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3.

Start the engine and let the car stand still.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

4.

Open the menu system MY CAR and select

If a fault occurs in the TM system the indica-

• Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to tyre

the menu Tyre monitor.

tor symbol

in the combined instrument

failure, which could result in the driver

panel will flash for approx. 1 minute and then

losing control of the car.

5.

Select Start calibration and press OK.

illuminate with a constant glow. A message is

• The system cannot indicate sudden tyre

6.

Press OK after all tyres have been checked

also shown in the combined instrument panel.

damage in advance.

and adjusted in order to start calibration.

7.

Drive the car.

Deleting the messages

TM calibration

> Calibration is performed when the car is

1. Check the tyre pressure in all tyres with a

In order for TM system to work correctly, a refer-

driven at a speed above 35 km/h

tyre pressure gauge.

ence value for the tyre pressure must be deter-

(22 mph). Calibration is interrupted tem-

mined. This must be done each time the tyres are

2. Inflate the tyre/tyres to the correct pressure

porarily if the engine is switched off, but is

changed or the tyre pressure is adjusted by reca-

in accordance with the tyre pressure label on

resumed automatically in the background

librating the system in MY CAR.

the driver's side door pillar (between front

when the car is driven again. The system

and rear doors).

For example, the tyre pressure should be

provides no confirmation when the cali-

adjusted when driving with a heavy load or for

bration is complete.

3. Recalibrate the TM system in MY CAR.

high-speed driving (above 160 km/h (100 mph)).

The new reference value applies until steps 1-7

NOTE

Following which, the system must be recalibrated.

are repeated.

To avoid incorrect tyre pressure, the pressure

Recalibration

should be checked on cold tyres. "Cold tyres"

Settings are made using the centre console's

NOTE

means the tyres are the same temperature as

controls, see MY CAR (p. 113).

Remember that the TM system must be reca-

the ambient temperature (approx. 3 hours

1. Stop the engine.

librated at each tyre change or if the tyre

after the car has been driven). After a few kil-

ometres of driving, the tyres warm up and the

2. Inflate all tyres to the desired pressure in

pressure is adjusted. If new reference values

are not stored then the system cannot func-

pressure increases.

accordance with the tyre pressure label on

the driver's side door pillar (between front

tion properly.

and rear doors).

Or see the tyre pressure table.

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for a short time above 35 km/h (22 mph)

Emergency puncture repair*

NOTE

before the system becomes active again.

The emergency puncture repair kit, Temporary

• After a tyre has been inflated, always refit

•

All wheels grey and the message Tyre

Mobility Kit (TMK), is used to seal a puncture

the dust cap in order to avoid damage to

pressure system Service required: an

and check and adjust the air pressure.

the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

error has occurred in the system. Contact a

• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

Volvo dealer or workshop.

The emergency puncture repair kit consists of a

caps can rust and become difficult to

compressor and a bottle of sealant. The sealing

unscrew.

Related information

works as a temporary repair. The sealing fluid

•

Tyres - air pressure (p. 320)

effectively seals tyres punctured in the tread.

System and tyre status

The emergency puncture repair kit has limited

The current status of the system and the tyres

capacity to seal tyres which have punctures in the

can be checked in the centre console's screen.

wall. Do not use the puncture repair kit on tyres

that have larger slits, cracks or similar damage.

1. Open the menu system MY CAR.

2. Select the Tyre monitor menu.

NOTE

> Status for tyre pressures is shown with a

The emergency puncture repair kit is only

colour code.

intended for sealing tyres with a puncture in

The status is colour-coded for each tyre in

the tread.

accordance with the following:

• All-green: the system is operating normally

NOTE

and the tyre pressure in all tyres is slightly

The compressor for temporary emergency

above the recommended level.

puncture repair has been tested and

• Yellow wheel: corresponding tyre's pressure

approved by Volvo.

is too low.

• All wheels yellow: two or more tyres have

pressure that is too low.

