left) and activated (right) •...
03 Instruments and controls Rear fog lights Hazard warning flashers NOTE The rear fog lights are considerably brighter The hazard warning flasher should be used to • The rear fog lights are considerably than the normal taillights and should be used indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic brighter than the normal taillights and only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow,...
03 Instruments and controls Turn signals Related information NOTE • Turn signals (p. 95) The turn signals are controlled by the left • This automatic flashing sequence can steering wheel lever. be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction. •...
03 Instruments and controls Front interior lighting Overhead courtesy lighting Related information • The passenger compartment lighting is Rear interior lighting (p. 97) The lighting in the front part of the passenger switched on and off automatically when but- compartment is controlled with the buttons in ton (3) is in the neutral position.
03 Instruments and controls Rear interior lighting Home safe lighting Approach lighting The lights are switched on or off by pressing When you leave your vehicle at night, you can Approach lighting activates the parking lights, each respective button. make use of the home safe lighting function door mirror lights, license plate lighting, dome to illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
03 Instruments and controls Windshield wipers Rain sensor* Windshield wipers off Move the lever to position 0 to Move the lever toward the steering wheel to The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper switch off the windshield wipers. start the windshield and headlight washers. speed according to the amount of water on After the lever is released the wipers make the windshield.
03 Instruments and controls Windshield washer Deactivating every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period. Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the Move the lever toward the steering wheel to • Parking lights on. Optional Active Bend- button or press the lever down to start the windshield and headlight washers.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated.
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03 Instruments and controls vehicle has been running, the power windows 3. Raise the front section of the button again WARNING can be operated for several minutes after the for one second. • Always remove the ignition key when remote key has been removed from the igni- Laminated glass* the vehicle is unattended to put the tion slot, or until a door has been opened.
03 Instruments and controls Power door mirrors Retractable power door mirrors* To activate this function, select reverse gear and press the L or R mirror control button to The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driv- The control on the driver's door is used to tilt the mirror down.
03 Instruments and controls Power door mirrors – automatic Related information Resetting to neutral • tilting/retraction Interior rearview mirror (p. 104) Mirrors that have been moved out of position by an external force must be electrically reset • The control on the driver's door is used to Heated windshield*, rear window and to the neutral position for electric retracting/ door mirror defrosters (p.
03 Instruments and controls Heated windshield*, rear window and Interior rearview mirror Climate settings Automatic rear door mirror defrosters defroster. See My Car – introduction (p. 76) The interior rearview mirror has an auto-dim for a description of the menu system. The heating function is used to defrost/de-ice function that helps reduce glare from follow- ing vehicle's headlights.
03 Instruments and controls Digital compass* (see the magnetic zones on the map in the 6. Wait until is again displayed in the mir- following section "Selecting a magnetic ror. The rear-view mirror has an integrated display zone"). To do so: that shows the compass direction in which 7.
03 Instruments and controls Power moonroof* – introduction Wind blocker The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The correct zone must be selected for the The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- compass to work correctly. ing console near the rearview mirror. 1.
03 Instruments and controls Power moonroof* – operation Automatic opening WARNING – Pull the switch as far back as possible (to The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- • During manual closing, if the moonroof the position for automatic opening) and ing console near the rearview mirror.
03 Instruments and controls Tilt position ® HomeLink Wireless Control System* WARNING – introduction • ® If you use HomeLink to open a ® HomeLink can be used to open garage garage door or gate, be sure no one is doors, gates, etc.
03 Instruments and controls ® Retain the original transmitter of the RF HomeLink Wireless Control System* 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the device you are programming for use in other chosen HomeLink and hand-held trans- – programming vehicles as well as for future HomeLink pro- mitter buttons until the HomeLink indica- The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro- gramming.
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03 Instruments and controls 3. Firmly press, hold for five seconds and Gate Operator/Canadian Programming release the programmed HomeLink but- Canadian radio-frequency laws require trans- ton up to two separate times to activate mitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after sev- the door.
2. Release both buttons. NOTE > HomeLink is now in the training (or Volvo Sensus is the core of the contact inter- The transmitter has been tested and com- learning) mode and can be pro- face with your vehicle. Sensus provides infor- plies with FCC and IC rules.
See your on-board owner’s manual or the Center console control panel separate printed supplements for detailed Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV: information about the functionality offered by see the separate VNS manual for operat- Volvo Sensus.
03 Instruments and controls Information display – menu overview Information display – messages The menus displayed depend on the current The controls on the left steering wheel lever ignition mode (p. 79). are used to scroll among messages displayed in the instrument panel and to confirm selec- The following menu alternatives may vary, tions.
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Stop Stop and switch off the Time for Time for regular service at engine as soon as possi- regular an authorized Volvo work- engine ble. Serious risk of dam- mainte- shop. The timing is deter- age. Contact an author- mined by the number of nance ized Volvo workshop.
03 Instruments and controls Trip computer – introduction The instrument panel illuminates as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and trip computer set- The content and appearance of the trip com- tings can be made. If none of the trip com- puter varies depending on whether the vehi- puter's controls are used within 30 seconds cle is equipped with an Analog or Digital...
03 Instruments and controls Trip computer – functions, analog OK–press to access the trip computer's 1. Ensure that none of the trip computer instrument panel functions or acknowledge/confirm/erase controls are being used in a command a message sequence; reset them by pressing RESET twice.
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03 Instruments and controls Function Description Digital speed This displays the vehicle's speed digitally in the center of the instrument panel • Open by pressing OK, scroll using the thumb wheel, confirm by pressing OK and exit by pressing – km/h ENTER.
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03 Instruments and controls Information headings in the instrument Description panel • T1 and total dist. Press and hold RESET to reset trip odometer T1. Trip odometer • T2 and total dist. Press and hold RESET to reset trip odometer T2. Trip odometer Distance to empty Distance to empty...
03 Instruments and controls Trip computer – functions, digital OK–press to access the trip computer's 1. Ensure that none of the trip computer instrument panel functions or to activate a selection controls are being used in a command sequence; reset them by pressing RESET Thumb wheel–turn to access the list of twice.
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03 Instruments and controls Function Description Contrast mode / Color mode Adjust the instrument panel's contrast and color. Service status Shows the number of months and mileage until the next scheduled service. Information headings 1. Ensure that none of the trip computer 3.
03 Instruments and controls Trip computer – Trip statistics MY CAR My XC70 Trip statistics: Trip information from previous trips regarding • Start new trip : press ENTER to erase all average fuel consumption and average speed pervious statistics. Exit the menu by is stored and can be displayed in the form of pressing EXIT.
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Work of this type should only be vents, even if the temperatures set for both • done by a trained and qualified Volvo service In warm weather, a small amount of sides of the passenger compartment are water may accumulate under the car technician.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)* NOTE The passenger compartment has been The Air Quality System (IAQS) consists of a Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air fil- designed to be pleasant and comfortable, multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter ter replacement intervals.
04 Climate Climate – menu settings Air distribution – general Related information • Climate – general information (p. 124) The default settings for four of the climate The incoming air is distributed through a • system's (p. 124) functions can be changed in number of different vents in the passenger Max.
