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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Tire sealing system* – sealing

compound container

The sealing compound container must be

replaced if the tire sealing system has been

used to repair a tire or if the container’s expi-

ration date has passed (see the date on

decal).

Replacing the sealing compound
container

NOTE

•

After use, the sealing compound bot-

tle, the hose, and certain other system

components must be replaced. Please

consult your Volvo retailer for replace-

ment parts.

•

If the sealing compound bottle’s expi-

ration date has passed, please take it

to a Volvo retailer or a recycling station

that can properly dispose of harmful

substances.

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Maintenance – introduction

Periodic maintenance will help keep your

vehicle running well.

Introduction
The maintenance services contain several

checks that require special instruments and

tools and therefore must be performed by a

qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in

top condition, specify time-tested and proven

Genuine Volvo Parts and Accessories.

The Federal Clean Air Act – U.S.

The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle

manufacturers to furnish written instructions

to the ultimate purchaser to assure the proper

servicing and function of the components that

control emissions. These services, which are

listed in the "Warranty and Service Records

Information" booklet, are not covered by the

warranty. You will be required to pay for labor

and material used.

Maintenance

Your Volvo passed several major inspections

before it was delivered to you, in accordance

with Volvo specifications. The maintenance

procedures outlined in the Warranty and

Service Records Information booklet, many of

which will positively affect your vehicle's

emissions, should be performed as indicated.

It is recommended that receipts for vehicle

emission maintenance be retained in case

questions arise concerning maintenance.

Inspection and maintenance should also be

performed anytime a malfunction is observed

or suspected.

Applicable warranties – U.S./Canada

In accordance with applicable U.S. and

Canadian regulations, the following list of

warranties is provided.

•

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

•

Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

•

Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty

•

Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint

Systems Limited Warranty

•

Emission Design and Defect Warranty

•

Emission Performance Warranty

These are the federal warranties; other war-

ranties are provided as required by state/

provincial law. Refer to your separate War-

ranty and Service Records Information book-

let for detailed information concerning each

of the warranties.

Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions

NOTE

•

Refer to your Warranty and Service

Records Information booklet for a

comprehensive service and mainte-

nance schedule up to 150,000 miles

(240,000 km). This program contains

inspections and services necessary for

the proper function of your vehicle and

includes components that affect vehi-

cle emissions.

•

The Warranty and Service Records

Information booklet also contains

detailed information concerning the

warranties that apply to your vehicle.

Related information

•

Climate – general information (p. 124)

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Maintenance – owner maintenance

Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-

vals 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.

Owner maintenance

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 fluid

levels are between the indicated "min"

and "max" markings.

•

Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass

cleaner and soft paper towels.

•

Wipe driver information displays with a

soft cloth.

•

Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-

rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose

terminal connector, or a battery near the

end of its useful service life. Consult your

Volvo retailer for additional information.

As needed:

Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to

reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup

of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by

salt residues.
Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents

at the base of the windshield, and from other

places where they may collect.

NOTE

Complete service information for qualified

technicians is available online for purchase

or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.

Related information

•

Maintenance – opening/closing hood

(p. 327)

•

Engine compartment – overview (p. 328)

•

Engine compartment – coolant (p. 331)

•

Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 329)

•

Engine compartment – power steering

fluid (p. 333)

•

Engine compartment – washer fluid

(p. 344)

•

Cleaning the interior (p. 362)

•

Washing the car (p. 360)

•

Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 297)

•

Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 290)

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Maintenance – hoisting

When the vehicle is hoisted, the jack or

garage lift must be positioned in the correct

lifting points.

Hoisting the vehicle

If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, it

should be placed:
Front: under either of the two reinforced

areas under the front section of the vehicle,

not under to jack attachment points (the

outermost points shown in the illustration).
Rear: Under the jack attachment points.
Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the

vehicle cannot slide off it. Always use axle

stands or similar structures.

Related information

•

Changing a wheel – removing wheel

(p. 291)

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Onboard Diagnostic System

OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized

engine management system. It stores diag-

nostic information about your vehicle's emis-

sion controls. 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 permanent or tempo-

rary. 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

inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission

test.

How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?

Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspec-

tion 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

disconnecting the battery, OBD II diag-

nostic 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 provide you with more

information on planning a trip.

•

Maintain your vehicle in accordance with

your vehicle's maintenance schedule.

Booking service and repairs

Connected Service Booking (CSB) makes set-

ting up a time for service, maintenance and/or

repairs directly from the vehicle quick and

convenient.

Prerequisites

•

The owner (primary driver) must have a

valid Volvo ID. See Volvo ID (p. 21) for

additional information.

