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05 During your tripTowing a trailer
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IntroductionVolvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
See page 271 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.•
Observe the legal requirements of the
state/province in which the vehicles are
•
All Volvo models are equipped with
energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-
ers. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this
bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any
particular problems, but take into considera-
tion:
•
Increase tire pressure to recommended
full. See the tire inflation tables on pages
248 and 249.
•
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing
heavy trailers during the first 620 miles
(1,000 km).
•
Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant
temperature should be closely watchedwhen driving in hot climates or hilly terrain.
Use a lower gear and turn off the air con-
ditioner if the temperature gauge needle
enters the red range.
•
If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
•
Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
•
Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
•
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a
safe stop (check and observe state/local
regulations).
•
Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
•
More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
•
Remove the ball and drawbar assembly
when the hitch is not being used.
•
Volvo recommends the use of synthetic
engine oil when towing a trailer over long
distances or in mountainous areas.
WARNING
•
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
•
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
•
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.
•
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
wire must be correctly fastened to the
hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch
on the vehicle. The safety wire should
never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment
06
219 Opening and closing the hood
G021502G010951
Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.Lift the hood slightly. Press the release
control (located under the right front edge
of the hood) to the left, and lift the hoodWARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
G018945
The appearance of the engine compartment
may vary depending on engine model.
Coolant expansion tankPower steering fluid reservoirEngine oil dipstickRadiatorFiller cap for engine oilCover over brake fluid reservoirBatteryRelay and fuse boxWasher fluid reservoirAir cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.
WARNING
The ignition should always be completely
switched off before performing any opera-
tions in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:•
Replacing distributor ignition compo-
nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
•
Do not touch any part of the distributor
ignition system while the engine is run-
ning. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.

06 Maintenance and specificationsReplacing bulbs
06224
IntroductionAll bulb specifications are listed on page 230.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:•
Dome lighting
•
Reading lights
•
Glove compartment lighting
•
Turn signals in the door mirror
•
Approach lighting in the door mirror
•
Brake/fog/taillights
•
Rear side parking lights
•
Active Bi-XenonŸ and LED bulbsNOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•
Active Bi-XenonŸ headlights (option) –
due to the high voltage used by these
headlights, these bulbs should only be
replaced by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
•
Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
G010479
G010325
WARNING
•
The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•
When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs (except for the
fog lights).

06 Maintenance and specificationsReplacing bulbs
06228
Fog lights
G026015
1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips
and pulling straight out.
2. Unscrew the fog light housing screw and
pull it out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Install a new bulb by turning clockwise.
5. Press the bulb into the holder. (The profile
of the bulb holder corresponds to the pro-
file of the foot of the bulb.)
6.
Reinstall the bulb holder. The TOP mark on
the bulb holder must always be upward.
7. Put the cover back into place.
Taillight housing, turn signal
G017456
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced
from inside the cargo area (not the LED func-
tions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 224.1. Open the panel.
2. Remove the insulation by pulling straight
out.
3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its
handle counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
Location of taillight bulbs
G017457
Taillight lens, right side
Parking/brake lights (LED)Side maker lights (LED)Turn signalReflectorRear fog light (driver's side only)Backup lightBrake lights (LED)High-mounted brake lights (LED)

06 Maintenance and specificationsFuses
06240
Under the glove compartment
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
923
22
21
20
19
18 17 16
15
24
25
26
27
28
G032918
Fold aside the iupholstery covering the fuse
box.
1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up.
2. The fuses are accessible.Positions
Function
A
Rain sensor (option)
5
SRS system
10
ABS brakes. Electric parking
brake
5
Function
A
Accelerator pedal, heated
seats (option)
7.5
–ICM display, CD & Radio
15
Steering wheel module
7.5
–High beam
15
Function
A
Moonroof (option)
20
Backup lights
7.5
–Front fog light (option)
15
Windshield washers
15
Adaptive cruise control ACC
(option)
10

06 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
06``241
Function
A
–Overhead courtesy lighting,
Control panel driver's door/
Power passenger seat (option)
7.5
Information display
5
Power driver's seat (option)
5
Tailgate wiper
15
Remote key receiver, Alarm
sensors
5
Fuel pump
20
Electric steering column lock
20
–Lock, tank/tailgate
10
Alarm siren. ECC
5
START/STOP ENGINE button
5
Brake light switch
5

06 Maintenance and specificationsVehicle care
06262
fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be
used.
CAUTION
•
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
•
Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
•
Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used
Automatic car wash•
We do NOT recommend washing your car
in an automatic wash during the first six
months (because the paint will not have
hardened sufficiently).
•
An automatic wash is a simple and quick
way to clean your car, but it is worth
remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the car
with sponge and water. Keeping the under-
body clean is most important, especially in
the winter. Some automatic washers do
not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•
Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor
to avoid damaging the windshield wip-
ers.
•
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•
Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.WARNING
•
When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•
Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing•
Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•
Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•
Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•
Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•
A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•
Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).

