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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIRE-MENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES .
Quality grades can be found, where applica- ble, on the tire sidewall between the treadshoulder and maximum section width. Forexample: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov-ernment test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one half (1 ½) times aswell on the government course as a tire graded100. The relative performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their use, however,and many depart significantly from the norm dueto variation in driving habits, maintenance practi-ces and differences in road characteristics andclimate.
TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, areAA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlledconditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C mayhave poor traction performance. The tractiongrade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is not a meas-ure of cornering (turning) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) tractiontests and is not a measure of cornering (turn-ing) traction.
TEMPERATUREThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material of thetire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a minimum level ofperformance that all passenger vehicle tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, under-infla-tion, or excessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cause heat buildup andtire failure.
Snow tires and chains
The use of snow chains and/or winter tires can help improve traction in winter driving conditions.
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
• Snow chains should be installed on frontwheels only. Use only Volvo approved snowchains.
• If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tiresand wheels are installed and are of a size dif-ferent than the original tires and wheels,chains in some cases CANNOT be used.Sufficient clearances between chains andbrakes, suspension and body componentsmust be maintained.
• Some strap-on type chains will interfere withbrake components and therefore CANNOTbe used.
• All Wheel Drive models
: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front wheels.
• Certain size tires may not allow the assemblyof snow chains/traction devices.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snowchain information.

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486the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi- cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tireinflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tiresof a different size than the size indicated on thevehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, youshould determine the proper tire inflation pres-sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-sure telltale when one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when thelow tire pressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon as possible,and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire cau- ses the tire to overheat and can lead to tire fail-ure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle'shandling and stopping ability. Please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire main-tenance, and it is the driver's responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressure, even if under-infla-tion has not reached the level to trigger illumina-tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-function indicator is combined with the low tirepressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the tell-tale will flash for approximately one minute andthen remain continuously illuminated. Thissequence will continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists. Whenthe malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-tem may not be able to detect or signal low tirepressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacementor alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle thatprevent the TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale afterreplacing one or more tires or wheels on yourvehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to con-tinue to function properly.
Messages in the instrument panel
When the TPMS symbol illuminates, the following text messages may also be displayed:
•
Tire pressure low
•Tire pressure system Temporarily
unavailable
•Tire pressure system Service required
If TPMS cannot determine which tire(s) have low inflation pressure:
• All four tires will be shown as affected in thecenter display After changing wheels, always calibrate the sys-tem to avoid false warnings. TPMS does not replace the need for regular tire inspection and maintenance.
NOTE
If you change to tires with a different dimen- sion than the factory-installed ones, theTPMS system must be calibrated for thesetires. TPMS cannot be turned off.
WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of thevehicle.
Related information
•
Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 487)
• Reinflating tires equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(p. 488)
• Ignition modes (p. 389)

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Volvo's service program
Periodic maintenance and service performed at the intervals specified in your Warranty andService Records Information booklet will helpkeep your vehicle running well.
IntroductionThe maintenance services contain several checks that require special instruments and tools andtherefore must be performed by a qualified tech-nician. To keep your Volvo in top condition, spec-ify time-tested and proven Genuine Volvo Partsand Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act – U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manu- facturers to furnish written instructions to the ulti-mate purchaser to assure the proper servicingand function of the components that controlemissions. These services, which are listed in the"Warranty and Service Records Information"booklet, are not covered by the warranty. You willbe required to pay for labor and material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordance withVolvo specifications. The maintenance proce-dures outlined in the Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet, many of which willpositively affect your vehicle's emissions, shouldbe performed as indicated. It is recommendedthat receipts for vehicle emission maintenance beretained in case questions arise concerning maintenance. Inspection and maintenance shouldalso be performed anytime a malfunction isobserved or suspected.
Applicable warranties – U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is pro-vided.
