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QUALITY – SAFETY – DURABILITY – VALUE
The Volvo organization welcomes you to the Volvo family and thanks you 
for purchasing your new Volvo.
From Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support activities in 
Parts, Service, and Sales, high standards have been set to help ensure 
your satisfaction and pride as an owner of a Volvo.
The warranties described in this booklet assure you that we stand 
behind our products and services. To help protect your investment, 
please pay close attention to the section describing owner’s 
responsibilities for proper service and maintenance.
Your Owner’s Manual fully explains the functions, operation and comfort 
features of your Volvo. It should be reviewed by you and others who may 
have occasion to drive your Volvo. We wish you many years of safe and pleasurable driving in your new 
Volvo.
All information and specifications contained in this manual are based 
on the latest product information available at the time of publication. 
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to 
change specifications or designs without notice and without incurring 
obligation. Your authorized Volvo retailer should be contacted with any 
questions you may have.
© Volvo Car Corporation 
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Mediation/Arbitration Program (for 
Canada only)
If you feel that the efforts by Volvo and the 
retailer to resolve a factory-related vehicle 
service concern have been unsatisfactory, Volvo 
Car Canada Limited participates in an impartial 
third party mediation/ arbitration program 
administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle 
Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straightforward 
alternative to resolve a disagreement when all 
other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. 
This procedure is without cost to you and is 
designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and 
expensive legal proceedings.
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-
party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually 
convenient times and places in an informal 
environment. These impartial arbitrators review 
the positions of the parties, make decisions and, 
where appropriate, render awards to resolve 
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair and 
final as the arbitrator’s award is binding on both 
you and Volvo Car Canada Limited. The CAMVAP 
services are available in all Canadian territories 
and provinces. For more information, without 
charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP provincial 
administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685, or visit 
their website at www.camvap.ca.
2021 Service and Maintenance  
Requirements
Customer Preparation ServiceYour Volvo has received a comprehensive 
Customer Preparation Service. Your retail facility 
has performed a Pre-Delivery which includes 
a complete inspection and servicing of your 
vehicle. The Pre-Delivery (PDS) is a key part of a 
comprehensive maintenance schedule developed 
by Volvo for your vehicle.
Oil and Filter Change IntervalThe correct oil and filter interval is every 10,000 
miles = 16,000 km or 12 months WHICHEVER  COMES FIRST. For service intervals beyond 
150,000 miles/240,000 kilometers, please 
consult your authorized Volvo retailer.
Cabin Air Filter All Models• Replacement every 20,000 miles (32,000 km)
• Replace at least once a year or more often in 
heavy traffic and dirty/dusty areas.
Maintenance SchedulingMaintenance intervals have usually been 
determined by accumulated mileage. As 
driving conditions and operational demands 
differ, these factors have a major influence on 
routine maintenance. For these reasons Volvo 
recommends that your maintenance schedule 
services and oil filter changes be based on a 
combination of time and mileage. The Text Window in the instrument panel will 
display a message when vehicle maintenance is 
required.
1st display when maintenance interval is near: 
“Book time for maintenance”
2nd display when maintenance is required: “Time 
for maintenance”
3rd display when maintenance is overdue: 
“Maintenance overdue”
The MINIMUM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, 
for which you are responsible, begins at 10,000 
miles = 16,000 km or every 12 months whichever 
comes first.
Volvo recommends that you bring your vehicle 
in for service at least once a year regardless of 
mileage. For service intervals beyond 150,000 
miles/240,000 kilometers, consult your 
authorized Volvo retailer.
A maintenance Service Operations Chart details 
these service requirements. They are listed by 
engine type with required emission related service 
indicated. See the article “Maintenance Service 
Operations” in this booklet.
Service SupportDiscuss your vehicle’s special servicing needs 
with your Volvo Retail Facility’s Service Staff. They 
can tailor a maintenance program based on your 
requirements. Your Volvo Retailer has access to 
the latest up-to-date technical information, special 
tools, and advanced training for their technicians. 
   
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Oil viscosity
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under 
normal use. SAE 0W-20 will provide good fuel 
economy and engine protection.
Turbocharger Operating Tips
In order to maximize the efficiency and operation 
of your vehicle, the following points should be 
observed:
1.  Oil change and filter replacement every 
10,000 miles/16,000 km, or at a time interval 
based on the type of driving and conditions as 
detailed in your Owner’s Manual. You should 
maintain a record of these services (repair 
order receipts).
2.  Do not use engine oil additives as they may 
adversely affect the engine.