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04 Climate Air vents in the dashboard Air vents in the door pillars Open Open Closed Closed Horizontal airflow Horizontal airflow Vertical airflow Vertical airflow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost.
04 Climate Electronic climate control (ECC) set separately on the driver's and passenger's The AUTO function (p. 131) automatically sides. regulates the temperature, air conditioning, ECC (Electronic Climate Control) helps main- blower speed, recirculation and air distribu- tain the selected temperature in the passen- tion.
04 Climate Heated seats Lowest heat level – one indicator light. Heat control for the outboard seating posi- tions is done in the same way as for the front The front seat heating has three levels to If no indicator lights are illuminated, the seat seats.
04 Climate • Ventilated seats Temperature and blower control Press the button a fourth time to switch off the function – the indicator light will go Seat ventilation can be used at the same time When the vehicle is started, the most recent out.
04 Climate Automatic climate control Air conditioning NOTE The Auto function automatically controls tem- The air conditioning function cools and dehu- If the blower is turned off completely, the perature (p. 130), air conditioning (p. 131), midifies the air in the passenger compart- air conditioning is disengaged, which may blower speed (p.
04 Climate Max. defroster and electrically heated Models without an electrically heated wind- NOTE windshield* shield • Triangular areas at the far sides of the The heated windshield and max. defroster • Press the button once to start windshield are not heated electrically functions are used to clear the windshield and defrosting/de-icing the windshield and and will take slightly longer to...
04 Climate Air distribution – function Related information • Climate – general information (p. 124) The air distribution function consists of three • buttons. Automatic climate control (p. 131) Air distribution is shown in the center console display Related information •...
04 Climate Air distribution – recirculation Related information • Climate – general information (p. 124) Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaust • fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger com- Air distribution – general (p. 126) partment. • Air distribution – function (p. 133) •...
04 Climate Air distribution – table Air distribution (p. 126) is selected using the buttons in the center console climate panel. Air distribution Air distribution Air to windows. Some air To remove de-fog/de- Air to the floor and To ensure comfortable flows from the dashboard air ice the front side win- windows.
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04 Climate Related information • Climate – general information (p. 124) • Air distribution – function (p. 133) • Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield* (p. 132) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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05 Loading and storage Storage spaces The following is an overview of the storage compartments in the passenger compart- ment. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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05 Loading and storage Compartment in door panel Storage pocket on the front edge of the front seat cushions Glove compartment (p. 141) Storage compartment (p. 140), 12-volt socket (p. 140) and AUX input Rear seat cup holders Storage pocket Related information •...
12-volt socket (p. 140) and a power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette small storage compartment. lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from 12-volt socket in the front tunnel console your Volvo retailer. Related information • Storage spaces (p. 138) WARNING Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
05 Loading and storage Glove compartment Vanity mirror 12-volt socket in the cargo area* The glove compartment provides a lockable The vanity mirrors are located on the upper The 12-volt socket can be used e.g., to con- storage compartment for small items. side of the sun visors.
Using load carriers determined by factors such as the number of in P, and apply the parking brake Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso- passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight when loading or unloading long ries. Observe the following points when in of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
05 Loading and storage • Load anchoring eyelets The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of Certain models have rails on opposite sides of the load. the cargo compartment's floor equipped with • Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast hooks for anchoring loads with straps, nets, cornering and hard braking.
05 Loading and storage Floor rails and hooks – general Related information Floor rails and hooks – moving information • Loading – general (p. 142) • The floor of the cargo compartment has rails Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145) on opposite sides of the vehicle equipped •...
05 Loading and storage Grocery bag holder WARNING The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags The hooks must be installed correctly in in place. the rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will be folded down by the strap, allowing them to move. The load will then no longer be securely anchored.
05 Loading and storage Cargo net – general information Attaching the cassette(s) Using the net(s) The cargo net helps protect passengers from objects in the cargo area in the event of a sudden stop or hard braking. The two-sections of the net are attached to the rear side of the rear seat backrest.
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05 Loading and storage With the backrests upright 3. Slide the cassettes outward until they the same procedure as for using the nets with release from the mounting brackets. the backrests upright. The net is pulled up from the cassette and locks in position after approximately 1 WARNING minute.
05 Loading and storage Cargo area cover Steel cargo grid 3. Press both sides of the cover until they click into place . The red mark will no The cargo area cover can be used to conceal Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid longer be visible.
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05 Loading and storage see Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 86)for instructions. NOTE • The steel cargo grid is easiest to install by two people, and should be folded down. • When installing the grid, the handle should be on the front side of the grid (see illustrations –...
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FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266 tailgate, and also function as ignition keys to Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO start the vehicle or operate electrical compo- code of the lost remote key must be erased 5WK49233 nents.
06 Locks and alarm Key memory Locking/unlocking confirmation NOTE The memory in the remote key makes it possi- Settings can be made in the menu system for If the vehicle is locked with the remote key ble to store certain personal settings. audible and visual confirmation when the or is left unlocked for more than 30 vehicle has been locked or unlocked.
If MENU. you misplace a key, take the other keys to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician • To activate audible confirmation: go to for reprogramming as an anti-theft measure.
Immobil- Remote key fault during izer Try start. Contact an authorized Remote key start Volvo workshop. Lock again Unlock CAUTION Approach lighting Never use force when inserting the remote Tailgate unlock key in the ignition slot.
06 Locks and alarm Remote key – range After a short pause, press the Unlock button NOTE a second time within 10 seconds to unlock The remote key has a range of approximately As an added safety precaution, the parking the other doors and the tailgate.
The key blades have a unique code, which is used if new ones need to be produced. This code is available at an author- ized Volvo retailer. The visible ends of these key blades are unique to make it easier to identify "your"...
06 Locks and alarm Detachable key blade – unlocking Private locking 3. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade Your vehicle's remote key (p. 152) contains a By utilizing the remote key with the key blade to unlock the driver's door.
06 Locks and alarm Remote key – replacing the battery Activating the private locking function The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced. The battery should be replaced if: • The information symbol illuminates and Low battery in remote control.
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Inserting a new battery criteria. Old batteries should be disposed of prop- CAUTION erly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer. When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could result in poor battery function in the remote key.
06 Locks and alarm Keyless drive*– locking/unlocking Unlocking the vehicle Both of the remote keys provided with the • vehicle have the keyless function, and addi- A keyless drive remote key must be on This system makes it possible to unlock and tional ones can be ordered.
06 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* – unlocking with key Keyless drive* – key memory 4. To turn off the alarm, insert the remote blade key in the ignition slot. This also applies When you leave the vehicle with a remote key to vehicles equipped with the optional If the remote key does not function normally in your possession and lock any door, the...
06 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* – messages position of the driver's seat and door mirrors NOTE will be stored in the remote key's memory. If all of the remote keys are removed from the If the vehicle is locked by pressing the but- vehicle while the engine is running or if the ton on one of the door handles or by The next time a door is opened by a person...
06 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* – antenna locations For Automobile Use CAUTION The keyless drive system has a number of Canada – IC:267T-5WK48952, • Keyless drive remote keys should antennas located at various points in the vehi- 267T-5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891 never be left in the vehicle.