• New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
• Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
• Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Sys-tems Limited Warranty
• Emission Design and Defect Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warran-ties are provided as required by state/provinciallaw. Refer to your separate Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet for detailed informa-tion concerning each of the warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
NOTE
• Refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for a com-prehensive service and maintenanceschedule up to 150,000 miles (240,000km). This program contains inspectionsand services necessary for the properfunction of your vehicle and includescomponents that affect vehicle emis-sions.
• The Warranty and Service Records Infor-mation booklet also contains detailedinformation concerning the warrantiesthat apply to your vehicle.
On-board Diagnostic SystemOBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. It stores diagnosticinformation about your vehicle's emission con-trols. It can light the Check Engine light (MIL) if itdetects an emission control "fault." A "fault" is acomponent or system that is not performingwithin an expected range. A fault may be perma-nent or temporary. OBD II will store a messageabout any fault.

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Emission inspection readiness
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can thenread "faults." In some states, this type of inspec-tion has replaced the tailpipe emission test.
How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspection for any of the following reasons.
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, yourvehicle may fail inspection.
• If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit,but went out without any action on your part,OBD II will still have a recorded fault. Yourvehicle may pass or fail, depending on theinspection practices in your area.
• If you had recent service that required dis-connecting the battery, OBD II diagnosticinformation may be incomplete and "notready" for inspection. A vehicle that is notready may fail inspection.
How can I prepare for my next
OBD II
emission inspection?
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit – or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, servicedby a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, a periodof driving is necessary to bring the OBD IIsystem to "ready" for inspection. Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highwaydriving are typically needed to allow OBD II toreach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can pro-vide you with more information on planning atrip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with yourvehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and intervalsare described in your vehicle's Warranty andService Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
• Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min" and"max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with a softcloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminalconnector, or a battery near the end of itsuseful service life. Consult your Volvo retailerfor additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup ofdirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt res-idues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other placeswhere they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase orsubscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.

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Related information
•Climate system service (p. 505)
System updates
Updates are available for infotainment-related services and Internet connections. If system soft-ware updates are available, they can be to bedownloaded all at once or separately.
System (software) updates are handled through the
Download Center app in the
center display's App view. Tap once to start a download app inHome view's lower sub-view. Ifno search for updates has
been performed since the last time the infotain-ment system was started, a search will be initi-ated. No search will begin if a software download is underway. An icon in the
System updates button indicates
the number of updates that are currently availa- ble. Tap the button to display a list of updatesthat can be installed in the vehicle. For additional information and answers to com- monly asked questions pertaining to the functionand downloading system updates, go to sup-port.volvocars.com. Background searches for software updates is activated by default when the vehicle isdelivered from the factory.
NOTE
Downloading data may affect other system features that share the Internet connection. Adownload can be cancelled at any time or theother features can be temporarily turned offwhile the software download is underway.
NOTE
An update may be interrupted when the igni- tion is switched off. However, an update does not have to be completed when the ignition is switched off; itwill resume automatically when the ignition isswitched on again.
Updating all system software
–Select Install all at the bottom of the list.
To avoid displaying a list, select
Install all by theSystem updates button.
Updating individual programs
–Select Install to choose the software to be
downloaded.
Cancelling a download
–Tap the activity indicator that replaced theInstall button on the screen when the down-
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Keep in mind that a download can be cancelled but an installation that has already begun cannotbe interrupted.
Allowing background searches or
software updates
This function can be deactivated from the centerdisplay:
1. Go to the Settings in the center display's Top view and select
Download Center.
2. Tap
SystemDownload Center.
3. Tap to deselect
Auto Software Update.
If an update is available,
New software updates
available will appear in the center display's sta-
tus bar. Tap the message to start a download app in Home view's lower sub-view. As soon as the download app has started, an icon in the
System
updates button will indicate the number of
downloads available.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 33)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 43)
Remote updates With the vehicle connected to the Internet, updates for a number of the vehicle's systemscan be downloaded from the center display.
