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Slippery driving conditionsTo help optimize traction and roadholding, Volvo recommends using snow tires on allwheels whenever there is a risk of snow or iceon the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how the vehiclereacts.
Related information
Snow tires (p. 567)
Snow chains (p. 567)
Braking on salted roads (p. 420)
Braking on wet roads (p. 420)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Start battery (p. 613)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Refilling coolant (p. 610)
Driving through standing water
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water, e.g. deep puddles orflooding on the road. This must be done withgreat caution.
To help prevent damage to the vehicle when driving through water:
Do not drive in water higher than the floorof the vehicle. If possible, check the depthof the water at its deepest point beforedriving through it. Be particularly carefulwhen driving through flowing water.
Always select the
Off Road drive mode
before driving in water to ensure the gaso- line engine is running.
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Do not stop the vehicle in the water. Drivecarefully forward or back the vehicle out ofthe water.
Remember that waves created by passingvehicles could cause the water level to riseabove the vehicle's floor level.
Avoid driving through salt water to helpavoid the risk of corrosion.
CAUTION
Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, transmis- sion, driveline, electrical components, etc.)can be damaged if the vehicle is driventhrough water higher than its floor level.Damage to any components caused byflooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil is notcovered under warranty. If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in water, do not attempt to restart it. Havethe vehicle towed on the bed of a towtruck to a workshop - an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine the water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-ing through standing or running water. Thedriver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner and adheringto all applicable laws and regulations.
When you have passed the water, press lightly on the brake pedal and check that the brakesare functioning properly. Water, mud, slush,etc. can make the brake linings slippery,resulting in delayed braking effect. If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer cou- pling contact, clean the contact after driving inwater or mud.

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Battery drain
The electrical functions in the vehicle drain the battery to varying degrees. Avoid usingignition mode II when the engine is switched
off. Use ignition mode I instead, as this uses
less electrical current.
Note that certain accessories may also drain power from the electrical system. Do not usefunctions that use a lot of electrical currentwhen the engine is turned off. Examples ofsuch functions 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'senergy-saving function will then turn off orreduce certain functions, such as the blowerand/or the audio system.
–Charge the battery by starting the engine and let it run for at least 15 minutes (driv-ing charges the battery faster than lettingthe engine idle).
Related information
Start battery (p. 613)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Jump starting using another battery If the start battery is discharged, current from another battery can be used to start the vehi-cle.
Jumper cable connecting points.
CAUTION
The charging point of the vehicle is only intended for jump starting the vehicle inquestion. The charging point is notintended for jump-starting another vehicle.Using the charging point to start anothervehicle could cause a fuse to blow, whichwould cause the charging point to stopworking.
If a fuse has blown, 12 V Battery Fuse failure
Service required will be displayed in the instrument panel. Volvo recommends contact- ing an authorized Volvo workshop. To avoid short circuits or other damage, the following steps are recommended when jumpstarting the battery:

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* Option/accessory.
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Calibrating the compass *
The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass 27
should be calibrated if the
vehicle is driven from one zone to another.
1. Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away from steel constructions and high-voltage power lines.
2. Start the engine and switch off all electri- cal equipment (climate system, wipers,etc.) and make sure all doors are closed.
NOTE
Calibration may fail or not even be initiated if electrical equipment is not turned off.
3. Hold the button on the bottom of the rear-view mirror pressed for about 3 seconds (using e.g. a paper clip). The number of thecurrent magnetic zone is shown.
15
14
13
12
11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
Magnetic zones.
4. Press the button on the underside of themirror repeatedly until the desired mag- netic zone (
1–15) appears (see the map of
magnetic zones).
5. Wait until the display again shows
C, or
press and hold the button on the under- side of the rearview mirror for approx.
6 seconds until
C is displayed.
6. Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no more than 10 km/h (6 mph) until a com- pass direction is shown in the display. Thisindicates that calibration is complete.Drive in a circle two more times to fine-tune the calibration. 7.
Vehicles with heated windshields *: If
Cis shown in the display when the wind- shield heating function is activated, per-form step 6 above with the heating func-tion on.
8. Repeat the above procedure as needed.
Related information
Compass
* (p. 475)
Activating and deactivating the compass
*
(p. 475)
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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, haveyour vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary,serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, aperiod of driving is necessary to bring theOBD II system to "ready" for inspection.Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving are typically needed toallow OBD II to reach readiness. YourVolvo retailer can provide you with moreinformation on planning a trip.
Maintain your vehicle in accordance withyour vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and inter-vals are described in your vehicle's Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the vehicle 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 asoft cloth.
Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose ter-minal connector, or a battery near the endof its useful service life. Consult your Volvoretailer for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the vehicle, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by abuildup of dirt, and corrosion that can becaused by salt residues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other pla-ces where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchaseor subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
Vehicle status (p. 601)
Scheduling service and repairs (p. 601)
Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector (p. 39)
Technician certification (p. 40)
Climate control system service (p. 605)
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 420)
Engine compartment overview (p. 607)