CAUTION
Never race the engine immediately after 
starting. Oil flow may not reach some 
lubricating points fast enough to prevent 
turbocharger damage.
Before switching off the engine, let it operate 
at idle for a short time to allow the spinning of 
the turbocharger compressor’s turbine vanes to 
slow. After hard driving, this idle time should last 
a couple of minutes, during which the vanes will 
slow and the compressor will cool down while 
still receiving oil lubrication. If the turbine vanes 
are spinning at high speeds when the engine is 
switched off, there is a great risk of heat damage 
and/or turbine seizure due to lack of lubrication. Do not race the engine just prior to switching 
off! 
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Things You Should Know About Your 
Volvo Warranties
Where Volvo Warranties ApplyThe Warranties described in this booklet apply to 
new 2021 model year Volvo passenger vehicles. 
The vehicle must have been originally sold by Volvo 
Car USA, LLC,
1 or Volvo Car Canada Limited1 and 
registered and operated in any of the 50 states of 
the U.S., the District of Columbia, any territories 
or commonwealths of the United States, or any 
territories or provinces of Canada. Any remaining 
portion of the warranties is fully transferable to 
subsequent owners free-of-charge.
Previously Owned VolvosIf you have purchased a previously owned Volvo 
and the New Vehicle Warranty has not expired, 
you are entitled to the remaining portion of that 
warranty. Please refer to the sections “Volvo 
Ownership Change Request (U.S. ONLY)” or 
“Volvo Owner Information Update Request 
(Canada only)” in this booklet for information 
on how to provide the changed ownership 
information.
Warranty RepairsWarranty repairs which are required as a result 
of defects in material or workmanship, and are 
brought to the attention of an authorized Volvo 
retailer by an owner, will be performed by an 
authorized Volvo retailer only at no charge during 
the warranty period. To obtain repairs under warranty, contact an 
authorized Volvo retailer and explain the condition. 
We recommend your selling retail facility as they are 
most familiar with your car, its service history, and 
your driving habits. Have the maintenance records 
section of this booklet and service records available.
Diagnosis and evaluation of the symptoms and 
conditions will be made by any authorized Volvo 
retailer.
Only repairs/diagnosis deemed by the retailer to 
be covered under warranty will be made within a 
reasonable period of time during normal business 
hours.  Parts will be repaired or replaced by an 
authorized Volvo retailer only, using genuine 
Volvo new or remanufactured parts or software, 
at Volvo’s discretion. These are the recommended 
parts for your Volvo. They meet the same design 
and quality standards as those components 
originally installed in your vehicle. All parts replaced 
will become the property of Volvo for technical 
material analysis or other usage.
Repairs required because of damage, misuse, 
abuse, collision, normal wear and tear, incomplete 
or improper maintenance are not covered by 
the warranties. Also, specific items noted within 
each section of the warranties under “What Is 
Not Warranted” are excluded and will not be 
considered.
Owner’s Responsibilities:
Maintenance/Servicing
You are responsible for the following maintenance 
requirements:
• The operation, maintenance, and care of 
your Volvo according to the instructions and 
requirements listed in your Owner’s Manual 
and Warranty and Maintenance Records 
Information booklet.
• The parts/systems which require seasonal 
servicing or replacement at recommended 
maintenance intervals, such as (but not 
limited to) tune-ups, air conditioning 
recharge, cleaning, polishing, lubricants, and 
replacement of consumable and wear items.
• The cost of parts and/or labor for required 
maintenance services including (without 
limitation), items listed for your model’s initial 
service and subsequent maintenance service 
intervals.
• Keeping a copy of all repair orders and 
receipts as well as a record of all maintenance 
services performed. Records of these services 
will be required for substantiation of proper 
maintenance. WARRANTY
1 
Volvo Car USA, LLC, Volvo Car Canada Limited are sometimes referred to in this booklet as “Volvo.” All such references to “Volvo” are intended to refer to Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Car USA, LLC, and/or Volvo 
Car Canada Limited.   
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When You Take DeliveryDefect or damage to paint, sheet metal, 
upholstery, or other appearance items that may 
occur prior to delivery usually are corrected during 
the inspection process at the assembly plant and 
the retailer facility. In the event you find any of 
these concerns when you receive your vehicle, 
notify your retailer without delay.
Production ChangesVolvo reserves the right to make changes in or 
additions to passenger cars manufactured and/
or sold by Volvo at any time without incurring any 
obligation to make the same or similar changes to 
passenger cars previously manufactured or sold 
by Volvo.
