2008-2016 Volvo Xc70 SUV Starting and driving User Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING  
08 Starting and driving  
Alcohol lock* - before starting the engine  
(p. 263)  
Alcohol lock*  
Alcohol lock* - functions  
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The function of the alcohol lock is to prevent  
the car from being driven by individuals under  
the influence of alcohol. Before the engine  
can be started the driver must take a breath  
test that verifies that he/she is not under the  
influence of alcohol. Alcohol lock calibration  
takes place in accordance with each market's  
limit value in force for driving legally.  
Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind (p. 264)  
Alcohol lock* - text messages (p. 266)  
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WARNING  
The alcohol lock is an aid and does not  
exempt the driver from responsibility. It is  
always the responsibility of the driver to be  
sober and to drive the car safely.  
Nozzle for breath test.  
Button for change of driver.  
Transmission button.  
Related information  
Alcohol lock* - functions (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - storage (p. 263)  
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Voltage indicator.  
Alcohol lock* - before starting the engine  
(p. 263)  
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Lamp for result of breath test.  
Lamp indicates ready for breath test.  
Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind (p. 264)  
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Alcohol lock* - text messages (p. 266)  
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NOTE  
Store the alcohol lock in its holder. The  
alcohol lock is activated automatically  
when the car is opened.  
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Related information  
Alcohol lock* (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - storage (p. 263)  
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"click" is heard after approx. 5 seconds.  
The result will be one of the alternatives in  
the following table Result after breath  
test.  
Alcohol lock* - storage  
Store the alcohol lock in its holder.  
Alcohol lock* - before starting the  
engine  
The alcohol lock is activated automatically  
and is then ready for use when the car is  
opened.  
4. If no message is shown then the trans-  
mission to the car may have failed - in  
which case, press the button (3) to trans-  
mit the result to the car manually.  
5. Fold down the nozzle and refit the alcohol  
lock in its holder.  
6. Start the engine following an approved  
breath test within 5 minutes - otherwise it  
must be repeated.  
Handheld unit storage location.  
Release the handheld unit by pressing  
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apart the upper edge of the holder and  
the alcohol lock. The holder is flexible and  
then releases its grip on the alcohol lock.  
Nozzle for breath test.  
Button for change of driver.  
Transmission button.  
Store the handheld unit in the holder not  
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in use - this provides it with the best pro-  
tection. Replace the handheld unit in the  
holder by pushing it in the holder.  
Voltage indicator.  
Related information  
Alcohol lock* (p. 262)  
Lamp for result of breath test.  
Lamp indicates ready for breath test.  
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Alcohol lock* - functions (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - before starting the engine  
(p. 263)  
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1. When the indicator lamp (6) is green the  
alcohol lock is ready for use.  
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Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind (p. 264)  
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2. Withdraw the alcohol lock from its holder.  
Alcohol lock* - text messages (p. 266)  
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3. Fold up the nozzle (1), take a deep breath  
and blow with an even pressure until a  
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Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind (p. 264)  
Alcohol lock* - text messages (p. 266)  
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Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind  
In order to obtain correct function and as  
accurate a measurement result as possible:  
Result after breath test  
Indicator lamp Specification  
(5) + Display  
text  
Avoid eating or drinking approx.  
5 minutes before the breath test.  
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Green lamp +  
Alcoguard  
Approved test  
Start the engine - no  
alcohol content meas-  
ured.  
Avoid excess windscreen washing - the  
alcohol in the washer fluid may result in  
an incorrect measurement result.  
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Yellow lamp +  
Alcoguard  
Approved test  
Engine starting possi-  
ble - measured alcohol  
content is above  
0.1 promille but below  
the limit value in  
forceA.  
Change of driver  
In order to ensure that a new breath test is  
carried out in the event of a change of driver -  
depress the button (2) for change of driver  
and the send button (3) simultaneously for  
approx. 3 seconds. At which point the car  
returns to start inhibition mode and a new  
approved breath test is required before star-  
ting the engine.  
Red lamp + Dis-  
approved test  
Wait 1 minute  
to try again  
Engine starting not  
possible - measured  
alcohol content is  
above the limit value in  
forceA.  
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Limit values vary from country to country. Find out what  
applies in your country. See also Alcohol lock* (p. 262).  
NOTE  
After a completed period of driving, the  
engine can be restarted within 30 minutes  
without a new breath test.  
Related information  
Alcohol lock* (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - functions (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - storage (p. 263)  
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Please wait for 1 minute and then  
Alcoguard Bypass enabled - after  
which the engine can be started.  
Calibration and service  
The alcohol lock must be checked and cali-  
brated at a workshop1 every 12 months.  
Emergency situation  
In the event of an emergency situation or the  
alcohol lock is out of order, it is possible to  
bypass the alcohol lock in order to drive the  
car.  
This function can be activated several times.  
The error message shown during driving can  
only be cleared at a workshop1.  
30 days before recalibration is necessary the  
combined instrument panel shows the mes-  
sage Alcoguard Calibration required See  
manual. If calibration is not carried out within  
these 30 days then normal engine starting will  
be blocked - only starting with the Bypass  
function will then be possible, see the follow-  
ing heading "Emergency situation".  
NOTE  
Activating the Emergency function  
All Bypass activation is logged and saved  
in memory, see Recording data (p. 20).  
Depress and hold the left-hand stalk  
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switch OK button and the button for haz-  
ard warning flashers simultaneously for  
approx. 5 seconds - the combined instru-  
ment panel shows Alcoguard Bypass  
enabled and the engine can be started.  
After the Bypass function has been activated  
the combined instrument panel shows  
Alcoguard Bypass enabled the whole time  
while driving and can only be reset by a work-  
shop1.  
The message can be cleared by pressing the  
send button (3) once. Otherwise it extin-  
guishes on its own after approx. 2 minutes  
but then reappears each time the engine is  
started - only recalibration at a workshop1  
can clear the message permanently.  
This function can be used once, after which a  
reset must be made at a workshop1.  
The Bypass function can be tested without  
the error message being logged - in which  
case, carry out all the steps without starting  
the car. The error message is cleared when  
the car is locked.  
Related information  
Alcohol lock* - functions (p. 262)  
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Cold or hot weather  
The colder the weather the longer it takes  
before the alcohol lock is ready for use:  
Alcohol lock* - storage (p. 263)  
Alcohol lock* - before starting the engine  
(p. 263)  
When the alcohol lock is installed, either the  
Bypass or Emergency function is selected as  
the bypassing option. This setting can be  
changed afterwards at a workshop1.  
Alcohol lock* (p. 262)  
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Temperature (ºC) Maximum heat-  
ing time (sec-  
onds)  
Alcohol lock* - text messages (p. 266)  
Activating the Bypass function  
+10 to +85  
-5 to +10  
-40 to -5  
10  
60  
Depress and hold the left-hand stalk  
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switch OK button and the button for haz-  
ard warning flashers simultaneously for  
approx. 5 seconds - the combined instru-  
ment panel first shows Bypass activated  
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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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08 Starting and driving  
Alcohol lock* - text messages  
Starting the engine  
Display text  
Meaning/Action  
In addition to the previously described mes-  
sages related to how the alcohol lock works  
before starting the engine (p. 263) the com-  
bined instrument panel's display can also  
show the following:  
The engine is started and switched off using  
the remote control key and the START/STOP  
ENGINE button.  
Alcoguard  
Please blow  
harder  
Blowing too weak -  
blow harder.  
Alcoguard  
preheating  
Please wait  
Heating not finished -  
wait for text Alcoguard  
Please blow for 5 sec-  
onds.  
Display text  
Meaning/Action  
Alcoguard  
Restart possi-  
ble  
The engine has been  
switched off for less  
than 30 minutes -  
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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
engine starting possible  
without new test.  
Related information  
Alcohol lock* (p. 262)  
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Alcohol lock* - functions (p. 262)  
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Contact a workshopA.  
Alcoguard  
Service  
required  
Alcohol lock* - storage (p. 263)  
Alcohol lock* - before starting the engine  
(p. 263)  
Ignition switch with remote control key extrac-  
ted/inserted. and START/STOP ENGINE button.  
Alcoguard No  
signal  
received  
Transmission failed -  
send manually with but-  
ton (3) or take a new  
breath test.  
Alcohol lock* - to bear in mind (p. 264)  
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IMPORTANT  
Do not press in the remote control key  
incorrectly turned - hold the end with the  
detachable key blade, see Detachable key  
blade - detaching/attaching (p. 176).  
Alcoguard  
Please try  
again  
Test failed - take a new  
breath test.  
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-  
tion switch and press it in to its end posi-  
tion. Note that if the car is equipped with  
alcohol lock* then a breath test must first  
be approved before the engine can be  
started. For more information on the  
Alcoguard  
Please blow  
longer  
Blowing too short - blow  
for longer.  
Blowing too hard - blow  
more gently.  
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Alcoguard  
Please blow  
softer  
Alcohol lock, see Alcohol lock* (p. 262).  
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Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed2.  
(For cars with automatic gearbox -  
Depress the brake pedal.)  
2.  
Related information  
Switching off the engine (p. 268)  
WARNING  
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Always remove the remote control key  
from the ignition switch when leaving the  
car, and make sure that the key position is  
0 - in particular if there are children in the  
car. For information on how this works -  
see Key positions (p. 83).  
3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button  
and then release it.  
NOTE  
For diesel-engined cars, there may be a  
slight delay before the engine can be  
started - Engine preheating is displayed  
in the meantime.  
NOTE  
The idling speed can be noticeably higher  
than normal for certain engine types during  
cold starting. This is done in order that the  
emissions system can reach normal oper-  
ating temperature as quickly as possible,  
which minimises exhaust emissions and  
protects the environment.  
When the engine is started the starter motor  
works until the engine is started or until its  
overheating protection triggers.  
IMPORTANT  
Keyless starting (Keyless drive)*  
Follow steps 2-3 for keyless (p. 179) starting  
of the engine.  
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts -  
wait for 3 minutes before making a further  
attempt. Starting capacity increases if the  
battery is allowed to recover.  
NOTE  
A prerequisite for the engine to start is that  
one of the car's remote control keys with  
the keyless start and lock function is in the  
passenger compartment or cargo area.  
WARNING  
Never remove the remote control key from  
the ignition switch after starting the engine  
or when the car is being towed.  
WARNING  
Never remove the remote control key from  
the car while driving or during towing.  
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If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the engine.  
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08 Starting and driving  
Switching off the engine  
The engine is switched off using the START/  
STOP ENGINE button.  
Steering lock  
Remote start (ERS)*  
The steering lock makes steering difficult if  
the car is e.g. taken unlawfully. A mechanical  
noise may be noticed when the steering lock  
unlocks or locks.  
Remote start (ERS – Engine Remote Start)  
means that the car's engine can be started  
remotely in order to be able to warm up/cool  
down the passenger compartment before  
departure. Remote start is activated via key  
and/or via Volvo On Call*.  
To stop the engine:  
Press START/STOP ENGINE - the  
engine stops.  
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Function  
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The steering lock is activated when the  
driver's door is opened after the engine  
has been switched off.  
If the gear selector is not in P position or if  
the car is moving:  
The climate control system starts on auto-  
matic settings. A remote-started engine is  
activated for a maximum of 15 minutes, then  
it is switched off. After two activations of  
remote start, the engine must be started in  
the normal way before remote start can be  
used again.  
Press twice on START/STOP ENGINE or  
hold the button depressed until the  
engine stops.  
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The steering lock is deactivated when the  
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remote control key is in the ignition  
switch3 and the START/STOP ENGINE  
button is depressed.  
Related information  
Key positions (p. 83)  
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Related information  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
Engine remote start is only available in cars  
with automatic gearbox and cars that have a  
bonnet switch4 installed.  
