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the emission control system and could result in
loss of emission warranty coverage. State and
local vehicle inspection programs will make
detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting
in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles.

NOTE

Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an
octane enhancing additive called methyl-
cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission
Control System performance may be affected,
and the Check Engine Light (malfunction
indicator light) located on your instrument
panel may light. If this occurs, please return
your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician for service.

Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers,
"Oxygenated fuels"

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
"oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or
ethers. In some areas, state or local laws require
that the service pump be marked indicating use
of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in
which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not
sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the
gasoline you buy, check with the service station
operator. To meet seasonal air quality standards,
some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.

Volvo permits the use of the following "oxygen-
ated" fuels. However, the specified octane ratings
must still be met.

Alcohol - Ethanol

Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to as
Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".

Ethers - MTBE/ETBE: Fuels containing up to
22% MTBE/ETBE by volume may be used.

Methanol

Do not use gasolines containing methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice can
result in vehicle performance deterioration and
can damage critical parts in the fuel system. Such
damage may not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Related information

•

Octane rating (p. 447)

•

Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 445)

•

Refueling (p. 445)

•

Emission controls (p. 449)

Octane rating

Volvo requires premium fuel (91 octane

higher) for all T5, T6 and T8 engines, and rec-
ommends AKI 93 for optimal performance and
fuel economy. See decal examples in illustra-
tions 1 and 2.

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Minimum octane

Decals

Illustration 1: Sample fuel pump octane label

Illustration 2: Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap on
vehicles that require premium fuel

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline

Volvo endorses the use of "TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline" where available to help maintain
engine performance and reliability. TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline meets a new standard jointly
established by leading automotive manufactures
to meet the needs of today's advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers (stations) will, in
most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
the "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards.

NOTE

Information about TOP TIER Detergent Gaso-
line is available at www.toptiergas.com.

NOTE

When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-
sary to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.

Fuel Formulations

Do not use gasoline that contains lead or manga-
nese as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead
additives. Besides damaging the exhaust emis-
sion control systems on your vehicle, lead has
been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.

Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area
where you must fill your own gas tank, take pre-
cautions. These may include:

•

standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling

•

refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of
the filler neck during refueling

•

wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.

Use of Additives

With the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, or
other store-bought additives to your vehicle's
fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may
damage your engine, and some of these additives
contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not
needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.

WARNING

Never carry a cell phone that is switched on

while refueling your vehicle. If the phone rings,

this may cause a spark that could ignite gaso-

line fumes, resulting in fire and injury.

AKI (Anti Knock Index) is an average value of RON (Research Octane Number) and MON (Motor Octane Number) - (RON)+(MON)/2

For supplementary information - see the car's Service and Warranty Booklet.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless,

and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust

gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside

the vehicle, make sure the passenger com-

partment is ventilated, and immediately return

the vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician for correction.

Demanding driving

In demanding driving conditions, such as when
towing a trailer or driving in hot weather or for
prolonged periods at high altitudes, it may be a
good idea to switch to a higher-octane fuel (AKI

91 or higher) or to switch to another brand of
gasoline in order to fully utilize the vehicle's
engine capacity and optimize traction.

Related information

•

Fuel (p. 446)

•

Emission controls (p. 449)

Emission controls

Three-way catalytic converter

•

Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving the
electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems,
may cause unusually high three-way catalytic
converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine
misfire, noticeable loss of power or other
unusual operating conditions, such as engine
overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned
engine will help avoid malfunctions that
could damage the three-way catalytic con-
verter.

•

Do not park your vehicle over combustible
materials, such as grass or leaves, which can
come into contact with the hot exhaust sys-
tem and cause such materials to ignite under
certain wind and weather conditions.

•

Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one
minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded
engine can cause three-way catalytic con-
verter or exhaust system overheating.

•

Remember that tampering or unauthorized
modifications to the engine, the Engine Con-
trol Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and
can cause three-way catalytic converter or
exhaust system overheating. This includes:
altering fuel injection settings or compo-
nents, altering emission system components

or location or removing components, and/or
repeated use of leaded fuel.

NOTE

Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.

Heated oxygen sensors

The heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxygen
content of the exhaust gases. Readings are fed
into a control module that continuously monitors
engine functions and controls fuel injection. The
ratio of fuel to air into the engine is continuously
adjusted for efficient combustion to help reduce
harmful emissions.

