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Testing the brakes

WARNING

Always test the brakes after washing the

car, including the parking brake, to ensure

that moisture and corrosion do not attack

the brake linings and reduce braking per-

formance.

Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then

when driving long distances in rain or slush.

The heat from the friction causes the brake

linings to warm up and dry. Do the same

thing after starting in very damp or cold

weather.

Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo

dealers is recommended for the cleaning and

care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim

components, such as glossy trim mouldings.

When using such a cleaning agent the

instructions must be followed carefully.

IMPORTANT

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and

rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is

necessary. Use a soft washing sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could

wear away or damage the glossy surface

layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive

must not be used.

Rims
Only use rim cleaning agent recommended

by Volvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the

surface and cause stains on chrome-plated

aluminium rims.

Related information

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Polishing and waxing (p. 387)

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Cleaning the interior (p. 389)

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Water and dirt-repellent coating (p. 388)

Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull

or to give the paintwork extra protection.
The car does not need to be polished until it

is at least one year old. However, the car can

be waxed during this time. Do not polish or

wax the car in direct sunlight.

Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you

begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt

and tar stains using tar remover or white spi-

rit. More stubborn stains can be removed

using fine rubbing paste designed for car

paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with

liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on

the packaging carefully. Many preparations

contain both polish and wax.

IMPORTANT

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and

rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is

necessary. Use a soft washing sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could

wear away or damage the glossy surface

layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive

must not be used.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

IMPORTANT

Only paint treatment recommended by

Volvo should be used. Other treatment

such as preserving, sealing, protection,

lustre sealing or similar could damage the

paintwork. Paintwork damage caused by

such treatments is not covered by Volvo

warranty.

Related information

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Car wash (p. 386)

Water and dirt-repellent coating

The windows are treated with a surface coa-

ting that improves visibility in difficult weather

conditions.

Water and dirt-repellent coating*

There is natural wear of the water-

repellent coating.

Maintenance:

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Never use products such as car wax,

degreaser or similar on glass surfaces as

this could ruin their water-repellent prop-

erties.

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Take care when cleaning so as not to

damage the glass surface.

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To avoid damaging glass surfaces when

removing ice – only use plastic ice scra-

pers.

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Treatment with a special finishing agent

available from Volvo dealers is recom-

mended in order to maintain the water-

repellent properties. This should be used

first after three years and then each year.

IMPORTANT

Do not use a metal ice scraper to remove

ice from the windows. Use the heating to

remove ice from the door mirrors, see Win-

dows and rearview and door mirrors -

heating (p. 106).

Related information

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Car wash (p. 386)

Rustproofing

The car received a thorough and complete

rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body

are made of galvanised sheet metal. The

underbody is protected by a wear-resistant

anti-corrosion compound. A thin, penetrating

rustproofing fluid was sprayed into the

exposed members, cavities, closed sections

and side doors.

Inspection and maintenance
Dirt and road salt can lead to corrosion so it

is important to keep the car clean. The car's

rustproofing needs to be checked regularly

and touched-up if necessary in order for it to

be maintained.
Under normal conditions the rustproofing

does not require treatment for approximately

12 years. After this period, it should be trea-

ted at three-year intervals. Volvo recom-

mends that you engage an authorised Volvo

workshop for assistance if the car needs fur-

ther treatment.

Related information

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Paint damage (p. 390)

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Cleaning the interior

Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-

ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly

and treat stains at once for best results. Vac-

uuming is important prior to using cleaning

agents.

IMPORTANT

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Certain items of coloured clothing (e.g.

dark jeans and suede garments) may

stain the upholstery. If this occurs, it is

important to clean and treat these

parts of the upholstery as soon as

possible.

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Never use strong solvents such as

washer fluid, pure petrol or white spirit

to clean the interior, since this may

damage the upholstery as well as

other interior materials.

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Never spray the cleaning agent directly

onto components that have electrical

buttons and controls. Wipe them

instead using a moistened cloth con-

taining the cleaning agent.

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Sharp objects and Velcro may damage

the fabric upholstery.

Fabric upholstery and ceiling upholstery
Volvo offers a comprehensive fabric care

product for fabric upholstery and ceiling

upholstery which, when used in accordance

with the instructions, preserves the properties

of the upholstery. The fabric care product is

available at your Volvo dealer.

Leather upholstery
Volvo's leather upholstery is treated to pre-

serve its original appearance.
Leather upholstery is a natural product that

changes and acquires a beautiful patina over

time. Regular cleaning and treatment are

required in order that the properties and col-

ours of the leather shall be preserved. Volvo

offers a comprehensive product, Volvo

Leather Care Kit/Wipes, for the cleaning and

treatment of leather upholstery which, when

used in accordance with the instructions, pre-

serves the leather's protective coating.
To achieve best results, Volvo recommends

the cleaning and application of the protective

cream once to four times per year (or more if

required). The Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes

is available from your Volvo dealer.

Leather steering wheel
Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the

leather steering wheel with protective plastic.

Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes is recom-

mended for cleaning the leather steering

wheel.

Interior plastic, metal and wood parts
A fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly

moistened with water, available from Volvo

dealers, is recommended for cleaning interior

parts and surfaces.

Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong

stain removers. A special cleaning agent

available from Volvo dealers can be used for

more difficult cleaning.

Seatbelts
Use water and a synthetic detergent. A spe-

cial textile cleaning agent is available from

your Volvo dealer. Ensure that the seatbelt is

dry before allowing it to retract.

Inlay mats and floor mat
Remove inlaid carpets for separate cleaning

of the floor carpet and the inlaid carpets. Use

a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt.

Each inlay mat is secured with pins.
Remove the inlay mat by taking hold of the

inlay mat at each pin and lifting the mat

straight up.
Fit the inlay mat in place by pressing it in at

each pin.

WARNING

Only use one inlaid mat at each seat, and

check before setting off that the mat by

the driver's seat is firmly affixed and

secured in the pins so that it does not get

caught adjacent to and under the pedals.

A special textile cleaner is recommended for

stains on the floor mat after vacuuming. Floor

mats should be cleaned with agents recom-

mended by your Volvo dealer.

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Related information

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Car wash (p. 386)

Paint damage

Paint is an important part of the car's rust-

proofing and should therefore be checked

regularly. The most common types of paint-

work damage are stone chips, scratches, and

marks on the edges of wings, doors and

bumpers.

Touching up minor paintwork damage
To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paint-

work should be rectified immediately.
Materials

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primer

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 - a special adhesive primer in a

spray can is available for e.g. plastic-

coated bumpers

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base coat and clear coat - are available in
spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks

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masking tape

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fine sand paper

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Colour code

Exterior colour code

Any secondary exterior colour code

It is important that the correct colour is used.

For product label location, see Type designa-

tions (p. 393).

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If required.

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Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.

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Repairing minor paint damage such as
stone chips and scratches

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Before work is started, the car must be clean

and dry as well as at a temperature above

15 °C.
1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the

damaged surface. Then remove the tape

to remove any loose paint.
If the damage has reached down to a

metal surface (sheet steel), it is preferable

to use a primer. In the event of damage to

a plastic surface, an adhesive primer

should be used for better results - spray

into the spray can's cap and brush thinly.

2. Before painting, gentle polishing using a

very fine polishing agent may be carried

out locally if required (e.g. if there are any

uneven edges). Clean the surface thor-

oughly and allow to dry.

3. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine

brush, matchstick or similar. Finish with

base coat and clear coat once the primer

has dried.

4. For scratches, proceed as above, but

mask around the damaged area to pro-

tect the undamaged paintwork.

NOTE

If the stone chip has not penetrated down

to the meal and an undamaged layer of

paint remains in place, fill in with base coat

and clear coat as soon as the surface has

been cleaned.

Related information

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Rustproofing (p. 388)

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Label location

Knowing the car's type designation, vehicle

identification and engine numbers can facili-

tate all contact with an authorised Volvo

dealer regarding the car and when ordering

spare parts and accessories.

Type designation, vehicle identification

number, permissible maximum weights

and code designation for exterior colour

and type approval number. The decal is

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positioned on the door pillar, and will be

visible when the right-hand rear door is

opened.
Label for parking heater.

Engine code and engine serial number.

Label for engine oil.

Gearbox type designation and serial num-

ber.
Car's identification number. (VIN Vehicle

Identification Number)

Further information on the car is presented in

the registration document.

NOTE

It is not intended that the decals illustrated

in the owner's manual should be exact

replicas of those in the car. They are

included to show their approximate

appearance and location in the car. The

information that applies to your particular

car is available on the respective decals

for your car.

Related information

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Weights (p. 397)

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Engine specifications (p. 399)

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Dimensions

Measurement of car length, height, etc. can

be read in the table.

Dimensions

mm

A

Wheelbase

2776

B

Length

4635

C Load length, floor, folded rear

seat

1749

D Load length, floor

978

E

Height

1484

F

Load height

658

G Front track

1578

Dimensions

mm

H Rear track

1575

I

Load width, floor

1082

J

Width

1865

K

Width including door mirrors

2097

L

Width including folded-in door

mirrors

1899

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Weights

Max. gross vehicle weight, etc. can be read

on a label in the car.

Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank

90% full and all fluids.
The weight of passengers and accessories,

and towball load (p. 398) (when a trailer is

hitched) influence the load capacity and are

not included in the kerb weight.
Permitted max. load = Gross vehicle weight -

Kerb weight.

NOTE

The documented kerb weight applies to

cars in the standard version - i.e. a car

without extra equipment or accessories.

This means that for every accessory added

the loading capacity of the car is reduced

correspondingly by the weight of the

accessory.
Examples of accessories that reduce load-

ing capacity are the Kinetic/Momentum/

Summum equipment levels, as well as

other accessories such as Towbar, Load

carrier, Space box, Audio system, Auxiliary

lamps, GPS, Fuel-driven engine block

heater, Safety grille, Carpets, Cargo cover,

Power seats, etc.
Weighing the car is a certain way of ascer-

taining the kerb weight of your own partic-

ular car.

