2005 Volvo S40 Owners Manual

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Introduction

Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of the hood.

For further information please contact your retailer, or: In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us

In Canada:Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. Customer Care Center 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com

2005 © Volvo Cars of North America, LLC

Introduction

General information

Shiftlock When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.

Keylock When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.

Fuel filler cap After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.

Points to keep in mind

Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption

information on page 187. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and controls", and "Starting and driving".

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle

for the first time.

The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for

ready access.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust

emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.

Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and

without incurring obligation.

WARNING! If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety.

Introduction

WARNING! CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Volvo and the environment Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.

Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:

Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.

Drive at a constant speed whenever possible. See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp

illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.

Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to the

environment.

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PremAir® The surface of the radiator in the engine compartment is treated with a special coating called Premair*. This coating works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen, thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.

* PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.

Contents

Contents Chapter 1 - Instrument overview Chapter 2 - Safety Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls Chapter 4 - Climate Chapter 5 - Interior Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm Chapter 7 - Starting and driving Chapter 8 - Wheels and tires Chapter 9 - Vehicle care Chapter 10 - Maintenance and servicing Chapter 11 - Audio Chapter 12 - Specifications Index Supplement - VALET OR SERVICE LOCKING Supplement - ACCESSORY 18-INCH TIRE PRESSURES Supplement - SAFETY - AIRBAG LABELS

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Chapter 1 - Instrument overview

pg. 8 Instrument overview

pg. 9 Instrument overview

1. Steering wheel adjustment 2. Hood opener 3. Controls in driver's door 4. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer 5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener 6. Central locking button, door open handle 7. Climate system air vents 8. Side window air vent 9. Cruise control 10. Horn, airbag 11. Main instrument panel 12. Audio controls (option) 13. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models) 14. Ignition key 15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass 16. Seat belt reminder 17. Driver's side reading light 18. Movement detector (option), alarm

19. Courtesy lighting switch 20. Position for accessory switch 21. Passenger's side reading light 22. Moonroof control (option) 23. Display for climate control and audio systems 24. Audio system 25. Controls for audio system 26. Climate control system 27. Gear selector 28. Side window air vent 29. Central locking button, door open handle 30. Glove compartment 31. Controls in passenger's door 32. Parking brake 33. 12-volt socket 34. Stability system STC/DSTC switch 35. Switch for optional equipment

1. Power window lockout button 2. Power windows 3. Door mirror button, driver's side 4. Door mirror adjustment control 5. Door mirror button, passenger's side

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Chapter 2 - Safety

Occupant safety 12
Seat belts 14
Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS) 17
Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag 19
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 26
WHIPS 28
Collision status 30
Inspecting safety system components 31
Child safety 32

pg. 12 Safety

Occupant safety

Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.

Occupant safety reminders How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:

How well you see. Your ability to concentrate. How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident. The following suggestions are intended to help

you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.

Never drink and drive. If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities. Take a driver-retraining course. Have your eyes checked regularly.

Keep your windshield and headlights clean. Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks. Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.

Reporting safety defects in the U.S. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. NHTSA can be reached at:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

or by phone at:

pg. 13 Occupant safety

1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327- 4236) (toll free) 1-800-424-9393 (toll free) 1-202-366-0123 (in the Washington DC area)

pg. 14 Seat belts

Seat belts

Using seat belts Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts. So, urging you to buckle up is not just our recommendation. The few seconds it takes to buckle your seat belt may one day allow you to say "It's a good thing I was wearing my seat belt." The outboard seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These tensioners are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.

WARNING! Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.

Sample label on all seat belts with tensioners

Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:

if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns

For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly.

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When wearing the seat belt remember:

The belt should not be twisted or turned. The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Before

exiting the vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.

Tightening the lap belt

WARNING! Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only. Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly. Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

Child seats Please refer to page 35 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

Seat belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should be positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap section of the belt should be located low, as shown in the illustration.

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Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console

Seat belt reminder A light, located above the rear view mirror in the ceiling console, will light up if either of the front seat occupants has not buckled his/her seat belt. A light will also illuminate in the instrument panel. If the car is not moving, the lights will go out after approximately 6 seconds.

Front seats The seat belt reminder lights will remain on until the driver and/or front seat passenger has buckled his/her seat belt. There is also an audible tone that changes frequency, depending on the speed of the car.

Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.

pg. 17 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

Components in the SRS system

Front airbags Your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which consists of front airbags that enhance the three-point seat belt system. The Volvo SRS system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats. To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a second.

Location of the passenger's side front airbag

The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system. The outboard rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners. The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash. The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment.

Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the vehicle. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.

pg. 18 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

WARNING! As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident. Never drive an SRS-equipped vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel pad/ airbag housing. SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable able force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions,

bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s) deployment. When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction. Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer.

pg. 19 Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front airbag The passenger's side front airbag is automatically enabled/disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger's seat. The system consists of a silicon-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on the outboard side of the seat.

If the system is functioning normally, the status of the front passenger's side airbag (enabled/disabled) will be shown by the OWS indicator light as explained in the table above.

NOTE: When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self-diagnostic test and then go out.

However, if a fault is detected in the system:

The OWS indicator light will stay on The safety system warning light (see page 22) will come on and stay on The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.

WARNING! If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained above, be aware that the passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible.

pg. 20 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

WARNING! Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician.

WARNING! Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger's seat: The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion. The passenger should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console, by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the front, passenger's side airbag. The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system's function. No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function.

WARNING! No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child. The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function. The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exerted on the weight sensor by a child, and could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.

pg. 21 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

When do the front airbags deploy? The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. The SRS sensors are designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed. If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:

 Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed. Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components. Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).

NOTE:

Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.

Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles.

The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.

WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.

Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle. Other

safety systems can also be damaged.

prolonged exposure.

The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of

When do the front airbags not deploy? Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy. Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.

pg. 22 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

Safety system warning light in the instrument panel A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors certain safety system components. A check is performed on components such as seat belt locks, SRS, SIPS, OWS, and/or the VIC system. If a fault is detected, the warning light will illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the safety system warning lamp should light up when the ignition key is turned to positions I, II or III and should go out after approximately 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the

vehicle is started.

WARNING! If the safety system warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the vehicle to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer.

WARNING! If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position.

Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II. Press firmly on the brake pedal. Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 111 for information on manually overriding

the shiftlock system.

pg. 23 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support:

SRS text on passenger's dash

In Canada

In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-091 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7

Customer Care Center 175 Gordon Baker Rd.

1-800-458-1552

1-800-663-8255

SRS text on outside of both sun visors

SRS text on inside of both sun visors

WARNING! Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See 35 for guidelines. Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened. Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.

pg. 24 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)

WARNING! No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see the illustration on page 17). There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area. Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.

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Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls

pg. 37 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel 38
Indicator and warning symbols 39
Symbols on the left side of the instrument panel 40
Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel 41
Information display 43
Center console controls 44
Lighting panel 45
Left-side steering wheel lever 47
Cruise control (option) 49
Right-side steering wheel lever 51
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers 53
Parking brake, 12 volt socket 54
Power windows 55
Mirrors 57
Power moonroof (option) 59
Personal settings 61
Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option) 63

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1. Speedometer

2. Turn signal, left

3. Warning symbol See the next page for additional information.

4. Information display The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, and the clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36°F (-5° and +2°C), a snowflake symbol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature.

5. Information symbol See the next page for additional information.

6. Turn signal, right

7. Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds. This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed.

8. Indicator and warning symbols

9. Fuel gauge The fuel tank holds approximately 15.9 US gallons (60 liters)1. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.

10. Trip odometer reset button The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1 and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets the currently selected trip odometer.

11. Function display This window displays information on functions such as the odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise control.

12. High beam indicator

13. Clock setting button Turn the button to set the time.

14. Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in mind that extra lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.

15. Indicator and warning symbols

1. Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 liters). Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 US gallons (55 liters). This code is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number. See page 184 for the location of the VIN plate.

pg. 39 Indicator and warning symbols

Function check The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released. Symbols in the center of the instrument panel

Warning symbol

The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's driveability. A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols. If the red warning symbol lights up: 1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location.

2. Read the message in the information display. 3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact an authorized Volvo Retailer or workshop.

Information symbol

The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.

NOTE: The car can still be driven after the information symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1-2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed.

pg. 40 Symbols on the left side of the instrument panel

Symbols - left side of instrument panel

Symbols on the left side of the instrument panel

1. Malfunction indicator light

As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, transmission,

electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible.

A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car. Canadian models are equipped with this symbol .

2. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still

function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 113 for additional information. Canadian models are equipped with this symbol .

3. Rear fog light

This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is on.

4. Stability system STC or DSTC

This indicator symbol flashes when the STC (Stability and Traction control system) or the DSTC (Dynamic

Stability and Traction control system) is actively working to stabilize the car. See page 116 for more detailed information.

5. Not in use

6. Fuel level warning light

When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.

pg. 41 Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel

Symbols - right side of instrument panel

1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light

does not flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the car are not functioning properly.

2. Parking brake applied

This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between

the front seats.

Canadian models are equipped with this symbol

3. Safety system warning light

If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds

after the car has been started, the safety system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock, SRS, SIPS, and/or VIC system. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer to have the system(s) inspected.

4. Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level.

See if the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

5. Seat belt reminder

This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will light up if either front seat

occupant has not buckled his/her seat belt. If the car is not moving, the symbols will go out after approximately 6
seconds.

6. Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo

workshop.

7. Brake failure warning light

If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the

hood, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 148 for the location of the reservoir. Canadian models are equipped with this symbol .

WARNING! If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.

pg. 42 Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel

If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system. In this case: 1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine. 2. Restart the engine. 3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven. 4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. See page 148 for the location of the reservoir.

Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are open or ajar.

At low speeds

If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Information symbol in the

instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.

At higher speeds

If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Warning symbol in the

instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.

Hood and trunk

If the hood and/or trunk lid is not completely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will

light up and a message will be displayed, regardless of the vehicle's speed.

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Messages When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information display. To read a message: Press the READ button (A). Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.

NOTE: If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access the trip computer.

Message STOP SAFELY STOP ENGINE SERVICE URGENT SEE MANUAL SERVICE REQUIRED TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE

Meaning

Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage.

Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage.

Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.

Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service). This message is affect by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of hours the engine has been run since the service function was reset at the most recent regularly scheduled service.

pg. 44 Center console controls

12 volt socket, stability system, auxiliary equipment

12 volt sockets The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.

NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.

Stability system STC or DSTC The stability system - Stability and Traction Control (STC), or the optional Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) - activate automatically when the car is started. In certain situations, it may be necessary to disable the system's anti-spin function, for example, while driving for a short period with tires of different dimensions.

To disable the anti-spin function: Press the STC or DSTC button for approximately one second. The indicator light in the button will go out, and STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be shown in the information display.

WARNING! The car's handling and stability characteristics will be altered with the anti-spin function disabled.

NOTE:The anti-spin function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is started

Auxiliary equipment The button to the right of the STC/DSTC button can be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary equipment.

pg. 45 Lighting panel

1. Headlights and parking lights All lighting off.

Models with daytime running lights:

Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights

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

NOTE: Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor, which automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending on ambient light conditions. When driving in daylight, the headlights will switch off and the daytime running lights will come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will switch off and the Bi-Xenon headlights will switch on.

Parking lights

When the switch is in this position, the front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel

lighting will be on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery drain.

High/low beam headlights

The headlights, front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lighting will be on if

the ignition key is in position II. If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is switched off.

NOTE: The headlight switch must be in position equipped with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights). Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering column toward you.

before the high beams will function (this also applies on models

2. Instrument panel lighting

Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness. There is also an instrument panel illumination sensor that automatically adjusts the level of illumination. The background of the center console's display automatically becomes lighter or darker, depending on the amount of

ambient light.

3. Front fog lights (option)

The front fog lights will only function with the ignition key in at least position II. These lights can only be used in combination with the low beam headlights or the parking lights. These lights will be automatically switched off the next time the car is started. An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.

4. Unlocking the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off, press this button to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move

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forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.

Manually releasing the fuel filler door If it should be necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually from the inside the trunk. To do so: 1. Move the cover panel to one side. 2. This exposes a handle, located near the fuel filler door locking mechanism. Pull the handle rearward to release the fuel filler door.

5. Rear fog light The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side tail light cluster. The ignition key must be in at least position II for the rear fog light to function. This light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150
meters). An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/ low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.

pg. 47 Left-side steering wheel lever

Turn signals, high/low beams, headlight flasher, exterior courtesy lights

Lane change position (1) When changing lanes, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and releasing it. This will cause the turn signal to flash three times.

Position for normal turns (2) NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.

With the headlights on: high/low beams (3)

Move the lever toward the steering wheel and release it to switch between high and low beams.

With the headlights off: headlight flasher (3) With the headlights switched off (the switch on the lighting panel in position 0), move the lever toward the steering wheel. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.

Home safe lighting (3) When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the car: 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function). 3. Exit the car and lock the doors. The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights will now come on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, described at the end of this chapter.

Trip computer (option) The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian models) that can be shown in the information display.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only)

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NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A). Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.

Controls The four trip computer functions (five on Canadian models) can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a fifth time (sixth time on Canadian models) returns you to the original function. The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average speed will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is

based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "---" will be displayed in the information display.

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

Current fuel consumption This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not moving, "---- " will be displayed.

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

Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only) This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to m.p.h.

NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car or on tire inflation.

pg. 49 Cruise control (option)

Cruise control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub. Engaging the cruise control function 1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.

NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed. 2. Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.

Setting speed Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.