Related information

•

Octane rating (p. 447)

•

Fuel (p. 446)

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Overheating of engine and

transmission

In demanding driving conditions, such as driving
in mountainous areas or hot weather, there is a
risk of the engine or transmission overheating,
especially when carrying heavy loads.

•

Engine power may be temporarily limited.

•

Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front
of the grille when driving in hot weather.

•

If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system becomes too high, a warning symbol
will appear in the instrument panel along with
the message

Engine temperature

High

temperature Stop safely

. Pull over to a

safe location and let the engine idle for a few
minutes to cool down.

•

If the message

Engine temperature

High

temperature Turn off engine

Engine

coolant

Level low, turn off engine

is dis-

played, stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine.

•

If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also be activated, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message

Transmission

warm

Reduce speed to lower

temperature

Transmission hot

Stop

safely, wait for cooling

will be displayed in

the instrument panel. Follow the recommen-
dations given by reducing speed or stopping

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. 595)

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 452)

•

Preparing for a long trip (p. 443)

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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. 604)

•

Ignition modes (p. 414)

Jump starting using another battery

If the start battery is discharged, current from
another battery can be used to start the vehicle.

Jumper cable connecting points.

To avoid short circuits or other damage, the fol-
lowing steps are recommended when jump star-
ting the battery using another battery:

1. Put the ignition in mode 0.

2. Make sure the auxiliary battery (the battery

used to jump start the discharged battery)
has a voltage of 12 volts.

3. If the auxiliary battery is in another vehicle,

turn off that vehicle's engine and make sure
that the vehicles are not touching each other.

4. Clamp the red jumper cable onto the auxiliary

battery's positive (+) terminal (1).

CAUTION

Connect the jump cable carefully to prevent
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.

5. Fold back the cover over your vehicle's posi-

tive (+) jump start terminal (2).

6. Clamp the other end of the red jumper cable

to your vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nal (2).

7. Clamp the black jumper cable onto the auxili-

ary battery's negative (-) terminal (3).

8. Clamp the other end of the black jumper

cable to your vehicle's negative (-) ground
point (4).

9. Make sure the jumper cables are securely

attached to help prevent sparks while jump
starting.

10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and

let it run for a few minutes at a higher idling
speed than normal, about 1500 rpm.

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11. Start the engine of the vehicle with the dead

battery.

CAUTION

Do not touch the connections between the
cable and the vehicle during the start attempt.
Risk of sparking.

12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse

order

‒ first the black cables and then the

red cables.

Make sure that none of the clamps of the
black jumper cables come into contact with
either vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nals or either of the red jumper cable's con-
nected clamps.

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts,

terminals, and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the state of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-

dling.

WARNING

•

Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.

•

Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.

•

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces.

•

If contact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.

•

Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark. Do not smoke near the
battery. Failure to follow the instructions
for jump starting can lead to injury.

Related information

•

Starting the vehicle (p. 412)

•

Ignition modes (p. 414)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 415)

Driving with a trailer

There are a number of things to consider when
towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailer
and how the load is distributed in the trailer.

Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-
cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-
gers and any installed accessories, e.g. towbar,
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.

•

Towbars used on the vehicle must be
approved for the applicable use.

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towbar complies with the
specified maximum towball weight. The
tongue weight is calculated as part of the
vehicle's payload.

•

Increase the tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.

•

The engine is subjected to more load than
usual when towing a trailer.

•

Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-
dling, durability and driving economy.

•

Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the
vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage
has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).

•

On long and steep downgrades, the vehicle's
brakes are subjected to much more load
than usual. When manually shifting, down-
shift and adapt speed accordingly.

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•

Follow applicable regulations regarding per-
mitted speed and weight.

•

Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a long
and steep incline.

•

The maximum trailer weights given only apply
to altitudes up to 1000 meters (3280 feet)
above sea level. At higher altitudes, engine
power (and thus the vehicle's climbing ability)
is decreased due to the reduced air density,
and the maximum trailer weight must there-
fore be reduced. The weight of the vehicle
and trailer must be decreased by 10% for
each additional 1000 m (3280 feet) or part
thereof.

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.

•

Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.

•

The trailer's brakes must be balanced with
the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe
stops (follow applicable local regulations).

CAUTION

•

Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not
be used on Volvos, nor should safety
chains be attached to the bumper.