•

The vehicle must be connected to the
Internet using a paired Bluetooth

cell

phone. See your Sensus Infotainment

supplement for information on pairing a

cell phone. On models equipped with

Volvo On Call (VOC)*, you can connect to

the Internet using your separate VOC

data plan. Refer to your separate Volvo

On Call manual.

•

By default, the retailer where you pur-

chased your vehicle will be your preferred

(primary) retailer/Volvo authorized work-

shop who will perform service and repairs

on your vehicle. To change the preferred

retailer, go to Dealer Locator at

volvocars.com and select a retailer, click

on Service Scheduler and book an

appointment at the new preferred retailer.

•

In order to be guided through the on-

screen steps, the menu alternative

Display notifications

must be activated.

CSB menu access
Once the prerequisites have been estab-

lished, all CSB-related menus can be

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accessed in MY CAR by pressing OK/MENU
and then selecting

Maintenance & repair

Booking information and data from the
vehicle
If you request an appointment from your vehi-

cle, with your consent, booking information
and data about your vehicle

will be transmit-

ted to your preferred retailer.

Using the service
Once the prerequisites have been estab-

lished, all CSB-related menus can be

accessed in MY CAR by pressing OK/MENU
and then selecting

Maintenance & repair

If the time for the next regularly scheduled

service is approaching, if the vehicle requires

certain types of repairs or if a system needs

to be checked, a message will be displayed.

You will then by guided through the steps

required to book service or repairs.

On-screen service messages

On-screen service message

The pop-up service alert menu offers the fol-

lowing alternatives:

•

Yes

: The vehicle will transmit a booking

request as well as vehicle data directly to

your preferred retailer. In return, you will

receive an email from this retailer with a

link to their booking portal. From a smart-

phone or a computer, you can select a

day and time that suits you and specify

any other service requests that you may

have. When you have submitted your

request, it will be entered into the retail-

er's booking portal and you will receive

immediate confirmation online and via

email. The service reminder light in the

vehicle's instrument panel will also be

turned off remotely by Volvo.

•

: No other messages will be displayed

on the Sensus screen but the Service

Reminder Light on the vehicle's instru-

ment panel will stay on. If you have

answered "No", service can still be

booked manually (see the following sec-

tion).

•

Postpone

: The pop-up menu will be dis-

played that next time the engine is

started.

Booking service or repairs manually

Access your Volvo On-Line Service Scheduler

portal from a smartphone or a computer to

select a day and time that suits you and

specify any other service requests that you

may have. When you have submitted your

request, it will be entered into the retailer's

booking portal and you will receive immediate

confirmation online and via email.

My Appointments
This displays booking information.

–

Select

Maintenance & repair

Appointments

Transmitting vehicle data
In order for a retailer to access vehicle data,

the information is initially sent to a central

Volvo database (not directly to your retailer)

This information includes: service requirements, status of various functions, odometer reading and the vehicle's VIN number and software version.

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where any retailer can access or search for

this information using your vehicle's VIN num-

ber. This number can be found in your war-

ranty booklet or on the dashboard at the

lower left corner of the windshield.

–

Select

Maintenance & repair

Send

vehicle data

Booking information and vehicle data
When you opt to book service from your vehi-

cle, booking information and vehicle data will

be transmitted. Vehicle data consists of a

number of parameters in the following areas:

•

Service requirements

•

Function status

•

Fluid levels

•

Odometer reading (mileage)

•

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

•

The vehicle's software version

Related information

•

Volvo ID (p. 21)

Maintenance – opening/closing hood

The hood is opened by first releasing the lock

from the passenger compartment and then

pressing the release control.

Opening and closing the hood

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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 hood.

WARNING

Check that the hood locks properly when

closed.

Related information

•

Maintenance – owner maintenance

(p. 323)

•

Engine compartment – overview (p. 328)

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Engine compartment – overview

The overview shows the main inspection

points in the engine compartment.

Coolant expansion tank

Power steering fluid reservoir

Dipstick-engine oil

Filler cap-engine oil

Cover over brake fluid reservoir

Battery

Relay/fuse box

Washer fluid reservoir

Engine compartment - 4-cylinder engines only

Filler cap-engine oil

Coolant expansion tank

Power steering fluid reservoir

Radiator

Brake fluid reservoir

Battery

Relay/fuse box

Washer fluid reservoir

Air cleaner

The appearance of the engine compartment

may vary depending on engine model.

WARNING

The cooling fan (located at the front of the

engine compartment, behind the radiator)

may start or continue to operate (for up to

6 minutes) after the engine has been

switched off.

WARNING

Before performing any operations in the

engine compartment, the ignition should

always be completely switched off (in

mode 0, see Ignition modes (p. 79)) and

there should be no remote keys in the pas-

senger compartment. The gear selector

should be in the P (park) position. If the

engine has been running, wait until it has

cooled before touching any components 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.