Increasing or decreasing speed Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:

Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. This will become the set speed when the

Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by

button is released.

approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

NOTE:

Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 m.p.h. (30 km/h). Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control

operation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored in the system's memory.

Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:

If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed. If the gear selector is moved to position N. During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.

Returning to the set speed

Press the button to resume the previously set speed.

(contd. on next page)

pg. 50 Cruise control (option)

Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by:

Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display. Putting the gear selector in (N)eutral.

WARNING! Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.

pg. 51 Right-side steering wheel lever

Windshield wipers A. Windshield/headlight washers B. Rain sensor (option) - on/off C. Thumb wheel D. Not in use

Windshield wipers off

The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0

Manual wiper function

From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as

the lever is held up.

Intermittent wiper function

With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by moving the thumb wheel (C) upward to

increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.

Continuous wiper function

The wipers operate at "normal" speed. High speed wiper function.

A -Windshield washers Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released.

Headlight washers (certain models) When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.

The following applies to conserve washer fluid (see page 45 for information on the light switch positions):

Low/high beam headlights on

The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed

once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.

Parking lights on

Optional Bi-Xenon headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed. Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.

Headlights off

Optional Bi-Xenon headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed. Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.

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B - Rain sensor (option) The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).

On/Off To activate the rain sensor: 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0. 3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous page). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.

The rain sensor can be deactivated by:

Pressing button (B).

or

 Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated.

CAUTION! The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.

The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:

When the key is removed from the ignition. Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.

C - Thumb wheel The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when the this function is activated.

D - Not in use

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Chapter 4 - Climate

pg. 67 Climate

General information 68
Manual climate control 70
Electronic climate control (ECC) 72
Air distribution 75

pg. 68 General information

Air conditioning - A/C Your car is equipped with a climate control system that includes either manually adjustable air conditioning or optional Electronic Climate Control (ECC). The air conditioning system can be switched off, but for optimal air quality in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from fogging, the air conditioning should be left on - even in cool weather.

NOTE: In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked. This water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.

Ice and snow Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.

Climate control maintenance Your Volvo retailer has the tools and equipment required to maintain and carry out any necessary repairs on the climate system. Work of this type should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

Refrigerant Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 1.2 lbs (530 g) R134a (HFC 134a), and uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment filter Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.

NOTE: There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.

Display The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made.

Personal settings There are two functions in the climate system that can be set to your preferences:

Blower speed to Auto mode (models with ECC only). Timer controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger compartment. For information about how to make these

settings, see the Personal settings section on page 62.

Models equipped with ECC (option)

Sensors The sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard and the passenger compartment temperature sensor, located behind the climate system control panel, should not be obstructed.

Side windows and optional moonroof The electronic climate control system will function best if the windows and moonroof are closed. If you drive with the windows or moonroof open, it may be preferable to manually adjust the temperature and blower control (the LED in the AUTO switch should be off).

Acceleration The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration.

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Air vents in the dashboard A. Open B. Closed C. Horizontal air flow D. Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.

pg. 70 Manual climate control

Climate system control panel

1. Blower speed 2. Recirculation 3. Defroster 4. Airflow controls 5. A/C - OFF/ON 6. Heated driver's seat 7. Heated front passenger's seat 8. Rear window and door mirror defrosters 9. Temperature selector

Manual climate system functions 1. Blower speed

The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. If the knob is turned

counterclockwise and the indicator light in the display goes out, the blower and the air conditioning are switched off. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF.

2. Recirculation

This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passenger compartment. The

air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated. Recirculation (together with the air conditioning system) cools the passenger compartment more quickly in very warm weather. If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.

Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of misting, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 62
for information on setting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always disengaged when you select Defroster (3).

3. Defroster

Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.

Air flows to the windows at high blower speed. The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled

to provide maximum air dehumidification.

 The air is not recirculated.

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4. Airflow controls

Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display

above the climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. The desired temperature is selected using control 9.

5. A/C - On or Off

The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON LED is lit. The system is disengaged when the OFF

lights up. If Defroster (3) is activated the air conditioning is always engaged.

6/7. Heated front seats (option)

Maximum heating: Press the button once - both LEDs light up. Reduced heating: Press the button a second time - one LED lights up. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.

8. Heated rear window and door mirrors

Use this function to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.

9. Temperature selector

The knob with the thermometer symbol is used to select cooling or heating for both the driver's and passenger's sides of the car.

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1. Auto - On/Off 2. Blower speed 3. Recirculation 4. Defroster 5. Airflow controls 6. A/C - ON/OFF 7. Heated driver's seat 8. Heated front passenger's seat 9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters 10. Temperature selector

ECC functions

1. Auto -On/Off

The AUTO function automatically regulates climate control to maintain the desired temperature. The automatic function controls heating, air conditioning, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution.