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Key positions (p. 83)  
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Steering wheel (p. 89)  
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NOTE  
The service life of the remote control key's  
battery is affected by the remote start  
function. In the event of frequent use of  
remote start, the battery should therefore  
be changed once per year, see Remote  
control key - replacing the battery (p. 178).  
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In cars with keyless start and lock system it is enough to have a remote control key inside the passenger compartment.  
Available in the XC60, cars with alarm, most cars with 4-cylinder engines or if ERS is selected for new construction.  
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1. Briefly press on the key's button (2).  
Remote start (ERS) - operation  
NOTE  
2. Follow this immediately afterwards with a  
long press - at least 2 seconds - on  
button (3).  
Follow local/national rules/regulations on  
idling. Also take into account the local/  
national rules/regulations regarding the  
noise level when the engine is running.  
If the conditions for remote start are fulfilled  
then the following takes place:  
1. The direction indicators flash quickly sev-  
eral times.  
WARNING  
To remote-start the engine, the following  
criteria must be met:  
2. The engine starts.  
3. The direction indicators illuminate with a  
constant glow for 3 seconds to verify that  
the engine has started.  
The car must be supervised.  
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There must be no people or animals  
inside or around the car.  
The key's buttons for remote start.  
The car must not be parked in a  
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NOTE  
closed, unventilated area - the exhaust  
gases may seriously injure humans  
and animals.  
Unlocking  
After remote starting, the car continues to  
be locked but with deactivated movement  
detector*.  
Locking  
Approach lighting  
Unlocking, tailgate  
Information5  
Related information  
Remote start (ERS) - operation (p. 269)  
With PCC6 key  
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The light indication for Approach  
lighting7 flashes a few times when  
the button is pressed and then  
changes over to constant glow if all  
criteria for remote start have been fulfilled.  
However, this does not mean that remote  
start has started the engine.  
Remote start (ERS) - symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 270)  
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Remote starting the engine  
To be able to remotely start the engine the  
car must be locked and the bonnet closed.  
Proceed as follows:  
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Only on PCC key, see Remote control key with PCC* - unique functions (p. 174).  
For more information on the PCC key, see Remote control key with PCC* - unique functions (p. 174).  
For more information on Approach lighting, see Remote control key - functions (p. 172) and Approach lighting (p. 102).  
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Active remote start time exceeds  
15 minutes.  
To check whether remote start has started  
the engine, the user can press the button (5) -  
if the engine has started, there is a light indi-  
cation by the buttons (2) and (3).  
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Remote start (ERS) - symbols and  
messages  
When a remote-started engine is switched  
off, the direction indicators illuminate with a  
constant glow for 3 seconds.  
In situations where the ERS function fails or is  
interrupted, a symbol is shown in the com-  
bined instrument panel, supplemented by an  
explanatory text message.  
Active functions  
The following functions are activated with a  
remote started engine:  
Related information  
Remote start (ERS)* (p. 268)  
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ERS function unavailable  
Climate control system  
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Remote start (ERS) - symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 270)  
Message  
Specification  
Audio/video system  
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Approach lighting.  
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No remote  
start Too  
many tries  
ERS unavailable  
because a maximum of  
2 ERS activations in  
succession are allowed.  
Deactivated functions  
The following functions are deactivated with a  
remote started engine:  
No remote  
start Low fuel  
level  
ERS unavailable  
because fuel level too  
low.  
headlamps  
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Position lamps  
Number plate lighting  
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No remote  
start Gear not  
in P  
ERS unavailable  
because gear selector is  
not in P position.  
Windscreen wiper.  
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Remote start is stopped  
The following steps switch off a remote-  
started engine:  
No remote  
start Driver in  
car  
ERS unavailable  
because someone is in  
the passenger compart-  
ment.  
The remote control key's button  
(1), (2) or (4) is depressed  
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The car is unlocked  
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No remote  
start Low bat-  
tery  
ERS unavailable due to  
low battery voltage.  
Charge the battery by  
starting the engine.  
A door is opened  
Accelerator pedal or brake pedal is  
depressed  
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The gear selector is moved out of P posi-  
tion  
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08 Starting and driving  
Interrupted ERS function  
Related information  
Remote start (ERS)* (p. 268)  
Message  
Specification  
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Message  
Specification  
No remote  
start Engine  
warning  
ERS unavailable due to  
warning message from  
engine. Contact a work-  
shopA.  
Remote start (ERS) - operation (p. 269)  
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Remote start  
off Gear not in  
P
ERS interrupted  
because gear selector  
is not in P position.  
Remote start  
off Engine  
coolant level  
low  
ERS unavailable due to  
error message from  
cooling system, see  
Coolant - level (p. 357).  
Remote start  
off Driver in  
car  
ERS interrupted  
because someone is in  
the passenger compart-  
ment.  
ERS unavailable  
because a door/tailgate  
was not closed.  
Remote start  
off Engine  
warning  
ERS interrupted due to  
error message from  
engine. Contact a work-  
shopA.  
No remote  
start Door  
open  
No remote  
start Bonnet  
open  
ERS did not activate  
because the bonnet was  
not closed.  
Remote start  
off Engine  
coolant level  
low  
ERS interrupted due to  
error message from  
cooling system.  
No remote  
start Car not  
locked  
ERS unavailable  
because the car was not  
locked.  
Remote start  
off Bonnet  
open  
ERS interrupted  
because the bonnet is  
open.  
No remote  
star Key in car  
ERS did not activate  
because the key was in  
the car.  
Remote start  
off Low bat-  
tery  
ERS interrupted since  
the battery voltage is  
too low.  
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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
Remote start  
off Low fuel  
level  
ERS interrupted since  
the fuel level is too low.  
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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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4. Connect one of the red jump lead's  
clamps to the donor battery's positive  
terminal (1).  
11. Start the engine in the car with the dis-  
charged battery.  
Jump starting with battery  
If the starter battery (p. 369) is discharged  
then the car can be started with current from  
another battery.  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
Do not touch the crocodile clips during the  
start procedure. There is a risk of sparks  
forming.  
Connect the start cable carefully to avoid  
short circuits with other components in the  
engine compartment.  
12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -  
first the black and then the red.  
5. Open the clips on the front cover of the  
battery in your car and remove the cover,  
see Starter battery - replacement  
(p. 371).  
> Make sure that none of the black jump  
lead's clamps comes into contact with  
the battery's positive terminal or the  
clamp connected to the red jump lead.  
6. Connect the red jump lead's other clamp  
onto the car's positive terminal (2).  
WARNING  
7. Connect one of the black jump lead's  
clamps to the donor battery's negative  
terminal (3).  
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen  
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When jump starting the car, the following  
steps are recommended to avoid short cir-  
cuits or other damage:  
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark  
can be formed if a jump lead is con-  
nected incorrectly, and this can be  
enough for the battery to explode.  
8. Connect the other clamp to a grounding  
point, e.g. right-hand engine mounting at  
the top, the outer screw head (4).  
1. Set the car's electrical system in key  
position 0, see Key positions - functions  
at different levels (p. 84).  
The battery contains sulphuric acid,  
which can cause serious burns.  
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9. Check that the jump lead clamps are  
affixed securely so that there are no  
sparks during the starting attempt.  
2. Check that the donor battery has a volt-  
age of 12 V.  
If sulphuric acid comes into contact  
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with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with  
large quantities of water. If acid  
splashes into the eyes - seek medical  
attention immediately.  
10. Start the engine of the "donor car" and  
allow it to run a few minutes at a speed  
slightly higher than idle  
3. If the donor battery is installed in another  
car - switch off the donor car's engine  
and make sure that the two cars do not  
touch each other.  
approx. 1500 rpm.  
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Related information  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
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Gearboxes  
Manual gearbox  
Reverse gear inhibitor  
The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possi-  
bility of mistakenly attempting to engage  
reverse gear during normal forward travel.  
There are two main types of gearbox. Manual  
gearbox and automatic gearbox.  
The function of the gearbox is to change the  
gear ratio depending on speed and power  
requirements.  
Manual gearbox (p. 273)  
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Follow the gearing pattern printed on the  
gear lever and start from neutral position,  
N before moving it to R position.  
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Automatic gearbox, Geartronic (p. 274)  
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Automatic gearbox - Powershift (p. 278)  
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Engage reverse gear only when the car is  
stationary.  
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IMPORTANT  
To prevent damage to any drive system  
components, the working temperature of  
the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of  
overheating, a warning symbol is illumi-  
nated in the combined instrument panel in  
conjunction with a text message being  
shown. Follow the recommendation given  
in the text message.  
NOTE  
With the upper variant of the shifting pat-  
tern for 6-speed gearbox (see previous  
illustration) - first press down the gear  
lever in the N position in order to engage  
reverse gear.  
Gearshift pattern 6-speed gearbox.  
Related information  
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The 6-speed box is available in two versions -  
reverse gear position differs between them.  
Look at the actual gearshift pattern imprinted  
on the gear lever.  
Related information  
Gearboxes (p. 273)  
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*  
(p. 274)  
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Transmission fluid - grade and volume  
(p. 411)  
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Depress the clutch pedal fully during  
each gear change.  
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Take your foot off the clutch pedal  
between gear changes.  
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WARNING  
Always apply the parking brake when  
parking on a slope - leaving the car in gear  
is not sufficient to hold the car in all situa-  
tions.  
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08 Starting and driving  
Gear shift indicator*  
Automatic gearbox  
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*  
The gear shift indicator notifies the driver  
when it is appropriate to engage the next  
higher or lower gear.  
The Geartronic gearbox has two different gear  
modes - Automatic and Manual.  
An essential detail in connection with environ-  
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and  
to change gear in good time.  
An indicator is available as an aid on certain  
variants - GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) - which  
notifies the driver when it is appropriate to  
engage the next higher or lower gear in order  
to obtain the lowest possible fuel consump-  
tion.  
Combined instrument panel "Digital" with  
gear shift indicator.  
However, taking into consideration characte-  
ristics such as performance and vibration-free  
running, it may be advantageous to change  
gear at a higher engine speed. The framed  
number indicates the current gear.  
D: Automatic gear positions. +/–: Manual gear  
positions. S: Sport mode*.  
The framed number indicates the current  
gear.  
Combined instrument panel (p. 68) shows the  
position of the gear selector using the follow-  
ing indications: P, R, N, D, S*, 1, 2, 3 etc.  
With "Analogue" combined  
instrument panel, the gear  
positions and indicator  
arrows are displayed in its  
centre.  
Manual gearbox  
Gear shift indicator for man-  
ual gearbox. Only one  
marker is illuminated at a  
time - during normal driving  
it is only illuminated in the  
centre.  
Gear positions  
Automatic gear positions are  
indicated on the right of the  
combined instrument panel.  
(Only one marker is illumi-  
nated at a time - the one  
showing the current gear  
selector position.)  
Related information  
Manual gearbox (p. 273)  
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Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*  
(p. 274)  
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At the recommended upshift the cursor illumi-  
nates "+", and at the recommended down-  
shift the cursor illuminates "-" (marked red in  
the illustration).  
Symbol "S" for Sport mode is ORANGE when  
the mode is active.  
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lever, which returns to its rest position  
between + and –.  
Parking position - P  
Select P position when starting the engine or  
when the car is parked.  
Neutral position - N  
No gear is engaged and the engine can be  
started. Apply the parking brake if the car is  
stationary with the gear selector in N position.  
or  
In order to be able to move the gear selector  
from the P position, the brake pedal must be  
depressed and key position must be II, see  
Key positions - functions at different levels  
(p. 84).  
Pull the lever back towards "–" (minus) to  
change down a gear and release it.  
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In order to be able to move the gear selector  
from N to another gear position, the brake  
pedal must be depressed and key position  
must be II, see Key positions - functions at  
different levels (p. 84).  