Maintenance & ServicingIt is recommended that you use your authorized 
Volvo retailer for maintaining and servicing your 
vehicle. Your Volvo retailer employs factory trained 
technicians and is focused on offering you the 
best overall experience with your new Volvo 
product. Additionally your authorized Volvo retailer 
is prepared to make sure that any revisions or 
upgrades, as required by Volvo, will be performed 
on your vehicle. (This excludes upgrades of a 
cosmetic nature which are made to the car over 
time. See also “Production Changes”).
Volvo’s 2021 New Vehicle Limited 
Warranty–U.S./New Vehicle  
Warranty–Canada
What Is WarrantedVolvo warrants that repairs required to Volvo 
passenger vehicles due to defects in material or 
workmanship and occurring under normal use 
will be made at no charge for parts and/ or labor 
during the warranty period. Those parts and 
services not covered are detailed in this section 
and should be carefully reviewed.
LimitationsNo implied warranty of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose shall apply 
except during the applicable periods of this 
warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state or province to province. Some 
states/provinces do not allow limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the 
above limitations may not apply to you.
For a complete description, refer to the article 
“Limitations and Disclaimers” in this booklet.
The Warranty Period—Four (4) years/
50,000 Miles/80,000 Km
The warranty period for repairs is four (4) years 
or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, whichever 
occurs first.
The warranty starts on the date the vehicle is sold/
delivered to the first retail purchaser or put into 
service, whichever occurs first. Vehicles placed into Retailer Demonstrator Service 
will receive the remainder of the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty (U.S.), New Vehicle Warranty 
(Canada) period when retailed.
Certain components are covered by specific 
warranties, such as the Federal Emissions 
Warranty. Once the specific warranty period is 
over, these components will be covered under the 
remaining New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Genuine Volvo AccessoriesIf a Volvo-approved accessory is purchased and 
installed by a Volvo retailer as part of your new 
vehicle purchase, the warranty period is four 
(4) years or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, 
whichever occurs first. The warranty period will 
start and run concurrently with the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty. If a Volvo- approved accessory is 
installed by a Volvo retailer after your new vehicle 
purchase, it will be warranted for the balance 
of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, 
or for a period of two (2) years from the date 
of installation, whichever is longer. Accessories 
purchased but not installed by a Volvo retailer will 
be covered for a period of two (2) years from
   
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LimitationsNo implied warranty of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose shall apply 
except during the applicable periods of this 
warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state, province to province. Some states/
provinces do not allow limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 
limitations may not apply to you.
For a complete description, refer to the article 
“Limitations and Disclaimers” in this booklet.Warranty Period
Genuine Volvo Accessories
If a Volvo-approved accessory is purchased and 
installed by a Volvo retailer as part of your new 
vehicle purchase, the warranty period is four 
(4) years or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, 
whichever occurs first. The warranty period will 
start and run concurrently with the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty. If a Volvo-approved accessory is 
installed by a Volvo retailer after your new vehicle 
purchase, it will be warranted for the balance 
of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, 
or for a period of two (2) years from the date 
of installation, whichever is longer. Accessories 
purchased but not installed by a Volvo retailer will 
be covered for a period of two (2) years from the 
date the accessory was originally purchased. Some 
genuine Volvo parts/accessories are covered by 
their own specific limited warranty for a different 
period. For those parts/accessories, the applicable 
warranty is supplied at the time of purchase, 
including a list of conditions and limitations.
What Is Not Warranted• Labor for removal and replacement of a 
defective part or accessory sold, BUT NOT  INSTALLED, by an authorized Volvo retailer. 
In such cases, the defective part/ component 
or accessory will be exchanged, repaired, or 
replaced at the discretion of Volvo.
• Parts or accessories not sold, supplied, or 
approved by Volvo.
• Failures resulting from improper installation of 
parts or accessories, a lack of maintenance or 
improper maintenance.
• Damage because of normal wear and tear.
• The loss of vehicle use, loss of time, 
inconvenience, or other incidental charges 
such as telephone calls, towing, lodging, car 
rental, or food, and/or other consequential 
damages, except where required by law.
• Failure resulting from misuse, abuse, 
negligence, overloading, modifications, 
accidents or racing.
Purchaser’s ObligationsWhen requesting warranty repairs on replacement 
parts or accessories, the purchaser must present 
evidence of purchase (sales ticket or repair order 
showing payment to any authorized Volvo retailer 
in the United States or Canada), during normal 
business hours.