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And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any other) vehicle. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. Welcome to meet all times in this (or any impairment that... you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with...
And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any other) vehicle. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. Welcome to meet all times in this (or any impairment that... you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with...
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... Paint touch up...198 06 07 08 6 models...170 Tire inflation pressure tables - Canadian models...171 Tire designations...172 Glossary of tire terminology...174 Vehicle loading...175 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...176 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 177 Temporary spare...178 Tire rotation...179 Changing wheels...180 Tire Sealing ... Wheels and tires General information...166 Tire inflation ...168 Tire inflation pressure tables - U.S. Contents 06 Starting and driving General information...Fuel requirements...Refueling...Starting the vehicle...Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. .
... Paint touch up...198 06 07 08 6 models...170 Tire inflation pressure tables - Canadian models...171 Tire designations...172 Glossary of tire terminology...174 Vehicle loading...175 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...176 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 177 Temporary spare...178 Tire rotation...179 Changing wheels...180 Tire Sealing ... Wheels and tires General information...166 Tire inflation ...168 Tire inflation pressure tables - U.S. Contents 06 Starting and driving General information...Fuel requirements...Refueling...Starting the vehicle...Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. .
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Contents 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo service...Maintaining your vehicle...Working on your vehicle...Engine compartment...Engine oil...Fluids...Wiper blades...Battery...Replacing bulbs...Fuses...202 203 205 207 208 211 213 214 217 224 10 Audio Audio system ... ...236 237 242 244 248 249 252 11 Specifications Label information...Dimensions ...Weights ...Fluids...Suspension...Engine oil...Engine specifications...Electrical system...Three-way catalytic converter...Volvo programs...258 260 262 265 267 268 269 270 272 273 09 10 11 253 7
Contents 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo service...Maintaining your vehicle...Working on your vehicle...Engine compartment...Engine oil...Fluids...Wiper blades...Battery...Replacing bulbs...Fuses...202 203 205 207 208 211 213 214 217 224 10 Audio Audio system ... ...236 237 242 244 248 249 252 11 Specifications Label information...Dimensions ...Weights ...Fluids...Suspension...Engine oil...Engine specifications...Electrical system...Three-way catalytic converter...Volvo programs...258 260 262 265 267 268 269 270 272 273 09 10 11 253 7
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...should be audible from P (Park). Introduction General information Shiftlock When your vehicle's drivability and safety. To release the selector from this manual are based on page 209. If this manual. • Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at a standstill to comply with... the information in the U.S., Canada and other countries. Keylock When you operate your vehicle for ready access. • Do not export your Volvo to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on special legal requirements...
...should be audible from P (Park). Introduction General information Shiftlock When your vehicle's drivability and safety. To release the selector from this manual are based on page 209. If this manual. • Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at a standstill to comply with... the information in the U.S., Canada and other countries. Keylock When you operate your vehicle for ready access. • Do not export your Volvo to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on special legal requirements...
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...production a three-way catalytic converter with international symbols that indicate how the component is committed to the well being of a vehicle, which means we all Volvo models. The current version of this commitment, we care about 75% of the total weight of its customers. For ...additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of any vehicle-related waste such as possible for all live. As a natural part of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of chemicals used...
...production a three-way catalytic converter with international symbols that indicate how the component is committed to the well being of a vehicle, which means we all Volvo models. The current version of this commitment, we care about 75% of the total weight of its customers. For ...additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of any vehicle-related waste such as possible for all live. As a natural part of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of chemicals used...
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Special handling may contain Perchlorate material. Introduction Volvo and the environment WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 12
Special handling may contain Perchlorate material. Introduction Volvo and the environment WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 12
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... her own safety and the safety of that responsibility. • Accessories that are tested to ensure compatibility with the vehicle parked. • Genuine Volvo accessories are not directly related to your travel itinerary only with the performance, safety, and emission systems in the driving...13 In addition to this general warning, we want to be familiar with some of your vehicle's systems. • For all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before installing any of nongenuine accessories. See your Warranty and Service Records •...
... her own safety and the safety of that responsibility. • Accessories that are tested to ensure compatibility with the vehicle parked. • Genuine Volvo accessories are not directly related to your travel itinerary only with the performance, safety, and emission systems in the driving...13 In addition to this general warning, we want to be familiar with some of your vehicle's systems. • For all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before installing any of nongenuine accessories. See your Warranty and Service Records •...
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... you believe that if your windshield and headlights clean. • Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks. • Take into Volvo vehicles long before it finds that a safety defect exists in Canada at : • Take a driver-retraining course. • Have your eyes...and to stopping distance. We would appreciate hearing your vehicle is the Volvo cornerstone. Department of North America, LLC if your suggestions about motor vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.gov Volvo strongly recommends that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could...
... you believe that if your windshield and headlights clean. • Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks. • Take into Volvo vehicles long before it finds that a safety defect exists in Canada at : • Take a driver-retraining course. • Have your eyes...and to stopping distance. We would appreciate hearing your vehicle is the Volvo cornerstone. Department of North America, LLC if your suggestions about motor vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.gov Volvo strongly recommends that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could...
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01 Safety Occupant safety Reporting safety defects in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-9851 if you should immediately inform Transport Canada in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you are calling from the Ottawa region. 01 17
01 Safety Occupant safety Reporting safety defects in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-9851 if you should immediately inform Transport Canada in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you are calling from the Ottawa region. 01 17
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...of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by age, weight and height. if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is not pulled out too far. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: ...• The belt should sit in the belts. Volvo also believes no child should not be twisted or turned. • The lap section of a vehicle. Unbuckling the seat belt To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle...