The manual gearshift mode "+S–" can be  
selected at any time while driving.  
Geartronic automatically shifts down if the  
driver allows the speed to decrease lower  
than a level suitable for the selected gear, in  
order to avoid jerking and stalling.  
The gearbox is mechanically blocked when  
the P position is engaged. Also apply the  
parking brake (p. 297) when the car is  
parked.  
Drive position - D  
D is the normal driving position. Shifting up  
and down takes place automatically based on  
the level of acceleration and speed. The car  
must be stationary when the gear selector is  
moved to D position from R position.  
To return to automatic driving mode:  
NOTE  
Move the lever to the side to the end  
position at D.  
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The gear selector must be in P position to  
allow the car to be locked and alarmed.  
Geartronic – Manual gear positions  
(+S-)  
NOTE  
If the gearbox has a Sport programme  
then the gearbox will only become manual  
after the gear selector has been moved  
forwards or backwards in its "+S–" posi-  
tion. The combined instrument panel then  
changes indication from S to show which  
of the gears 1, 2, 3 etc. is engaged.  
IMPORTANT  
The driver can also change gear manually  
using the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The  
car engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal  
is released.  
The car must be stationary when posi-  
tion P is selected.  
The manual gear position is reached  
by moving the lever to the side from  
position D to the end position at  
WARNING  
Always apply the parking brake when  
parking on a slope - the automatic trans-  
mission's P position is not sufficient to  
hold the car in all situation.  
Paddles*  
"+S-". The combined instrument  
As a supplement to manual gear changing  
with the gear selector there are also controls  
located on the steering wheel, so-called  
"paddles".  
panel's symbol "+S-" changes colour from  
WHITE to ORANGE and the digits 1, 2, 3 etc.  
are shown in a box, corresponding to the  
gear selected at the time.  
Reverse position - R  
The car must be stationary when R position is  
selected.  
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To be able to change gear with the steering  
wheel paddles they must first be activated.  
Move the lever forwards towards "+"  
(plus) to change up a gear and release the  
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Geartronic - Sport mode* (S)8  
The Sport programme provides  
This is by means of pulling one of the paddles  
toward the steering wheel - the combined  
instrument panel then changes indication  
from "D" to a figure, which indicates the cur-  
rent gear.  
After each gear change the combined instru-  
ment panel changes figure to show the cur-  
rent gear.  
sportier characteristics and allows  
higher engine speed for the gears.  
At the same time it responds more  
quickly to acceleration. During active driving,  
the use of a lower gear is prioritised, leading  
to a delayed upshift.  
NOTE  
To then change gear one step:  
Automatic deactivation  
Pull one of the paddles backwards -  
towards the steering wheel - and release.  
•
If the steering wheel paddles are not used  
then they are deactivated after a short time  
- this is indicated when the combined  
To activate Sport mode:  
instrument panel switches indication, from  
the figure for the current gear back to "D".  
Move the gear selector to the side from D  
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position to the end position at "+S–" - the  
combined instrument panel changes indi-  
cation from D to S.  
The exception is during engine braking -  
then the paddles are activated as long as  
engine braking is in progress.  
Sport mode can be selected at any time while  
driving.  
Manual deactivation  
The steering wheel paddle shifters can  
also be deactivated manually:  
Geartronic - Winter mode  
It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads  
if 3rd gear is engaged manually.  
Pull both paddles toward the steering  
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wheel and hold until the combined  
instrument panel changes character  
from the figure for the current gear to  
"D".  
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the  
gear selector from D position to the end  
position at "+S–" - the combined instru-  
ment panel changes indication from D to  
the figure 19.  
Both steering wheel "paddles".  
"-": Selects the next lower gear.  
"+": Selects the next higher gear.  
The paddles can also be used with the gear  
selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles  
are constantly activated without being deacti-  
vated.  
2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever  
forward towards "+" (plus) twice - the dis-  
play shifts the indication from 1 to 3.  
A gear change occurs at each pull of the pad-  
dle provided that the engine speed does not  
leave the permitted range.  
3. Release the brake and accelerate care-  
fully.  
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With certain engines only.  
If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.  
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The gearbox "winter mode" means that the  
car moves off with a lower engine speed and  
reduced engine power on the drive wheels.  
Towing  
If the car has to be towed - see important  
information in the section Towing (p. 318).  
Kick-down  
Related information  
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When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the  
way to the floor (beyond the position normally  
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is  
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-  
down.  
Transmission fluid - grade and volume  
(p. 411)  
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift*  
(p. 278)  
•
Gearboxes (p. 273)  
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If the accelerator is released from the kick-  
down position, the gearbox automatically  
changes up.  
Kick-down is used when maximum accelera-  
tion is needed, such as for overtaking.  
Safety function  
To prevent over-revving the engine, the trans-  
mission's control program has a protective  
downshift inhibitor, which prevents the kick-  
down function.  
Geartronic does not permit downshifting/  
kick-down which would result in an engine  
speed high enough to damage the engine.  
Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift  
down in this way at high engine speed – the  
original gear remains engaged.  
When kick-down is activated the car can  
change one or more gears at a time depend-  
ing on engine speed. The car changes up  
when the engine reaches its maximum speed  
in order to prevent damage to the engine.  
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may also overheat during slow driving in  
queues (10 km/h (6 mph) or slower) on an  
uphill gradient, or with a trailer hitched. The  
gearbox cools down when the car is station-  
ary, with foot brake depressed and the engine  
running at idling speed.  
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift*  
Towing  
The model with Powershift transmission  
should not be towed as it is dependent on the  
engine running in order to receive sufficient  
lubrication. If towing (p. 318) still has to take  
place, the route must be as short as possible  
and then at very low speed.  
The Powershift automatic gearbox transmits  
the motive force from the engine to the drive  
wheels with double mechanical clutch discs,  
as opposed to Geartronic which instead uses  
a hydraulic torque converter.  
Overheating during slow driving in queues  
can be avoided by driving in stages:  
In the event of uncertainty as to whether the  
car is equipped with Powershift or Geartronic  
transmission, this can be verified by checking  
the designation on the gearbox label under  
the bonnet, Type designations (p. 396). The  
designation ”MPS6” means that it is  
Stop the car and wait with your foot on  
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the brake pedal until there is a moderate  
distance to the traffic ahead, drive for-  
ward a short distance, and then wait  
another moment with your foot on the  
brake pedal.  
Powershift transmission - otherwise it is  
Geartronic automatic transmission.  
IMPORTANT  
See also important information in section  
Towing (p. 318).  
Use the foot brake to hold the car station-  
ary on an uphill gradient - do not hold the  
car with the accelerator pedal. The gear-  
box could then overheat.  
D: Automatic gear positions. +S–: Manual gear  
positions. S: Sport mode*.  
To bear in mind  
The transmission's double clutch has over-  
load protection that is activated if it becomes  
too hot, e.g. if the car is held stationary with  
the accelerator pedal on an uphill gradient for  
a long time.  
Powershift transmission operates in the same  
way and has similar controls and functions as  
the Geartronic automatic transmission.  
Text message and action  
In some situations the combined instrument  
panel may show a text message at the same  
time as a symbol is illuminated.  
One exception is the function "Geartronic -  
Winter mode" (p. 274):  
Overheated transmission causes the car to  
shake and vibrate, and the warning symbol  
illuminates and the combined instrument  
panel shows a message. The transmission  
Powershift enables driving away on a  
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slippery road surface if 2nd gear is  
engaged manually - instead of 3rd gear  
with Geartronic.  
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Symbol Message  
Driving characteristics  
Action  
Transmission hot Brake to Difficulty in maintaining even speed  
Transmission overheated. Keep the car stationary using the  
foot brakeA.  
at constant engine speed.  
hold  
Transmission hot Park  
safely Let engine run  
Significant pulling in the car's trac-  
tion.  
Transmission overheated. Park the car immediately in a safe  
mannerA.  
Transmission cooling Let  
engine run  
No drive due to overheated gearbox.  
Transmission overheated. For fastest cooling: Run the engine  
at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position until  
the message clears.  
A
For fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.  
The table shows three steps with an  
increased degree of seriousness should the  
transmission become too hot. In parallel with  
the text message, the driver is also advised  
that the car's electronics are temporarily  
changing the driving characteristics. Follow  
the instructions in the text message where  
appropriate.  
Related information  
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 274)  
WARNING  
•
If a warning symbol combined with the text  
Transmission hot Park safely Let  
engine run is ignored then the heat in the  
gearbox may become so high that the  
power transmission between engine and  
gearbox is temporarily halted in order to  
prevent the clutch from malfunctioning -  
the car then loses drive and is stationary  
until gearbox temperature has cooled to  
an acceptable level.  
Transmission fluid - grade and volume  
(p. 411)  
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NOTE  
The examples in the table are no indication  
of the car being defective, but show that a  
safety function has been activated with a  
view to preventing damage to any of the  
car's components.  
For more possible text messages with their  
respective proposals for solutions concerning  
automatic gearbox, see Messages (p. 118).  
A text message extinguishes automatically  
after the action has been carried out or after  
one press on the indicator stalk OK button.  
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Gear selector inhibitor  
There are two different types of gear selector  
inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.  
Parking position (P)  
Stationary car with engine running:  
Deactivate automatic gear selector  
inhibitor  
Keep your foot on the brake pedal when  
moving the gear selector to another posi-  
tion.  
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Mechanical gear selector inhibitor  
Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock  
Parking position (P)  
In order to be able to move the gear selector  
from P to other gear positions, the brake  
pedal must be depressed and the key posi-  
tion (p. 84) must be II.  
Shiftlock – Neutral (N)  
If the gear selector is in N position and the  
car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds  
(irrespective of whether the engine is running)  
then the gear selector is locked.  
If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a flat  
starter battery, the gear selector must be  
moved from the P position so that the car can  
be moved.  
M: Manual shifting10 - "+/-" or "Sport mode".  
In order to be able to move the gear selector  
from the N position to another gear position,  
the brake pedal must be depressed and the  
key position (p. 84) must be II.  
The gear selector can be moved forward and  
back freely between N and D. Other positions  
are locked with a latch that is released with  
the inhibitor button on the gear selector.  
Lift the rubber mat in the compartment  
behind the centre console and locate a  
hole11 for the key blade (p. 176) in the  
bottom of the compartment.  
With the inhibitor button depressed the lever  
can be moved forwards or backwards  
between P, R, N and D.  
Search for a spring-loaded button down  
in the hole with the key blade; depress  
the button with the blade and hold.  
Automatic gear selector inhibitor  
The automatic gearbox has special safety  
systems:  
Move the gear selector from the P posi-  
tion and pull up the key blade.  
4. Set the rubber mat back in place.  
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10  
The illustration is schematic.  
There may be 2 holes - one for the key blade and one that fixes the rubber mat.  
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Hill start assist (HSA)*12  
Related information  
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 274)  
All-wheel drive - (AWD)*  
Optimal traction is achieved with all-wheel  
drive.  
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The foot brake can be released before setting  
off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start  
Assist) function means that the car does not  
roll backwards.  
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 278)  
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All-wheel drive is always available  
The function means that the pedal pressure in  
the brake system remains for several seconds  
while the driver's foot is moved from brake  
pedal to accelerator pedal.  
The temporary braking effect releases after  
several seconds or when the driver acceler-  
ates.  
Related information  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
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All-wheel drive (All Wheel Drive) means that  
the car is driving all four wheels at the same  
time.  
The power is automatically distributed  
between the front and rear wheels. An elec-  
tronically controlled clutch system distributes  
the power to the wheels that have the best  
grip on the current road surface. This pro-  
vides the best traction and prevents wheel  
spin. Under normal driving conditions, the  
majority of power is transmitted to the front  
wheels.  