If you select one or more manual functions, the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically. All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on. AUTO CLIMATE is shown in the display.

2. Blower speed

The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. The blower speed is regulated automatically if AUTO is selected. The previously set blower speed is disconnected.

NOTE: If the knob is turned counterclockwise and the blower indication in the display goes out, the blower and the air conditioning are switched off. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF.

3. Recirculation

This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passenger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated.

If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.

Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation

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function is selected. See page 62 for information on setting the recirculation timer.

4. Defroster

Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed. The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification. The air is not recirculated.

5. Airflow controls

Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 75.

6. Air conditioning On/Off

The air conditioning system is controlled automatically by the system when the ON LED is lit to maintain the selected temperature. When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit, the air conditioning system is deactivated. Other functions are still controlled automatically. When Defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is activated for maximum dehumidifying.

7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)

Maximum heating: Press the button once - both LEDs light up. Reduced heating: Press the button a second time one LED lights up. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.

9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors. The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The function is active if one LED is lit in the switch. The door mirrors are deactivated automatically after approximately 6 minutes. The rear windscreen is deactivated after approximately 12 minutes.

10. Temperature selector

The temperatures on the driver's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on (both LEDs will be on), which means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car. To set the temperature on one side of the car:

Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.

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Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car. Press the knob a third time to set the temperature on both sides of the car at the same time.

NOTE: Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster.

pg. 75 Air distribution

Air distribution Defroster. Air is not recirculated in this mode. Air conditioning is always engaged. There is a certain amount of airflow to the panel air vents.

Use:

Defrost/de-fog the windshield and front side windows.

Air to windshield and front side windows. There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents.

Prevents fogging in cold or humid weather (blower speed should be moderate to high)

Air to the windows and from dashboard air vents.

For good comfort in warm, dry weather.

Airflow directed to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.

To ensure efficient cooling in a warm weather.

Air to the floor and windows. There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents.

For comfortable conditions and good defrosting in cold weather. Medium to high blower speed.

Air to the floor and dashboard air vents.

For sunny weather with cool ambient temperatures.

Air to the floor. There is a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard and window air vents.

To warm the feet.

Airflow to the windows, dashboard air vents, and floor.

For cooler air toward the feet, or for warmer air toward the head and chest.

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Chapter 5 - Interior

pg. 77 Interior

Front seats 78
Interior lighting 81
Storage compartments 82
Rear seat 84
Trunk 86

pg. 78 Front seats

Manual seat adjustment The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position. 1. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice. 2. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion. 3. Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion. 4. Turn this knob to adjust the firmness of the lumbar support. 5. Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.

Folding down the front seat backrest

WARNING! Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.

Folding down the front seat backrests (option in certain markets) The front passenger's seat backrest can be folded down to provide room for long loads. To fold down the backrest: 1. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Adjust the backrest to the upright position. 3. Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest as shown in the illustration. 4. Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward. 5. Move the seat as far forward as possible.

WARNING! Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops.

pg. 79 Front seats

Power seats The power driver's seat can be adjusted:

 If the ignition key is in position I or II. During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door remains open. If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be adjusted or during a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II, or if the engine is running.

Adjusting the seat Controls 5, 6, and 7 on the side of the seat can be used to make adjustments. 5. Backrest tilt 6. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat. Move the control forward to move the seat forward. 7. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat. Move the control rearward to move the seat rearward.

NOTE:The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for approximately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.

Emergency stop If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.

Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option) Three different seating positions can be stored in the seat's memory. The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.

To program (store) a seat position in button 1: 1. Use controls 5, 6, and 7 to adjust the seat to the desired position. 2. Press and hold down the M (memory) button. 3. With the M button depressed, press button 1 to store the seat's current position. To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was programmed, press and hold down button 1 until the seat stops moving. As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset position.

Central locking system remote control and driver's seat memory The remote control transmitter can also be equipped with an optional function that controls the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way: 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. 2. When you leave the car, lock it using the remote control. 3. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote control and the driver's door is opened, the

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driver's seat will automatically move to the position that it was in when the door was most recently locked with that remote control.

WARNING! Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car. Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel. Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow. The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.

Vanity mirror Raise the cover to switch on the light.

pg. 81 Interior lighting

A - Driver's side reading light,

B - Courtesy lighting,

C - Passenger's side reading light

Interior lighting The reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons A or C. The function selector (B) can be set to three positions:

Press the left side of the switch: the interior courtesy lighting is always on. Neutral position: the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened and is switched off by a dimmer

when the door is closed.

Press the right side of the switch: the interior courtesy lighting is always off.

