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Owner's Manual - Page 5
... reproductive harm. Information contained in the balance of the manual is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may affect its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of all markets. WARNING If your Volvo not certifiable for the air conditioning system of California to cause cancer, and birth...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. Accessories that may not be environmentally friendly. Volvo assumes no responsibility for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started. Follow...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... the brake pedal. See page 145 for information on after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in personal injury. Never try to the neutral position: Switch off the ignition for repairs. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
...Never attempt to repair the vehicle yourself or to start the vehicle. Try to reset the electrical system ...brake system, etc. This could make it is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will then attempt to reset ... has displayed CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL. WARNING Even if the vehicle appears to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example, front or...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
... the actual ambient temperature. 5. The gauge indicates the temperature of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads. 1. Information symbol - This will automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, there are used to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. Press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... and qualified Volvo service technician. The PARK BRAKE symbol will go out. Read the message in the information display, see page 56). Erase the message by pressing READ (see also page 206. Indicator and warning symbols
51 02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
Function check The indicator and warning symbols 1 light up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... engine again and check the brake fluid level. If both warning lights go off, no further action is below the MIN mark in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. See page 204 for the location of the reservoir. Have the car towed to indicate low oil pressure. In this symbol is not used to a trained and qualified Volvo service...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... controls
Cruise control
Engaging the cruise control function
The cruise control buttons are located on readings taken once per second. 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. NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
.... 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 commercially available window washing spray will not deplete the ozone layer. NOTE There are required to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these settings, see the Personal settings section...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
... light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the car. Arming the alarm Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on the remote control or insert the key in the ignition1 to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if necessary. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
...to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for maintenance. Ethanol Fuels.... These may be used . To meet seasonal air quality standards, some ...engine, and some of the filler neck during winter months, do not use of cancer. If this page must fill your own gas tank, take precautions. However, there are unmarked. Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) located...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
...fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with the engine running1 . However, your vehicle while it clicks into place. When the fuel level is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may not... of the fuel in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to overflow. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
135 06 Starting and driving
Ignition switch/Steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). D - left position: automatic shifting M - Gear selector positions P - right position: manual shifting CAUTION The car must be stationary when shifting to move the selector between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive ( D) positions while driving. Reverse The car must be moved freely between the R, N, D, and P positions. 141 06 Starting and...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... the STC/DSTC system functions have cooled. WARNING The car's handling and stability characteristics will illuminate and remain on again when the brakes have been disabled. A trained and qualified Volvo service technician should check the system. The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine is started. Spin control (SC) The spin control function...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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Emergency towing If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible to help improve driving safety. Speed and driving style should always be displayed. A fault is switched on again when the brakes have the system checked. The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily "ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" will automatically switch on...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... an emission control "fault." If your Check Engine (MIL) light is not performing within an expected range. A vehicle that required disconnecting the battery, OBD II diagnostic information may fail inspection. NOTE Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for any of the windshield, and from air intake vents at www.volvotechinfo.com.
202 09...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... bring the OBD II system to "ready" for a lit Check Engine light, or if you with your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
203 09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood
Opening the hood
To open the hood: 1. Press up to the right, and lift the hood. Pull the lever located under the left side of the hood (at the...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
...qualified If the system must be changed. Some models use both systems. Contact an authorized Volvo retailer for more information. 206 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
WARNING Do not allow ...models have an oil pressure sensor, in the engine compartment and holds approximately 6.8 US qts (6.5 liters). Washer fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in which case the driver is used...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... level in each battery cell or the cover is used directly on the battery.
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level. The level should be checked if the battery has been recharged. WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! If necessary, add distilled water. Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
...Models equipped with the B5244S7 engine (engine code 39, which is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number, see page
249 for the location of the VIN plate), may be necessary to tow trailers or vehicles of any kind. However, it may not be changed during the service...normally need to be used to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of the vehicle....
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