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09 Maintenance and servicing 09 Hood Opening the hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock. 2. Lift the hood slightly. 3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and lift the hood. WARNING Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed. 208

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
General information	10
	12
Volvo and the environment	12
Accessory Installation	13
Important warnings	13
Driver distraction	13
Safety	16
Occupant safety	16
Occupant safety reminders	16
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.	16
Reporting safety defects in Canada	17
Using seat belts	18
Seat belts	18
Seat belt guides	19
Seat belt use during pregnancy	19
Child seats	20
Seat belt reminder	20
Rear seats	20
Seat belt maintenance	20
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	21
Supplemental Restraint System	21
The front airbag system	22
Front airbag deployment	23
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag	26
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)	26
Side impact airbags – front seats only	29
Side impact protection airbags	29
Introduction	31
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)	31
Driving after a collision	32
Crash mode	32
Children should be seated safely	33
Child safety	33
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)	34
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:	34
Volvo's recommendations	34
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:	34
Child restraints	35
Child restraint systems	35
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt	37
Infant seats	37
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt	39
Convertible seats	39
Securing a booster cushion	41
Booster cushions	41
Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors	42
ISOFIX lower anchors	42
Registering a child restraint	43
Child restraint registration and recalls	43
Instruments and controls	46
Instrument overview	46
Control panel in driver's door	48
Instrument panel	49
Instrument panel	49
Function check	51
Indicator and warning symbols	51
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel	51
Warning symbol	51
Information symbol	51
Symbols – left side	53
Symbols – instrument panel	53
Symbols – right side	54
Door open warning	55
At low speeds	55
At higher speeds	55
Messages	56
Information display	56
	59
Lighting panel	59
Parking lights	59
Headlights	59
Brake lights	59
Fog lights	59
Front fog lights (option)	59
Rear fog light	60
Instrument panel lighting	60
Unlocking the fuel filler door	60
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door	60
Lever positions	61
Left-side steering wheel lever	61
Turn signals	61
When turning	61
When changing lanes	61
High/low beam headlights	61
Continuous high beams	61
High beam flash	61
Home safe lighting	61
	63
Trip computer	63
Controls	63
Resetting	63
Engaging the cruise control function	65
Cruise control (option)	65
Increasing or decreasing speed	65
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control	65
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:	65
Returning to the set speed	66
Disengaging cruise control	66
Windshield wipers	67
Right-side steering wheel lever	67
A–Windshield washers	67
Headlight washers (certain models)	67
Low/high beam headlights on	67
Parking lights on	67
B – Rain sensor (option)	68
On/Off	68
Manual deactivation	68
Automatic deactivation	68
C – Thumb wheel	68
Steering wheel adjustment	69
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers	69
Hazard warning flashers	69
Parking brake (hand brake)	70
Parking brake	70
Operation	71
Power windows	71
Power window control – front passenger's side	71
Rearview mirror	72
Mirrors	72
Rearview mirror with compass (option)	72
Calibrating the compass	72
Power door mirrors	73
Adjusting the mirrors	73
Driver's door mirror:	73
Passenger's door mirror:	73
Storing the mirrors' position	73
Folding power door mirrors (option on certain markets only)	73
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - option	74
Control panel	75
Personal settings	75
Available settings	75
Clock adjust	75
Lock confirmation light	75
Autolock	75
Unlock	75
Automatically folding the door mirrors	76
Operating side windows	76
Temporarily turning off the double locking function and alarm sensor(s)	76
Approach lighting	76
Home safe lighting	76
Information	76
Climate functions	76
Keyless locking and unlocking (option as available)	76
Reset to factory settings	76
Introduction	77
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)	77
Programming HomeLink	77
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	78
Using HomeLink	78
Erasing HomeLink Buttons	79
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	79
Climate	82
General information	82
Ice and snow	82
Fog on the inside of the windows	82
Climate control maintenance	82
Refrigerant	82