•

Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.

•

Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to the vehicle brake sys-
tem, nor a trailer's lighting system directly
to the vehicle lighting system. Consult
your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
correct installation.

•

When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
chains or wire must be correctly fastened
to the attachment points provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety
chain or wire must never be fastened to
or wound around the towing ball.

NOTE

The optional detachable trailer hitch may not
be available in all markets or on all models.
Consult your Volvo retailer.

NOTE

Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer,
driving at high altitudes and fuel quality are
factors that significantly increase a vehicle's
fuel consumption.

Trailer weights

WARNING

Please adhere to the recommendations provi-

ded for trailer weight. If the recommendations

are not followed, the vehicle and trailer may

be difficult to control during evasive maneu-

vers and braking.

NOTE

The specified maximum trailer weights are
those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle
regulations may set additional restrictions on
trailer weight and speed. The trailer hitches
may be certified for higher towing weights
than the vehicle is permitted to tow.

Self-leveling suspension*

The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to
keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardless of
load (up to the maximum permitted weight).
When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of the
vehicle will be slightly lowered, which is normal.

Driving in hilly terrain or hot weather

In certain conditions, there is a risk of overheat-
ing when driving with a trailer. If overheating of
the engine and drive system is detected, a warn-
ing symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel
along with a message.

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The automatic transmission selects the optimal
gear for the current load and engine speed.

Steep inclines

Do not lock the automatic transmission into a
higher gear than what the engine can handle

‒ it

is not always preferable to drive in high gears at
low rpm.

Parking on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Put the gear selector in P.

4. Release the brake pedal.

Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehicle
is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.

Starting on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Put the gear selector in D.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.

Related information

•

Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 454)

•

Checking trailer lights (p. 455)

•

Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 646)

•

Overheating of engine and transmission
(p. 450)

Trailer Stability Assist*

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA

) is a function

designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is tow-
ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have
begun to sway. The function is part of the Elec-
tronic Stability Control system ESC

Reasons for swaying

A vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for
various reasons. Normally this only occurs at high
speeds. However, if the trailer is overloaded or
unevenly distributed, e.g. too far back, there is a
risk of swaying even at low speeds.

Swaying may be caused by factors such as:

•

The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden,
strong crosswind.

•

The vehicle and trailer are traveling on an
uneven road or over a bump.

•

Sudden movements of the steering wheel.

Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult or
impossible to stop it. This makes the vehicle and
trailer difficult to control and there is a risk of
swerving into oncoming traffic or driving off the
road.

Trailer Stability Assist function

Trailer Stability Assist continuously monitors the
vehicle's movements, particularly lateral move-

ments. If swaying is detected, the brakes are
applied individually on the front wheels, which has
a stabilizing effect on the vehicle and trailer. This
is often enough to enable the driver to regain
control of the vehicle.

If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first
attempt is not adequate to stop the swaying
motion, the brakes are applied on all wheels and
engine power is temporarily reduced. As the
swaying motion begins to decrease and the vehi-
cle and trailer have once again become stable,
TSA stops regulating the brakes/engine power
and the driver regains control of the vehicle.

NOTE

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the
driver selects the sport mode by deactivating

ESC

in the center display's menu system.

Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the
driver tries to compensate for the swaying motion
by moving the steering wheel rapidly, because
the system will then not be able to determine if it
is the trailer or the driver causing the swaying.

Trailer Stability Assist

Electronic Stability Control

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When Trailer Stability Assist is
activated, the ESC symbol is
displayed in the instrument
panel.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 452)

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 275)

Checking trailer lights

When connecting a trailer, make sure that all of
the lights on the trailer are functioning before
starting to drive.

Trailer turn signals and brake lights

If one or more of the turn signals or brake lights
on the trailer is not working, a symbol and mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument panel.
The other lights on the trailer must be checked
manually by the driver before the vehicle is driven.

Symbol

Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

Left

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer brake light

Malfunc-

tion

If any of the trailer's turn signal lights is not work-
ing, the turn signal symbol in the instrument
panel will also flash more quickly than normal.

Trailer rear fog light

When a trailer is connected, the vehicle's rear fog
light may not illuminate and rear fog light func-
tionality is instead transferred to the trailer. If this
is the case, check to see if the trailer is equipped
with a rear fog light before activating the vehicle's

fog lights when driving with a trailer to help
ensure safe operation.

