towing capacity VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE 2021 Warranty and Maintenance Records Information

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as
operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a
trailer, or driving for extended periods at higher
altitudes than normal, it may be advisable to
switch to higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or
to change gasoline brands to fully utilize your
engine’s capacity, and for the smoothest possible
operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be necessary
to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo 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
• 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
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information
go to www.P 65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas 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.
WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone
rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite
gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and injury.
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 a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for correction.
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 drivability 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 external
fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach 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 labeled “UNLEADED”. Only
these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle’s
filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into
a vehicle labeled “unleaded gasoline only”. Leaded
gasoline damages the threeway catalytic converter
and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated
use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness

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WARRANTY
Damage/Deterioration/Corrosion• Vehicles severely damaged and/or declared to
be a total loss by an insurer.
• Vehicles substantially reassembled or repaired
from parts obtained from another vehicle
previously in operation.
• The use of fuel and/or oil, or other fluids which
do not meet the Volvo-approved standards
as set forth in the Owner’s Manual, Volvo
Service Literature or in the articles “Fuel
requirements” and “Engine oil” in this booklet.
• Failures resulting from misuse, abuse,
negligence, overloading, modifications
(including the electronic management
system(s), accidents or racing.
• Defects or failures resulting from the use of
new parts not sold or approved by Volvo,
or used parts, or the resultant damage to
associated parts or systems.
• Defects or failures resulting from incorrect
diagnosis by an independent repair shop.
• Failures resulting from continued operation
of the vehicle after a warning light, gauge
reading, or other indication advises of a
mechanical or operational problem (e.g., dash
instrumentation indicates overheat, loss of oil
pressure, etc.).
• Environmental damage to the vehicle’s surface
which is beyond Volvo’s control, such as
airborne fall-out (including chemicals, tree
sap, etc.) or other atmospheric conditions,
hailstones, road hazards, stone chips or other
acts of nature. Exterior painted surfaces are
covered by the Corrosion Protection Limited
Warranty, see the article “Volvo’s Corrosion
Protection, Limited Warranty–U.S./Warranty–
Canada” in this booklet.
• Damage to the interior (soft trim, upholstery,
and seating areas) resulting from normal wear
and tear, misuse, abuse, or negligence.
Glass
Glass breakage, unless it occurs because of
defects in material or workmanship.
Odometer Tampering
Repairs on vehicles for which the true odometer
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Inconvenience/Incidental Charges
The loss of vehicle use, loss of time, telephone
calls, towing, lodging, car rental, food, and other
incidental and consequential damages.
NOTE
Parts replaced free of charge under the terms
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (U.S.),
New Vehicle Warranty (Canada) are not subject
to the warranty coverage of the Genuine Volvo
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited
Warranty. Those parts will be warranted for
90 days or the remainder of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty (U.S.), New Vehicle Warranty
(Canada), whichever is greater.
Batteries
12 Volt and Support Batteries
Under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the
original equipment 12 volt and support batteries
installed in your 2021 Volvo are covered against
defects in parts and labor labor for four (4) years
or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, whichever
occurs first.
Hybrid Battery
Under the New Hybrid Vehicle Limited Warranty,
the original equipment hybrid battery installed in
your 2021 Volvo is covered against defects in parts
and labor for eight (8) years or 100,000 miles/
160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
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NOTE
Batteries are subject to natural wear out due
to ageing and usage. If the battery capacity is
lower than 55% of original status (according
to specification) at 8 years or 100,000 miles/
160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first
3,
the battery will be replaced free of charge.
2 California Hybrid Battery coverage, applicable to TZEV models only, is ten (10) years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.3 Model year 2021 vehicles sold and registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island or Vermont, are classified as TZEV vehicles. If the battery
capacity is lower than 50% of original status at 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, the battery will be replaced free of charge.