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DRIVER SUPPORT
350City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles
City Safety can help you apply the brakes for an
oncoming vehicle in your lane.
If an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane and a
collision is unavoidable, City Safety can help
reduce your vehicle's speed to attempt to miti-
gate the force of the collision. Own vehicle
Oncoming vehicles
The following criteria must be met for the func-
tion to work:
your vehicle's speed must be above 4 km/h
(3 mph)
the road must be straight
your lane must have clear side lane markings
your vehicle must be positioned straight in
your lane
the oncoming vehicle must be positioned
within your vehicle's lane markings
the oncoming vehicle's headlights must be
on
the function can only handle “front-to-front”
collisions
the function can only detect vehicles with
four wheels
the function requires functioning Electric
Seat Belt Tensioners (see section “Seat
belt tensioners”).
NOTE The function uses the vehicle's combined
camera and radar unit, which has certain gen-
eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-
tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
WARNING
The "City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles" function is supplementary driver
support intended to help improve driving
safety – it cannot handle all situations in
all traffic, weather and road conditions.
Warnings and brake interventions due to
an imminent collision with an oncoming
vehicle always come very late.
Never wait for a collision warning or for
City Safety to intervene. If you notice any
hazard or other potentially dangerous sit-
uation, always fully apply the brakes.
City Safety is not a substitute for the driv-
er's attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
Related information

City Safety™ (p. 341)
City Safety limitations (p. 351)
Camera limitations (p. 338)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 333)
Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various
modes (levels) to make different functions availa-
ble.
To enable the use of a limited number of func-
tions when the engine is not running, the ignition
can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I
and II. These levels are referred to as "ignition
modes" in the Owner's Manual.
The following table shows which functions are
available in each ignition mode: Mode
Functions
0 The odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illuminated A
.
The power* seats can be
adjusted.
The power windows can be used.
The center display is activated
and can be used A
.
The infotainment system can be
used A
.
In this mode, the functions are availa-
ble for a limited time and then switch
off automatically.
I The panoramic roof, power win-
dows, 12-volt electrical socket in
the passenger compartment,
Bluetooth, navigation, phone,
blower and windshield wipers can
be used.
The power seats can be adjusted.
The 12-volt electrical socket* in
the cargo compartment can be
used.
Electrical current will be taken
from the battery in this ignition
mode. Mode
Functions
II The headlights illuminate.
Warning/indicator lights illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
A number of other systems are
activated. However, seat and rear
window heating can only be acti-
vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery and
should be avoided whenever pos-
sible! A
Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 434)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 201)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 481)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 438)

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the vehicle safely and letting the engine idle
for a few minutes to let the transmission
cool.
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air con-
ditioning may be temporarily switched off.
After a prolonged period of driving in
demanding conditions, do not turn off the
engine immediately after stopping.
NOTE It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a short time after the engine is
switched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol
Meaning High engine temperature. Follow
the recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/cool-
ing. Follow the recommendations
provided.
Related information

Refilling coolant (p. 625)
Driving with a trailer (p. 483)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 472) Battery drain
The electrical functions in the vehicle drain the
battery to varying degrees. Avoid using ignition
mode II when the engine is switched off. Use
ignition mode I instead, as this uses less electri-
cal current.
Note that certain accessories may also drain
power from the electrical system. Do not use
functions that use a lot of electrical current when
the engine is turned off. Examples of such func-
tions are: blower
headlights
windshield wipers
audio system (especially at high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, a message is
shown in the driver display. The vehicle's energy-
saving function will then turn off or reduce certain
functions, such as the blower and/or the audio
system.
– Charge the battery by starting the engine
and let it run for at least 15 minutes (driving
charges the battery faster than letting the
engine idle).
Related information
Start battery (p. 627)
Ignition modes (p. 437)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions
NOTE
Refer to your Service and Warranty Book-
let for a comprehensive service and main-
tenance schedule up to 240,000 km
(150,000 miles). This program contains
inspections and services necessary for
the proper function of your vehicle and
includes components that affect vehicle
emissions.
The Warranty and Service Records Infor-
mation booklet also contains detailed
information concerning the warranties
that apply to your vehicle.
On-board Diagnostic SystemOBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnostic
information about your vehicle's emission con-
trols. It can light the Check Engine light (MIL) if it
detects an emission control "fault." A "fault" is a
component or system that is not performing
within an expected range. A fault may be perma-
nent or temporary. OBD II will store a message
about any fault.
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 then
read "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, your
vehicle 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. Your
vehicle may pass or fail, depending on the
inspection practices in your area.
If you had recent service that required dis-
connecting the battery, OBD II diagnostic
information may be incomplete and "not
ready" for inspection. A vehicle that is not
ready 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, serviced
by a qualified Volvo technician.
If you recently had service for a lit Check
Engine light, or if you had service that
required disconnecting the battery, a period
of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II
system to "ready" for inspection. Two half-
hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway
driving are typically needed to allow OBD II to
reach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can pro-
vide you with more information on planning a
trip.
Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your
vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and intervals
are described in your vehicle's Warranty and
Service 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.