The Download Center app is
started from the center dis- play's App view and makes itpossible to:
• search for and update system software
• update the Sensus Navigation maps
• download, update and uninstall apps
Related information
•Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps (p. 461)
• System updates (p. 500)
Vehicle status
The vehicle's general status can be displayed in the center display along with the possibility to book service 1
The Car status app is started
in the center display's App view and has three tabs:
•Messages: stored messages
•
Status: tire pressure and engine oil level
•
Appointments: booking service or repairs 1
Related information
•
Using the center display (p. 49)
• Booking service and repairs (p. 502)
• Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 487)
• Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 536)
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Booking service and repairs Connected Service Booking (CSB) makes it possible to use the vehicle's Internet connectionto set up a time for service, maintenance and/orrepairs.
The information is handled through the Car
status app, which can be opened from the cen-
ter display's App view. Information about your vehicle is sent to your retailer and you can book your workshop appoint-ment directly in your retailer's workshop planningsystem using the Volvo On-Line Service Schedu-ler with your smart phone. The system will alsosend a reminder as the appointment approachesand the Sensus Navigation system will providedirections to the workshop if necessary. This feature makes it convenient to book a work- shop appointment directly from your vehicle.Vehicle-related information is sent to yourretailer, who prepares your visit to the workshop.After you have requested a workshop appoint-ment, your retailer will send you an email includ-ing a link enabling you to connect directly to yourretailer's booking system, where you can bookthe appointment at a convenient time. Informationabout your retailer is also available in the vehicleso that you can contact the retailer/workshop at any time using the
Call my retailer menu option.
NOTE
My Volvo can be found by going to www.vol- vocars.com and selecting the United States orCanada.
Before the service can be used
Volvo ID
• The owner (primary driver) must create or have a Volvo ID (see the article "Volvo ID").
• You must enter your Volvo ID (your emailaddress) in the vehicle as explained in thearticle "Volvo ID". If you have already regis-tered a Volvo ID, use the same email addressthat you used to create the Volvo ID.
Changing a
Volvo ID email address
If you would like to register a different email address, open the Volvo ID app in the center dis- play's App view and tap
Change Volvo ID. Fol-
low the instructions provided. See also the article "Volvo ID" for additional information.
Selecting a Volvo retailer on the My Volvo
website
By default, the retailer where you purchased your vehicle will be your preferred retailer/Volvoauthorized workshop who will perform serviceand repairs on your vehicle. To change the pre-ferred retailer, go to your personalized My Volvowebsite.
Prerequisites for booking service from the vehicle
In order to request an appointment from the vehi- cle:
• The engine must be running
• The vehicle must be connected to the Inter-net (see the article "Internet connected vehi-cle")
Using the serviceWhen it is time for service or in certain cases ifrepairs are necessary, a message will appear inthe instrument panel and in the center display.This message is triggered by: • the amount of time that has elapsed since the last service
• the number of hours the engine has runsince the last service
• mileage since the last service.
• Specific alerts or fault codes in the vehicle
Booking service or repairs
Submit a booking request whenever you need a workshop appointment or when a messageregarding the need for service or repairs hasbeen displayed in the instrument panel and in thecenter display. This can be done directly from thevehicle as follows or alternatively by using the MyVolvo personal website booking tab.

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Sending an appointment request
1.Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments.
3. Under
Appointments, tap Request
appoint..
4. Check that your
Volvo ID is correct.
5. Check that the correct preferred retailer is listed. If you prefer, simply tap the button to initiate a call to the retailer.
6. Tap
Send appointment request. Your
request and vehicle data will be sent to your retailer through the vehicle's Internet con-nection.
> Volvo will send a booking invitation to your email address with a link to your preferred workshop's On-Line Service Scheduler.
7. Open the email and click the link to book your workshop appointment at a convenienttime with your preferred service advisor. Addany additional preferences and free text toyour booking. 8. When you have submitted your workshop
booking, your appointment will be confirmedonline directly by email. The booking informa- tion will also appear in the
Car status app in
the center display after a period of time as well as in your My Volvo personal website,where you can make changes to yourappointment at any time.
