These are the federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state/provincial law. Refer to your separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.

Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet provides a comprehensive periodic maintenance schedule up to 150,000 miles (240,000 km) of vehicle maintenance. The schedule includes components that affect vehicle emissions. This page describes some of the emission-related components.

Vehicle Event Data
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:

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Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.

Each time the car is refueled:

Monthly:

As needed:

NOTE:
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.

pg. 150 Hood and engine compartment

Opening the hood
To open the hood:

WARNING! Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed.

Engine compartment
1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner

WARNING! The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.

pg. 151 Oils and fluids

Changing engine oil and oil filter
Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals. See page 189 for oil specifications.

Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service.

CAUTION! Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low. Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.

Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10-15 minutes and recheck the oil level. If necessary, add oil until the level is near the Max mark.

CAUTION! Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an increase in oil consumption.

WARNING! Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.

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Washer fluid reservoir

Washer fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approximately 6.8 US qts (6.5 liters). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze.

Coolant reservoir

Coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult your Volvo retailer.

NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).

CAUTION! The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level, and the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed. Check coolant regularly!

WARNING! Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools. If it is necessary to top off the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.

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Brake fluid reservoir

Brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. Check, without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.

Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433

Replace: The fluid should be replaced according to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. When driving under extremely hard conditions (mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to replace the fluid more often. Consult your Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.

Power steering fluid reservoir

Power steering fluid
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.

Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equivalent.

Replace: No fluid change required

WARNING! If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering wheel.

pg. 154 Wiper blades

Replacing windshield wiper blades
1. Fold out the wiper arm and fold out the wiper blade at a 90° angle to the wiper arm.
2. Pull off the wiper blade from the attachment, straight to the side.
3. Slide in a new wiper blade at a 90° angle to the wiper arm.
4. Fold in the wiper blade under the metal plate and fold the wiper arm down.

NOTE:
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than the one on the passenger's side.

Tailgate wiper blade
1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Pull off the wiper blade from the attachment, toward the window.
3. Press the new wiper blade securely into place.
Fold in the wiper arm.

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Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and function of the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:

_{1. More frequently in warm climates.}

WARNING! PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Battery replacement
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Unscrew the cover over the battery.
3. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
4. Remove the cover and unscrew the front side of the battery box using a screwdriver.
5. Disconnect the battery negative (ground)
6. Release the clamp holding the battery.
7. Disconnect the positive cable and lift out the battery.

Install the new battery in the reverse order.

WARNING! Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark. Do not smoke near the battery. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.