• All wheels grey and the message Tyre

pressure system Currently unavailable:

the tyre pressure system is temporarily deac-

tivated. It may be necessary to drive the car

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Location

Related information

Emergency puncture repair kit* -

The puncture repair kit is located in the foam

• Emergency puncture repair* - operation

overview

block² under the floor in the cargo area.

(p. 334)

Overview of the component parts of the emer-

• Emergency puncture repair* - rechecking

gency puncture repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit

(p. 336)

(TMK).

• Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview

The parts are stored under the floor in the cargo

(p. 333)

area.

Version 1.

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Electrical cable

Bottle holder (orange cap)

Protective cap

Version 2.

Pressure reducing valve

2 The foam block may have different appearances depending on the car's equipment.

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Air hose

Emergency puncture repair* -

WARNING

operation

Sealing fluid bottle

• In the event of skin contact with the seal-

Sealing a puncture with the emergency puncture

ing fluid, it must be washed off immedi-

Pressure gauge

repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK).

ately with soap and plenty of water.

• Sealing fluid that makes contact with an

Emergency puncture repair

Sealing fluid bottle

eye must be rinsed away immediately with

Replace the sealing fluid bottle before the expira-

eye wash fluid or with plenty of water. If

tion date has passed. Treat the old bottle as envi-

the discomfort persists then the eye

ronmentally hazardous waste.

should be examined by a doctor.

The sealing fluid bottle must be replaced after

use. Volvo recommends that the replacement is

Related information

performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

• Emergency puncture repair* (p. 332)

WARNING

The bottle with sealing fluid contains 1.2-

Ethanol and natural rubber-latex.

Harmful if ingested. Could result in allergic

reaction in the event of skin contact.

Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.

Store out of the reach of children.

For information on the function of the parts, see Emer-

gency puncture repair kit* - overview (p. 333).

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1.

Set up the warning triangle and activate the

5.

Screw in the bottle to the bottom of the bot-

7. Plug the electrical cable into the closest

hazard warning lights if a tyre is being sealed

tle holder.

12 V socket and start the car.

in a trafficked location.

> The bottle and the bottle holder are

If the puncture was caused by a nail or simi-

equipped with a reverse catch to prevent

NOTE

sealant leakage. When the bottle is

lar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It helps to

Make sure that none of the other 12 V sock-

seal the hole.

screwed in it cannot be unscrewed from

ets is in use when the compressor is operat-

the bottle holder again. Bottle removal

2.

Detach the label for maximum permitted

ing.

must be performed at a workshop, Volvo

speed (which is fitted on one side of the

recommends an authorised Volvo work-

compressor) and affix it to the steering

shop.

WARNING

wheel. You should not drive faster than

80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency tyre

Do not leave children in the car without

WARNING

supervision when the engine is running.

repair kit has been used.

• In the event of skin contact with the seal-

3.

Check that the switch is in position 0 (Off),

ing fluid, it must be washed off immediately

8. Start the compressor by flicking the switch to

and locate the electrical cable and the air

with soap and plenty of water.

position I (On).

hose.

• Sealing fluid that makes contact with an

4.

Unscrew the orange-coloured cap from the

eye must be rinsed away immediately with

WARNING

compressor, and unscrew the cork from the

eye wash fluid or with plenty of water. If the

Never stand next to the tyre when the com-

sealing fluid bottle.

discomfort persists then the eye should be

pressor is running. If cracks or unevenness

examined by a doctor.

arise then the compressor must be switched

off immediately. The journey should not be

NOTE

continued. Call roadside assistance for recov-

Do not break the bottle's seal before use. The

WARNING

ery to a tyre centre. Volvo recommends an

seal is broken automatically when the bottle is

authorised tyre centre.

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped with

screwed in.

a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

NOTE

6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap.

When the compressor starts, the pressure

Check that the pressure reducing valve on

can increase up to 6 bar but the pressure

the air hose is fully screwed on, and screw in

drops after approximately 30 seconds.

the air hose's valve connection to the bottom

of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

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9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km at a

Emergency puncture repair* -

maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) so

rechecking

that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre and

IMPORTANT

When a tyre has been sealed with the emer-

then perform a follow-up check.

gency puncture repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit

The compressor must not be operated for

(TMK), a subsequent check must be made after

longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheating.