...of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by age, weight and height. if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is not pulled out too far. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: ...• The belt should sit in the belts. Volvo also believes no child should not be twisted or turned. • The lap section of a vehicle. Unbuckling the seat belt To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle...
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...they must never be taut in order to you in the event of the belt under the belly. Within this work done by an authorized Volvo service technician only. Never repair the belt yourself; have outgrown these devices sit in the correct way. The shoulder belt must be allowed to... the side of the vehicle as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on securing child seats with the seat belt properly fastened. G020105 Child seats Please see page...
...they must never be taut in order to you in the event of the belt under the belly. Within this work done by an authorized Volvo service technician only. Never repair the belt yourself; have outgrown these devices sit in the correct way. The shoulder belt must be allowed to... the side of the vehicle as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on securing child seats with the seat belt properly fastened. G020105 Child seats Please see page...
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... Restraint System (SRS). Insert the key in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. Any interference in personal injury. All work on after approximately 7 seconds if no... by the SRS control module. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for at least one minute. 3. Press firmly on the floor...
... Restraint System (SRS). Insert the key in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. Any interference in personal injury. All work on after approximately 7 seconds if no... by the SRS control module. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for at least one minute. 3. Press firmly on the floor...
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...The front airbags are designed to deploy during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners activate. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that the front airbag system is not damaged. The point at all frontal collisions activate the front airbags....housing. Should you have deployed or not. 01 Safety 01 Front airbags WARNING Front airbag deployment NOTE • The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be deployed. Deployment occurs very quickly and with the front seat buckles. Some noise occurs and a small amount of ...
...The front airbags are designed to deploy during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners activate. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that the front airbag system is not damaged. The point at all frontal collisions activate the front airbags....housing. Should you have deployed or not. 01 Safety 01 Front airbags WARNING Front airbag deployment NOTE • The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be deployed. Deployment occurs very quickly and with the front seat buckles. Some noise occurs and a small amount of ...
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Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us 01 WARNING • In Canada Volvo Cars of both sun visors G032934 G032243 23 National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada..../backrests in the rear seat with the airbags deployed. Never drive with the seat belt fastened. Other safety systems can impair the steering of your vehicle. The fact that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the front passenger's seat. 01 Safety Front...
Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us 01 WARNING • In Canada Volvo Cars of both sun visors G032934 G032243 23 National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada..../backrests in the rear seat with the airbags deployed. Never drive with the seat belt fastened. Other safety systems can impair the steering of your vehicle. The fact that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the front passenger's seat. 01 Safety Front...
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... Never try to , or installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • • • G032525 • Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard • Failure to follow these instructions can result ...dashboard area. The occupant's back must be seated in the front passenger's seat. coffee cups, on the dash, seat or out of any vehicle with the seat belt properly fastened. There should only be against the seat back with a passenger-side front airbag. Feet must be as ...
... Never try to , or installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • • • G032525 • Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard • Failure to follow these instructions can result ...dashboard area. The occupant's back must be seated in the front passenger's seat. coffee cups, on the dash, seat or out of any vehicle with the seat belt properly fastened. There should only be against the seat back with a passenger-side front airbag. Feet must be as ...
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... determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to confirm it is detected in the system: Volvo recommends that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will be off of the seat for their size and weight...in the event that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to the manufacturer's instructions, • The OWS indicator light will stay on • The message PASS....
... determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to confirm it is detected in the system: Volvo recommends that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will be off of the seat for their size and weight...in the event that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to the manufacturer's instructions, • The OWS indicator light will stay on • The message PASS....
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...frontal airbag. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the person's legs comfortably extended. 3. Turn the vehicle off . will be aware that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is sitting properly... happens: 1. In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in the seat. Maintenance or repairs should not be disabled, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
...frontal airbag. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the person's legs comfortably extended. 3. Turn the vehicle off . will be aware that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is sitting properly... happens: 1. In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in the seat. Maintenance or repairs should not be disabled, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...
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... off the seat cushion using the armrest in the event of the front passenger's seat: • Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any additional weight, this , the person should always be advised to ride in the front passenger's seat with respect to disable the...it to the occupant of a collision, thereby injuring the child. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of the OWS classification capability. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains on even after this extra weight could adversely affect the ...
... off the seat cushion using the armrest in the event of the front passenger's seat: • Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any additional weight, this , the person should always be advised to ride in the front passenger's seat with respect to disable the...it to the occupant of a collision, thereby injuring the child. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of the OWS classification capability. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains on even after this extra weight could adversely affect the ...
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...designed to deploy only during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The use of seat covers on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. This should sit in the event of certain.... • Components in the SIPS airbag system This SIPS airbag system consists of gas generators and side airbag modules built into your vehicle, the vehicle is designed to help increase occupant protection in an upright position with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. No objects, accessory equipment...
...designed to deploy only during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The use of seat covers on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. This should sit in the event of certain.... • Components in the SIPS airbag system This SIPS airbag system consists of gas generators and side airbag modules built into your vehicle, the vehicle is designed to help increase occupant protection in an upright position with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. No objects, accessory equipment...
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...consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the vehicle in certain side impact collisions. This should be done only by the impact. 29 Never try to the Side Impact Protection System. The inflatable curtains in the Volvo XC90 are also designed to protect all rollover situations. In... 7 seat models, they extend to help prevent them from being thrown from the front or rear of the vehicle affected by a trained and qualified...
...consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the vehicle in certain side impact collisions. This should be done only by the impact. 29 Never try to the Side Impact Protection System. The inflatable curtains in the Volvo XC90 are also designed to protect all rollover situations. In... 7 seat models, they extend to help prevent them from being thrown from the front or rear of the vehicle affected by a trained and qualified...