maintenance VOLVO V50 2009 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicingFuses
09236
56.
Volvo Navigation System
remote control module
(option), alarm siren control
module
10A
57.
On-board diagnostic
socket, brake light switch
15A
58.
Right high beam, auxiliary
lights relay
7.5A
59.
Left high beam
7.5A
60.
Heated driver's seat
(option)
15A
61.
Heated passenger's seat
(option)
15A
62.
Moonroof (option)
20A
63.
Power window and door
lock – rear passenger's side
door
20A
64.
Audio system, Volvo Navi-
gation system (option)
5A
65.
Audio system
5A
66.
Audio system control mod-
ule (ICM), climate system
10A
67.
Not in use
68.
Cruise control
5A
69.
Climate system, rain sensor
(option), BLIS button
(option)
5A
70.
Not in use
71.
Not in use
72.
Not in use
73.
Moonroof, front ceiling
lighting, auto-dim mirror,
(option) seat belt reminder
5A
74.
Fuel pump relay
15A
75.
Not in use
76.
Not in use
77.
Auxiliary equipment control
module (AEM)
15A
78.
Not in use
79.
Back-up lights
5A
80.
Not in use
81.
Power window and door
lock – rear driver's side door
20A
82.
Power window – front pas-
senger's side door
25A
83.
Power window and door
lock – front driver's side
door
25A
84.
Power passenger's seat
25A
85.
Power driver's seat
25A
86.
Interior lighting relay, cargo
area light, power seats
5A

09 Maintenance and servicing
09
237

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
11
275 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
American customers: 1-800-638-6586
(1-800-63-VOLVO)
Canadian customers: 1-800-263-0475Technician certificationIn addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

12 Index
12276
1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 60AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 153
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 61
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution table................................... 99
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm system........................................... 130
turning off sensors.............................. 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 153
Approach lighting....................................... 83
Audio files................................................ 250Audio system
audio functions................................... 240
automatic sound control..................... 243
AUX port............................................. 240
CD changer......................................... 249
CD player/changer.............................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 251
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 243
equalizer............................................. 243
menu settings..................................... 253
radio functions.................................... 244
selecting a sound source.................... 240
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
sound settings.................................... 242
steering wheel keypad........................ 241
storing radio stations.......................... 244
subwoofer...........................................242
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 241
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 82
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic sound control.........................243
Automatic transmission........................... 149
kickdown............................................ 150
oil........................................................ 267
shiftlock override................................ 151
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 150AUX port.................................................. 240
Axle weight......................................183, 265
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 111
Bass......................................................... 242
Battery
maintenance....................................... 221
remote control, replacing................... 120
specifications...................................... 272
warning symbols................................. 221
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Bi-Xenon headlights.................................. 61
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 210
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 164
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 41
Brake fluid........................................ 219, 267
Brake lights................................................ 62
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 153
emergency brake assistance.............. 154

12 Index
12280
Long distance trips.................................. 138
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 188MMaintenance............................................ 210
performed by the owner.....................212
Manual climate control.............................. 93
Manual transmission........................ 147, 148
Mirrors.................................................. 77, 78
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 216, 269
checking............................................. 216NNet in cargo area.............................114, 115OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26Octane recommendations.......................140
Oil............................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 214
Owner maintenance................................. 212
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 62
Park assist............................................... 168
Parking brake............................................. 74
Parking lights............................................. 61
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 212
Permissible axle weight........................... 183
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 103
memory function................................. 103
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 219Power windows......................................... 75
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
Radio functions........................................ 244
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 71
Rear fog light............................................. 62
Rear park assist....................................... 168
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 111
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 111
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 45
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 142
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 45
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120

12 Index
12
281
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 230
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 163
Rotating tires........................................... 189
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 129
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 151
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 245
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................243
Sound settings, audio system................. 242
Spare tire................................................. 187
Stability system........................................ 155
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 155
Starting the engine................................... 144
with keyless drive...............................146
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 144
STC, stability system............................... 155
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 73
keypad................................................241Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 186
Subwoofer............................................... 242
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 51
Tailgate wipers................................... 71, 220
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 254
Temporary spare tire...............................187
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 175
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 189
designations....................................... 180

12 Index
12282
glossary of terms................................ 182
improving economy............................ 175
inflation............................................... 176
inflation pressure, checking................ 177
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................179
inflation pressure table, US models.... 178
load ratings......................................... 177
rotation............................................... 189
snow...................................................186
spare................................................... 187
speed ratings...................................... 177
storing................................................. 174
studded............................................... 186
tire pressure monitoring system......... 197
tire sealing system.............................. 192
tread wear indicator............................ 175
uniform tire quality grading................. 185
winter driving...................................... 186
Tire sealing system.................................. 192
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Towing a trailer........................................ 160
trailer hitch.......................................... 162
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 162
Trailer towing........................................... 160Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 150
manual........................................ 147, 148
shiftlock override................................ 151
Tread wear indicator................................ 175
Treble....................................................... 242
Trip computer............................................ 66
Trips, long distance................................. 138
Turn signals............................................... 64
indicator lights...................................... 51
UUniform Tire Quality Grading...................185VVehicle dimensions.................................. 264
Vehicle Event Data................................... 210
Vehicle loading......................................... 183
roof loads............................................ 163
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................212
Vehicle towing.......................................... 157Vehicle weights........................................ 265
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 263
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 275
WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 73
Warning symbol......................................... 53
Warranties................................................ 210
Washer fluid..................................... 218, 267
Washer fluid reservoir......................215, 218
Water, driving through............................. 137
Weights.................................................... 265
Wheel nuts............................................... 188
Wheels.....................................................174
changing............................................. 190
storing................................................. 174
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 31
Windows
power.................................................... 75
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............215
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 220