06 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking – from the outside In this case the vehicle can be unlocked with WARNING the detachable key blade (p. 158). The remote key (p. 152) is used to lock/unlock People with implanted pacemakers should all of the doors and the tailgate at the same not allow the pacemaker to come closer Related information time.
06 Locks and alarm Manual locking Locking/unlocking – from inside In the horizontal position, the door cannot be opened from the outside. In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electri- The lock buttons on the door panel can be cal current in the vehicle), the doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail- In the vertical position, the door can be...
06 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking – glove Locking Automatic locking • compartment When the vehicle starts to move, the doors Press the lock button after the front and tailgate can be locked automatically. This doors have been closed. The glove compartment can only be locked feature can be turned on or off by pressing and unlocked using the detachable key blade •...
06 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking – tailgate NOTE NOTE The tailgate can be opened, locked and • If the doors are locked while the tail- The taillights will illuminate automatically unlocked in several ways. for a short period when the tailgate has gate is open, the tailgate will remain been opened.
06 Locks and alarm Power tailgate – automatic opening/ Automatic closing CAUTION closing The power tailgate can be closed by pressing Be sure that there is adequate space The power tailgate can be opened/closed above and behind the vehicle before open- -button on the tailgate (see the using a button on the lighting panel or on the ing the tailgate automatically.
06 Locks and alarm Power tailgate – programming Power tailgate – interruption Power tailgate – manual opening/ closing The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can programmed, which can be useful, for exam- be interrupted in four ways: The power tailgate can be disconnected from ple, if the tailgate has to be opened in a the vehicle’s electrical system.
A message will appear in the information dis- slot and the ignition is put in mode I: the play if a fault should occur in the alarm sys- alarm has been triggered. tem. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Related information •...
06 Locks and alarm Alarm – arming/disarming Alarm signal Disarming the alarm – Press the Unlock button on the remote The alarm system provides a warning if an An audible (p. 171) signal is given by a battery key. attempt is made to break into the vehicle. powered siren.
06 Locks and alarm Alarm – turning off Alarm-related functions Related information • Detachable key blade – unlocking (p. 158) The alarm system provides a warning if an The following is general information regarding • attempt is made to break into the vehicle. the alarm system in your vehicle.
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07 Driver support Active chassis* (Four C) Stability system – introduction Comfort Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system and the transmission shifts gears at lower Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the consists of a number of functions designed to rpm.
Sport mode remains active until the driver switches it off in the menu or until the engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Included when a Volvo trailer hitch is installed...
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it. • If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work- shop to have the system inspected. "Message"...
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07 Driver support Symbol Message Description Flashing symbol. ESC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid. Sport mode has been activated. Steady glow. Please note that ESC is not deactivated at this time but its functionality is reduced. WARNING The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety.
07 Driver support Adjustable steering force* Road Sign Information (RSI)* – Related information introduction • Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation Steering force increases with the speed of the (p. 180) vehicle to give the driver enhanced sense of RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road •...
07 Driver support Road Sign Information (RSI) – Road Sign Information (RSI) – Displaying the speed limit indication can be operation limitations deactivated. To do so: • Deselect the alternative in MY CAR RSI's camera has the same limitations as the Settings Car settings Road Sign...
07 Driver support Cruise control (CC) – introduction Cruise control (CC) – engaging and Related information • setting speed Cruise control (CC) – engaging and set- Cruise control is designed to assist the driver ting speed (p. 181) by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily Cruise control is designed to assist the driver •...
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07 Driver support Adjusting the set speed Related information Before a speed can be set, the cruise control • system must be engaged (put in standby After a speed has been set, it can be Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181) mode).
07 Driver support Toggling between ACC and CC Cruise control (CC) – deactivating completely." The next time the system is (standard Cruise Control) switched on, ACC will be reactivated. Cruise control is designed to assist the driver Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps the by maintaining a set speed.
Cruise control should not be used in heavy slower moving vehicles ahead, your vehi- qualified Volvo technician. traffic or when driving on wet or slippery cle will accelerate to resume the set roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed.
07 Driver support • Adaptive Cruise Control – function Operation Adaptive Cruise Control – troubleshooting (p. 197) Function • Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols and messages (p. 195) • Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time interval (p. 189) • Adaptive Cruise Control – setting speed (p.
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07 Driver support WARNING WARNING WARNING • Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli- The brake pedal moves when the adaptive When Adaptive Cruise Control is in cruise control system modulates the standby mode or is switched off com- sion avoidance system. The driver is brakes.
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging WARNING NOTE Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of The driver's door must be closed and the Putting ACC in standby mode vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see driver's seat belt must be fastened before Before ACC can be used to regulate speed Adaptive Cruise Control –...
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – setting This symbol indicates that NOTE speed you are approaching a vehi- • If one of the Adaptive Cruise Control cle ahead. buttons is pressed for more than Setting a speed ACC will switch from main- approximately one minute, ACC will be Once ACC has been put in standby mode: taining a set speed to main-...
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time Adaptive Cruise Control – Different time intervals can interval deactivating be selected and are shown in the instrument panel as 1–5 Setting a time interval Standby mode (temporary deactivation) horizontal bars. The greater the number of bars, the To temporarily deactivate ACC (put it in longer the time interval.
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07 Driver support Cruise control Cancelled Turning ACC off completely is shown in the WARNING instrument panel. The driver must then inter- The vehicle may accelerate quickly after vene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the has been pressed if its current speed is surrounding traffic and regulate the distance considerably lower than the set speed.
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – passing Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Enhanced speed interval another vehicle Queue Assist NOTE Queue Assist is an added ACC feature that is Passing another vehicle linked to your vehicle's automatic transmis- The driver's door must be closed and the If your vehicle’s speed is being regulated by sion.
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07 Driver support The following only applies at speeds below The driver will then have to reactivate ACC in This happens if: approximately 18 mph (30 km/h): one of the following ways: • The driver presses the brake pedal • If ACC changes target vehicles (the vehicle By pressing •...
If there is visible damage to the front grille or you suspect that the radar sensor may be damaged in any way, contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. The radar sensor may only function partially (or not at all) if it is damaged or is not securely fastened in place.
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Volvo technician. roads or on highway on- or off-ramps. Radar sensor's field of vision (shown in pink) Related information In certain situations, the radar sensor •...
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols and messages Symbols and messages in the display A text message can be erased by pressing briefly on the OK button on the turn signal lever. Symbol Message Description Green symbol A speed has been set. White symbol ACC is in standby mode but no speed has been set.
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Cruise control Service ACC is not functioning. required Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Press Brake To hold The vehicle is at a standstill and ACC will release the brakes before the parking brake engages to keep an audible signal the vehicle stopped but a problem with the parking brake means that the vehicle may begin to roll.
07 Driver support Adaptive Cruise Control – from the sensor have been obstructed and System with Auto-brake and Pedestrian troubleshooting that a vehicle ahead cannot be detected. Detection will not function. This, in turn, means that the functions of the The table lists possible causes for this mes- Radar blocked See manual If the message...