Checking trailer lights*

Automatic check

When the trailer has been connected to the vehi-
cle's electrical system, its lights can be checked
by automatically activating them. This function
helps the driver check that the trailer's lights are
functioning correctly before starting to drive.

In order to perform this check, the engine must
be turned off.

1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,

the message

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

will appear in the instrument panel.

2. Acknowledge the message by pressing the

O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
> The light check will begin.

3. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check.

> All of the lights on the trailer will begin

flashing, and then illuminate separately
one at a time.

4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lights

are functioning correctly.

5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lights will

start flashing again.
> The light check is completed.

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Disabling the automatic check

The automatic light check can be disabled in the
center display.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Deselect

Automatic Trailer Lamp Check

Manual check

If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Select

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

> The light check will begin. Get out of the

vehicle to perform the check.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 452)

Towing using a towline

This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.

Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.

Preparations and towing

CAUTION

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

•

Do not tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance
greater than 80 km (50 miles).

WARNING

•

Ignition mode II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.

•

Always have the remote key in the vehicle
when it is towed.

WARNING

The brake and steering servos do not work

when the engine is off – it takes

about 5 times more pressure on the brake

pedal and steering requires much more effort

than normal.

1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.

3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without

pressing the brake pedal, turn the start knob
clockwise and hold it there for about
4 seconds. Release the knob, which will
automatically return to its original position.

4. Move the gear selector to neutral and

release the parking brake.

If the battery charge level is too low, it may
not be possible to release the parking brake.
Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if
the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.

5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-

cle slows down by applying light pressure to
the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarring
movements.

6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the

vehicle.

Jump starting

Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an
auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge level
is so low that the engine cannot be started.

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CAUTION

Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way cata-
lytic converter.

Related information

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 457)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 163)

•

Recovery (p. 459)

•

Jump starting using another battery (p. 451)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 415)

Attaching and removing the towing

eyelet

Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the
towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded
outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of
the front and rear bumpers.

NOTE

If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there
is no rear attachment for the towing eye.

Attaching the towing eyelet

Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in
a foam block under the floor in the cargo
compartment.

Front: Remove the cover by pressing on the
mark with a finger.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

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Rear: Remove the cover - press the marker
with your finger while prying open the oppo-
site side/corner open with a coin or similar.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

4. Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its

stop.

Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example,
inserting a lug wrench* through it and using
this as a lever.

CAUTION

It is important that the towing eye is screwed
in securely as far as possible.

To consider before using the towing eyelet

•

In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may
be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck. The vehicle's position and ground
clearance determines if this is possible.

•

If the incline of the tow truck is too steep or
if the ground clearance under the vehicle is
insufficient, attempting to pull it up using the
towing eyelet may result in damage.

•

If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow
truck's lifting device instead of using the
towing eyelet.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

CAUTION

The towing eyelet is only intended for towing
on roads, and must not be used to pull vehi-
cles from ditches or any similar purpose
involving severe strain. Call a tow truck for
professional assistance.

Removing the towing eyelet

–

Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and
return it to its storage location in the foam
block.

Replace the cover on the bumper.

Related information

•

Towing using a towline (p. 456)

•

Recovery (p. 459)

•

Tool kit (p. 544)

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Recovery

This section refers to transporting the vehicle
with a tow truck or similar vehicle.

Call a professional towing service for assistance.

In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.

For vehicles equipped with leveling control*:
If the vehicle is equipped with pneumatic suspen-
sion, this feature must be turned off before the
vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck. Turning off the
function in the center display.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

3. Select

Disable Leveling Control

The vehicle's location and ground clearance
determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. If
the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the
ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient,
attempting to pull it up may result in damage. In
this case, the vehicle should only be lifted with
the tow truck's lifting equipment.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

CAUTION

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

Related information

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 457)

HomeLink

®14

is a programmable remote control,

integrated in the vehicle electrical system, that
can control up to three different devices (e.g.
garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor and
indoor lighting) and thereby replace the remote
controls for these.

General

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

Button 1

Button 2

Button 3

Indicator light

HomeLink

is delivered integrated in the rearview

mirror. The HomeLink

panel consists of three

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programmable buttons and an indicator light in
the mirror.

For more information about HomeLink

, please

visit www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

Save the original remote controls for future pro-
gramming (e.g. for use in another vehicle). It is
also advisable to delete the button programming
if the vehicle is sold.