All-wheel drive improves driving safety in rain,  
snow and icy conditions.  
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Depends on engine and gearbox combination. HSA not possible with some combinations.  
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Hill Descent Control (HDC)*13  
The function only operates in first gear posi-  
tion and in reverse gear. For an automatic  
gearbox, gear position 1 must be selected,  
which is shown with the figure 1 in the com-  
bined instrument panel, see Automatic gear-  
box -- Geartronic* (p. 274).  
WARNING  
HDC can be compared to an automatic  
engine brake. When you release the accelera-  
tor on downhill gradients the car is normally  
braked by means of the engine striving for low  
engine idling speeds, so-called engine brak-  
ing. But the steeper the roadway and the  
more load in the car, the faster the car coasts  
despite engine braking - the HDC function  
compensates for this with automatic brake  
intervention.  
HDC does not work in all situations but is  
designed merely as a supplementary aid.  
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-  
bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven  
safely.  
NOTE  
Function  
HDC cannot be activated on an automatic  
gearbox when the gear selector is in posi-  
tion D.  
General information on HDC  
Operation  
HDC makes it possible to increase/reduce  
speed on steep downhill gradients, with a  
foot only on the accelerator pedal, without  
using the foot brake. The sensitivity of the  
accelerator pedal decreases and becomes  
more precise by means of the full actuation of  
the pedal being restricted to adjusting engine  
speed within a limited range. The brake sys-  
tem brakes itself and provides the car with a  
low and even speed, so allowing the driver to  
fully focus on steering.  
HDC allows the car to roll at a maximum of  
10 km/h (6 mph) forwards with engine braking  
and 7 km/h (4 mph) backwards. However, any  
speed within the gear's speed register can be  
selected using the accelerator pedal. When  
the accelerator pedal is released, the car is  
braked quickly to 10 or 7 km/h (6 or 4 mph)  
respectively, irrespective of the hill's gradient  
and without the need for the foot brake.  
HDC On/Off.  
HDC is activated or deactivated with one of  
the centre console's switches. The lamp  
within it illuminates when the function is acti-  
vated.  
The brake lights come on automatically when  
the function is operating. The driver can brake  
or stop the car at any time by using the foot  
brake.  
HDC is particularly helpful on steep gradients  
with an uneven road surface and slippery  
sections. E.g. when launching a boat on a  
trailer from a ramp.  
When HDC is operating, the combined  
instrument panel's symbol illuminates  
combined with the text message Hill  
descent control ON.  
HDC is deactivated:  
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with the centre console's On/Off button  
conscious way of driving the car by means of  
being able to allow the engine to stop auto-  
matically, whenever appropriate.  
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Start/Stop*  
if a gear higher than 1 is selected on a  
manual gearbox  
Some engine and gearbox combinations  
come fitted with a Start/Stop function which  
engages in the event of e.g. stationary traffic  
or waiting at traffic lights - the engine is then  
switched off temporarily and restarts auto-  
matically when the journey is due to continue.  
if a gear higher than 1 is selected on an  
automatic gearbox, or if the gear selector  
is moved to position D.  
Manual or Automatic  
•
Note that there are differences in the  
Start/Stop function depending on whether the  
gearbox is manual or automatic.  
The function can be disengaged at any time.  
If it takes place on a steep downhill gradient  
then the braking effect will not release  
directly, but slowly instead.  
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor-  
poration's core values and it influences all of  
our operations. This target orientation has  
resulted in several separate energy-saving  
functions of which Start/Stop is one, all with  
the collective task of reducing fuel consump-  
tion, which in turn helps to reduce exhaust  
emissions.  
Related information  
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
•
NOTE  
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
•
With HDC activated you may experience a  
delay between acceleration pedal activa-  
tion and engine response.  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
General information on Start/Stop  
Related information  
All-wheel drive - (AWD)* (p. 281)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
•
•
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Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter  
and cleaner.  
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The Start/Stop function gives the driver the  
opportunity for a more active environmentally  
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Start/Stop* - function and operation  
The Start/Stop function is activated automati-  
cally when the engine is started with the key.  
Auto-starting the engine  
Conditions  
Conditions  
M/A  
A
M/  
AA  
Declutch, set the gear lever in neu-  
tral position and release the clutch  
pedal - the engine stops automati-  
cally.  
M
The Start/Stop function is  
activated automatically when  
the engine is started with the  
key. The driver is made  
aware of this by the func-  
tion's symbol illuminating in  
the combined instrument  
panel and the On/Off button  
lamp illuminating.  
With the gear lever in neutral posi-  
tion:  
M
1. Depress the clutch pedal or  
press the accelerator pedal -  
the engine starts.  
Stop the car with the foot brake  
and then keep your foot on the  
pedal - the engine stops automati-  
cally.  
A
2. Engage a suitable gear and  
drive.  
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
Release the foot pressure on the  
foot brake - the engine starts auto-  
matically and the journey can con-  
tinue.  
A
A
All of the car's normal sys-  
tems such as lighting, radio, etc. work as nor-  
mal even with an engine that has stopped  
automatically, except that some equipment  
may have the function temporarily reduced,  
e.g. the climate control system's fan speed or  
extremely high volume on the audio system.  
If the ECO function is acti-  
vated then the engine may  
auto-stop before the car is  
completely stationary.  
Maintain foot pressure on the foot  
brake and depress the accelerator  
pedal - the engine auto-starts.  
The following option is also availa-  
ble on a downhill gradient:  
M +  
A
For certain engine variants the engine may  
auto-stop before the car is stationary regard-  
less of whether the ECO function is activated.  
Auto-stopping the engine  
The following is required for the engine to  
auto-stop:  
Release the foot brake and let the  
car move off - the engine starts  
automatically when the speed  
exceeds normal walking pace.  
When the engine is auto-stopped,  
the combined instrument panel's  
symbol for the Start/Stop function  
illuminates.  
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
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Deactivating the Start/Stop function  
In certain situations, it may  
advisable to temporarily  
switch off the automatic  
Start/Stop function - this is  
carried out with a push of  
this button.  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
Conditions  
M/A  
A
Although the Start/Stop function is activated,  
the engine does not always stop automati-  
cally.  
the car is reversed.  
M +  
A
The engine does not auto-stop if:  
the starter battery temperature is  
below the freezing point or is too  
high.  
M +  
A
Conditions  
M/A  
A
Disengaged function is indicated by  
the combined instrument panel's  
Start/Stop symbol and the On/Off  
button's lamp extinguishing.  
the driver makes greater steering  
wheel movements.  
M +  
A
the car has not first achieved  
approx. 8 km/h (5 mph) after a key  
start or the last auto-stop.  
M +  
A
The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it  
is reactivated with the button or until the next  
time the engine is started with the key.  
the exhaust system's particulate  
filter is full - the temporarily disen-  
gaged Start/Stop function is reac-  
tivated as soon as an automatic  
cleaning cycle has been per-  
formed (see Diesel particle filter  
(DPF) (p. 308)).  
M +  
A
the driver has opened the seat-  
belt's buckle.  
M +  
A
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
the capacity of the starter battery  
is below the minimum permissible  
level.  
M +  
A
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Starting the engine (p. 266)  
•
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
•
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the road is very steep.  
M +  
A
the engine does not have normal  
operating temperature.  
M +  
A
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
a trailer is connected electrically to  
the car’s electrical system.  
M +  
A
ambient temperature is around  
freezing point or above  
approx. 30 °C.  
M +  
A
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
the bonnet has been openedB.  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
M +  
A
the windscreen's electric heating  
is activated.  
M +  
A
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
•
the gearbox does not have normal  
operating temperature.  
A
the environment in the passenger  
compartment differs from the pre-  
set values - indicated by the venti-  
lation fan running at a high speed.  
M +  
A
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
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Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
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Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
Conditions  
M/A  
A
An auto-stopped engine may restart in certain  
cases without the driver having decided that  
the journey should continue.  
the atmospheric air pressure is  
less than equivalent to  
A
In the following cases the engine also starts  
automatically if the driver has not depressed  
the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes  
his/her foot off the brake pedal (automatic  
gearbox):  
1500-2500 metres above sea level  
- the current air pressure varies  
with the prevailing weather condi-  
tions.  
adaptive cruise control Queue  
Assist is activated.  
A
A
M/AA  
Conditions  
the gear selector is in S positionC  
or "+/-".  
Misting forms on the windows.  
M + A  
The environment in the passenger M + A  
compartment deviates from the  
preset values.  
A
B
C
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
With certain engines only.  
Sport mode.  
There is a temporarily high current M + A  
take-off or starter battery capacity  
drops below the lowest permissi-  
ble level.  
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
•
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
•
•
•
Repeated pumping of the brake  
pedal.  
M + A  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
The bonnet is openedB.  
M + A  
M + A  
The car starts to roll, or there is a  
small increase in speed if the car  
auto-stopped without being com-  
pletely stationary.  
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
•
•
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
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Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
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Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
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•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not  
auto-start  
M/AA  
Conditions  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
The driver's seatbelt buckle is  
opened with the gear selector in D  
or N position.  
A
The engine does not always auto-start after  
having auto-stopped.  
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
•
•
•
In the following cases the engine does not  
auto-start after having auto-stopped:  
Steering wheel movementsB.  
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
A
A
The gear selector is moved out of  
the D position to S positionC, R or  
"+/-".  
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
Conditions  
M/A  
A
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
A gear is engaged without  
declutching - a display text  
prompts the driver to set the gear  
lever in neutral position in order to  
enable auto-start.  
M
The driver's door is opened with  
the gear selector in D position - a  
"ping" sound and text message  
inform that the Start/Stop function  
is active.  
A
The driver is unrestrained.  
M
A
A
B
C
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
With certain engines only.  
Sport mode.  
The driver is unrestrained, the gear  
selector is in P position and the  
driver’s door is open - a normal  
engine start must take place.  
WARNING  
Do not open the bonnet when the engine  
has stopped automatically - the engine  
may suddenly start automatically. First  
switch off the engine as normal using the  
START/STOP ENGINE button before  
opening the bonnet.  
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
•
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
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•
•
•
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
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Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
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Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
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•
•
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox  
Start/Stop* - settings  
The car's MY CAR menu system, under the  
DRIVe heading, contains information about  
Volvo's Start/Stop system, as well as recom-  
mendations for energy-saving driving techni-  
ques.  
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
If a start-up fails and the engine stops, pro-  
ceed in accordance with the below:  
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
1. Check that the driver side's seatbelt is  
locked in the seatbelt buckle.  
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
2. Depress the clutch pedal again - the  
engine starts automatically.  
3. In certain cases the gear lever must be  
set in neutral position. The combined  
instrument panel then shows the text Put  
gear in neutral.  
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
•
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
•
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
•
•
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
•
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Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
(p. 290)  
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Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
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For some of them there is a recommended  
action that should be performed. The follow-  
ing table shows some examples.  
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages  
The Start/Stop function can show text mes-  
sages in the combined instrument panel.  
Text message  
In combination with this indicator  
lamp the Start/Stop function may  
show text messages in the com-  
bined instrument panel for certain situations.  
M/AA  
Symbol Message  
Info/Action  
Auto Start/Stop Service  
required  
Start/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-  
ommended.  
M + A  
Autostart Engine running +  
acoustic signal  
Activated if the driver's door is opened with auto-stopped engine and the gear selector in  
D position.  
A
Press start button  
The engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP  
ENGINE button.  
M + A  
M
Depress clutch pedal to  
start  
The engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the clutch pedal to be depressed.  
The engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake or clutch pedal to be depressed.  
Gear is engaged without declutching - disengage and set the gear lever in neutral position.  