Passenger compartment filter	82
Display	82
Personal settings	82
Air vents in the dashboard	84
Air vents	84
	85
Electronic Climate Control	85
ECC functions	85
Timer	86
Sensors	87
Acceleration	87
	88
Air distribution	88
Interior	92
Front seats	92
Accessing the rear seat	92
Manual seat	92
Power seat	93
Power seats (option)	93
Adjusting the seat	93
Emergency stop	94
Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)	94
Central locking system remote control and driver's seat memory	94
Before operating the power retractable hard top	96
Power retractable hard top	96
Trunk divider	97
Power retractable hard top cover	97
Operating the power retractable hard top	98
Power retractable hard top-related text messages	98
Emergency operation	99
Temporary cover	100
Wind blocker (retailer installed accessory)	100
Interior lighting	102
Interior lighting	102
Courtesy lighting – automatic function	102
Footwell lighting	102
Rear reading lights	102
Vanity mirror	103
	104
Storage compartments	104
Glove compartment	105
Jacket hanger	105
Compartment in door panel	106
Locking function	106
Rear seat storage compartment	106
Storage under the front, center armrest	106
CD storage	107
Cup holders in the center console	107
Rear cup holders	107
Storage compartment behind the parking brake	108
Loading the trunk	109
Trunk	109
Raising and lowering the folded top in the event of a fault	110
Load anchoring eyelets	110
Carrying long loads (ski hatch)	111
Removing the center backrest cushion	111
Opening the plastic hatch	111
Replacing the backrest cushion	111
Securing long objects	111
Locks and alarm	114
Remote control and key blade	114
Loss of a remote control	114
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)	114
Remote control functions	114
Weak battery in the remote control	116
Replacing the battery in the remote control	116
Key blade	116
Removing the key blade	116
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control	117
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade	117
To disable the alarm	117
Locking the doors with the detached key blade	117
Locking points	118
Valet locking	118
Keyless locking and unlocking	120
Keyless drive (option as available)	120
Location of the keyless drive antennas	122
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside	124
Locking and unlocking	124
Opening the trunk from the insideU.S. models only	125
Mechanically opening the trunk	125
Locking the glove compartment	125
The alarm system	127
Alarm (option)	127
The alarm indicator light	127
Arming the alarm	127
Disarming the alarm	127
Turning off (stopping) the alarm	128
Audible/visual alarm signal	128
Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor(s)	128
	129
Starting and driving	132
General information	132
Weight distribution affects handling	132
Handling, roadholding	133
Driving through water	133
Cold weather precautions	133
Conserving electrical current	134
Before a long distance trip	134
Octane rating	136
Fuel requirements	136
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)	137
Unleaded fuel	137
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers	137
Fuel filler door	137
Refueling	138
Ignition switch positions	139
Ignition switch	139
To start the engine	140
Starting the vehicle	140
Starting a vehicle with keyless drive	142
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive (option as available)	142
Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain markets only)	143
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission	143
Shiftgate positions	144
Automatic transmission (option)	144
Gear selector positions	144
P – Park	144
R – Reverse	144
N – Neutral	144
D – Drive	144
Manual shifting – Geartronic	145
While driving	145
Cold starts (turbo engines)	145
Kickdown	145
Safety function	145
Overriding the shiftlock system	146
Shiftlock override	146
Brake circuit malfunction	147
Brake system	147
Power brakes function only when the engine is running	147
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking	147
Severe strain on the brake system	147
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)	147
For optimal ABS braking effect:	148
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)	148
Emergency Brake Assistance – EBA	148
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)	149
Stability system	149
Symbols used by the stability system	150
	150
Emergency towing	151
Towing	151
Towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground	151
The following points should also be observed:	152
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive	152
	154
Jump starting	154
General information	155
Towing a trailer	155
Installing the ball holder	157
Detachable trailer hitch	157
Removing the ball holder	157
Loading the vehicle	158
Transporting loads	158
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:	158
Introduction	159
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)–option	159