07 Driver support Distance Alert – introduction Distance Alert – operation NOTE Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- Distance Alert only monitors distance to trol and is a function that provides information trol and is a function that provides information the vehicle ahead while Adaptive Cruise about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
07 Driver support Distance Alert – limitations Setting a time interval NOTE Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- • The higher your vehicle’s speed, the trol and is a function that provides information greater the distance to the vehicle about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
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07 Driver support Related information • Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198) • Distance Alert – operation (p. 198) • Distance Alert – symbols and messages (p. 201) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Collision warn. Serv- Distance Alert or Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection is not functioning prop- ice required erly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Related information • Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198) •...
07 Driver support • City Safety – function City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205) tion display to indicate that the system is/has been active. • City Safety – symbols and messages Function (p. 207) NOTE • City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208) •...
07 Driver support City Safety – operation City Safety – limitations Related information • City Safety – introduction (p. 202) Using City Safety™ Limitations • City Safety – function (p. 203) • City Safety – limitations (p. 204) NOTE WARNING •...
• Before the windshield is replaced, Cause Action contact a Volvo retailer to ensure that Related information the correct windshield is ordered and The area of the wind- Clean the • City Safety – introduction (p. 202) installed.
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07 Driver support Related information • City Safety – introduction (p. 202) • City Safety – function (p. 203) • City Safety – operation (p. 204) • City Safety – limitations (p. 204) • City Safety – symbols and messages (p.
For more information on the sensor’s limitations, see City Safety – limitations (p. 204). City Safety Service City Safety™ is not functioning. required • If this message remains in the display, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Related information • City Safety – introduction (p. 202) •...
NOTE only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The function of aftermarket laser detectors • Do not remove the laser sensor may be affected by City Safety's laser sen- (including removal of the lenses).
07 Driver support • Collision warning – introduction City Safety – limitations (p. 204) ing the vehicle. If the driver relies entirely on the system, the chances of an accident even- • Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205) tually occurring increase considerably.
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• Maintenance of the Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake system's components must only be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo technician. Related information • Collision warning* – function (p. 211) • Collision warning* – operation (p. 212) •...
07 Driver support • Collision warning* – function Brake Support Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection (p. 214) If the risk of collision continues to increase • after the collision warning has been given, Collision warning* – Cyclist detection Brake Support is activated. Brake Support (p.
07 Driver support Collision warning* – operation ter console control panel and going to NOTE Settings Car settings Driver support • When Adaptive Cruise Control is used, Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on systems Warning sound if risk of the warning light and signal will be the center console control panel and using collision.
07 Driver support • Collision warning* – Cyclist detection Collision warning – symbols and mes- sages (p. 220) The system can detect a cyclist and auto- • Collision warning – troubleshooting brake if certain parameters are fulfilled. (p. 218) The function only detects cyclists from behind who are moving in the same direction as your vehicle The Cyclist Detection feature requires the fol-...
07 Driver support • Collision warning* – Pedestrian tunnels, even if there is street lighting in Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215) the area. detection • Collision warning – troubleshooting • For optimal cyclist detection, City (p. 218) Safety™ must be activated. •...
07 Driver support • Collision warning* – limitations entire body and the person must be at Collision warning* – Cyclist detection least 32 in. (80 cm) tall. (p. 213) Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light • • The system cannot detect a pedestrian Collision warning* –...
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07 Driver support Related information WARNING NOTE • Collision warning – introduction (p. 209) • In certain situations, the system can- If warnings are given too frequently, the • Collision warning* – operation (p. 212) warning distance can be reduced (see Col- not provide warnings or warnings may lision warning* –...
07 Driver support • The camera’s limitations Collision warning – troubleshooting WARNING (p. 218) The camera has the same limitations as the • The camera has the same type of limi- • Collision warning – symbols and mes- human eye. tations as the human eye, i.e., it can- sages (p.
The surface between the inside of the windshield and the camera is Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician to have this dirty. surface cleaned. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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07 Driver support • Maintenance Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215) • The camera’s limitations (p. 217) • Collision warning – symbols and mes- sages (p. 220) Camera and radar sensor In order to function properly, the camera and radar sensor must be kept clean. Dirt, ice, snow, etc., will reduce the function of these components.
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is partially or completely not functioning. Service required Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message remains in the display. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
07 Driver support Driver Alert System Driver Alert Control (DAC) – NOTE introduction The Driver Alert System is designed to help a The camera has certain limitations, see driver who may be becoming fatigued or who DAC is intended to alert the driver if his/her Adaptive Cruise Control –...
07 Driver support • Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function Driver Alert System (p. 222) • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro- Operating DAC Function duction (p. 227) Settings are made using menu system and Driver Alert is activated when the vehicle the display in the center console.
07 Driver support • Driver Alert Control (DAC) – Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and messages (p. 225) limitations • Driver Alert System (p. 222) Limitations • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro- In certain situations, DAC may provide warn- duction (p.
See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for information on the cam- era’s limitations. Driver Alert Sys Service The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message required remains in the display.
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07 Driver support Center console display Symbol Message Description Driver Alert OFF The function is not switched on. Driver Alert Available The function is active. Driver Alert Standby <65 The function has gone into standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph (65 km/h). km/h Driver Alert Unavailable The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield.
07 Driver support Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – WARNING introduction operation This feature is only intended to assist the The LDW function is designed to help reduce driver and does not function in all driving, Operation and function the risk of accidents in situations where the weather, traffic or road conditions.
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07 Driver support • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro- WARNING duction (p. 227) The driver will only be warned once for • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limita- each time the wheels cross a marker line. tions (p. 229) No alarm will be given if a marker line is between the wheels.
07 Driver support Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limitations Limitations The camera used by LDW has the same limi- tations as the human eye. See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for more information about the camera's limitations. NOTE No warning signal will be given in the cer- tain situations, such as: •...
See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for information on the camera’s limitations. Driver Alert Sys Service The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the mes- required sage remains in the display.
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07 Driver support Related information • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – opera- tion (p. 227) • Driver Alert System (p. 222) • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro- duction (p. 227) • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limita- tions (p. 229) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
07 Driver support • Park assist – introduction Park assist – function Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function (p. 237) The park assist system is designed to assist Signals from the park assist system you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc.
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If a non- are within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an Volvo trailer hitch is being used, it may object in front of or behind the vehicle. If be necessary to switch off the system there are objects within this distance both manually, see Park assist –...
07 Driver support • Park assist – operation Front park assist Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function (p. 237) Function The distance monitored in front of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible Park assist button signal comes from the audio system's front The system is activated automatically when speakers.
07 Driver support Park assist – limitations Activating/deactivating Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals. The system is activated automatically when Cleaning the sensors the vehicle is started. The sensors must be cleaned regularly to NOTE –...
Consult a trained and PAC uses the display in the center console to behind the vehicle. qualified Volvo service technician. show the area behind the car while you are • backing up.
07 Driver support Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – ity to light is increased in dark conditions or in function operation bad weather, which may affect image quality. If the image on the screen seems too dark, Function Activation brightness can be increased with the thumb...
07 Driver support Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – Related information 5 seconds after the gear selector has been moved from R or until the vehicle's forward • guiding and marker lines Park assist – introduction (p. 232) speed exceeds 6 mph/10 km/h •...