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626 Lift the rubber strip by pressing it inward into
the engine compartment.
Remove the plastic cover by folding out the
catch and lifting the cover upward.
Unscrew the expansion tank cap and fill
coolant as needed. The level should be
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
expansion tank.
CAUTION
Do not ingest the contents. May cause
damage to organs (kidneys).
Use premixed coolant according to Vol-
vo's recommendations. If concentrated
coolant is used, make sure that the cool-
ant mixture is 50% coolant and 50%
water of acceptable quality.
Do not mix different types of coolant.
To help ensure sufficient corrosion pro-
tection in the system, only use new cool-
ant when replacing larger components in
the cooling system.
Never run the engine unless the cooling
system is properly filled. An improperly
filled cooling system could lead to high
temperatures and cracks in the cylinder
heads.
High levels of chlorine, chlorides and
other salts may cause corrosion in the
cooling system.
Related information
Engine compartment overview (p. 622)
Coolant specifications (p. 673) Replacing bulbs
Halogen headlights are not available on all mod-
els and markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for
more information.
LED 14
bulbs must be replaced by a workshop.
An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
NOTE For information on lights not mentioned in
this article, contact a Volvo dealer or a certi-
fied Volvo service technician.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-
lights may develop temporary condensation
on the inside of the lens. This is normal. All
exterior lighting is designed to resist this.
Condensation is normally vented out of the
lamp housing once the light has been lit for
some period of time.
NOTE
Bulbs for active curve lighting* contain traces
of mercury and should therefore always be
submitted to a certified Volvo service techni-
cian. 14
LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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* Option/accessory.
652
Wash using a sponge, car washing detergent
and plenty of lukewarm water.
Clean the wiper blades with lukewarm soap
solution or car washing detergent.
Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamois or
a squeegee. Try not to let drops of water dry
in strong sunlight. This could cause water
drying stains that may need to be polished
out.
In areas with heavy industrial emissions,
more frequent washing of the vehicle's exte-
rior is recommended.
Tar spots from asphalt may remain even after
washing. Use a tar remover to remove these
spots after washing the vehicle.
WARNING Always entrust engine washing to a workshop.
If the engine is hot, there is a risk of fire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean
them regularly, e.g. when refueling.
Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water and
a non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-
lights may develop temporary condensation
on the inside of the lens. This is normal. All
exterior lighting is designed to resist this.
Condensation is normally vented out of the
lamp housing once the light has been lit for
some period of time.
CAUTION

Make sure that the panoramic roof* and
sun shade are closed before washing the
vehicle.
Never use abrasive polishing agents on
the panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the panoramic roof.
CAUTION Remember to remove dirt from the drain
holes in the doors and sills after washing the
vehicle.
Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 650)
Polishing and waxing (p. 651)
Automatic car washes (p. 653)
High-pressure washing (p. 654)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 654)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 655)
Cleaning rims (p. 656)
Corrosion protection (p. 656)
Settings for automatically activating the park-
ing brake (p. 444)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
662 Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights,
windshield and rear window clean. Washer fluid
containing anti-freeze should be used in very
cold weather (below-freezing temperatures). Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue
cover. The reservoir is used for the windshield
washer, tailgate window washer and headlight
washer*
NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of
washer fluid remaining, the message
Washer
fluid
Level low, refill and the symbol
will be displayed in the instrument panel. Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during
cold weather and temperatures below the freez-
ing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equiva-
lent fluid with the recommended pH value
between 6 and 8, diluted as recommended,
e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when tem-
peratures are below the freezing point to help
keep the pump, reservoir and hoses from
freezing.
Volume:
Vehicles with headlight washing: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
Vehicles without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-
ers (3.7 qts).
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