Depress brake and clutch  
pedals to start  
M
Put gear in neutral to start  
M
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M/AA  
Symbol Message  
Select P or N to start  
Info/Action  
Start/Stop has been deactivated - move the gear selector to N or P position and start the  
engine as normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button.  
A
Press start button  
The engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP  
ENGINE button and the gear selector in P or N.  
A
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.  
If a message does not go out following com-  
pletion of the action then a workshop should  
be contacted - an authorised Volvo workshop  
is recommended.  
Related information  
Start/Stop* (p. 283)  
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation  
(p. 284)  
•
Starting the engine (p. 266)  
•
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 288)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-  
start (p. 287)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts  
(p. 286)  
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop  
(p. 285)  
•
Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual  
gearbox (p. 288)  
•
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)  
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panel ECO symbol and the ECO button lamp  
illuminating when the function is activated.  
Drive mode ECO*  
NOTE  
ECO14 is an innovative Volvo function for  
automatic-gearbox cars, capable of reducing  
fuel consumption by up to 5%, depending on  
the driver's driving style. The function gives  
the driver the option of a more active environ-  
mentally conscious way of driving.  
When the ECO function is activated, sev-  
eral parameters in the climate control sys-  
tem's settings are changed, and several  
electricity consumer functions are  
reduced. Certain settings can be reset  
manually, but full functionality is only  
restored by deactivating the ECO function.  
ECO function On or Off  
Disengaged ECO function is  
indicated by the combined  
instrument panel ECO sym-  
bol and the ECO button lamp  
extinguishing. The function is  
then switched off until it is  
reactivated with the ECO  
button.  
General  
The following are changed  
upon activation of the ECO  
function:  
ECO - Operation  
Eco Coast - Function  
The Eco Coast subfunction means in practice  
that engine braking is deactivated, meaning in  
turn that the car's kinetic energy is used to  
coast for longer distances. When the driver  
releases the accelerator pedal the gearbox is  
automatically disengaged from the engine  
whose speed is reduced to idling speed with  
minimum consumption.  
Gearbox gearshift points.  
•
•
Engine management and response from  
the accelerator pedal.  
Start/Stop function - the engine can also  
auto-stop before the car has stopped  
down to being completely stationary.  
•
This function is intended for use in the event  
of an anticipated reduction in speed, e.g. to  
coast into a zone with a lower speed limit.  
The Eco Coast function is activated -  
engine braking ceases.  
•
ECO On/Off  
ECO symbol  
Climate control system settings - some  
electricity consumers are deactivated or  
operate at reduced power.  
•
Eco Coast enables proactive driving where  
the driver can use the so-called "Pulse &  
Glide" technique and a minimum of braking.  
The ECO function is deactivated when the  
engine is switched off, and must therefore be  
activated after each time the engine is  
started. There are exceptions for certain  
engines. However, it is easily verified by  
means of both the combined instrument  
A combination of Eco Coast and temporarily  
deactivated ECO function can also collec-  
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on steep downhill gradients - to be able  
to use engine braking.  
tively contribute to reduced consumption.  
Accordingly:  
•
•
More information and settings  
before an imminent overtaking manoeu-  
vre - in order to be able to complete it in  
the safest possible way.  
Active Eco Coast: Long coasting without  
engine braking = Low consumption  
•
and  
Deactivating Eco Coast and returning to  
engine braking can be performed as follows:  
Deactivated ECO function: Short coasting  
with engine braking = Minimum con-  
sumption.  
•
Press the ECO button.  
•
Move the gear lever to manual "S+/-"  
position.  
•
NOTE  
Change gear with the steering wheel pad-  
dle shifters.  
•
However, to achieve optimal low fuel con-  
sumption, Eco Coast in combination with  
short coasting distances should generally  
be avoided.  
Actuate the accelerator or brake pedal.  
•
The car's menu system MY CAR contains  
further information on the ECO concept - see  
the section MY CAR (p. 119).  
Eco Coast - Limitations  
The function is not available if:  
Activating Eco Coast  
Related information  
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The function is activated when the accelera-  
tor pedal is fully released, in combination with  
the following parameters:  
cruise control is activated  
•
•
General information on climate control  
(p. 131)  
the road's downhill gradient is steeper  
than approx. 6%  
ECO button activated  
•
•
manual gear changing is performed with  
the steering wheel paddle shifters*  
•
Gear selector in D position  
engine and/or gearbox are not at normal  
operating temperature.  
•
Speed within the range of  
approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph)  
•
the gear selector is moved from D- to "S  
+/-" position  
•
The road's downhill gradient is not  
steeper than approx. 6%.  
•
speed is outside the range of  
approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph)  
•
Deactivate Eco Coast  
In certain situations it may be desirable to  
deactivate the Eco Coast function. Examples  
of such situations include:  
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For more general information on heavy loads  
on the car, see Engine oil - adverse driving  
conditions (p. 407).  
Foot brake  
Maintenance  
To keep the car as safe and reliable as possi-  
ble, follow the Volvo service intervals as  
specified in the Service and Warranty Book-  
let.  
The foot brake is used to reduce the car's  
speed while driving.  
The car is equipped with two brake circuits  
for safety reasons. If a brake circuit is dam-  
aged then the brake pedal will engage deeper  
and a higher pressure on the pedal is needed  
to produce the normal braking effect.  
Braking on wet roads  
When driving for a long time in heavy rain  
without braking, the braking effect may be  
delayed slightly when next using the brakes.  
This may also be the case after a car wash. It  
is then necessary to depress the brake  
harder. For this reason, maintain a greater  
distance to the traffic ahead.  
New and replaced brake linings and brake  
discs do not provide optimal braking effect  
until they have been "worn in" a few hundred  
kilometres. Compensate for the reduced  
braking effect by depressing the brake pedal  
harder. Volvo recommends only fitting brake  
linings that are approved for your Volvo.  
The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted  
by a brake servo.  
WARNING  
Brake the car firmly after driving on wet roads  
and after a car wash. The brake discs are  
then warmed up, dry more quickly and are  
protected against corrosion. Take the prevail-  
ing traffic situation into account when brak-  
ing.  
IMPORTANT  
The brake servo only works when the  
engine is running.  
The wear on the brake system's compo-  
nents must be checked regularly.  
Contact a workshop for information about  
the procedure or engage a workshop to  
carry out the inspection - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
If the foot brake is used when the engine is  
switched off then the pedal will feel stiff and a  
higher pedal pressure must be used to brake  
the car.  
Braking on salted roads  
When driving on salted roads a layer of salt  
may form on the brake discs and brake lin-  
ings. This may extend braking distance. For  
this reason, keep an extra-large safety dis-  
tance to the vehicle ahead. Also make sure of  
the following:  
For cars with the Hill start assist (HSA)*  
(p. 281)* function, the pedal returns more  
slowly than usual to normal position if the car  
is parked on a gradient or on an uneven sur-  
face.  
Brake occasionally to remove any layer of  
salt. Make sure that other road users are  
not put at risk by the braking.  
•
In very hilly terrain or when driving with a  
heavy load the brakes can be relieved by  
using engine braking. Engine braking is most  
efficiently used if the same gear is used  
downhill as up.  
Gently depress the brake pedal when  
driving is finished and before the next  
journey starts.  
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Symbols and messages  
Symbol Specification  
Related information  
Parking brake (p. 297)  
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system  
•
The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock  
Braking System), prevents the wheels from  
locking up during braking.  
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and  
automatic hazard warning flashers  
(p. 296)  
•
Constant glow – Check the  
brake fluid level. If the level is  
low, fill with brake fluid and  
check for the cause of the  
brake fluid loss.  
The function allows the steering ability to be  
maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoid  
a hazard for example. Vibration may be felt in  
the brake pedal when this is engaged and this  
is normal.  
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance  
(p. 296)  
•
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system  
(p. 295)  
•
Constant glow for 2 seconds  
when the engine is started -  
automatic function check.  
A short test of the ABS system is made auto-  
matically after the engine has been started  
when the driver releases the brake pedal. A  
further automatic test of the ABS system may  
be made at low speed. The test may be expe-  
rienced as pulses in the brake pedal.  
WARNING  
If  
and  
illuminate at the same  
time, there may be a fault in the brake sys-  
tem.  
Related information  
Foot brake (p. 294)  
If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is  
normal at this stage, drive carefully to the  
nearest workshop and have the brake sys-  
tem checked - an authorised Volvo work-  
shop is recommended.  
•
Parking brake (p. 297)  
•
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and  
automatic hazard warning flashers  
(p. 296)  
•
If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in  
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur-  
ther before topping up the brake fluid.  
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance  
(p. 296)  
•
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must  
be investigated.  
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Foot brake - emergency brake lights  
and automatic hazard warning  
flashers  
Foot brake - emergency brake  
assistance  
Emergency brake assistance EBA (Emergency  
Brake Assist) helps to increase the braking  
force and so reduce the braking distance.  
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert  
vehicles behind about heavy braking. The  
function means that the brake light flashes  
instead of - as in normal braking - shining with  
a constant glow.  
EBA detects the driver's braking style and  
increases the braking force when necessary.  
The brake force can be reinforced up to the  
level when the ABS system is engaged. The  
EBA function is interrupted when the pressure  
on the brake pedal is reduced.  
Emergency brake lights are activated at  
speeds above 50 km/h (31 mph) in the event  
of heavy braking. After the car's speed has  
been slowed down to below 10 km/h (6 mph)  
the brake light returns from flashing to the  
normal constant glow - while at the same  
time the car's hazard warning lights (p. 99)  
are activated. These flash until the driver  
accelerates the car up to a higher speed  
again or switches off the hazard warning  
lights.  
NOTE  
When EBA is activated the brake pedal  
lowers slightly more than usual, depress  
(hold) the brake pedal as long as neces-  
sary. If the brake pedal is released then all  
braking ceases.  
Related information  
Foot brake (p. 294)  
Related information  
Foot brake (p. 294)  
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Parking brake (p. 297)  
•
Parking brake (p. 297)  
•
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and  
automatic hazard warning flashers  
(p. 296)  
•
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance  
(p. 296)  
•
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system  
(p. 295)  
•
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system  
(p. 295)  
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trol. The braking procedure is stopped when  
the control is released.  
Parking brake  
Applying the parking brake  
The parking brake holds the car stationary,  
when the driver's seat is empty, by mechani-  
cally locking/blocking two wheels.  
NOTE  
An acoustic signal sounds while emer-  
gency braking is active at high speeds.  
Function  
A faint electric motor noise can be heard  
when the electrically-controlled parking brake  
is being applied. The noise can also be heard  
during the automatic function checking of the  
parking brake.  
Parking on a hill  
If the car is parked facing uphill:  
Turn the wheels away from the kerb.  
•
If the car is parked facing downhill:  
If the car is stationary when the parking brake  
is applied then it only acts on the rear wheels.  
If it is applied when the car is moving then the  
normal foot brake is used, i.e. the brake acts  
on all four wheels. Brake function changes  
over to the rear wheels when the car is almost  
stationary.  
Turn the wheels towards the kerb.  
•
Parking brake control - apply.  
1. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly.  
2. Press the parking brake control.  
WARNING  
Always apply the parking brake when  
parking on a slope - leaving the car in  
gear, or in P if it has automatic transmis-  
sion, is not sufficient to hold the car in all  
situation.  
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The combined instrument pan-  
el's symbol starts flashing - once there  
is a constant glow the parking brake is  
applied.  
Low battery voltage  
If the battery voltage is too low then the park-  
ing brake can neither be released nor applied.  
Connect a donor battery if the battery voltage  
is too low, see Jump starting with battery  
(p. 272).  
3. Release the foot brake pedal and make  
sure that the car is at a standstill position.  
When parking the vehicle, always engage 1st  
gear (for manual gearbox) or put the gear  
selector in position P (for automatic gearbox).  
