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tions. E.g. when launching a boat on a trailer from

With manual transmission, the function works

• if a gear other than 1 or R is selected in

a ramp.

only on first gear and reverse gear.

manual gearshift mode on an automatic

gearbox.

With automatic transmission, gear 1 must be

WARNING

selected in manual gearshift mode (+S-), or R

This function can be switched off at any time. If

HDC does not work in all situations but is

must be selected. This is indicated by the number

the function is switched off while driving on a

designed merely as a supplementary aid.

1 or R in the combined instrument panel, see

steep downhill gradient, the braking effect will

Automatic gearbox - Geartronic* (p. 274).

gradually decrease.

The driver always bears ultimate responsibility

for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.

NOTE

NOTE

Function

HDC cannot be activated on an automatic

With HDC activated you may experience a

gearbox in position D.

delay between acceleration pedal activation

and engine response.

Operation

HDC allows the car to roll at a maximum of

Related information

10 km/h (6 mph) forwards with engine braking

•

All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 289)

and 7 km/h (4 mph) backwards. However, any

•

Automatic gearbox - Geartronic* (p. 274)

speed within the gear's speed register can be

•

Manual gearbox (p. 273)

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) respec-

tively, irrespective of the hill's gradient and with-

out the need for the foot brake.

HDC On/Off.

The brake lights come on automatically when the

HDC is activated or deactivated with one of the

function is operating. The driver can brake or stop

centre console's switches. The lamp within it illu-

the car at any time by using the footbrake.

minates when the function is activated.

HDC is deactivated:

When HDC is working normally the com-

bined instrument panel's symbol illumi-

• with the centre console's On/Off button

nates combined with the text message Hill

• if a gear other than 1 or R is selected on a

descent control ON.

manual gearbox

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Foot brake

Braking on wet roads

New and replaced brake linings and brake discs

The foot brake is part of the brake system.

When driving for a long time in heavy rain without

do not provide optimal braking effect until they

braking, the braking effect may be delayed

have been "worn in" a few hundred kilometres.

The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If a

slightly when next using the brakes. This may

Compensate for the reduced braking effect by

brake circuit is damaged then the brake pedal will

also be the case after a car wash. It is then nec-

depressing the brake pedal harder. Volvo recom-

engage deeper and a higher pressure on the

essary to depress the brake harder. For this rea-

mends only fitting brake linings that are approved

pedal is needed to produce the normal braking

son, maintain a greater distance to the traffic

for your Volvo.

effect.

ahead.

The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted by a

IMPORTANT

Brake the car firmly after driving on wet roads

brake servo.

and after a car wash. The brake discs are then

The wear on the brake system's components

warmed up, dry more quickly and are protected

must be checked regularly.

WARNING

against corrosion. Take the prevailing traffic sit-

Contact a workshop for information about the

uation into account when braking.

The brake servo only works when the engine

procedure or engage a workshop to carry out

is running.

the inspection - an authorised Volvo work-

Braking on salted roads

When driving on salted roads a layer of salt may

shop is recommended.

If the brake is used when the engine is switched

form on the brake discs and brake linings. This

off then the pedal will feel stiff and more force

may extend braking distance. For this reason,

Symbols in the combined instrument

must be used to brake the car.

keep an extra-large safety distance to the vehicle

panel

ahead. Also make sure of the following:

For cars with the Hill start assist (HSA)* (p. 278)*

Symbol

Specification

function, the pedal returns more slowly than

• Brake occasionally to remove any layer of

usual to normal position if the car is parked on a

salt. Make sure that other road users are not

Constant glow - Check the brake

gradient or on an uneven surface.

put at risk by the braking.

fluid level. If the level is low, fill with

brake fluid and check for the cause

In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy

• Gently depress the brake pedal when driving

of the brake fluid loss.

load the brakes can be relieved by using engine

is finished and before the next journey starts.

braking. Engine braking is most efficiently used if

Constant glow for 2 seconds when

Maintenance

the same gear is used downhill as up.

the engine is started - automatic

To keep the car as safe and reliable as possible,

For more general information on heavy loads on

function check.

follow the Volvo service intervals as specified in

the car, Engine oil - adverse driving conditions

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

(p. 395).