WARNING

The car's driving characteristics change

depending on how heavily it is loaded and

how the load is distributed.

For information on label location, see Type des-

ignations (p. 393).

Max. gross vehicle weight

Max. train weight (car+trailer)

Max. front axle load

Max. rear axle load

Equipment level

Max. load: See registration document.
Max. roof load: 75 kg.

Related information

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Towing capacity and towball load

(p. 398)

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Towing capacity and towball load

Towing capacity and towball load for driving

with a trailer can be read in the tables.

Max. weight braked trailer

Engine

Engine code

A

Gearbox

Max. weight braked trailer (kg)

Max. towball load (kg)

D6 AWD

D82PHEV

Automatic, TF-80SD

1800

90

D6 AWD

D87PHEV

Automatic, TF-80SD

1800

90

A

Engine code, component and serial number can be read on the engine; see Type designations (p. 393).

Max. weight unbraked trailer

Max. weight unbraked trailer (kg)

Max. towball load (kg)

750

50

Related information

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Weights (p. 397)

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Driving with a trailer* (p. 303)

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Trailer Stability Assist - TSA (p. 308)

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Engine specifications

Engine specifications (output etc.) for each

respective engine alternative can be read in

the table.

Diesel engine

Engine

Engine

code

A

Output

(kW/rpm)

Output

(hp/rpm)

Torque

(Nm/rpm)

No. of cylin-

ders

Bore

(mm)

Stroke

(mm)

Swept vol-

ume

(litres)

Compres-

sion ratio

D6 AWD

D82PHEV

158/4000

215/4000

440/1500-3000

5

81.0

93.15

2.400

16.5:1

D6 AWD

D87PHEV

120/4000

163/4000

420/1500–2500

5

81.0

93.15

2.400

16.5:1

A

Engine code, component and serial number can be read on the engine; see Type designations (p. 393).

Related information

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Coolant - grade and volume (p. 403)

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Engine oil - grade and volume (p. 402)

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Motor specifications - Electric drive

motor

V60 PLUG-IN HYBRID is driven both by a die-

sel engine and an electric drive motor (ERAD

– Electric Rear Axle Drive).

Max. power output: 50 kW (70 hp).
Torque: 200 Nm.

Related information

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Engine specifications (p. 399)

Engine oil - adverse driving conditions

Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor-

mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.

Below are some examples of adverse driving

conditions.

Check the oil level (p. 353) more frequently for

long journeys:

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towing a caravan or trailer

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in mountainous regions

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at high speeds

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in temperatures colder than -30 °C or

hotter than +40 °C.

The above also apply to shorter driving dis-

tances at low temperatures.
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse

driving conditions. It provides extra protection

for the engine.
Volvo recommends:

IMPORTANT

In order to fulfil the requirements for the

engine's service intervals all engines are

filled with a specially adapted synthetic

engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil

has been made very carefully with regard

to service life, starting characteristics, fuel

consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in

order that the recommended service inter-

vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed

grade of oil for both filling and oil change,

otherwise you will risk affecting service life,

starting characteristics, fuel consumption

and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-

ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed

grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo recommends that oil changes are

carried out at an authorised Volvo work-

shop.

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Related information

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Engine oil - grade and volume (p. 402)

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Engine oil - general (p. 352)

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Engine oil - grade and volume

Engine oil grade and volume for each respec-

tive engine alternative can be read in the

table.

Volvo recommends:

Engine

Engine code

A

Oil grade

Volume, incl. oil filter

(litres)

D6 AWD

D82PHEV

Oil grade: ACEA A5/B5
Viscosity: SAE 0W–30

approx. 5.9

D6 AWD

D87PHEV

approx. 5.9

A

Engine code, component and serial number can be read on the engine; see Type designations (p. 393).

Related information

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Engine oil - adverse driving conditions

(p. 400)

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Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 353)

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Coolant - grade and volume

Approved coolant volume for each respective

engine alternative can be read in the table.

Prescribed grade: Coolant recommended by
Volvo mixed with 50% water

2

, see the pack-

aging.

Engine

Volume

(litres)

D6 AWD

12.9

Related information

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Coolant - level (p. 354)

2

Water quality must fulfil the standard STD 1285.1.

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Transmission fluid - grade and volume

The prescribed transmission fluid and volume

for each respective gearbox alternative can be

read in the table.

Automatic gearbox

Automatic gearbox

Volume (litres)

Prescribed transmission fluid

TF-80SD

approx 7.0

AW1

NOTE

For the MPS6, oil changes must take place

within certain service intervals.
For other gearboxes the gearbox oil does

not need to be changed under normal driv-

ing conditions. However, it may be neces-

sary under adverse driving conditions.

Related information

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Engine oil - adverse driving conditions

(p. 400)

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Type designations (p. 393)