Emergency brake  
In an emergency the parking brake can be  
applied when the vehicle is in motion by  
pressing and holding the parking brake con-  
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4. Move the gear selector to position D or R  
and depress the accelerator.  
Disengaging the parking brake  
Releasing automatically  
1. Start the engine.  
>
The parking brake releases and  
the combined instrument panel's sym-  
bol extinguishes.  
2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear.  
3. Ease up the clutch and depress the  
accelerator.  
>
The parking brake releases and  
the combined instrument panel's sym-  
bol extinguishes.  
NOTE  
For safety reasons, the parking brake is  
only released automatically if the engine is  
running and the driver is wearing a seat-  
belt. The parking brake is released imme-  
diately on cars with automatic gearbox  
when the accelerator pedal is depressed  
and the gear selector is in position D or R.  
Cars with automatic gearbox  
Releasing manually  
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-  
Parking brake control - release.  
tion switch15  
.
Cars with manual gearbox  
2. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly.  
3. Pull the control.  
Heavy load uphill  
Releasing manually  
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-  
tion switch15.  
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the  
car to roll backward when the parking brake  
is released automatically on a steep incline.  
Avoid this by depressing the control while  
driving off. Release the control when the  
engine achieves traction.  
>
The parking brake releases and  
the combined instrument panel's sym-  
bol extinguishes.  
2. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly.  
3. Apply the parking brake control.  
Releasing automatically  
1. Put the seatbelt on.  
>
The parking brake releases and  
the combined instrument panel's sym-  
bol extinguishes.  
Replacing the brake linings  
The rear brake linings must be replaced at a  
workshop due to the design of the electric  
parking brake - an authorised Volvo work-  
shop is recommended.  
2. Start the engine.  
3. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly.  
NOTE  
The parking brake can also be released  
manually by depressing the clutch pedal  
instead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-  
mends that the brake pedal is used.  
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and deleted, see Messages - handling  
(p. 119).  
Symbols and messages  
For information on how the combined instru-  
ment panel's text messages can be shown  
Symbol Message  
Meaning/Action  
Read the combined instrument panel's message.  
"Message"  
•
A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied.  
If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen.  
Read the combined instrument panel's message.  
•
Handbrake not  
fully released  
A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released:  
Try to apply and release the brake.  
•
If the fault persists after a few attempts:  
Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
•
Note: A warning signal sounds if the journey is continued with this error message.  
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Symbol Message  
Meaning/Action  
Handbrake not  
applied  
A fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied:  
Try to release and apply the brake.  
•
If the fault persists after a few attempts:  
Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
•
The message is also illuminated on cars with manual gearbox when the car is driven at low speed with the door  
open in order to alert the driver that the parking brake may have been unintentionally disengaged.  
Handbrake  
Service  
required  
A fault has arisen:  
Try to apply and release the brake.  
•
If the fault persists after a few attempts:  
Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
•
If the car has to be parked before a possible  
fault has been rectified, then the wheels must  
be turned as if parking on a hill and 1st gear  
engaged (manual gearbox) or the gear selec-  
tor must be in position P (automatic gearbox).  
A text message can be acknowledged by  
briefly pressing the OK button on the direc-  
tion indicator stalk.  
Related information  
Foot brake (p. 294)  
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Driving in water  
Overheating  
IMPORTANT  
Driving in water means that the car is driven  
through deep water on a water-covered road-  
way. Fording must be carried out with great  
caution.  
Under special conditions, for example hard  
driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is  
a risk that the engine and drive system may  
overheat - in particular with a heavy load.  
Engine damage can occur if water enters  
the air filter.  
In depths greater than 25 cm (30 cm with  
XC70), water could enter the transmission.  
This reduces the lubricating ability of the  
oils and shortens the service life of these  
systems.  
The car can be driven through water at a  
maximum depth of 25 cm (30 cm with XC70)  
at a maximum speed of walking pace. Extra  
caution must be exercised when passing  
through flowing water.  
For information about overheating when driv-  
ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer*  
(p. 311).  
Damage to any component, engine, trans-  
mission, turbocharger, differential or its  
internal components caused by flooding,  
hydrostatic locking or oil shortage, is not  
covered by the warranty.  
Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front  
of the grille when driving in hot climates.  
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During driving in water, maintain a low speed  
and do not stop the car. When the water has  
been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly  
and check that full brake function is achieved.  
Water and mud for example can make the  
brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake  
function.  
If the temperature in the engine's cooling  
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system is too high then a warning symbol  
is illuminated in the combined instrument  
panel's information display and a text  
message High engine temperature  
Stop safely is shown there - stop the car  
in a safe way and allow the engine to run  
at idling speed for several minutes in  
order to cool down.  
In the event of the engine stalling in water,  
do not try restart - tow the car from the  
water to a workshop - an authorised Volvo  
workshop is recommended. Risk of engine  
breakdown.  
If necessary, clean the contacts for the  
electric heater and trailer coupling after  
driving in water and mud.  
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Related information  
Recovery (p. 321)  
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If the text message High engine  
temperature Turn off engine or Engine  
coolant level low Stop safely is shown  
then the engine must be switched off  
after stopping the car.  
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Towing (p. 318)  
Do not let the car stand with water over  
the sills for any long period of time - this  
could cause electrical malfunctions.  
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In the event of overheating in the gearbox  
a built-in protection function is activated  
which, amongst other things, illuminates  
a warning symbol in the combined instru-  
ment panel, and its display shows the  
text message Transmission hot Reduce  
speed or Transmission hot Stop safely  
Wait for cooling - follow the recommen-  
dation given and lower the speed and  
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stop the car in a safe way and allow the  
engine to run at idling speed for a few  
minutes in order to allow the gearbox to  
cool down.  
Driving with open tailgate/boot lid  
Overload - starter battery  
When driving with the tailgate open, toxic  
exhaust fumes can be sucked into the car  
through the cargo area.  
The electrical functions in the car load the  
starter battery (p. 369) to varying degrees.  
Avoid using the key position II (p. 84) when  
the engine is switched off. Instead use posi-  
tion I - which uses less power.  
If the car overheats, the air conditioning  
may be switched off temporarily.  
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WARNING  
Do not turn the engine off immediately  
you stop after a hard drive.  
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic  
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car  
through the cargo area.  
Also, be aware of different accessories that  
load the electrical system. Do not use func-  
tions which use a lot of power when the  
engine is switched off. Examples of such  
functions are:  
NOTE  
Related information  
Loading (p. 159)  
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to  
operate for a time after the engine has  
been switched off.  
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ventilation fan  
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headlamps  
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windscreen wiper  
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audio system (high volume).  
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If the starter battery voltage is low then the  
combined instrument panel's information dis-  
play shows the text Low battery charge  
Power save mode. The energy-saving func-  
tion then shuts down certain functions or  
reduces certain functions such as the ventila-  
tion fan and/or audio system.  
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In which case, charge the starter battery  
by starting the engine and then running it  
for at least 15 minutes - starter battery  
charging is more effective during driving  
than running the engine at idling speed  
while stationary.  
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starter battery and its capacity is reduced  
by the cold.  
Before a long journey  
Before a long journey, it makes good sense to  
go through the following points:  
Winter driving  
For winter driving it is important to perform  
certain checks in order to ensure that the car  
can be driven safely.  
Use washer fluid (p. 368) to avoid ice  
forming in the washer fluid reservoir.  
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Check that the engine is working normally  
and that fuel consumption (p. 416) is nor-  
mal.  
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To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec-  
ommends using winter tyres on all wheels if  
there is a risk of snow or ice.  
Check the following in particular before the  
cold season:  
Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil  
or other fluid).  
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The engine coolant (p. 357) must contain  
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50% glycol. This mixture protects the  
engine against frost erosion down to  
approximately –35 °C. To avoid health  
risks, different types of glycol must not be  
mixed.  
NOTE  
Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.  
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The use of winter tyres is a legal require-  
ment in certain countries. Studded tyres  
are not permitted in all countries.  
Carrying a warning triangle (p. 333) is a  
legal requirement in certain countries.  
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Related information  
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 354)  
The fuel tank must be kept filled to pre-  
vent condensation.  
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Slippery driving conditions  
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under  
controlled conditions to learn how the car  
reacts.  
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Changing wheels - removing wheels  
(p. 330)  
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Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with  
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lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-  
ting in cold weather and also reduce fuel  
consumption while the engine is cold. For  
more information on suitable oils, see  
Engine oil - adverse driving conditions  
(p. 407).  
Lamp replacement - general (p. 360)  
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Related information  
Winter driving (p. 303)  
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IMPORTANT  
Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard  
driving or in hot weather.  
The condition of the starter battery and  
charge level must be inspected. Cold  
weather places great demands on the  
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Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing  
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as  
follows:  
Fuel filler flap - manual opening  
Filling up with fuel  
Important things to consider when refuelling.  
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually  
when electric opening from the passenger  
compartment is not possible.  
Opening/closing the fuel cap  
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap  
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank  
in the event of high outside temperatures.  
Open the cap slowly.  
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo  
area (same side as fuel filler flap) and  
locate the green cord with handle.  
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on  
the lighting panel - the flap opens when the  
button is released.  
2. Pull the cord gently straight back until the  
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".  
After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it  
until one or more clicking sounds are  
heard.  
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In the combined instrument panel's  
display the arrow on the symbol indi-  
cates which side of the car the fuel cap is  
located.  
IMPORTANT  
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is  
required to disengage the hatch lock.  
Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in  
until a click confirms that it is closed.  
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Related information  
Filling up with fuel (p. 304)  
Related information  
Filling up with fuel (p. 304)  
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Filling up with fuel  
Do not overfill the tank but stop refuelling  
Fuel - handling  
IMPORTANT  
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Fuel of a lower quality than that recom-  
mended by Volvo must not be used as engine  
power and fuel consumption is negatively  
affected.  
Mixtures of various fuel types or use of  
fuels which are not recommended will  
invalidate Volvo's guarantees and any sup-  
plementary service agreements; this is  
applicable to all engines.  
when the pump nozzle cuts out the first  
time.  
NOTE  
WARNING  
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot  
weather.  
Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and get-  
ting fuel splashes in the eyes.  
NOTE  
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a  
trailer or driving at high altitudes in combi-  
nation with fuel grade are factors that  
could affect the car's performance.  
Filling with a fuel can16  
In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any  
contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty  
of water for at least 15 minutes and seek  
medical attention.  
When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel  
located under the floor hatch in the cargo  
area.  
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol,  
bioethanol and mixtures of them and die-  
sel are highly toxic and could cause per-  
manent injury or be fatal if swallowed.  
Seek medical attention immediately if fuel  
has been swallowed.  
Related information  
Fuel - diesel (p. 306)  
Make sure you insert the funnel's pipe firmly  
into the filler pipe. The filler pipe has an open-  
able cover and the funnel's pipe must be slid  
past the cover before filling can begin.  
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Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 308)  
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416)  
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Related information  
Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 304)  
Fuel tank - volume (p. 414)  
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WARNING  
Fuel - handling (p. 305)  
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Fuel which spills onto the ground can be  
ignited.  
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before  
starting to refuel.  
Never carry an activated mobile phone  
when refuelling. The ring signal could  
cause spark build-up and ignite petrol  
fumes, leading to fire and injury.  
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Fuel - petrol  
Petrol is used as fuel.  
Alcohols-ethanol  
IMPORTANT  
Fuel - diesel  
Diesel is used as fuel.  
Only use petrol from well-known producers.  
Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol  
must fulfil the EN 228 standard.  
Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-  
ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel  
fuel must fulfil the EN 590, SS 155435 or  
JIS K 2204 standard. Diesel engines are sen-  
sitive to contaminants in the fuel such as met-  
als and a high volume of sulphur.  