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Foot brake - anti-lock braking

Foot brake - emergency brake lights

WARNING

system

and automatic hazard warning

If

and

illuminate at the same

The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock

flashers

time, there may be a fault in the brake system.

Braking System), prevents the wheels from lock-

Emergency brake lights are activated to alert

If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is nor-

ing up during braking.

vehicles behind about heavy braking. The func-

mal at this stage, drive carefully to the nearest

tion means that the brake light flashes instead of

workshop and have the brake system checked

The function allows the steering ability to be

- as in normal braking - shining with a constant

- an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-

maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoid a

glow.

mended.

hazard for example. Vibration may be felt in the

If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in the

brake pedal when this is engaged and this is nor-

Emergency brake lights are activated at speeds

brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further

mal.

above 50 km/h (31 mph) if the ABS system is

before topping up the brake fluid.

working and/or in the event of heavy braking.

A short test of the ABS system is made automat-

The reason for the loss of brake fluid must be

After the car's speed has been slowed below

ically after the engine has been started when the

investigated.

10 km/h (6 mph) the brake light returns from

driver releases the brake pedal. A further auto-

flashing to the normal constant glow - while at

matic test of the ABS system may be made at

the same time the hazard warning flashers(p. 99)

low speed. The test may be experienced as pul-

Related information

are activated, and they flash until the driver accel-

ses in the brake pedal.

• Parking brake (p. 293)

erates the car to at least 20 km/h (12 mph) or

Related information

they are deactivated with their button.

• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 292)

• Foot brake (p. 291)

Related information

• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

• Parking brake (p. 293)

• Foot brake (p. 291)

(p. 293)

• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

• Parking brake (p. 293)

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 292)

• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

(p. 292)

• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

(p. 293)

(p. 293)

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

(p. 292)

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Foot brake - emergency brake

Parking brake

2. Pull the lever firmly.

assistance

The parking brake prevents the car from rolling

>

The combined instrument panel

Emergency brake assistance EBA (Emergency

away from stationary by means of mechanically

warning symbol comes on. The warning

Brake Assist) helps to increase the braking force

locking/blocking two wheels.

symbol illuminates regardless of whether

and so reduce the braking distance.

the parking brake is applied gently or

WARNING

firmly.

EBA detects the driver's braking style and increa-

ses the braking force when necessary. The brake

Always apply the parking brake when parking

3. Release the foot brake pedal and make sure

on a slope - leaving the car in gear, or in P if it

force can be reinforced up to the level when the

that the car is at a standstill position.

has automatic transmission, is not sufficient

ABS system is engaged. The EBA function is

to hold the car in all situations.

4. If the vehicle moves then the parking brake

interrupted when the pressure on the brake pedal

lever must be applied at least a little more

is reduced.

firmly.

When parking the vehicle, always engage 1st

NOTE

gear (for manual gearbox) or put the gear selec-

When EBA is activated the brake pedal low-

tor in position P (for automatic gearbox).

ers slightly more than usual, depress (hold)

the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the

Parking on a hill

brake pedal is released then all braking

If the car is parked facing uphill:

ceases.

• Turn the wheels away from the kerb.

If the car is parked facing downhill:

Related information

• Turn the wheels towards the kerb.

• Foot brake (p. 291)

• Parking brake (p. 293)

Disengaging the parking brake

Combined instrument panel warning symbol.

1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.

• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

Applying the parking brake

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 292)

2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button,

1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

release the lever and release the button.

(p. 292)

> The combined instrument panel warning

symbol goes off.

If the driver forgets to release the parking brake -

in addition to the illuminated warning lamp - a

pinging sound combined with a message in the

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Overheating

at idling speed for a few minutes in order to

Driving with open tailgate

Under special conditions, for example hard driv-

allow the gearbox to cool down.

When driving with the tailgate open, toxic

ing in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a risk

• If the car overheats, the air conditioning may

exhaust fumes can be sucked into the car

that the engine and drive system may overheat -

be switched off temporarily.

through the cargo area.

in particular with a heavy load.

• Do not turn the engine off immediately you

WARNING

stop after a hard drive.

For information about overheating when driving

with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer (p. 307).

Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic

exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car

NOTE

•

Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of

through the cargo area.

the grille when driving in hot climates.