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Related information

•

Maintenance – opening/closing hood

(p. 327)

•

Maintenance – owner maintenance

(p. 323)

Engine compartment – engine oil

The correct oil must be used for the stated oil

change (service) intervals to apply.
The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked

electronically and is checked using a dipstick

on 5- and 6-cylinder engines.

Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-
cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regular

intervals, particularly during the period up to

the first scheduled maintenance service.

•

See Oil specifications (p. 374) for oil

specifications.

•

Also, refer to the Warranty and Service

Records information booklet for informa-

tion on oil change intervals and oil speci-

fications.

CAUTION

•

Not checking the oil level regularly can

result in serious engine damage if the

oil level becomes too low.

•

Oil that is lower than the specified

quality can damage the engine.

•

Volvo does not recommend the use of

oil additives.

•

Always add oil of the same type and

viscosity as already used.

•

Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This

could cause an increase in oil con-

sumption.

•

Oil changes should be carried out by a

trained and qualified Volvo service

technician.

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Checking and adding oil

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Location of the filler cap and dipstick

NOTE

Before checking the oil:

•

The car should be parked on a level

surface.

•

If the engine is warm, wait for at least

10 – 15 minutes after the engine has

been switched off.

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The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX

marks on the dipstick

Checking the oil

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a

lint-free rag.

2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and

check the oil level. The level must be

between the MIN and MAX marks.

3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to

the MIN mark, add approximately

0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.

4. Recheck the level and add more oil if

necessary until the level is near the MAX

mark.

WARNING

Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into

contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.

Electronic oil level sensor (4-cylinder
engines only)

Oil filler cap

No action is necessary until a message is dis-

played, see the following illustration.

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Left: digital instrument panel*, Right: analog

instrument panel

Message

Oil level

The oil level can be checked when the engine

is not running by scrolling to the oil level sen-

sor using the thumb wheel on the left steering

wheel lever.

CAUTION

•

Oil service required

is displayed,

the oil level may be too high. Take the

vehicle to an authorized Volvo work-

shop as soon as possible.

•

If the oil level sensor indicates that the

level is too low, using the correct oil,

top up with the amount of oil indicated

as soon as possible, see oil specifica-

tions (p. 374).

WARNING

Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into

contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.

Electronically checking the oil level

The oil level should be checked at regular

intervals, particularly during the period up to

the first scheduled maintenance service.
To check the oil level:
1. Activate ignition mode II, see Ignition

modes (p. 79).

2. Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering

wheel lever until

Oil level

is displayed.

> The oil level will be displayed.

NOTE

•

The system cannot detect changes in

the oil level immediately. The vehicle

must be driven approximately 20 miles

(30 km) or have been parked on level

ground with the engine off for

5 minutes before the oil level reading

will be correct.

•

If the necessary conditions are not met

for checking the oil level electronically

(time interval after the engine was

switched off, if the vehicle is parked on

an incline, etc.),

No values available

will be displayed. This does not indi-

cate a problem with the oil level sen-

sor.

Engine compartment – coolant

Normally, the coolant does not need to be

changed. If the system must be drained, con-

sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-

nician.

Level check and filling

Location of the coolant reservoir

See Fuel tank volume – specification and vol-

ume (p. 377) for information on cooling sys-

tem capacities.

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CAUTION

•

If necessary, top up the cooling sys-

tem with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti-

freeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and

antifreeze).

•

Different types of antifreeze/coolant

may not be mixed.

•

If the cooling system is drained, it

should be flushed with clean water or

premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled

with the correct mixture of water/anti-

freeze.

•

The cooling system must always be

kept filled to the correct level, and the

level must be between the MIN and

MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there

can be high local temperatures in the

engine which could result in damage.

Check coolant regularly!

•

Do not top up with water only. This

reduces the rust-protective and anti-

freeze qualities of the coolant and has

a lower boiling point. It can also cause

damage to the cooling system if it

should freeze.

•

Do not use chlorinated tap water in the

vehicle's cooling system.

WARNING

•

Never remove the expansion tank cap

while the engine is warm. Wait until the

engine cools.

•

If it is necessary to top off the coolant

when the engine is warm, unscrew the

expansion tank cap slowly so that the

overpressure dissipates.

Engine compartment – brake fluid

The brake fluid should always be between the

MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-

ervoir.