Fuel that contains up to  
10 percent by volume ethanol is per-  
mitted.  
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95 RON can be used for normal driving.  
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EN 228 E10 petrol (max  
10 percent by volume ethanol) is  
approved for use.  
98 RON is recommended for optimum  
performance and minimum fuel consump-  
tion.  
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At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C) a paraf-  
fin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,  
which may lead to ignition problems. The fuel  
qualities that are sold must be adapted for  
season and climate zone, but in the event of  
extreme weather conditions, old fuel or mov-  
ing between climate zones, paraffin precipi-  
tate may occur.  
Ethanol higher than E10 (max  
10 percent by volume ethanol) is not  
permitted. T.ex. E85 is not permitted.  
When driving in temperatures above +38 °C,  
fuel with the highest possible octane rating is  
recommended for optimum performance and  
fuel economy.  
Related information  
Fuel - handling (p. 305)  
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IMPORTANT  
Economical driving (p. 310)  
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Use only unleaded petrol to avoid  
damaging the catalytic converter.  
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The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is  
reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When  
refuelling, check that the area around the fuel  
filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto the  
paintwork. Wash off any spillage with deter-  
gent and water.  
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416)  
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Fuel containing metallic additives must  
not be used.  
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Fuel tank - volume (p. 414)  
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Do not use any additives which have  
not been recommended by Volvo.  
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Once the engine has stopped due to fuel  
starvation, the fuel system needs a few  
moments to carry out a check. Do this before  
starting the engine, once the fuel tank has  
been filled with diesel:  
For optimum performance, it is important to  
follow the service intervals for fuel filter  
change as well as to use genuine parts devel-  
oped specifically for this purpose.  
IMPORTANT  
Diesel fuel must:  
Meet the standards EN 590,  
SS 155435 or JIS K 2204  
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The fuel filter must be drained at the intervals  
specified in the Service and Warranty Booklet  
or if you suspect that the car has been filled  
with contaminated fuel. For more information,  
see Volvo service programme (p. 346).  
have a sulphur content not exceeding  
10 mg/kg  
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1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-  
tion switch and push it in to the end posi-  
tion. For more information, see Key posi-  
tions (p. 83).  
have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME  
(Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).  
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2. Press the START button without  
depressing the brake and/or clutch pedal.  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
3. Wait approx. one minute.  
Certain special additives remove the water  
separation in the fuel filter.  
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:  
4. To start the engine: Depress the brake  
and/or clutch pedal and then press the  
START button again.  
Special additives  
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Marine diesel fuel  
Related information  
Fuel - handling (p. 305)  
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Heating oil  
NOTE  
FAME17 (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) and  
vegetable oil.  
Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 308)  
Before filling with fuel in the event of fuel  
shortage:  
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416)  
These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in  
accordance with Volvo recommendations  
and generate increased wear and engine  
damage that is not covered by the Volvo  
warranty.  
Stop the car on as flat/level ground as  
possible - if the car is tilting there is a  
risk of air pockets in the fuel supply.  
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Draining condensation from the fuel  
filter18  
The fuel filter separates condensation from  
the fuel. Condensation can disrupt engine  
operation.  
Empty tank  
The design of the fuel system in a diesel  
engine means that if the vehicle runs out of  
fuel, the tank may need to be vented in the  
workshop in order to restart the engine after  
fuelling.  
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Diesel fuel may contain a maximum of 7% by volume of FAME, but further amounts must not be added.  
Does not apply to four cylinder engines.  
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motorway. The car should then be driven for  
approximately 20 minutes more.  
Diesel particle filter (DPF)  
Filling vehicle gas*  
Diesel cars are equipped with a particle filter,  
which results in more efficient emission con-  
trol.  
Points to remember when filling vehicle gas  
(CNG - Compressed Natural Gas) for cars  
with the Bi-Fuel engine alternative.  
NOTE  
The following may arise during regenera-  
tion:  
The particles in the exhaust gases are collec-  
ted in the filter during normal driving. So-  
called "regeneration" is started in order to  
burn away the particles and empty the filter.  
This requires the engine to have reached nor-  
mal operating temperature.  
Filling  
Vehicle gas is filled via the gas nipple that is  
located next to the fuel cap inside the fuel  
filler flap.  
a smaller reduction of engine power  
may be noticed temporarily  
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fuel consumption may increase tem-  
porarily  
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a smell of burning may arise.  
Regeneration of the particle filter is automatic  
and normally takes 10-20 minutes. It may  
take a little longer at a low average speed.  
Fuel consumption may increase slightly dur-  
ing regeneration.  
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When regeneration is complete the warning  
text is cleared automatically.  
Use the parking heater* in cold weather - the  
engine then reaches normal operating tem-  
perature more quickly.  
Regeneration in cold weather  
If the car is frequently driven short distances  
in cold weather then the engine does not  
reach normal operating temperature. This  
means that regeneration of the diesel particle  
filter does not take place and the filter is not  
emptied.  
1. Open the fuel filler flap and remove the  
nipple's protective cover.  
IMPORTANT  
2. Push the nozzle towards the nipple and  
make sure that the hose nozzle is  
attached by turning the handle on the  
nozzle to the left.  
If the filter is completely filled with parti-  
cles, it may be difficult to start the engine  
and the filter is non-functional. Then there  
is a risk that the filter will need to be  
replaced.  
When the filter has become approx. 80% full  
of particles, a yellow warning triangle is  
shown in the combined instrument panel, and  
the message Soot filter full See manual is  
shown in its information display.  
3. Then hold the start button on the gas  
pump depressed for approx. 5 seconds.  
Related information  
Fuel - handling (p. 305)  
> The tank is filled in a couple of  
minutes.  
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Start regeneration of the filter by driving the  
car until the engine reaches normal operating  
temperature, preferably on a main road or  
Fuel - diesel (p. 306)  
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4. Remove the nozzle by turning its handle  
to the right.  
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416)  
Fuel tank - volume (p. 414)  
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5. Refit the nipple's protective cover and  
close the fuel filler flap.  
The car always starts with petrol even if gas  
operation is selected. When the engine has  
started the system automatically changes to  
gas operation - normally within a few seconds  
of a warm start.  
Switch for gas operation*  
For cars with the Bi-Fuel engine alternative  
there is a switch to change between gas  
operation (CNG - Compressed Natural Gas)  
and petrol operation. This is located by the  
centre console.  
Filling stations for vehicle gas  
Road sign for filling stations  
that offer vehicle gas.  
When starting with a cold engine it will take  
longer before the car changes to gas opera-  
tion in order to ensure the lowest possible  
emissions.  
Operation  
warning lamp  
Related information  
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If the warning lamp in the switch illuminates,  
and/or repetitive acoustic signals can be  
heard, then the car needs servicing. Acknowl-  
edge the warning by pressing the switch and  
visit the nearest workshop - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
Bi-Fuel* - introduction to vehicle gas  
(p. 26)  
Inspection and service of the system for  
vehicle gas* (p. 348)  
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Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 304)  
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Related information  
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Bi-Fuel* - introduction to vehicle gas  
(p. 26)  
Press the switch to change between gas  
operation and petrol operation.  
Filling vehicle gas* (p. 308)  
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Inspection and service of the system for  
vehicle gas* (p. 348)  
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When the switchover takes place a clicking  
noise can be heard in the cargo area. This is  
normal - the noise is created when the tank  
valves open.  
Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 304)  
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The switch has two positions:  
BI-FUEL illuminates in green - the car is  
being driven on vehicle gas  
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BI-FUEL illuminates in orange - the car is  
being driven on petrol (fuel gauge for  
vehicle gas is extinguished).  
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Use the ECO Guide* which indicates how  
fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, see  
Eco guide & Power guide* (p. 72).  
Catalytic converters  
Economical driving  
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The purpose of the catalytic converters is to  
purify exhaust gases. They are located close  
to the engine so that operating temperature is  
reached quickly.  
Drive economically and eco-consciously by  
driving smoothly, thinking ahead, and adjust-  
ing your driving style and speed to the prevail-  
ing conditions.  
For lowest fuel consumption, activate  
Drive mode ECO21.  
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Use the Eco Coast22 freewheel function -  
engine braking will cease and the car's  
kinetic energy can be used to freewheel  
for longer distances.  
The catalytic converters consist of a monolith  
(ceramic or metal) with channels. The channel  
walls are lined with a thin layer of platinum/  
rhodium/palladium. These metals act as cata-  
lysts, i.e. they participate in and accelerate a  
chemical reaction without being used up  
themselves.  
Drive in the highest gear possible, adap-  
ted to the current traffic situation and  
road - lower engine speeds result in lower  
fuel consumption. Use the gear indicator  
(p. 274)23.  
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Lambda-sondTM oxygen sensor  
The Lambda-sond is part of a control system  
intended to reduce emissions and improve  
fuel economy. For more information, see Fuel  
consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 416).  
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good  
distance to other vehicles and objects to  
minimise braking.  
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High speed results in increased fuel con-  
sumption - the wind resistance increases  
with speed.  
An oxygen sensor monitors the oxygen con-  
tent of the exhaust gases leaving the engine.  
This value is fed into an electronic system  
that continuously controls the injectors. The  
ratio of fuel to air directed to the engine is  
continuously adjusted. These adjustments  
create optimal conditions for efficient com-  
bustion, and together with the three-way cat-  
alytic converter reduce harmful emissions  
(hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrous  
oxides).  
Do not run the engine to operating tem-  
perature at idling speed, but rather drive  
with a normal load right after starting - a  
cold engine consumes more fuel than a  
warm one.  
Drive with the correct air pressure in the  
tyres and check this regularly - select  
ECO tyre pressure for best results, see  
Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 420).  
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Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-  
tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from a  
dealer.  
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Related information  
Fuel - petrol (p. 306)  
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Fuel - diesel (p. 306)  
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Do not use winter tyres when the winter  
season is over.  
Fuel tank - volume (p. 414)  
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Driving with a trailer*  
When driving with a trailer there are a number  
of important points to think about regarding  
e.g. the towing bracket, the trailer and how  
the load is positioned in the trailer.  
Remove unnecessary items from the car -  
the greater the load the higher the fuel  
consumption.  
Use engine braking to slow down, when it  
can take place without risk to other road  
users.  
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Payload depends on the car's kerb weight.  
The total of the weight of the passengers and  
all accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's  
payload by a corresponding weight. For more  
detailed information, see Weights (p. 401).  
A roof load and ski box increase air resis-  
tance, leading to higher consumption -  
remove the load carriers when not in use.  
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo,  
then the car is delivered with the necessary  
equipment for driving with a trailer.  
Avoid driving with open windows.  
For information about Volvo Car Corpora-  
tion's environmental philosophy, see Environ-  
mental philosophy (p. 23).  
The car's towing bracket must be of an  
approved type.  
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For more information about fuel consumption,  
see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416).  
If the towbar is retrofitted, check with  
your Volvo dealer that the car is fully  
equipped for driving with a trailer.  
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Distribute the load on the trailer so that  
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WARNING  
the weight on the towing bracket com-  
plies with the specified maximum towball  
load.  
Never switch off the engine while moving,  
such as downhill, this deactivates impor-  
tant systems such as the power steering  
and brake servo.  
Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-  
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mended pressure for a full load. For infor-  
mation on the tyre pressure, see Tyres -  
approved tyre pressures (p. 420).  
Related information  
Fuel - handling (p. 305)  
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The engine is loaded more heavily than  
usual when driving with a trailer.  
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions  
(p. 416)  
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Applies to automatic gearbox.  
See "Drive mode ECO".  
Applies to manual gearbox.  
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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is  
brand new. Wait until it has been driven  
at least 1000 km.  
If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light  
are broken then the Trailer brake light  
malfunction text is shown.  