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to

operate for a time after the engine has been

•

If the temperature in the engine's cooling

Related information

switched off.

system is too high then a warning symbol is

•

Loading (p. 148)

illuminated and a text message High engine

temperature Stop safely is shown in the

Related information

combined instrument panel's information dis-

•

Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox

play - stop the car in a safe way and allow

(p. 309)

the engine to run at idling speed for several

•

Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox

minutes in order to cool down.

(p. 309)

•

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.

•

In the event of overheating in the gearbox a

built-in protection function is activated, which

is indicated in the combined instrument

panel with a warning symbol and the text

message Transmission hot Reduce

speed or Transmission hot Stop safely

Wait for cooling - follow the recommenda-

tion given and lower the speed and stop the

car in a safe way and allow the engine to run

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Winter driving

battery and its capacity is reduced by the

Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing

For winter driving it is important to perform cer-

cold.

The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as fol-

tain checks of the car in order to ensure that it

• Use washer fluid (p. 363) to avoid ice form-

lows:

can be driven safely.

ing in the washer fluid reservoir.

Opening/closing the fuel filler flap

Check the following in particular before the cold

Slippery driving conditions

season:

To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-

mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is

• The engine coolant (p. 398) must contain

50% glycol. This mixture protects the engine

a risk of snow or ice.

against frost erosion down to

approximately -35 °C. To avoid health risks,

NOTE

different types of glycol must not be mixed.

The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement

• The fuel tank must be kept filled to prevent

in certain countries. Studded tyres are not

condensation.

permitted in all countries.

• Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with

lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate starting

Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con-

in cold weather and also reduce fuel con-

trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.

Open the fuel filler flap by slightly pressing in

sumption while the engine is cold. For more

information on suitable oils, see Engine oil -

Related information

the rear part of the hatch.

adverse driving conditions (p. 395).

• Winter tyres (p. 326)

Take out the flap.

IMPORTANT

Close the flap after fuelling.

Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard

For a description of locking and unlocking the

driving or in hot weather.

fuel filler flap, see Locking/unlocking - fuel filler

flap (p. 174). The fuel filler flap's lock logic also

follows the locking or unlocking of the keyless

• The condition of the starter battery and

system and the central locking system.

charge level must be inspected. Cold

weather places great demands on the starter

Related information

• Filling up with fuel (p. 298)

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Fuel filler flap - manual opening

Filling up with fuel

3. Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler open-

The fuel filler flap can be opened manually when

The fuel tank is fitted with a capless fuel filler

ing. Take care to insert the nozzle properly

into the filler pipe. The filler pipe consists of

it cannot be opened from outside.

system. Filling is carried out as follows:

two opening caps. The nozzle must be

pushed past both caps before refuelling is

started.

4. Do not overfill the tank but stop refuelling

when the pump nozzle cuts out the first time.

NOTE

Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in hot

weather.

NOTE

Avoid spilling by waiting approximately

Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo

1. Open the fuel filler door.

5-8 seconds before carefully removing the

area (same side as fuel filler flap).

2. Choose fuel that is approved for use in the

nozzle once refuelling is complete.

Carefully pull the line back in a straight line.

car in accordance with the identifier¹⁰ on the

The flap can now be opened from outside.

inside of the fuel filler flap.

Related information

See information on approved fuels in the

• Filling with fuel - with a fuel can (p. 302)

IMPORTANT

respective section on petrol (p. 299) and

•

Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing (p. 297)

Pull the wire gently - minimal force is required

diesel (p. 300).

to disengage the hatch lock.

Related information

• Locking/unlocking - fuel filler flap (p. 174)

• Filling up with fuel (p. 298)

10 The identifier in accordance with the CEN standard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations throughout Europe at the

latest by the end of 2018.

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Fuel - handling

Fuel - petrol

IMPORTANT

Fuel of a lower quality than that recommended

Petrol is a type of engine fuel that is intended for

Mixtures of various fuel types or use of fuels

by Volvo must not be used as engine power and

cars with a petrol engine.

which are not recommended will invalidate

fuel consumption is negatively affected.

Volvo's guarantees and any supplementary

Only use petrol from well-known producers.

service agreements; this is applicable to all

Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol must

WARNING

engines.

fulfil the EN 228 standard.

Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and fuel

splashing in the eyes.