NOTE

approx. 3 kilometres of driving.

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture during

10. Switch off the compressor to check the pres-

Check tyre pressure

the first few rotations of the tyre.

sure on the pressure gauge. Minimum pres-

Take out the tyre sealing equipment. The com-

sure is 1.8 bar and maximum 3.5 bar.

pressor must be switched off.

(Release air with the pressure reducing valve

WARNING

1.

Unscrew the tyre's dust cap.

if the tyre pressure is too high.)

Make sure that nobody is standing near the

Take out the air hose and screw in the

car and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

WARNING

valve connection to the bottom of the thread

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

on the tyre's air valve.

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi) then

tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

the hole in the tyre is too big. The journey

2.

Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

should not be continued. Call roadside assis-

gauge.

15. Follow-up inspection:

tance for recovery to a tyre centre. Volvo rec-

ommends an authorised tyre centre.

Connect the air hose on the tyre's air valve

• If the tyre pressure is below 1.3 bar then

again and check the tyre pressure with the

the tyre is insufficiently sealed. The jour-

pressure gauge, see Emergency puncture

ney should not be continued. Call road-

11. Switch off the compressor and unplug the

side assistance for recovery.

repair* - rechecking (p. 336).

electrical cable.

• If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar,

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre's air valve

Related information

the tyre must be inflated to the pressure

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

• Emergency puncture repair* (p. 332)

specified in accordance with the tyre

13. Fit the protective cap on the air hose in order

• Emergency puncture repair* - rechecking

pressure label on the driver side door pil-

to avoid leakage of the remaining sealing

(p. 336)

lar (1 bar = 100 kPa).

fluid.

• Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview

• Release air using the pressure reducing

(p. 333)

valve if the tyre pressure is too high.

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3. If the tyre needs to be inflated:

Inflating tyres with compressor from

NOTE

the emergency puncture repair kit*

1. Plug the electrical cable into the closest

The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must be

12 V socket and start the car.

The car's original tyres can be inflated using the

replaced after use. Volvo recommends that

compressor in the emergency puncture repair kit

2. Start the compressor and inflate the tyre

this replacement is performed by an author-

(p. 333).

to the pressure specified on the tyre pres-

ised Volvo workshop.

sure label on the driver side door pillar.

1. The compressor must be switched off. Make

3. Switch off the compressor.

sure that the switch is in position 0 (Off), and

WARNING

take out the electrical cable and the air hose.

4. Remove the tyre sealing equipment.

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

2. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in the

Fit the protective cap on the air hose in order

air hose's valve connection to the bottom of

to avoid leakage of the remaining sealing

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the

the thread on the tyre's air valve.

fluid.

nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the

replacement/repair of the damaged tyre. Advise

3. Plug the electrical cable into the closest

WARNING

the workshop that the tyre contains sealing fluid.

12 V socket and start the car.

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped with

WARNING

WARNING

a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

You should not drive faster than 80 km/h

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

(50 mph) after the emergency tyre repair kit

danger to life. Never leave the engine running

5. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

has been used. Volvo recommends a visit to

in sealed areas or areas that lack sufficient

an authorised Volvo workshop for inspection

ventilation.

NOTE

of the sealed tyre (maximum driving distance

is 200 km). The staff there can determine

• After a tyre has been inflated, always refit

whether or not the tyre can be repaired or if it

WARNING

the dust cap in order to avoid damage to

needs to be replaced.

the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

Related information

caps can rust and become difficult to

• Emergency puncture repair* - operation

4. Start the compressor by flicking the switch to

unscrew.

(p. 334)

position I (On).

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in the combined instrument panel (p. 66) and via

• Postpone - The pop-up menu is shown the

- Select Service & repair Dealer

a pop-up menu in the screen.

next time the car is started.

information Call dealer.