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Programming HomeLink

Follow these instructions to program
HomeLink

, reset all programming, or program

individual buttons.

NOTE

In some vehicles, the ignition must be on or in
the "accessory position" before HomeLink

can be programmed or used. It can be a good
idea to put new batteries in the remote con-
trol being replaced by HomeLink

for faster

programming and better radio signal trans-
mission. The HomeLink

buttons should be

reset before programming.

WARNING

While HomeLink

is being programmed, the

garage door or gate being programmed may

be activated. Make sure that no one is near

the door or gate during programming. When

programming a garage door opener, it is

advised to park outside of the garage.

1. Point the remote control at the HomeLink

button to be programmed and hold it about
2-8 cm (1-3 inches) from the button. Do not
obstruct the HomeLink

indicator light.

Note: Some remote controls are more effec-
tive at programming HomeLink

from a dis-

tance of about 15-20 cm (6-12 inches). Try
moving the remote control closer or further
away if you are experiencing any difficulties
programming.

2. Press and hold both the remote control but-

ton and the HomeLink

button to be pro-

grammed.

3. Do not release the buttons until the indicator

light has stopped flashing slowly (about once
a second) and either flashes quickly (about
10 times a second) or glows steadily.
> Steady glow: Indication that program-

ming is complete. Press the programmed
button twice to activate.

Flashing quickly: The device being pro-
grammed with HomeLink

may have a

security function that requires an extra
step. Try pressing the programmed button
twice to see whether the programming
works. Otherwise, continue with the fol-
lowing steps.

Certain markets only.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

Certain markets only.

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4. Locate the "training" button

on the

receiver for the e.g. garage door opener. It is
usually located near the antenna bracket on
the receiver.

5. Press and release the "training" button once.

Programming must be completed within 30
seconds after pressing the button.

6. Press and release the HomeLink

button to

be programmed. Repeat the press/hold/
release sequence a second time. For some
receivers, the sequence may need to be
repeated a third time.
> Programming is now completed and the

garage door, gate, etc. should now be
activated when the programmed button is
pressed.

If you experience any difficulties programming,
please contact HomeLink

at:

www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

Programming individual buttons

To program an individual HomeLink

button:

1. Press and hold the desired button for about

20 seconds.

2. When the indicator light on HomeLink

starts flashing slowly, it is possible to pro-
gram as usual.

Note: If the button you are reprogramming
does not program with a new device, it will
return to the previously saved programming.

Resetting the HomeLink

buttons

It is only possible to reset all HomeLink

buttons

at once. It is not possible to reset individual but-
tons. Individual buttons can only be reprogram-
med.

–

Press and hold the outer buttons (1 and 3)
on HomeLink

for about 10 seconds.

> When the indicator light goes from a

steady glow to flashing, the buttons have
been reset and are ready for reprogram-
ming.

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Using HomeLink

Once HomeLink

is programmed, it can be

used instead of the separate remote controls.

Press and hold the programming button. The
garage door, gate, alarm system, etc. will be acti-
vated (this may take several seconds). If the but-
ton is held down for more than 20 seconds,
reprogramming will begin. The indicator light will
glow steadily or flash when the button has been
pressed. The original remote controls may be
used concurrently with HomeLink

if desired.

NOTE

If the ignition is off, HomeLink

works for

30 minutes after the driver's door has been
opened.

The name and color of the button varies depending on the manufacturer.

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WARNING

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If you use HomeLink

to open a garage

door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.

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Do not use HomeLink

with any garage

door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by US fed-
eral safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the
door to stop and reverse - does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.

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Type approval for HomeLink

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)

This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and
Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING

The transmitter has been tested and complies

with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifica-

tions not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.

Type approval for EU

Gentex Corporation hereby declares that
HomeLink

Model UAHL5 complies with the

Radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU.

Wavelengths within which the radio equipment
operates:

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433.05MHz-434.79MHz <10mW E.R.P.

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868.00MHz-868.60MHz <25mW E.R.P.

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868.70MHz-868.20MHz <25mW E.R.P.

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869.40MHz-869.65MHz <25mW E.R.P.

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869.70MHz-870.00MHz <25mW E.R.P.

Certificate holder address: Gentex Corporation,
600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland MI 49464,
USA

For more information, see support.volvocars.com.

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Certain markets only.

The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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