Identifier for petrol

NOTE

The identifier in accordance with the CEN stand-

In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any

contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty of

Extreme weather conditions, driving with a

ard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel

water for at least 15 minutes and seek medi-

filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel

trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-

cal attention.

pumps and their nozzles at filling stations

tion with fuel grade are factors that could

Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol and

affect the car's performance.

throughout Europe by the end of 2018 at the lat-

diesel are highly toxic and could cause per-

est.

manent injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek

Related information

These are the identifiers that apply for current

medical attention immediately if fuel has been

swallowed.

• Economical driving (p. 306)

standard fuels in Europe. Petrol with the following

identifiers may be used in cars with petrol engine:

E5 is a petrol with maximum

WARNING

2.7 % oxygen and maximum

Fuel which spills onto the ground can be igni-

5 volume % ethanol.

ted.

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star-

ting to refuel.

Never carry an activated mobile phone when

E10 is a petrol with maximum

refuelling. The ring signal could cause spark

3.7 % oxygen and maximum

build-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading to

fire and injury.

10 volume % ethanol.

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•

Filling up with fuel (p. 298)

Fuel - diesel

IMPORTANT

Diesel is a type of engine fuel that is intended for

• Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by

cars with a diesel engine.

volume ethanol is permitted.

• EN 228 E10 petrol (max 10 percent by

Only use diesel fuel from well-known producers.

volume ethanol) is approved for use.

Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel fuel

must fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435 standard.

• Ethanol higher than E10

Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants in

(max. 10 percent by volume ethanol) is

the fuel, such as excessively high volumes of sul-

not permitted, e.g. E85 is not permitted.

phur and metals.

Octane rating

Identifier

• RON 95 can be used for normal driving.

The identifier in accordance with the CEN stand-

ard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel

• RON 98 is recommended for optimum per-

filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel

formance and minimum fuel consumption.

pumps and their nozzles at filling stations

When driving in temperatures above +38 °C, fuel

throughout Europe by the end of 2018 at the lat-

with the highest possible octane rating is recom-

est.

mended for optimum performance and fuel econ-

This is the identifier that applies for current

omy.

standard fuel in Europe. Diesel with the following

identifiers may be used in cars with diesel

IMPORTANT

engine:

• Use only unleaded petrol to avoid damag-

B7 is diesel with maximum

ing the catalytic converter.

7 volume % fatty acid methyl

• Fuel containing metallic additives must

ester (FAME).

not be used.

• Do not use any additives which have not

been recommended by Volvo.

Related information

At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C) a paraffin

• Economical driving (p. 306)

precipitate may form in the diesel fuel, which may

lead to ignition problems. The fuel qualities that

• Fuel - handling (p. 299)

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are sold must be adapted for season and climate

IMPORTANT

NOTE

zone, but in the event of extreme weather condi-

tions, old fuel or moving between climate zones,

Diesel type fuels that must not be used:

Before filling with fuel in the event of fuel

paraffin precipitate may occur.

shortage:

• Special additives

The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is

• Marine diesel fuel

• Stop the car on as flat/level ground as

reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When refu-

possible - if the car is tilting there is a risk

• Heating oil

elling, check that the area around the fuel filler

of air pockets in the fuel supply.

pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto the paint-

• FAME¹² and vegetable oil.

work. Wash off any spillage with detergent and

These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in

Service intervals for fuel filter

water.

accordance with Volvo recommendations and

For optimum performance, it is important to fol-

generate increased wear and engine damage

low the service intervals for fuel filter change as

IMPORTANT

that is not covered by the Volvo warranty.

well as to use genuine parts developed specifi-

Diesel fuel must:

cally for this purpose.

• fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435

Empty tank

Related information

standards

Once the engine has stopped due to fuel starva-

•

Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 303)

• have a sulphur content not exceeding

tion, the fuel system needs a few moments to

•

Emission control with AdBlue^® (p. 303)

10 mg/kg

carry out a check. Before starting the engine

•

Fuel - handling (p. 299)

after the fuel tank has been filled with diesel -

• have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME¹¹

proceed as follows:

•

Economical driving (p. 306)

(B7).

1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition

switch and push it in to the end position, see

Key positions (p. 80).

2. Press the START button without depressing

the brake and/or clutch pedal.