INDEX
679
Charge
vehicle function 471
Charge level vehicle function 471
Charging hybrid battery 417
opening and closing the charging
door 422
start charging 423
Status 425, 427
stop charging 429
Charging cable 419
Charging current 419
Checking engine oil level 624
Child restraints 63, 65 booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
integrated booster cushion 76
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 74
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 264
Circuit breaker 421
City Safety 341, 342, 344, 345, 351, 353 City Safety braking for oncoming vehicles 350
City Safety in crossing traffic

347, 348
City Safety when evasive maneuver preven-
ted 349
Cleaning 647, 649, 650
automatic car wash 653
car wash 650, 651, 653, 654, 655, 656
center display 645
Seat belts 647
textile upholstery 645, 647, 648
upholstery 645, 647, 648, 649, 650
wheels 656
Cleaning wheels 656
Cleaning wiper blades 654
Clean Zone 207
Clean Zone Interior Package 208
Climate 204
auto-regulation 220
blower control 226
parking 231
perceived temperature 205
Sensors 204
temperature control 228, 229
voice control 205
zones 204
Climate controls 215
center display 215
rear seat 215 Climate system
204, 215
Refrigerant 674
repairs 621
Clock, setting 93
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61
Collision warner detection of pedestrians 345
radar sensor 332
Collision warning 341, 354
Color code, paintwork 658
Color codes 658
Compass 493 calibration 493
Condensation in headlights 651, 653, 654, 655
Connecting vehicle to Internet No connection or poor connection 546
via a mobile device (WiFi) 543
via cellular phone (Bluetooth) 543
via vehicle's modem 544
Connect phone 533
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 673
Coolant, filling 625

INDEX
684Lighting
Active Bending Lights 159
approach lighting 161
automatic high beam 157
automatic lighting controls, passenger
compartment 162
brake lights 160
controls 152, 162, 164
daytime running lights 154
display lighting 164
emergency brake lights 160
Hazard warning flashers 161
high beams 156, 157
home safe lighting 161
in passenger compartment 162, 164
instrument illumination 164
instrument lighting 164
low beams 155
position lights 154
rear fog light 159
settings 153
Turn signals 158
Lighting, replacing bulbs 626
Limp home 448
Load anchoring eyelets cargo compartment 601
Load anchoring hooks 600
Load carriers 600
Load index 564 Loading
general
598
load anchoring eyelets 601
long load 599
Lock indication 242
setting 243
Locking/unlocking Tailgate 247, 261
Locking wheel bolts 575
Locks Locking 246
unlocking 246
Long-term storage 432
Low battery charge level start battery 480
Low beams 155
Lower the rear end 599
Low oil level 624
Low-speed driving 464
activate with function button 465 M
Maintained climate comfort
237
start/stop
237
Maintenance 610
corrosion protection 656
Max. axle weight 669
Max. roof load 669
Media player 518, 520
compatible file formats 525, 526
voice control 148
Messages and symbols Adaptive Cruise Control 314
Collision warner with auto-brake 353
Messages in BLIS 359
Messages in display 105, 140
handling 106, 140
saved 107, 141
Mileage 89
electric motor 469
Misting condensation in headlights 650, 653
Mood lighting 163, 164

INDEX
690Turn signals 158
Twin Engine
general 416
Type approval radar system 336
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading
566
Units
132
Unlocking settings 247
with key blade 255
USB socket for connecting media 525
V Vehicle care 650, 651, 653, 654, 655, 656
leather upholstery
648
Vehicle Event Data 33
Vehicle functions in the center display 122
Vehicle key bat. low 249 Vehicle modem
connecting vehicle to Internet
544
settings 545
Vehicle recovery 489
Vehicle status 614
inflation pressure 572
Vehicle upholstery 645, 647, 648, 649, 650
Vehicle weight 669
Ventilation 209, 210, 211
Seats 219
Video 522, 524
settings 523
Voice control 145
climate 205
phone 147
radio and media 148
settings 148
VOL mark 560
Volvo ID 26
create and register 26 W
Warning light
Adaptive Cruise Control
303
stability and traction control system 279
Warning lights airbags SRS 97
alternator does not charge 97
brake system error 97
low oil pressure 97
parking brake applied 97
seat belt reminder 97
starter battery not charging 97
WARNING 97
Warning sound parking brake 445
warning symbols 97
Warning symbols safety 42
Warranties 610
Washer Headlights 179
rear window 180, 181
washer fluid, filling 662
Windshield 179
Washer fluid 176, 662
Washer nozzles, heated 176
Waxing 651