9. Several days prior to your appointment, you will receive a reminder via email from yourretailer. A notification will also appear on thecenter display one day prior to the appoint-ment. You can set the interval for otherreminders (e.g., two days, three days) at yourMy Volvo personal website.
10. On the day of your appointment, a reminder will appear again on the center display andthe retailer's address can be set in your navi-gation system if you require directions to theworkshop.
Sending vehicle-related information
Information about the vehicle can be sent at any time using its Internet connection. Using this function does not send a workshop
appointment request to your retailer ; only
vehicle data will be transmitted to Volvo. This vehicle data can be accessed by any retailer ifyou call the retailer and provide your VehicleIdentification Number (VIN).
1. Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments.
3. Under
Appointments, tap Send vehicle
data.
> A message confirming that vehicle infor- mation has been sent via the Internet connection will appear on the center dis-play. Transmission of the vehicle informa-tion can be cancelled at any time by tap-ping the X in the activity indicator.

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Viewing workshop information
1.Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments.
3. Under
Appointments, tap Workshop
information.
> A window with retailer information will appear.
4. If you prefer, call the retailer, or select an address or GPS coordinates to activate the navigation system.
Appointments and vehicle informationWhen you make an appointment or send vehicleinformation from your vehicle, this information will be sent using the Internet connection 2
. Informa-
tion about the vehicle includes:
• service requirements
• time since service was last performed
• function status
• fluid levels •
mileage (odometer reading)
• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
• The vehicle's software version
• Diagnostic information
Related information
•Internet connected vehicle (p. 458)
• Volvo ID (p. 32)
Wi-Fi connection to a workshop The time a vehicle is in a workshop for service or repairs can be reduced by transmitting trouble-shooting information as soon as the car reachesthe workshop. This is done most conveniently by selecting
Automatically connect when I arrive in the
center display's Settings menu.
Each time the vehicle slows down to a sufficiently low speed, it begins searching for a Wi-Fi net-work. If an authorized Volvo network (at a retaileror workshop) is found, a message will be dis-played or a pop-up window will open in the cen-ter display (this applies to manual connections,see the section "Manually connecting to a work-shop" below).
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Automatically connecting to a workshop
Without driver confirmation
This is the most convenient way to transmit trou- ble-shooting data. The driver does not need toconfirm that the vehicle will establish a connec-tion. If the vehicle stops at a workshop and the engine is switched off using the start knob, a messagewill appear above the status bar in the center dis-play. The vehicle will be automatically connectedwhen the driver's door is opened if the driver does not tap the
Cancel button in the message.
To help prevent the driver from being disturbed by unwanted requests to connect (e.g., if thevehicle is often parked near a workshop with anauthorized Volvo network), the vehicle will switchto manual connection if the driver cancels a con-nection request twice within 5 days.
With driver confirmation
With this alternative, the driver must confirm a connection. If the vehicle stops at a workshop and the engine is switched off using the start knob, a pop-upwindow will open in the center display. The vehi-cle will be automatically connected when the driv- er's door is opened if the driver taps
Connect in
the pop-up window. If the driver does nothing or taps the pop-up window's
Abort button, no
attempt will be made to establish a connection.
NOTE
To help prevent the driver from being distur- bed by unwanted requests to connect (e.g., ifthe vehicle is often parked near a workshopwith an authorized Volvo network), the vehiclewill switch to manual connection if the drivercancels a connection request twice within5 days.
Manually connecting to a workshopManual connections are handled by the service technician.
Changing the way a connection is madeThe type of connection (manual or automatic)can be changed in the center display's Settingsmenu.
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Tap
CommunicationVolvo Service
Networks.
3. Select
Automatically connect when I
arrive, Ask before connecting or Never
connect and never ask (manual connec-
tions).
Related information
• Internet connected vehicle (p. 458)
• Settings view (p. 113)
Climate system service
Service and repairs on the air conditioning sys- tem should only be done by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
Troubleshooting and repairsThe air conditioning system contains a floures- cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is used tosearch for leaks in the system.
Refrigerant R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs on the system should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Related information
• Climate control system (p. 186)