3. Wait approx. one minute.

4. To start the engine: Depress the brake

and/or clutch pedal and then press the

START button again.

11 Fatty Acid Methyl Ester

12 Diesel fuel with maximum 7 vol % FAME (B7) is permitted.

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Diesel particle filter (DPF)

Emission control with AdBlue^®13

NOTE

Diesel cars are equipped with a particle filter,

AdBlue is an additive used in SCR¹⁴ systems to

The following may arise during regeneration:

which results in more efficient emission control.

reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines.

• a smaller reduction of engine power may

The particles in the exhaust gases are collected

be noticed temporarily

In the SCR system, AdBlue and the exhaust gas

in the filter during normal driving. So-called

component nitrous oxide are converted into nitro-

• fuel consumption may increase temporar-

"regeneration" is started in order to burn away

gen and water vapour, which considerably

ily

the particles and empty the filter. This requires

reduces harmful nitrous oxide emissions.

the engine to have reached normal operating

• a smell of burning may arise.

temperature.

AdBlue

AdBlue is a colourless fluid consisting of 32.5%

Filter regeneration takes place automatically and

When regeneration is complete the warning text

is cleared automatically.

urea¹⁵ in deionised water and is manufactured in

normally takes 10-20 minutes. It may take a little

accordance with the ISO 22241 standard. It has

longer at a low average speed. Fuel consumption

Use the parking heater* in cold weather so that

been specially designed for SCR cleaning tech-

may increase slightly during regeneration.

the engine reaches normal operating tempera-

nology for diesel engines.

ture more quickly.

Regeneration in cold weather

There is a separate AdBlue tank in the car, which

If the car is frequently driven short distances in

is topped up via a filler pipe located beneath the

cold weather then the engine does not reach

IMPORTANT

cargo area floor. Consumption is dependent on

normal operating temperature. This means that

If the filter is completely filled with particles, it

driving style, external temperature and the sys-

regeneration of the diesel particle filter does not

may be difficult to start the engine and the fil-

tem's operating temperature.

take place and the filter is not emptied.

ter is non-functional. Then there is a risk that

the filter will need to be replaced.

Conditions for driving with AdBlue

When the filter has become approximately 80%

There must always be AdBlue of the correct

full of particles, a yellow warning triangle is

quality in the tank to allow the car to start. The

shown in the combined instrument panel, and the

Related information

SCR system is very sensitive to contamination.

message Soot filter full See manual is shown

• Fuel - diesel (p. 300)

in the information display.

The exhaust gas cleaning system constantly

• Economical driving (p. 306)

monitors the tank level, quality and dosage of

Start regeneration of the filter by driving the car

AdBlue. A message is shown in the combined

until the engine reaches normal operating tem-

instrument panel if anything is wrong.

perature, preferably on a main road or motorway.

The car should then be driven for approximately

20 minutes more.

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AdBlue^®17 - checking and topping

2.

up

Check the AdBlue level regularly, and top up if a

message indicating a low AdBlue Level is dis-

played.

Your Volvo workshop can top up AdBlue when

servicing your car, but depending on your driving

style, it may still need to be topped up between

service intervals. You will no longer be able to

start the car if the AdBlue tank has been allowed

to run empty.

AdBlue level graphic: Each cursor represents

approx. 25% of a full tank. When less than 25% of tank

NOTE

capacity remains, the amount of AdBlue that can be top-

Scroll between menu options using the

Never run the AdBlue tank dry. Fill the tank in

ped up is shown in litres.

thumbwheel and select AdBlue.

good time before it is empty.

>

Filling

If the tank is run dry, it will not be possible to

When the AdBlue level starts to

start the engine after it is switched off - not

become low, a symbol comes on in the

the regular way or using aids.

combined instrument panel and a mes-

The only way to be able to restart after driving

sage is displayed.

the tank empty is to refill AdBlue of specified

quality, with the minimum being the quantity

shown in the driver display.

Check the AdBlue level

1. Open the combined instrument panel menu

by pressing OK on the left-hand stalk switch.

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1.

Related information

Economical driving

•

Tank volume for AdBlue^® (p. 402)

Drive economically and in a more eco-friendly

way by driving smoothly, thinking ahead, and

•

Handling AdBlue^® (p. 304)

adjusting your driving style and speed to the pre-

•

Emission control with AdBlue^® (p. 303)

vailing conditions.