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Related information  
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Driving with a trailer* - manual gearbox  
(p. 313)  
The brakes are loaded much more than  
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.  
Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your  
speed.  
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Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox  
(p. 313)  
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Level control*  
The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant  
height irrespective of the car's load (up to the  
maximum permissible weight). When the car  
is stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,  
which is normal  
Towing bracket/Towbar* (p. 314)  
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Lamp replacement - general (p. 360)  
For safety reasons, the maximum permit-  
ted speed for the car when coupled with  
a trailer should not be exceeded. Follow  
the regulations in force for the permitted  
speeds and weights.  
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Trailer weights  
For information on Volvo's permitted trailer  
weights, see Towing capacity and towball  
load (p. 402).  
Maintain a low speed when driving with a  
trailer up long, steep ascents.  
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Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of  
more than 12%.  
NOTE  
The stated maximum permitted trailer  
weights are those permitted by Volvo.  
National vehicle regulations can further  
limit trailer weights and speeds. Towbars  
may be certified for higher or lower towing  
weights than the car can actually tow.  
Trailer cable  
An adapter is required if the car's towing  
bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailer  
has 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cable  
approved by Volvo. Make sure the cable does  
not drag on the ground.  
Direction indicators and brake lights on  
the trailer  
WARNING  
Follow the stated recommendations for  
trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and  
trailer may be difficult to control in the  
event of sudden movement and braking.  
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-  
cators are broken, then the combined instru-  
ment panel's symbol for direction indicators  
flashes faster than normal and the information  
display shows the text Trailer indicator  
malfunction.  
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Driving with a trailer* - manual  
gearbox  
Driving with a trailer* - automatic  
gearbox  
IMPORTANT  
See also the specific information on slow  
driving with a trailer for cars with the  
Powershift automatic transmission, see  
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 278).  
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a  
hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.  
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a  
hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.  
An automatic gearbox selects the opti-  
mum gear related to load and engine  
speed.  
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Overheating  
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a  
hot climate there may be a risk of overheat-  
ing.  
Starting on a hill  
1. Depress the foot brake.  
In the event of overheating a warning  
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symbol is illuminated in the combined  
instrument panel with a message that is  
shown in the information display - follow  
the recommendation given.  
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-  
tion D.  
Do not run the engine at higher revolu-  
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tions than 4500 rpm (diesel engines:  
3500 rpm) - otherwise the oil temperature  
may become too high.  
3. Release the parking brake.  
4. Release the foot brake and start driving  
off.  
Steep inclines  
Do not lock the automatic transmission in  
Diesel engine 5-cyl  
In the event of a risk of overheating the  
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a higher gear than the engine "can cope  
with" - it is not always a good idea to  
drive at a high gear with low engine revo-  
lutions.  
Related information  
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 274)  
optimal speed for the engine is  
2300-3000 rpm for optimal circulation of  
the coolant.  
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Related information  
Driving with a trailer* (p. 311)  
Parking on a hill  
1. Depress the foot brake.  
•
2. Activate the parking brake.  
3. Move the gear selector to position P.  
4. Release the foot brake.  
Move the gear selector to park position P  
•
when parking an automatic car with a  
hitched trailer. Always use the parking  
brake.  
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Block the wheels with chocks when park-  
ing a car with hitched trailer on a hill.  
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Driving with a trailer* (p. 311)  
Towing bracket/Towbar*  
A towing bracket means that it is possible to  
e.g. tow a trailer behind the car.  
Detachable towbar* - storage  
Store the detachable towbar in the cargo  
area.  
•
If the car is equipped with a detachable/  
removable towbar, the installation instruc-  
tions for the loose section must be followed  
carefully, see Detachable towbar* - attach-  
ment/removal (p. 316).  
WARNING  
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable  
towbar:  
Follow the installation instructions  
carefully.  
•
The detachable section must be  
locked with the key before setting off.  
•
Towbar storage space.  
IMPORTANT  
Check that the indicator window  
shows green.  
•
Always remove the towbar after use and  
store it in the appointed location in the car,  
firmly fastened with its strap.  
Important checks  
•
The towbar's towball must be cleaned  
and greased regularly.  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars  
The towbar is stored together with the tools in  
the storage compartment in the front part of  
the cargo area.  
NOTE  
When a hitch with a vibration damper is  
used, the towball must not be lubricated.  
Related information  
•
Detachable towbar* - specifications  
(p. 315)  
Related information  
Driving with a trailer* (p. 311)  
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Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal  
(p. 316)  
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Detachable towbar* - specifications  
Specifications for detachable towbar.  
Related information  
•
Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal  
(p. 316)  
Specifications  
Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 314)  
•
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Driving with a trailer* (p. 311)  
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C
D
G
E
F
Dimensions, mounting points (mm)  
A (V70)  
1129  
1113  
A (XC70)  
B
B (V70)  
93  
B (XC70)  
80  
C
D
E
855  
428  
112  
A
F
346  
G
H
Side member  
Ball centre  
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Detachable towbar* - attachment/  
removal  
The attachment/removal of the detachable  
towbar is performed in the following way:  
Attaching  
The indicator window must show red.  
Insert the towbar until you hear a click.  
The indicator window must show green.  
Turn the key anticlockwise to locked  
position. Remove the key from the lock.  
Remove the protective cover by first  
pressing in the catch  
and then pulling  
.
the cover straight back  
Ensure that the mechanism is in the  
unlocked position by turning the key  
clockwise.  
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Check that the towbar is secure by pull-  
ing it up, down and back.  
Safety cable.  
Push in the locking wheel  
and turn it  
anticlockwise until you hear a click.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Take care to secure the trailer's safety  
cable in the intended bracket.  
If the towbar is not fitted correctly then it  
must be detached and reattached in  
accordance with the previous instructions.  
Removing the towbar  
IMPORTANT  
Only grease in the ball for the towing hitch,  
the remainder of the towbar should be  
clean and dry.  
Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it  
comes to a stop. Hold it in this position  
while pulling the towbar rearward and  
upward.  
WARNING  
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the  
unlocked position.  
Secure the towbar safely if it is stored in  
the car, see Detachable towbar* - storage  
(p. 314).  
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Towing  
During towing, one vehicle is towed by  
another vehicle using a tow rope.  
WARNING  
Check that the steering lock is  
unlocked before towing.  
•
•
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit  
for towing before the towing begins.  
The remote control key must be in key  
position II - in position I all airbags are  
deactivated.  
1. Activate the car's hazard warning flash-  
ers.  
Never remove the remote control key  
from the ignition switch when the car  
is being towed.  
•
2. Attach the tow rope in the towing eye.  
Push the protective cover until it snaps  
tight.  
3. Unlock the steering lock by inserting the  
remote control key in the ignition switch  
and giving a long press on the START/  
STOP ENGINE button - key position II is  
activated, see Key positions (p. 83) for  
more information about key positions.  
WARNING  
Related information  
Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 314)  
The brake servo and power steering do not  
work when the engine is switched off - the  
brake pedal needs to be depressed  
•
•
Detachable towbar* - specifications  
(p. 315)  
about 5 times more heavily and the steer-  
ing is considerably heavier than normal.  
4. The remote control key must remain in  
the ignition switch while the car is being  
towed.  
Driving with a trailer* (p. 311)  
•
Manual gearbox  
Prior to towing:  
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing  
vehicle reduces speed by holding your  
foot gently pressed on the brake pedal -  
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.  
–
Move gear lever into neutral and release  
the parking brake.  
Automatic gearbox Geartronic  
Prior to towing:  
6. Be prepared to brake to stop.  
–
Move the gear selector to position N and  
release the parking brake.  
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Related information  
Hazard warning flashers (p. 99)  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
•
Note that the car must always be transpor-  
ted with the wheels rolling forward.  
Avoid towing.  
Towing eye (p. 320)  
•
However, the car can be towed for a  
short distance at low speed to move it  
from a dangerous position - not further  
than 10 km and not faster than  
10 km/h (6 mph). Note that the car  
must always be towed with the wheels  
rolling forward.  
•
Recovery (p. 321)  
•
Do not tow cars with automatic trans-  
•
mission at speeds higher than 80 km/h  
(50 mph) or for distances in excess of  
80 km.  
Automatic gearbox Powershift  
In the event of moving a longer dis-  
tance than 10 km, the car must be  
transported with the drive wheels  
raised from the road - professional  
recovery is recommended.  
•
Models with the Powershift gearbox should  
not be towed. If towing still has to take place,  
the route must be as short as possible and  
then with very low speed.  
In the event of uncertainty as to whether or  
not the car is equipped with Powershift trans-  
mission, this can be verified by checking the  
designation on the gearbox label under the  
bonnet, see Type designations (p. 396). The  
designation ”MPS6” means that it is  
Prior to towing:  
Move the gear selector to position N and  
release the parking brake.  
–
Jump starting  
Powershift transmission - otherwise it is  
Geartronic automatic transmission.  
Do not tow the car to bump start the engine.  
Use a donor battery if the starter battery is  
discharged and the engine does not start, see  
Jump starting with battery (p. 272).  
IMPORTANT  
The catalytic converter may be damaged  
during attempts to tow-start the engine.  
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The cover for the towing eye's attach-  
ment point is available in two variants  
which must be opened in different ways:  
Towing eye  
WARNING  
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded  
socket behind a cover on the right-hand side  
of the bumper, front or rear.  
No one/nothing is allowed to remain  
behind the recovery vehicle while the car  
pulled up onto the flatbed platform.  
Open the variant with a recess using a  
•
coin or similar inserted in the recess,  
turning it outwards. Then turn out the  
cover completely and remove it.  
Attaching the towing eye  
IMPORTANT  
The towing eye is only designed for towing  
on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck  
or out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for  
recovery assistance.  
The second variant has a marking  
•
along one side or in a corner: Press the  
marking with a finger and fold out the  
opposite side/corner at the same time  
using a coin or similar - the cover turns  
around its axis and can then be  
removed.  
Related information  
Towing (p. 318)  
•
Screw the towing eye right in up to its  
flange. Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g.  
using the wheel wrench.  
Recovery (p. 321)  
•
After use, unscrew the towing eye and  
return it to its place.  
Finish by refitting the cover onto the  
bumper.  
The towing eye may be used to pull the car  
up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-  
form. The car's position and ground clear-  
ance determine whether it is possible. If the  
slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too  
steep, or if the ground clearance under the  
car is inadequate, then the car may be dam-  
aged if you try to pull it up using the towing  
eye. Raise the car using the recovery vehi-  
cle's lifting device if necessary.  
Take out the towing eye that is located  
under the floor hatch in the cargo area.  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars: the towing eye is  
stored together with the tools in the stor-  
age compartment in the front part of the  
cargo area.  
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Recovery  
Recovery means that the vehicle is transpor-  
ted away by means of another vehicle.  
IMPORTANT  
Note that the car must always be transpor-  
ted with the wheels rolling forward.  
Call a recovery service for recovery assis-  
tance.  
An all-wheel drive car (AWD) with  
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raised front suspension must not be  
towed at speeds above 70 km/h  
(40 mph). It should not be towed fur-  
ther than 50 km.  
The towing eye may be used to pull the car  
up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-  
form. The car's position and ground clear-  
ance determine whether it is possible. If the  
slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too  
steep, or if the ground clearance under the  
car is inadequate, then the car may be dam-  
aged if you try to pull it up using the towing  
eye. Raise the car using the recovery vehi-  
cle's lifting device if necessary.  
Related information  
Towing (p. 318)  
•
WARNING  
No one/nothing is allowed to remain  
behind the recovery vehicle while the car  
pulled up onto the flatbed platform.  
IMPORTANT  
The towing eye is only designed for towing  
on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck  
or out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for  
recovery assistance.  
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