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07 Driver support Related information These lines also indicate the outermost limits WARNING • that any object (door mirrors, corners of the Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera- Keep in mind that the image on the screen body, etc.) extends out from the vehicle, even tion (p.
(p. 236) The BLIS system should only be repaired • NOTE Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera- by a trained and qualified Volvo service tion (p. 237) The door panel indicator light illuminates technician. • Park assist – introduction (p. 232) on the side of the vehicle where the sys- tem has detected another vehicle.
07 Driver support BLIS* – function BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, driver if a fault should occur with the system. motorcycles, etc. When does BLIS function For example, if one or both of the system's Darkness cameras are obscured, a message (see the The system functions when your vehicle is...
07 Driver support BLIS* – operation BLIS* – limitations BLIS can be switched on and off in the menu system by pressing MY CAR and going to Switching BLIS on and off In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) Settings Car settings BLIS.
BLIS not functioning smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway The BLIS system should only be repaired syst. Service properly. Contact an by a trained and qualified Volvo service required authorized Volvo service technician. technician. Blind spot BLIS camera obscured.
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07 Driver support Text in the System status display Blind-spot BLIS system off info system Blind spot The BLIS cameras' func- syst. Reduced tion has been reduced function due to weak or impaired data transfer between the BLIS system's cam- eras and the vehicle's electrical system.
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3 minutes ded. before trying to start it again to give the • Volvo's floor mats are specially manu- battery time to recover its starting factured for your car. They must be capacity. firmly secured in the clips on the floor...
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08 Starting and driving WARNING NOTE CAUTION • • • Always remove the remote key from After a cold start, idle speed may be When starting in cold weather, the the ignition slot when leaving the vehi- noticeably higher than normal for a automatic transmission may shift up at cle and ensure that the ignition in short period.
08 Starting and driving Switching off the engine Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – WARNING introduction Switch off the engine by pressing the START/ Keep the following in mind before using STOP ENGINE button. ERS is a feature that makes it possible to ERS: remotely start the engine using the remote •...
08 Starting and driving Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – 1. The turn signals will flash several times. the engine switching off the engine 2. The engine will start. 3. The turn signals will illuminate for Any of the following will switch off the engine 3 seconds to indicate that the engine has if it has been started with ERS:...
08 Starting and driving Jump starting 3. Fold back the cover over the positive (+) WARNING terminal on your vehicle's battery (2), Follow these instructions to jump start your • Do not connect the jumper cable to marked with a "+" sign, located under a vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another any part of the fuel system or to any folding cover.
08 Starting and driving Transmission – general information Transmission – positions CAUTION The transmission automatically shifts between The transmission’s temperature is moni- Park: position P the various forward gears, based on the level tored to help prevent damage to the trans- Select the P position when starting or park- of acceleration and speed.
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08 Starting and driving Shiftlock Related information CAUTION • When P has been selected, the transmission Transmission – general information The vehicle must be stationary when posi- (p. 251) is mechanically blocked in this position. The tion P is selected. brake pedal must be depressed and the igni- •...
08 Starting and driving Transmission – Geartronic In order to move the gear selector from N to This option indicates when to shift up or down to help conserve fuel. A white arrow will another gear position, the brake pedal must Geartronic allows you to manually shift among appear above or below the number of the be depressed and the ignition must be in at...
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08 Starting and driving • Geartronic: steering wheel paddles* Pull the paddle toward the steering wheel Geartronic: Sport mode (S) and release it. In addition to the manual gearshift function This transmission mode provides sportier using the gear selector, this option makes it Deactivating the paddles: shifting characteristics and enables a more possible to manually shift gears from the...
08 Starting and driving Transmission – shiftlock override Geartronic: starting on slippery Related information • surfaces Transmission – general information If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example (p. 251) Selecting 3rd gear in Geartronic’s manual because of a dead battery, the gear selector shifting mode can help provide better traction •...
08 Starting and driving Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) Start/Stop – introduction Start/Stop – function Start/Stop is a function that temporarily When starting on steep hills, HSA (see Trans- Function and use switches off the engine when the vehicle is mission –...
08 Starting and driving Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions Auto-stopping the engine Related information • Normally, when Start/Stop is activated and Start/Stop – introduction (p. 256) In certain situations or conditions, the engine the brakes are applied until the vehicle comes •...
08 Starting and driving • Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) Condition/situation (p. 256) In certain situations or conditions, the engine The driver is turning the steering wheel • Start/Stop – symbols and messages may auto-start even though the driver is still hard.
08 Starting and driving Start/Stop – settings Related information Condition/situation • Start/Stop – introduction (p. 256) Settings for the Start/Stop function can be • Start/Stop – function (p. 256) The gear selector is moved from D to S MY CAR made in the menu system.
Symbol Message Information/action Auto Start/Stop Service Start/Stop is not functioning properly. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo required service technician. Autostart Engine running This is triggered if the driver's door is opened while the engine is auto-stopped.
NOTE instrument panel and the indicator light in the Eco is a function developed by Volvo to give When Eco is activated, several climate ECO button will be on when Eco is activated. the driver the opportunity to actively drive...
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08 Starting and driving • • The vehicle's speed is between approxi- The engine and/or transmission have not This feature is primarily intended to be used mately 40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). Always reached their normal operating tempera- in driving situations where a decrease in observe posted speed limits ture speed is expected, such as when approach-...
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Hill Descent Control (HDC) – NOTE introduction Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent AWD disabled Service The message All Wheel Drive, which means that power is HDC is a type of automatic engine brake and...
08 Starting and driving Related information Hill Descent Control (HDC) – NOTE • Hill Descent Control (HDC) – operation operation HDC cannot be activated if the gear selec- (p. 264) tor is the D position. Function • Brakes – general (p. 265) Using HDC HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maxi- mum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph...
DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspected. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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08 Starting and driving Water on brake discs and brake pads braking gently for a short period while the WARNING vehicle is moving. affects braking • Use the jack intended for the vehicle Driving in rain and slush or passing through Related information when changing a tire.
DO NOT DRIVE. Have the (p. 268) vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Related information • Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) Volvo service technician and have the • Brakes – general (p. 265) (p. 268) brake system inspected. •...
08 Starting and driving Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) Parking brake – general information Related information • Parking brake – general information EBA is designed to provide full brake effect The electric parking brake helps to keep the (p. 268) immediately in the event of sudden, hard vehicle stationary when it is parked.
08 Starting and driving Parking brake – applying Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery NOTE voltage is too low, see Jump starting (p. 250). • In an emergency the parking brake can Applying the electric parking brake Parking on a hill be applied when the vehicle is moving •...
08 Starting and driving • Parking brake – releasing Parking brake – symbols and messages NOTE (p. 271) • For safety reasons, the parking brake is Releasing the electric parking brake • Brakes – general (p. 265) only released automatically if the engine is running and the driver is wearing a seat belt.
A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released. Try to apply the parking brake and release it sev- fully released eral times. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volvo workshop. If you drive off with this error mes- sage showing, a warning signal sounds.
