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

pg. 74 Refueling

Refueling
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters) on T6 models, or 18 US gal. (68 liters) on the S80 All Wheel Drive and the S80 2.5T Front Wheel Drive with sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be somewhat less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.

Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 34) when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible click ill be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this feature enables you to lock the doors/trunk while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the fuel filler door. Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling.

Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather conditions.

NOTE: During a transitional period, a small number of service stations may still have fuel nozzles that are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on cars equipped with the evaporative control system. Please refer to page 131 for additional information.

WARNING! Never carry a cell phone that is switched on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and injury.

* If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault.
However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

pg. 75 Starting the engine

Starting the engine

1. Fasten the seat belt.

WARNING! Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. See page 54.

2. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFTLOCK).

3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key* to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate for up to 5 seconds (turbo: 10 seconds). Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step.

NOTE: On certain models, when the car is started, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short period, depending on the temperature of the engine.
This has been done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which enables them to function normally.

For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the key to the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.

4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. While keeping firm pressure on the brake pedal, release the parking brake.

5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R.

NOTE:

WARNING! Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the car unattended with the engine running. Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.

* Your car is equipped with an electronic start inhibitor (immobilizer). The keys you received with your car are specially coded. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you try to start the car, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the car not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the car again.

pg. 76 Automatic transmission - four speed

P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be set whenever the car is parked.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car may start moving.

R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving.

N (Neutral)
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.

D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.

3 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 or 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to (D)rive from third gear.

2 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 2 and 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to third gear from second gear.

1 (Low gear)
If you select this gear at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h), the transmission will first shift to second gear and then to first gear at lower speeds.

NOTE: The intermediate and low gears can be used for:

Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.

Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance.

pg. 77 Automatic transmission - four speed

W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction

Cold starts
When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible.

pg. 78 Automatic transmission - five speed

P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be set whenever the car is parked.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car may start moving.

R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving.

N (Neutral)
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.

D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.

4 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 4, 3, 2 or 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to (D)rive from fourth gear.

3 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 and 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to fourth gear or (D)rive from third gear.

L (Low gears)
The transmission is locked in gears 1 and 2 when the selector is in this position.

NOTE:
· Gears 4, 3, or L can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking effect.
· The transmission has a built-in limiter designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3, or L are selected.

Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance.

pg. 79 Automatic transmission - five speed

Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D.
Depressing the button on the front of the gear selector knob enables you to move the gear selector to positions P, R, N, D, 4, 3 and L.

W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction

Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.

Cold starts
When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible.

pg. 80 Automatic transmission (Geartronic)

P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be set whenever the car is parked.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car may start moving.

R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving forward.

N (Neutral)
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.

D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.

Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Kickdown does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift (geartronic) mode (see next page).

Shift gate positions

Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your particular driving style and adapts gear shifting accordingly.

Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while driving.
Depress the button on the front side of the gear selector knob to move between the R, N, D and P positions.
Please see the following page for information on using the Geartronic manual shift mode.

pg. 81 Automatic transmission (Geartronic)

Manual shifting - Geartronic
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while driving. Gears 2, 3, and 4 have a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and helps save fuel.
The currently selected gear will be displayed in the instrument panel (see page 27).

While driving
If you select the (MAN)ual position while driving, the gear that was being used in the (D)rive position will also initially be selected in (MAN)ual position.

NOTE: Kickdown (see previous page) does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift (geartronic) mode. The gear selector must be in D (Drive) position.

* Models with a 5-cylinder turbo engine have a 5-speed transmission. Fifth gear also has the lock-up function.

W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction

pg. 82 Four-C active chassis system

Four-C (option)
Your car can be optionally equipped with the Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) system.

This system is based on a number of sensors that continuously monitor factors such as the car's lateral and vertical movements, speed, and movements of the wheels. The sensors receive data up to 500 times per second, which is used to provide extremely fast and precise adjustment of each shock absorber. The system adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers approximately 100 times per second.

The button in the center console (see the illustration on page 31) can be used at any time to switch between the two driving modes: Comfort or Sport.

The system then adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers accordingly, for example when the type of road changes, or if the driver wishes to change driving style. This adjustment takes place instantaneously.

Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock absorption and the softest ride. This mode is recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in slippery conditions.

If Comfort mode was selected when the engine was switched off, this mode will be active when the engine is restarted.

Sport
An indicator lamp in the button will come on when this mode has been activated.

In Sport mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the car's body sway during cornering and to provide more immediate steering response.

If this setting was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mode will be active when the engine is restarted.

pg. 83 Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)

A - front (accessory as available), B - rear (option)

Front/rear park assist
The park assist system(s) are designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. They utilize ultrasound sensors located in the bumpers to measure the distance to a vehicle or other object, or a person who may be close to the front or rear of the vehicle.

When is park assist active?
Front: the system is active from the time the engine is started until the car exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph (15 km/h).
Rear: when the engine is running and reverse gear is selected.

NOTE:
· If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will either be activated or deactivated together. They cannot be used separately.
· The indicator light in the button (see the illustration on page 31) will light up to indicate that park assist system(s) are activated.

When park assist is actively working:
1. The audio system's volume will be reduced.
2. An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approaching a person, object, parked vehicle, etc.

The signals begin when the distance between the bumper and the object is:
Rear: approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Front: approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 meters)
3. At a distance of approximately 1 foot (30 cm), the signal will become constant.

Deactivating the system(s)
· Press the Park assist button on the center console (see page 31) to temporarily deactivate the system(s).
· The indicator light in the button will go out when the system(s) have been deactivated.
· If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will be deactivated by pressing the button.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to deactivate one or both of the park assist systems in certain cases.
· Rear park assist: towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, could trigger the rear park assist system's sensors.
· Front park assist: it may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights could trigger the system's sensors.

Faults in the system
If a fault should occur in the system, the LED in the button will be switched off and a message will be displayed in the text window.

Cleaning the sensors
For the system to function properly, the sensors in the front and/or rear bumpers should be kept clean. They can be cleaned with car washing detergent and a sponge.

WARNING! These systems are designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement.

pg. 84 Driving economy

Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:

Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:

Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as often as possible and avoid using "kickdown" to help improve fuel economy.

Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:

When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be taken:

WARNING! Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot.

If necessary, see page 132 for information on checking and topping-up the coolant level.