07 Index
07
277
1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets........................................ 190AAccessory installation warning.................... 9
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 86
Active chassis system.............................157
Active yaw control................................... 155
Adaptive cruise control....166, 167, 168, 169
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................23, 24
front..........................................19, 20, 21
inflatable curtain................................... 29
side impact........................................... 27
Air conditioning........................................ 127
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 109
Anti-freeze.......................................196, 222Anti-lock brake system............................ 110
warning light......................................... 72
Approach lighting................................. 54, 89
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer...................... 135, 136
menu control....................................... 132
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 137
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 149
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 132
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 97
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 108
general description..................... 107, 108
oil........................................................ 274
shiftlock override................................ 108
Axle weight.............................................. 251
BBattery
changing..................................... 233, 234
maintenance....................................... 233
remote control, replacing..................... 57
specifications...................................... 275
warning symbols................................. 233
Black box.............................................8, 216
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS).......................................184, 185, 186
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 45
Booster cushions....................................... 41
Brake lights................................................ 86
emergency brake lights........................ 86
Brake system
checking fluid level.............................222
emergency brake assistance.............. 111
fluid.....................................................274
general information............................. 110
Hill Descent Control............................ 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 229
footwell lighting................................... 229
headlights...........................224, 225, 226

07 Index
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279
EECC.......................................... 126, 127, 128
Economical driving..................................194
Electric parking brake.............................. 114
Electronic Climate Control.......126, 127, 128
air distribution table............................ 130
Interior Air Quality System.................. 128
ventilated seats................................... 126
Emergency brake lights............................. 86
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 105
Emergency towing...........................212, 213
Emission inspection readiness................ 217
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 272
starting................................................ 103
starting with keyless drive.................. 104
Engine compartment overview................ 219
Engine oil
checking............................................. 220
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 273
volumes.............................................. 274Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 203
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 216
Floor rails................................................. 204
Fluid specifications.................................. 274
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front, changing bulbs.......................... 228
front/rear...............................................86
Four C (active chassis system)................157
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 86
changing bulbs................................... 228
Front park assist..............................181, 183
Front seats........................................... 79, 80
heated................................................. 126
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 274
Fuses...............................236, 237, 240, 242
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 274
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 108
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 108
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 250
Grocery bag holder.................................. 205
Gross vehicle weight............................... 251HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 143
Hazard warning flashers............................ 87

07 Index
07
281
Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 73MMain instrument panel............................. 121
Maintenance............................................ 216
performed by the owner.....................217
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72
Menu system........................................... 120
overview.............................................. 120
Messages in the instrument panel........... 121
Mirrors
defroster............................................... 97
power door........................................... 96
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 97
retractable............................................. 96
vanity.................................................. 190
Moonroof............................................. 98, 99
Motor oil
checking............................................. 220
specifications...................................... 273
volumes.............................................. 274
NNet in cargo area..................................... 208OOccupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 23, 24
Octane recommendations.......................199
Odometer, trip........................................... 76
Oil
specifications...................................... 273
volumes.............................................. 274
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 276
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 88, 89
Overheating, engine................................... 75
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 201PPaint, touching up.................................... 264
Park assist.......................................181, 183Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 114
warning light......................................... 73
Parking lights............................................. 86
changing bulbs................................... 226
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 263
Power front seat
memory function................................... 79
with keyless drive................................. 80
Power mirrors............................................ 96
defroster............................................... 97
Power moonroof.................................. 98, 99
Power steering
speed-dependent............................... 157
Power steering fluid.........................222, 274
Power tailgate (option)............................. 202
Power windows...................................94, 95
laminated glass..................................... 95
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 17
Private locking........................................... 59
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 10, 105, 234, 275