08 Starting and driving Driving through water WARNING CAUTION The vehicle should be driven with extreme • • Avoid driving through standing or Engine damage will occur if water is caution if it is necessary to drive through rushing water. Doing so can be dan- drawn into the air cleaner.
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with battery drain: checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and ice technician before driving long distances.
1 part water. to add fuel line de-icer before refueling. • Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks. • The viscosity of the engine oil is impor- • Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can tant.
08 Starting and driving Refueling – fuel requirements result in loss of emission warranty coverage. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxy- State and local vehicle inspection programs genated" fuels; however, the octane rat- Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- will make detection of misfueling easier, pos- ings (p.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Overuse may damage your engine, and some essary to fill the tank more than once Volvo endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deter- before a difference in engine operation is of these additives contain organically volatile noticeable.
New Vehicle immediately return the vehicle to a trained Limited Warranty. and qualified Volvo service technician for correction. Manually opening the fuel filler door Related information •...
If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle 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.
08 Starting and driving Emission controls Economical driving or removing components, and/or repea- ted use of leaded fuel. Better driving economy may be obtained by Three-way catalytic converter thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and • Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain NOTE stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle engine malfunctions, particularly involving...
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08 Starting and driving • • Using the engine's optional Eco func- Dirty air cleaner with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in tion can help improve fuel economy. For the cargo area, the less the tendency to • Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter additional information, see ECO* (p.
When starting on a hill, put the gear with the towing vehicle brakes to provide selector in D before releasing the park- • a safe stop (check and observe state/ All Volvo models are equipped with ing brake. local regulations). energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump- •...
13-pin connector and the trailer Installing the ball holder has 7 pins. Use an adapter cable approved by Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag 1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt on the ground.
08 Starting and driving • Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) TSA may not intervene when the vehicle 3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the and trailer begin to sway if the driver tries one in the hitch assembly. Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to to compensate for the swaying motion by help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer...
08 Starting and driving Towing the vehicle Towing eyelet CAUTION Always check with state and local authorities When used, the towing eyelet should always General towing precautions: before attempting to tow another vehicle be securing attached. • Please check with state and local because this type of towing is subject to reg- authorities before attempting this type ulations regarding maximum towing speed,...
• When the vehicle is being towed, the floor of the cargo area, with the spare tire. from an authorized towing company. Volvo ignition should be in mode II (in mode This eyelet must be screwed into the recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
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08 Starting and driving CAUTION • The vehicle should always be towed in the forward direction. • Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)* that are being towed with the front wheels off the ground should not be towed at a speed above approx. 45 mph (70 km/h) and should not be towed farther than 30 miles (50 km).
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W H E E L S A N D T I R E S I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
CAUTION Tire rotation Some Volvo models are equipped with an Your vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tire Ultra High Performance tire and wheel wear is affected by a number of factors such...
6-year intervals, even if it has When storing complete wheels (tires mounted • The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo never been used. on rims), they should be suspended off the are specified to meet stringent stability floor or placed on their sides on the floor.
09 Wheels and tires • Tires – tread wear indicator Tires – tire economy Changing a wheel – direction of rotation (p. 291) The tires have wear indicator strips running A smooth driving style and correct inflation • Tires – storage and age (p. 289) across or parallel to the tread.
• Contact a Volvo workshop if you are I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : unsure about the tread depth.
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09 Wheels and tires Lug wrench and towing eyelet 6. With the vehicle still on the ground, Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel 5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug remove the plastic covers on the wheel nuts wrench as shown in the illustration.
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09 Wheels and tires 7. There are two jack attachment points on WARNING NOTE each side of the vehicle. Position the jack • The jack must correctly engage the The jack provided with your vehicle is under the attachment point to be used on intended to be used only in temporary sit- jack attachment.
Current legislation prohibits the use of the In the event of damage to this tire, a new one “Temporary Spare” tire other than as a can be purchased from your Volvo retailer. temporary replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possi- WARNING ble by a standard tire.
09 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel – accessing the Changing a wheel – installing a wheel Related information spare wheel • Changing a wheel – spare wheel (p. 294) It is important to re-install wheels properly. • The following procedure explains how to Changing a wheel –...
09 Wheels and tires Tire inflation – general information When weather temperature changes occur, NOTE tire inflation pressures also change. A 10- Check tire inflation pressure regularly. • The placards shown indicate inflation degree temperature drop causes a corres- pressure for the tires installed on the Inflation placard ponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pres- vehicle at the factory only.
09 Wheels and tires Tire inflation – checking pressure Related information 3. Replace the valve cap. • Tire specifications (p. 298) Inflation pressure should be checked when CAUTION • the tires are cold. Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 300) •...
09 Wheels and tires Tire specifications Information on the sidewall 1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The The following information can be found on a larger the number, the wider the tire. tire's sidewall.
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09 Wheels and tires 7. M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All 11. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature Terrain, AS = All Season grades: see Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality Grading (p. 303) for more 8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number information.
(p. 296) for its location) for your vehicle at the factory. The following tire pressures are recom- mended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to Some of the tire sizes listed here may not be available for all models in all markets.
09 Wheels and tires Loading specifications Loading specifications – load limit Gross vehicle weight (GVW) The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen- Properly loading your vehicle will provide The load limit of your vehicle is the combined gers. maximum return of vehicle design perform- weight of the occupants and cargo.
09 Wheels and tires Tire specifications – Uniform Tire side B-pillar and in the tire inflation table ance. The traction grade assigned to this tire in this chapter. Quality Grading is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is not a measure of cornering (turn- •...
09 Wheels and tires Snow chains WARNING CAUTION Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with • The temperature grade for this tire is Check local regulations regarding the the following restrictions: established for a tire that is properly infla- use of snow chains before installing.
Owners who live in or regularly commute ing system that illuminates a low tire pressure Volvo provides two different systems to moni- through areas with sustained periods of snow telltale ( ) when one or more of your tires...
Tire pressure low Tire needs ing) or consult your Volvo retailer. air now Tire press. syst Service required WARNING Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle.
If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen- be fitted on all wheels used on the vehi- sor is moved to another wheel, the cle, including winter tires. Volvo does not sensor's seal, nut, and valve core recommend moving sensors back and should be replaced.
In certain cases, it may be necessary to recali- Activating/deactivating TPMS > Calibration is done automatically once brate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recom- (Canadian models only) initiated by the driver and the system mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla- 1.
09 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System NOTE CAUTION (TPMS) – messages • • Tire monitoring systems use a tem- After inflating the tires, always reinstall perature compensated pressure value. the valve cap to help avoid damage to Erasing warning messages This pressure value is dependent on the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
( ) is illuminated: the system is not functioning correctly. Have it checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • All wheels gray in combination with the Tire press. syst currently message...
09 Wheels and tires Tire Monitor – messages Related information NOTE • Tire Monitor – messages (p. 312) When low tire pressure has been detected, a To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pres- • message will be displayed and the tire pres- Tire inflation –...
NOTE The tire sealing system's compressor has been tested and approved by Volvo. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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• Have the tire inspected by a trained floor of the cargo area. To access it: and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible to determine if it 1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area. can be permanently repaired or must 2.