Courtesy lighting - automatic function The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when:

the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position.

The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when

one of the doors is open the courtesy lighting has not been switched off (the right side of switch B depressed).

The automatic lighting goes out when

the engine is started the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control.

If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually, it will be turned off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the key has been turned to position 0 by pressing the switch briefly.

Rear reading lights (in ceiling)

Rear reading lights The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off automatically 10 minutes after the engine has been switched off.

pg. 82 Storage compartments

pg. 83 Storage compartments

1. Storage pocket (also on front side of seat cushion)

2. Compartment in door panel 3. Ticket clip 4. Glove compartment 5. Waste bin (accessory), located behind the center instrument panel 6. Storage compartment and cup holders 7. Storage compartment and cup holders.

WARNING! Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops. Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.

Glove compartment The owners manual and maps can be stored here. There are also holders for coins, pens and fuel cards. The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system's remote control. See the chapter "Locks and alarm" for further information about the key blade.

pg. 84 Rear seat

Adjust the head restraint vertically

Rear seat head restraints Each of the rear seat head restraints can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger. The upper edge of the head restraint should be on a level with the midpoint of the rear side of the passenger's head (see illustration).

 To raise: slide the head restraint up to the desired height. To lower: Press the catch at the base of the right support and press the head restraint down. To remove: Pull the head restraint up far as possible. Press the catch at the base of the right support and pull the

head restraint out of the its holders.

NOTE: When the seat backs are folded down, the head restraints may be damaged if they are not removed. The center head restraint must also be removed when transporting heavy loads.

Folding down the rear seat backrests Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be folded down, together or separately, to enable you to transport long objects. Before folding down the rear seat backrests, the outboard seat belts can be attached to the clothes hook as shown in the middle illustration. To fold down one or both sections:

1. Grasp the straps at the rear edge of the seat cushions and pull the cushions forward. 2. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock. A red lock indicator is visible when the backrest is not locked in the upright position. 3. Fold the backrest down partially and remove the outer head restraints. Press the center head restraint down completely or remove it.

pg. 85 Rear seat

4. Place the head restraints in the plastic tubes, which are now accessible on the under side of the seat cushions.

WARNING! The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in position and hidden when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place.

When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats. This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seat backs. This will reduce the possibility of luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident.

pg. 86 Trunk

Load anchoring eyelets The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten accessory load and lashing straps, load nets, and other load anchors.

Auxiliary 12 volt socket (option) Fold down the lid to use the socket.

Using the 12 volt socket while the engine is not running drains the vehicle's battery. If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more that 0.1A is connected to a socket, a battery alert will be

shown in the driver information display.

The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use. Maximum current from the socket is 15A.

Grocery bag holder (option) The grocery bag holder keeps bags in place and prevents them from tipping over and spilling their contents in the trunk.

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Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm

pg. 87 Locks and alarm

Remote control and key blade 88
Locking and unlocking 92
Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks 93
Alarm 94

pg. 88 Remote control and key blade

Remote controls Two remote controls that also function as ignition keys are provided with your car. The remote controls contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment.

USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX

Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Loss of a remote control If either of the remote controls is lost, the other must be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote control must be erased from the system. A separate label with the code of the key blade is supplied. Store the label in a safe place. Take the label to a Volvo retailer when ordering new keys. A maximum of six remote controls/key blades can be programmed and used for one car.

Immobilizer (start inhibitor) Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transponder. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The car will start only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.

USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada - IC: 3659A-WFS125VO

Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAUTION! Never use force on the narrow section of the remote control - this is where the transponder is located. The car cannot be started if the transponder is damaged.

pg. 89 Remote control and key blade

Remote control functions 1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to confirm locking. 2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to confirm unlocking. After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the trunk. A long press (at least two seconds) opens all side windows.

NOTE:

Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's Personal settings menu. See

page 61 for more information.

The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors and

the trunk. See Personal settings on page 61 for more information. 3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car: Press the yellow button on the remote control to light the interior lighting, position/parking lamps, license plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option). These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90
seconds. See the Personal settings on page 62 for information about adjusting the time setting. 4. Unlock trunk- Press the button once to unlock the trunk lid only. 5. Panic alarm: - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.

To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.

NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.

pg. 90 Remote control and key blade

Removing the key blade

Key blade The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:

To lock/unlock the driver's door To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 92) For valet locking (see the explanation in below)

Removing the key blade Slide the spring loaded catch (1 in the illustration shown) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control.

1. Locking points, key blade in place 2. Locking points, key blade removed

Reinserting the key blade in the remote control

Hold the remote control with the pointed end down. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.

The doors can be locked or unlocked using the detached key blade.