Location of the brake fluid reservoir

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Checking the level

The fluid reservoir is concealed under the

round cover at the rear of the engine com-

partment. The round cover must be removed

first before the reservoir cap can be

accessed.
Check, without removing the cap, that there

is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F

(>280 °C).
Replace: The fluid should be replaced

according to the intervals specified in the

Warranty and Service Records Information

booklet.
When driving under extremely hard condi-

tions (mountain driving, etc), it may be neces-

sary to replace the fluid more often. Consult a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

WARNING

•

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark

in the reservoir or if a brake-related

message is shown in the information

display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car

towed to a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician and have the brake

system inspected.

•

Dot 4 should never be mixed with any

other type of brake fluid.

Filling

1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the

fluid. The level must be between the MIN

and MAX marks.

Engine compartment – power steering

fluid

The fluid level must be between the MIN and

MAX marks. For capacities and recom-

mended fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume –

specification and volume (p. 377).

Check the level frequently. It does not nor-

mally require changing.

WARNING

If a problem should occur in the power

steering system or if the vehicle has no

electrical current and must be towed, it is

still possible to steer the vehicle. However,

keep in mind that greater effort will be

required to turn the steering wheel.

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CAUTION

Keep the area around the power steering

fluid reservoir clean when checking.

Bulbs – introduction

Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's

owner. However, the bulbs on the following

list should only be replaced by a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician.

All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs –

specifications (p. 341).

•

Active Bending Lights

•

Front parking lights

•

Daytime running lights

•

Turn signals in the door mirrors

•

Approach lighting in the door mirrors

•

Interior lighting

•

Brake lights

•

Rear parking lights

•

Rear side marker lights

•

Back-up lights

•

Rear fog light

•

LED bulbs

NOTE

•

For information regarding any bulbs

not mentioned in this section, please

contact your Volvo retailer or a trained

and authorized Volvo service techni-

cian.

•

Always switch off the ignition before

starting to replace a bulb.

•

If an error message remains in the dis-

play after a faulty bulb has been

replaced, contact an authorized Volvo

workshop.

•

Condensation may form temporarily on

the inside of the lenses of exterior

lights such as headlights, fog lights, or

taillights. This is normal and the lights

are designed to withstand moisture.

Normally, condensation will dissipate

after the lights have been on for a

short time.

•

The optional Active Bending Light

bulbs contain trace amounts of mer-

cury. These bulbs should always be

disposed of by a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician.

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CAUTION

Never touch the glass of bulbs with your

fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers

vaporize in the heat and will leave a

deposit on the reflector, which will damage

it.

WARNING

•

The engine should not be running

when changing bulbs.

•

If the engine has been running just

prior to replacing bulbs in the head-

light housing, please keep in mind that

components in the engine compart-

ment will be hot.

WARNING

•

Active Bending Lights* – due to the

high voltage used by these headlights,

these bulbs should only be replaced

by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-

ice technician.

•

Turn off the lights and remove the

remote key from the ignition before

changing any bulbs.

Related information

•

Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 335)

•

Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 341)

•

Bulbs – cargo area lighting (p. 340)

•

Bulbs – license plate lighting (p. 340)

Bulbs – headlight housing

The entire headlight housing must be lifted

out when replacing all front bulbs.

Removing the headlight housing

Pull out the headlight housing's locking

pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.

010325

CAUTION

When disconnecting the connector, pull on

the connector itself and not on the wiring.

Unplug the wiring connector by holding

down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other

hand.

5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it

on a soft surface to avoid scratching the

lens.

6. Replace the defective bulb(s).

Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into

place.

2. Reinstall the headlight housing and lock-

ing pins. Check that they are correctly

inserted.
The headlight housing must be properly

in place and the wiring connector cor-

rectly reconnected before the lighting is

switched on or the remote key is inserted

into the ignition slot.

3. Check that the lights function properly.

Related information

•

Bulbs – introduction (p. 334)

•

Bulbs – cover (p. 336)

•

Bulbs – specifications (p. 341)

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Bulbs – cover

The larger cover has to be removed in order

to change the high/low beam headlight bulbs.

Removing the cover to access the bulbs

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NOTE

Before starting to replace a bulb, see

Bulbs – introduction (p. 334).

1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it

upward/outward.

2. Press down the clips on the cover and

remove it.

Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.

Related information

•

Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 335)

•

Bulbs – low beam, Halogen (p. 336)

•

Bulbs – high beam, Halogen (p. 337)

•

Bulbs – extra high beam (p. 337)

Bulbs – low beam, Halogen

The low beam bulb is concealed by the larger

cover.

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1. Remove the headlight housing from the

vehicle (see Bulbs – headlight housing

(p. 335)).

2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see

Bulbs – cover (p. 336)).

3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder

downward.

5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it

snaps into place. It can only be secured

in one position.

6. Put the cover back into position and rein-

stall the headlight housing.

Related information

•

Bulbs – specifications (p. 341)

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