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* Option/accessory.
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Function Ampere Type
Passenger-side headlight, LED 15 Micro
– – Micro
–– MCase
–– MCase
Headlight washers* 25 MCase
Windshield washer
25 MCase
– – Micro
Horn20 Micro
Alarm siren* 5 Micro
Brake system control module (valves, parking brake)
40 MCase
Wipers30 MCase
Rear window washer 25 MCase
– – MCase
Parking heater* 20 MCase
Brake system control module (ABS pump)
40 MCase
– – MCase
–– MCase

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Sample color code (1): Canadian models.
Exterior color code
Secondary exterior color code (if applica- ble)
Related information
Paintwork (p. 651)
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 651)
Changing rear window wipers The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they are designed to clean theglass and help improve visibility while driving.The windshield and rear window wiperblades can be replaced.Changing rear window wipers
Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the lower section of the blade to the right.
Grasp the center of the wiper blade and lift it from the window to the stop posi-tion.
NOTE
When the wiper arm is halfway folded out, it will stop in a locking position that helpsprevent the arm from falling back onto therear window. The wiper arm must bepulled past the locking position stop inorder to change the wiper blade.
Grip the lower part of the blade and pull to the right until the blade loosens from thearm.

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6543. Press the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
4. Fold the wiper arm back toward the win- dow.
CAUTION
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the life of theblades.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they are designed to clean theglass and help improve visibility while driving.The windshield and rear window wiperblades can be replaced.Raise the wiper arms to the service posi- tion. Service position is activated/deacti-vated via the function view in the centerdisplay when the car is stationary and thewindshield wipers are not on. Press thebutton on the wiper blade attachment andpull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith the wiper arm.
Slide in a new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
3. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wiper blade back against the windshield.
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NOTE
When changing wiper blades, make sure that the blades are of different lengths. Theblade on the driver's side is longer than theone on the passenger side.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Putting the wiper blades in service position The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain opera-tions, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service position when replacing, washing or lifting theblades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from thewindshield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service posi- tion, ensure that they have not frozen tothe windshield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deacti- vated when the vehicle is stationary and thewindshield wipers are switched off. Serviceposition is activated/deactivated via Functionview in the center display:
Tap the
Wiper Service
Position button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illu- minate when service positionis activated. The wipers willmove to the service positionwhen activated. To deactivate
the service position, tap
Wiper Service
Position once. The indicator light in the but-
ton will go out when service position is deacti- vated.

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* Option/accessory.
656 The wiper blades will also move out of the service position if:
The windshield wipers are turned on.
The windshield washers are turned on.
The rain sensor is activated.
The vehicle begins moving.
CAUTION
If the wiper arms in service position are raised from the windshield, they must befolded back against the windscreen beforeactivating wiping, washing or rain sensoras well as before departure. This is to pre-vent scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Filling washer fluid Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window clean. Washerfluid containing anti-freeze should be used invery cold weather (below-freezing tempera-tures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for the wind-shield 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.

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Recommended grade:
Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below thefreezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pHvalue between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-tral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing pointto help keep the pump, reservoir and hosesfrom freezing.
Volume:
Vehicles
with headlight washing: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5
liters (3.7 qts).
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)