• Use the combined instrument panel's ECO

Guide* (p. 70) which indicates how fuel-effi-

ciently the car is being driven.

• For lower fuel consumption, activate Drive

mode ECO¹⁹.

Move the cargo area floor and carpet out of

• Use the Eco Coast freewheel function in

the way.

drive mode ECO - engine braking will cease

Open the blue lid for the AdBlue tank's filler

and the car's kinetic energy can be used to

pipe.

freewheel for longer distances.

2.

Top up with AdBlue of the correct quality¹⁸.

• When driving with manual gearing - drive in

the highest gear possible, adapted to the

Do not overfill the tank. The amount of

current traffic situation and road - lower

AdBlue that you can add is shown in the dis-

play.

IMPORTANT

Wipe away any spilled AdBlue.

Exercise caution to prevent AdBlue from

coming into contact with the car's paintwork.

If it does, rinse with plenty of water since the

fluid can affect the paintwork.

18 ISO 22241

19 Applies to automatic gearbox.

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• Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is

If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are

Related information

brand new. Wait until it has been driven at

broken then the Trailer brake light

•

Towbar* (p. 310)

least 1000 km.

malfunction text is shown.

•

Lamp replacement - general (p. 353)

• The brakes are loaded much more than usual

Level control*

on long and steep downhill slopes. Downshift

The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant

to a lower gear and adjust your speed.

height irrespective of the car's load (up to the

• For safety reasons, the maximum permitted

maximum permissible weight). When the car is

speed for the car when coupled with a trailer

stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,

should not be exceeded. Follow the regula-

which is normal.

tions in force for the permitted speeds and

weights.

Trailer weights

For information on Volvo's permitted trailer

• Maintain a low speed when driving with a

weights, see Towing capacity and towball load

trailer up long, steep ascents.

(p. 391).

• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more

than 12%.

NOTE

Trailer cable

The stated maximum permitted trailer weights

An adapter is required if the car's towbar has a

are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle

13 pin connector and the trailer has a 7 pin con-

regulations can further limit trailer weights

nector. Use an adapter cable approved by Volvo.

and speeds. Towbars can be certified for

Make sure the cable does not drag on the

higher towing weights than the car can

ground.

actually tow.

Direction indicators and brake lights on

WARNING

the trailer

If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indicators

Follow the stated recommendations for trailer

are broken, the symbol for direction indicators in

weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer may be

the combined instrument panel flashes faster

difficult to control in the event of sudden

movement and braking.

than normal and the information display shows

the text Trailer indicator malfunction.

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Towbar*

Detachable towbar* - storage

NOTE

A towbar means that it is possible to e.g. tow a

Store the detachable towbar in the cargo area.

When a hitch with a vibration damper is used,

trailer behind the car.

the towball must not be lubricated.

If the car is equipped with a removable towbar,

This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack

the installation instructions for the loose section

that is clamped in around the towball.

must be followed carefully, see Detachable tow-

bar* - attachment/removal (p. 312).

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 307)

WARNING

•

Detachable towbar* - specifications (p. 311)

If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable

towbar:

•

Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 310)

• Follow the installation instructions care-

fully.

• The detachable section must be locked

The detachable towbar must be stored in the foam

with the key before setting off.

block²¹ under the cargo area floor when not in use.

• Check that the indicator window shows

green.

IMPORTANT

Always remove the detachable towbar after

Important checks

use and store it in the designated location in

the car.

• The towbar's towball must be cleaned and

greased regularly.

Related information

WARNING

• Detachable towbar* - specifications (p. 311)

The moving parts of the detachable towbar

• Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal

must not be lubricated/oiled. This may reduce

(p. 312)

safety.

• Driving with a trailer (p. 307)

21 The figure is schematic, the foam block may have different appearances depending on the car's equipment.

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Detachable towbar* - specifications

• Driving with a trailer (p. 307)

Specifications for detachable towbar.

Dimensions, mounting points (mm)

A

887

B

73

C

881

D

441

E

109

F

306

G

Side member

H

Ball centre

Related information

• Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal

(p. 312)

• Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 310)

* Option/accessory.

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