 Turn the key in the driver's door lock once to unlock the driver's door only. Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock the other doors and the trunk. One turn with the key toward lock in the driver's door locks all doors and the trunk.

Valet or service locking By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service.

pg. 91 Remote control and key blade

With the valet locking function activated:

The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked The engine can be started The glove compartment cannot be unlocked Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened, and the rear seat backrests are locked in

the upright position)

To activate the valet locking function: 1. Remove the key blade from the remote control 2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to activate the function. (A message appears in the information display.) 3. Give the parking attendant or service personnel only the remote control (with the key blade removed) Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet locking.

Weak battery in the remote control When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in the instrument panel (see page 39) lights up and REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.

Replacing the battery in the remote control If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery (type CR 2032, 3V) is weak and should be replaced. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the key blade. 2. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Remove the screw (1) using a small slotted screwdriver. 3. Remove the cover. 4. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover. The plus side of the new battery (marked on the battery) must face downward.

CAUTION! When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control.

5. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers. 6. Press the cover back into place and tighten the screw. 7. Reinsert the key blade in the remote control.

NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.

pg. 92 Locking and unlocking

Locking/unlocking the car from the inside The switches near the door opening handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.

Press in the upper section in the lock button. A long press (at least two seconds) also opens all the side windows.

Unlocking:

Locking:

NOTE:

Press in the lower section of the lock button.

The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock button. Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door. This applies only if the car has

not been locked from the outside.

The doors can also be unlocked (and the door opened) by pulling the handle in the door twice.

Opening the trunk from the inside

Opening the trunk from the inside U.S. models only The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside. Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed.

pg. 93 Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks

Locking the glove compartment The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade on the remote control. See page 90 for information on removing the key blade from the remote control.

Unlock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) counterclockwise. The key slot is vertical

Lock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) clockwise. The key slot is horizontal when

when the glove compartment is unlocked.

the glove compartment is locked.

Manual child safety locks, rear doors The controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors, and are only accessible when the doors are open. Use the ignition key blade or a screwdriver to turn the control. A. When the slot in the control is in the horizontal position, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened from the outside. B. When the slot in the control is in the vertical position, the door can be opened from the inside.

pg. 94 Alarm

The alarm system

The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the alarm:

The hood is forced open. The trunk is forced open. A door is forced open. The ignition switch is tampered with An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition). If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor). The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor) The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed). The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.

The alarm indicator light The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard (see illustration):

Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed The indicator light flashes every two seconds - the alarm is armed The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered. The message

"ALARM TRIGGERED, CHECK CAR" will also be displayed.

Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be shown in the information display. Contact your Volvo retailer to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if necessary.

Arming the alarm Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.

Disarming the alarm Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key control. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked.

Turning off (stopping) the alarm If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by inserting the key in the ignition switch.

Audible/visual alarm signal An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.

pg. 95 Alarm

1. Disconnecting the sensors. 2. Not in use

The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.

Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor(s) In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked. 1. Turn the ignition key to position II and then back to position 0 and remove it from the ignition switch. 2. Press the button (1). The LED in the button will remain on for one minute after the key has been removed from the ignition switch or until the car is locked.

Important

The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and

then locked again.

This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.

U,S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)

Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Chapter 7 - Starting and driving

pg. 97 Starting and driving

General information 98
Fuel requirements 101
Starting the vehicle 104
Manual transmission 107
Automatic transmission - Geartronic 108
All Wheel Drive (option) 110
Brake system 111
Stability system 113
Rear park assist 115
Towing 116
Jump starting 118
Towing a trailer 119
Trailer towing 120
Detachable trailer hitch 121
Transporting loads 122

pg. 98 General information

Economical driving conserves natural resources Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:

Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator

pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.

Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach

normal operating temperature.

 Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking. Use the transmission's (D)rive position as often as possible and avoid using kickdown. Do not exceed posted speed limits. Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle. Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold). Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended. Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance and also fuel consumption. At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed

than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.

Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.

Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:

Dirty air cleaner Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incorrect front end alignment

Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance intervals.

Weight distribution affects handling At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less the tendency to understeer.

WARNING! Driving with the trunk open: Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment. If the trunk must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows: Close the windows Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side windows and the blower control to its highest setting.

CAUTION! Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never drive the vehicle in water deeper than 18
inches (48 cm).

pg. 99 General information

Handling, roadholding Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.

Cold weather precautions If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:

Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture will reduce freeze protection. This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See section "Coolant". The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed.

Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty

of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle during cold weather.

 Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank. In addition, in

extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de-icer before refueling.

The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as

well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic type1 , is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See page 187 for more information.

The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. are used more

often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts.

Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see the chapter "Wheels and tires." To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see page 148 for the

location of the washer fluid reservoir). This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water, Down to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3
parts water, Down to 0° F (-18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water, Down to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water.

Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.

NOTE: Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.

1. Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.

Conserving electrical current Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:

When the engine is not running, avoid turning the ignition key to position II. Many electrical systems (the audio

pg. 100 General information

system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function with the ignition key in position I. This position reduces drain on the battery.

Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not

running could result in the battery being completely drained.

The optional 12 volt socket in the trunk provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off, which drains

the battery.

NOTE: If the ignition is switched on, a warning message will be displayed in the text window in the instrument panel when the battery charge is low. An energy conserving function designed into the vehicle's electrical system will switch off certain functions or reduce the load on the battery by, e.g., reducing the audio system's volume.

W Winter/Wet driving mode- enhanced vehicle traction

Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position. Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode. An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged. This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.

Before a long distance trip It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event that problems

occur. As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:

Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal. Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage Have the transmission oil level checked2. Check condition of drive belts. Check state of the battery's charge. Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those that are worn. Check tire pressures. The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only. Check all lights, including high beams. Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinces. Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where it may be difficult to obtain the

Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where snow or ice are likely to occur, consider

correct fuel.

snow tires.

2. To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

pg. 101 Fuel requirements

Octane rating Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an AKI octane rating of 91
or above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number, RON, and the Motor Octane Number, MON. ((RON + MON)/2). The minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 (RON 91).

Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives) Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driveability and fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with the service station operator.

NOTE: Volvo does not recommend the use of store-bought fuel injector cleaning additives.

Unleaded fuel Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled "UNLEADED". Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness of the emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage. State and local vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles.

NOTE: Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission Control System performance may be affected, and the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) located on your instrument panel may light. If this occurs, please return your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for maintenance.

Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or ethers. In some areas, state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indicating use of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check with the service station operator. To meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated"

fuel. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must still be met. Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.

Fuel Formulations Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives. Besides damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your vehicle, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank, take precautions.

These may include:

standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling

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refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during

refueling

wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel filler nozzle.

WARNING! Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated, and immediately return the vehicle to your retailer for correction.

Use of Additives With the exception of fuel line antifreeze during winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, or other store-bought additives to your vehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may damage your engine, and some of these additives contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.

Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel (see the illustration on page 45) with the ignition switched off to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks. If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is being refueled, this feature enables you to lock the doors/trunk while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked. You can also keep the vehicle locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the fuel filler door. Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling. Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather.

Refueling The fuel tank is designed to hold approximately 15.9 US gallons (60 liters)1 with sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be somewhat less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.

1. Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 liters). Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 US gallons (55 liters). This code is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number. See page 184 for the location of the VIN plate.

pg. 103 Fuel requirements

CAUTION! Do not refuel with the engine runninga. Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling could also cause damage to the emission control systems. Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the fuel system. Such damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

a. 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.

pg. 104 Starting the vehicle

Starting the vehicle To start the engine: 1. Fasten the seat belt.

WARNING! Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary.

2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFTLOCK). See also page 109. Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.

3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step.

NOTE:

On certain models, when the vehicle is started, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short period,

depending on the temperature of the engine. This has been done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which enables them to function normally.

For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft. (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the key to

the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.

4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

5. Select the desired gear. On models with an automatic transmission, the gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R.

NOTE:

Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same key ring when you try to start

the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the vehicle not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the vehicle again.

Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with a keylock system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must

be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.

When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal

until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.

Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to

prevent engine damage.

WARNING! Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for your car. They must be firmly secured in the clips on the floor so that they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals on the driver's side.

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CAUTION! Automatic transmission: The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear. Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of the automatic transmission fluid.

WARNING! Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.

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0 - Locked position

Remove the key to lock the steering wheel1. Never turn the key to position 0 while driving or when the vehicle is being towed.

NOTE: A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position between 0 and I. To stop this sound, turn the key to position II and back to position 0.

I - Intermediate position2

Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off

1. The gear selector must be in the Park position. 2. Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.

II - Drive position

The key's position when driving. The vehicle's entire electrical system is activated.

III - Start position

Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to the Drive position. A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.

Steering wheel lock When the key is removed from the ignition, the steering wheel locks so that it cannot be turned. If the front wheels are hard up against a curb, the steering wheel lock may be under too much tension to unlock. If so, the key will turn in the ignition switch but the car will not start. At the same time, a message "Steering locked" will appear in the driver information text display. If this happens: 1. Remove the key from the ignition. 2. Turn the steering wheel slightly and hold it to relieve pressure on the lock mechanism. Reinsert it the key. The steering should immediately unlock. If not, try again.