09 Wheels and tires Tire sealing system* – overview Bottle with sealing compound NOTE Certain models are equipped with a tire Air pressure gauge Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, sealing system* that enables you to tempo- etc.) from the tire before using the sealing rarily seal a hole in the tread surface and re- system.
09 Wheels and tires • Tire sealing system* – sealing hole Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting WARNING unless directed to do so by medical The tire sealing system can be used to tem- Please keep the following points in mind personnel.
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This must vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place, • If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire, be done by a trained and qualified Volvo or outdoors, before using the system. switch off the compressor immediately. service technician.
Have the vehicle towed the sealing compound in the tire. to a trained and qualified Volvo service I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : technician.
09 Wheels and tires Tire sealing system* – inflating tires WARNING CAUTION The tire sealing system can be used to inflate • The vehicle’s engine should be running The compressor should not be used for the tires. more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid when the tire sealing system is used to overheating.
• If the sealing compound bottle’s expi- ration date has passed, please take it to a Volvo retailer or a recycling station that can properly dispose of harmful substances. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S E R V I C I N G I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
New Vehicle Limited Warranty tools and therefore must be performed by a nance schedule up to 150,000 miles • qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty (240,000 km). This program contains top condition, specify time-tested and proven •...
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 290) end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional information. As needed: Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
10 Maintenance and servicing Maintenance – hoisting When the vehicle is hoisted, the jack or garage lift must be positioned in the correct lifting points. Hoisting the vehicle Related information If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, it •...
If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit – or valid Volvo ID. See Volvo ID (p. 21) for was lit but went out without service, have range. A fault may be permanent or tempo- additional information.
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In order for a retailer to access vehicle data, the information is initially sent to a central Volvo database (not directly to your retailer) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
• The vehicle's software version Related information • Volvo ID (p. 21) Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock. Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the right front edge of the hood) to the left, and lift the hood.
10 Maintenance and servicing Engine compartment – overview WARNING The overview shows the main inspection The cooling fan (located at the front of the points in the engine compartment. engine compartment, behind the radiator) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
• Oil that is lower than the specified on 5- and 6-cylinder engines. quality can damage the engine. • Volvo does not recommend the use of Checking the engine oil (5- and 6- oil additives. cylinder engines) • Always add oil of the same type and The oil level should be checked at regular viscosity as already used.
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10 Maintenance and servicing Checking and adding oil Electronic oil level sensor (4-cylinder engines only) The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick Location of the filler cap and dipstick Checking the oil Oil filler cap NOTE 1.
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into changed. If the system must be drained, con- contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces. sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician. Electronically checking the oil level Level check and filling...
If necessary, top up the cooling sys- Never remove the expansion tank cap MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res- tem with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti- while the engine is warm. Wait until the ervoir. freeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and engine cools.
However, display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering wheel. towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. •...
However, the bulbs on the following fluid reservoir clean when checking. not mentioned in this section, please list should only be replaced by a trained and contact your Volvo retailer or a trained qualified Volvo service technician. and authorized Volvo service techni- cian.
3. Check that the lights function properly. by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician. Related information • Turn off the lights and remove the •...
10 Maintenance and servicing • Bulbs – cover Bulbs – low beam, Halogen Bulbs – extra high beam (p. 337) The larger cover has to be removed in order The low beam bulb is concealed by the larger to change the high/low beam headlight bulbs. cover.
10 Maintenance and servicing Bulbs – high beam, Halogen Bulbs – extra high beam Related information • Bulbs – specifications (p. 341) The high beam bulb is concealed behind the The extra high beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover. larger cover.
10 Maintenance and servicing Bulbs – front turn signals Related information Extra high beam • Bulbs – specifications (p. 341) The turn signal bulb is concealed behind the smaller cover. 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p.
10 Maintenance and servicing Bulbs – front side marker lights Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs 7. Reinstall the headlight housing. The side marker bulb is concealed behind the The following illustrations show the location of Related information smaller cover. the bulbs in the taillight cluster.
10 Maintenance and servicing Bulbs – brake lights and taillights Bulbs – license plate lighting Bulbs – cargo area lighting The turn signal bulb in the taillight cluster is The license plate lighting is located next to The cargo area light is located in the ceiling replaced from inside the cargo area.
The following bulbs can be replaced by the tion tage lens. vehicles owner. All other bulbs should only be Glove compart- SV8.5 replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo Removing the lens ment lighting (length service technician. 43mm) Lighting func-...
10 Maintenance and servicing Wiper blades – service position Related information To put the windshiield wipers in the service • position: Engine compartment – washer fluid The windshield wiper blades must be in the (p. 344) vertical (service) position for replacement, 1.
10 Maintenance and servicing Wiper blades – windshield With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind- The wiper blades should be replaced regularly shield. Press the button on the wiper for best effect. blade attachment and pull the wiper The windshield wiper blades must be in the blade straight out, parallel with the wiper...
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 342) washer solvent containing antifreeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or the equivalent with a recommended pH value between 6 and 1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at the arrow).
A used battery should be disposed of in an for an extended period of time or if the environmentally responsible manner. Con- vehicle is usually only driven short dis- sult your Volvo retailer or take the battery tances. to a recycling station. See the owner's manual.
10 Maintenance and servicing Battery – maintenance Related information CAUTION • Battery – changing (p. 347) Proper battery maintenance can help prolong The infotainment system's energy-saving • its service life. Battery – maintenance (p. 346) feature may not function correctly or at all, and/or a message may be displayed if a •...
When changing batteries, be sure to use the mate. Extreme cold may also further correct battery for your vehicle. Consult a decrease the battery’s starting capacity. Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo • Because the battery’s starting capacity service technician.
If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electri- 6. Connect the black negative cable. cal system inspected by a trained and quali- WARNING fied Volvo service technician. 7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal). PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! 8. Reinstall the molding. (See Removal).
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10 Maintenance and servicing Location of the fuseboxes Engine compartment Under the glove compartment Under the glove compartment Cargo area Engine compartment cold zone (Start/ Stop only) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
10 Maintenance and servicing Fuses – engine compartment The fuses in the engine compartment protect e.g., engine and brake functions. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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Adjustable steering removed or replaced by a trained and force* qualified Volvo service technician. – • Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be Engine Control Module –...
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10 Maintenance and servicing Function Function Function Auxiliary lights* 4-cyl. engines: mass Oil pump/crankcase air meter, thermostat, ventilation heater/cool- Horn EVAP valve ant pump (5-cyl. engines) 5-/6-cyl. engines: Relay coils, Engine Injection system, mass Ignition coils (4-cyl. Control Module (ECM) air meter (6-cyl.
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10 Maintenance and servicing Related information • Fuses – glove compartment (p. 354) • Fuses – cargo area/trunk (p. 357) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
10 Maintenance and servicing Fuses – glove compartment The fuses under the glove compartment pro- tect components such as the infotainment system and optional power seat. Fusebox A: General fuses Positions: fusebox A Function Function Fusebox B: Control module fuses Fold aside the upholstery covering the fuse- Circuit breaker for the infotain- boxes.