When does BLIS function	160
How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness	160
Limitations	161
Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses	161
Switching BLIS on and off	161
BLIS system messages	162
Introduction	163
Park assist (Option/accessory)	163
Function	163
Rear park assist	163
Front park assist	163
Activating/deactivating park assist	164
Audible signals from the park assist system	164
Faults in the system	164
Cleaning the sensors	165
Wheels and tires	168
General information	168
Tread wear indicator	169
New Tires	169
Tire age	169
Improving tire economy	169
Inflation labels	170
Tire inflation	170
Checking tire pressure	171
Cold tires	171
To check inflation pressure:	171
Load ratings	171
Speed ratings	171
Tire inflation pressure table	172
Inflation pressure—U.S. models	172
Tire inflation pressure table	173
Inflation pressure—Canadian models	173
Tire designations	174
Tire designations	174
Terminology	176
Glossary of tire terminology	176
Loading the vehicle	177
Vehicle loading	177
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	177
Uniform tire quality gradings	179
Uniform tire quality gradings	179
Snow chains	180
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires	180
Snow tires, studded tires	180
Tires for winter use:	180
Temporary spare	181
Temporary spare	181
Wheel nuts	182
Wheel nuts	182
	183
Tire rotation	183
Changing a wheel	184
Changing a wheel	184
Installing the wheel	185
Returning the jack to its storage space	185
Introduction	186
Tire Sealing System	186
Tire sealing system–overview	186
Tire sealing system–temporarily repairing a flat tire	187
Stage 1: Sealing the hole	187
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure	189
Replacing the sealing compound container	189
Inflating tires	190
Introduction	191
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	191
Car care	196
Washing and cleaning the car	196
Upholstery care	198
Fabric	198
Interior plastic components	198
Alcantera™ suede-like material	198
Leather care	198
Cleaning the seat belts	199
Cleaning floor mats	199
Touching up minor paint damage	200
Paint touch up	200
Color code	200
Minor stone chips and scratches	200
Deep scratches	200
Maintenance and servicing	204
Volvo maintenance	204
The Federal Clean Air Act – U.S	204
Maintenance	204
Applicable warranties – U.S/Canada	204
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions	204
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)	204
Owner maintenance	206
Maintaining your car	206
Emission inspection readiness	206
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)?	206
How Do States Use OBD II for Emission Inspections?	206
How Can My Vehicle Fail OBD II Emission Inspection?	206
How Can I Prepare for My Next OBD II Emission Inspection?	206
Opening the hood	208
Hood	208
	209
Engine compartment	209
Changing engine oil and oil filter	210
Engine oil	210
Washer fluid	212
Fluids	212
Coolant	212
Brake fluid	213
Power steering fluid	213
Replacing windshield wiper blades	214
Wiper blades	214
Battery maintenance	215
Battery	215
Battery symbols:	215
Battery replacement	215
Removing the battery	215
Installing a new battery	216
Introduction	217
Replacing bulbs	217
Removing the headlight housing	217
Low beam bulb	218
Installing a new bulb	218
High beam bulb	219
Parking light bulb	219
Turn signal	220
Side marker light	220
Front fog light (option)	220
Removing the taillight bulb holder	221
Location of taillight bulbs	221
High-level brake light	221
License plate lighting	222
Footwell lighting	222
Trunk lighting	222
Vanity mirror lighting	223
Rear reading light bulbs	223
Replacing fuses	224
Fuses	224
Fuse box in the engine compartment	225
Fuses in the engine compartment	226
Fuse box in the passenger compartment	228
Fuses in the passenger compartment	229
Audio	234
Audio functions	234
USB/iPod connector (option)	235
USB flash drive	236
MP3 player	236
iPod	236
Sound settings	236
Optimal sound reproduction	236
Subwoofer (accessory)	237
Surround sound	237
Activating/deactivating Surround sound	237
Equalizer Front/Rear	237
Automatic sound control	237
Radio function controls	239
Radio functions	239
Storing preset stations	239
Manually storing a station	239
Automatically storing a station	239
Saving auto-stored stations in the preset memory	240
Scanning	240
Activating/deactivating SCAN	240
Storing a station found with SCAN	240
Radio text	240
Listening to satellite radio	240
Selecting Sirius radio mode	240
Activating Sirius radio	240
Selecting a channel category	241
Selecting a channel	241
Direct channel entry	241
Scanning	241
Storing a channel	241
Song Seek and Song Memory	242
Song memory	242
Song seek	242
Radio text	242
Advanced settings	242
Skip options	242
CHANGE CODE	243
SIRUS ID	243
CD function controls	244
CD player/CD changer	244
Playing a CD	244
Single CD player	244
CD changer (option)	244
CD eject	244
CD Pause	245
Audio files	245