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10 Maintenance and servicing Function Function Function Controls in left rear passeng- Steering wheel module er's door Heated front passenger's Cental locking: fuel filler door Keyless drive* seat* Tailgate window washer Power driver's seat* Heated driver's seat* Windshield washers Power front passenger's seat* Park assist* Tailgate unlock All Wheel Drive* control mod-...
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10 Maintenance and servicing Function Brake lights Power moonroof* Immobilizer Related information • Fuses – engine compartment (p. 350) • Fuses – cargo area/trunk (p. 357) • Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) (p. 358) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
10 Maintenance and servicing Fuses – cargo area/trunk The fuses in the cargo area/trunk protect components such as trailer connections, the parking brake, etc. Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area Positions Function Function Function Power tailgate* Trailer socket 1* Electric parking brake (left...
Function • Fuses A1, A2 and 1–11 are relays/circuit breakers and should only be removed or Circuit breaker: central elec- replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo trical module in the engine service technician. Circuit breaker: fusebox B compartment under the glove compartment •...
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10 Maintenance and servicing Related information Function • Fuses – engine compartment (p. 350) Circuit breaker: fusebox A • Fuses – glove compartment (p. 354) under the glove compartment • Fuses – cargo area/trunk (p. 357) (see Fuses – glove compart- •...
Exterior components shield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong the Volvo recommends the use of special clean- service life of the wiper blades. ing products, available at your Volvo retailer, I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
10 Maintenance and servicing Automatic car wash Polishing and waxing CAUTION The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- Normally, polishing is not required during the • Before driving into an automatic car vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots first year after delivery, however, waxing may wash, turn off the optional rain sensor adhere to the paint and may cause damage.
These coat- ings have not been tested by Volvo for Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and Cleaning the interior compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat.
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Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays. and conditioning the steering wheel with Cleaning floor mats Volvo's Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and The floor mats should be vacuumed or CAUTION Leather Softener 943 7429. brushed clean regularly, especially during •...
Never spray cleaning agents or water directly onto components with electri- Paint repairs require special equipment and cal buttons or controls. Clean compo- skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any nents of this type by applying the extensive damage. cleaning agent/water sparingly to a...
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10 Maintenance and servicing Repairing stone chips 1. Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it. 2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
11 Specifications Label information The labels in your vehicle provide information such as the chassis number, paint code, tire inflation pressure, etc. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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11 Specifications Location of labels I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Vehicle Emission Control Information. Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) stand- Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli- ards (Canada). Your Volvo is designed to cable emission standards, as evidenced meet all applicable safety standards, as...
11 Specifications Weights The following table lists important weight data for your vehicle. Category Canada Gross vehicle weight 4-cyl. FWD : 5100 lbs 4-cyl. FWD : 2310 kg 5-cyl. AWD : 5180 lbs 5-cyl. AWD : 2350 kg Capacity weight All models: 900 lbs All models: 410 kg Permissible axle weights, front...
11 Specifications Engine specifications Some of the engines listed here may not be available in all markets. The following table provides technical data for the respective engines. Engine specifications for Special Edition vehicles may vary. Engine specifications Specification/Model 5-cyl. 2.0 4-cyl. T11 Engine designation B5254T12 B4204T11...
Refer to the warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oil CAUTION change intervals and oil type requirements. 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for NOTE extreme driving conditions. This vehicle comes from the factory with This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cyl- synthetic oil.
11 Specifications Oil volume engines may not be available in all markets. Engine specifications for Special Edition vehi- The following table provides technical data for cles may vary. the respective engines. Some of these Engine model Approx. volume (incl. filter) 3.2 (6-cyl.) B6324S4/S5 7.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
11 Specifications Coolant – specification and volume Transmission oil – specification and Brake fluid – specification and volume volumes The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- Brake fluid transfers braking force when the tions. brake pedal is depressed to the master cylin- The table lists transmission oil volumes and der and to the slave cylinders on each wheel.
The table lists the fuel tank volume for your The air conditioning system in your vehicle vehicle. contains the following: Specification:Power steering fluid recom- mended by Volvo. Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a) Volume Specification Volume: 1.7 lbs (770 g) Related information 18.5 US gallons (70 lit-...
11 Specifications Battery specifications 12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter- If the battery is replaced, replace it with a bat- nator. Single pole system in which the chas- tery of the same cold start capacity as the sis and engine block are used as conductors. original (see the decal on the battery).
11 Specifications Symbols – general information Warning symbols driver with necessary information about one of the vehicle's systems. The following tables list the most common The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols and warning and indicator lights and symbols and Related information a reference to where more detailed informa- a reference to where more detailed informa-...
11 Specifications Indicator symbols Symbols in the main instrument panel Symbol Description The following tables list the most common Warning symbols in the instrument Stability system, Hill (p. 72) warning and indicator lights and symbols and panel Descent Control, a reference to where more detailed informa- Symbol Description Trailer Stability...
11 Specifications Information symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description The following tables list the most common Camera sensor, (p. 215) Driver Alert Sys- (p. 227) warning and indicator lights and symbols and laser sensor (p. 208) tem* (Lane a reference to where more detailed informa- Departure Warning) tion can be found.
11 Specifications Information symbols – ceiling console Information symbols – center console Symbol Description The following tables list the most common The following tables list the most common Sensus Info- Bluetooth warning and indicator lights and symbols and warning and indicator lights and symbols and tainment sup- hands-free a reference to where more detailed informa-...
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12 Index Approach lighting......97, 155 checking fluid level......332 emergency brake assistance....268 Auto-dim rearview mirror......104 ABS (anti-lock brake system)....267 fluid............. 376 Automatic locking retractor....... 47 general information......265 Accessory installation warning....23 Automatic transmission Hill Descent Control....263, 264 Active chassis system......
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12 Index Central locking system, introduction 152, Collision warning system.. 209, 211, 214, Disconnecting the front passenger’s air- 153, 156, 159 215, 217, 218 bag............. 36 Chains............304 Compass in rearview mirror..... 105 Distance Alert.......... 198 Check Engine warning light....... 73 Connected service booking.....
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12 Index Interior Air Quality System....125 ventilated seats........130 Federal Clean Air Act....... 322 Garage door opener Electronic oil level sensor......330 ® HomeLink Wireless Control Flat tires Electronic stability control....... 175 System........108, 109 repairing with tire sealing system..313 Emergency locking retractor......
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325 list of........... 369 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors......54 location of........... 368 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 227, 229, ID, Volvo............ 21 Ignition modes........78, 79 LATCH anchors......... 54 Immobilizer..........154 Leather care..........362 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Important information......
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12 Index Loading Moonroof......... 106, 107 Ownership, changing......... 18 floor rails..........144 Motor oil Oxygen sensors, heated......279 hooks for securing loads.... 144, 145 checking..........329 Loading the vehicle....142, 143, 301 volumes..........375 roof loads..........142 Locking........165, 166, 167 Paint, touching up........
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12 Index Power windows........100 fuel filler door......277, 278 Seat belts laminated glass........101 fuel tank volume......... 377 Automatic locking retractor/Emer- gency locking retractor......47 Pregnancy, using seat belts during... 30 Registering child restraints......47 buckling..........29 Private locking......... 158 Remote control maintenance.........
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