Book a service or repair manually¹

Using the navigation system^{1, 2}

1. Press the MY CAR button in the centre con-

Enter your workshop as destination or waypoint

sole and select Service & repair Dealer

in the navigation system.

information Request service or repair.

- Select Service & repair Dealer

> Vehicle data is sent automatically to your

information Set single destination.

dealer.

2. The dealer sends a booking proposal to the

- Select Service & repair Dealer

car.

information Add as waypoint.

3. Accept or request a new booking proposal.

Sending vehicle data¹

Vehicle data are sent to a central Volvo database

After the booking has been accepted the book-

(not your dealer) from which Volvo dealers can

Service message in the screen.

ing information is stored in the car, see My book-

retrieve vehicle information using the car's identi-

ings. The car will automatically communicate with

Meaning of the answer options in the screen's

fication number (VIN³). The number is printed in

you via the screen by means of reminders about

pop-up menu:

the car's service and warranty booklet, alterna-

the booking and guide you to the workshop visit.

tively inside the windscreen's bottom left-hand

• Yes - A booking enquiry is sent to your

My bookings¹

corner.

dealer who then comes back with a booking

Show booking information in the car's screen.

proposal. The service lamp and service mes-

Accept or request a new booking proposal.

- Select Service & repair Send car data.

sage in the combined instrument panel are

extinguished.

- Select Service & repair My bookings.

Booking information and vehicle data

When you decide to book a service from your car,

• No - No more pop-up messages will be

Call the dealer¹

shown in the screen. The message in the

the booking information and vehicle data will be

With a phone connected to the car via

combined instrument panel remains. After

sent. Vehicle data information consists of infor-

Bluetooth^®, you can call your dealer. For connect-

this option has been selected, it is possible

mation within the following areas:

ing the phone, see the Sensus Infotainment sup-

to start the manual booking in the car, see

plement.

below.

1 Applies to certain markets.

2 Applies to Sensus Navigation.

3 Vehicle Identification Number

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Jacking points (arrows) for the jack that belongs to the car and lifting points (marked in red).

If the car is raised with a front workshop jack

then this must be positioned under one of the

two lifting points furthest in under the car. If the

car is raised with a rear workshop jack then it

must be positioned under one of the lifting

points. Ensure that the workshop jack is posi-

tioned so that the car cannot slide off the jack.

Always use axle stands or similar.

If the car is raised with a two-pillar workshop lift

then the front and rear lifting arms can be posi-

tioned under the outer lifting points (jacking

points). Alternatively, the inner lifting points can

be used at the front.

Related information

• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 326)

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Bonnet - opening and closing

Engine compartment - overview

WARNING

The bonnet can be opened when the handle in

The overview shows some service-related com-

Check that the bonnet locks properly when

the passenger compartment has been turned

ponents.

closed.

clockwise and the lock by the radiator grille has

Engine compartment

been moved to the left.

Related information

• Engine compartment - checking (p. 346)

• Engine compartment - overview (p. 345)

The handle for bonnet opening is always on the left-

hand side.

The appearance of the engine compartment may differ

depending on model and engine variant.

Coolant expansion tank

Washer fluid filler pipe

Radiator

Engine oil filler pipe

Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located

Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees clock-

on the driver's side)

wise. You will hear when the catch releases.

Starter battery

Move the catch to the left and open the bon-

Relay and fuse box

net. (The catch hook is located between the

headlamp and radiator grille, see illustration.)

Air filter

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Engine compartment - checking

Engine oil - general

WARNING

Some oils and fluids should be checked at regu-

An approved engine oil must be used in order

The ignition system has very high voltage and

lar intervals.

that the recommended service intervals can be

output. The voltage in the ignition system is

highly dangerous. The car's electrical system

applied.

Regular checking

must always be in key position 0 when work is

being performed in the engine compartment;

Check the following oils and fluids at regular

see Key positions - functions at different lev-

intervals, e.g. when refuelling:

els (p. 81).

• Coolant

Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil

• Engine oil

when the car's electrical system is in key

position II or when the engine is hot.

• Washer fluid

Related information

WARNING

• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 345)

Remember that the radiator fan (located at

the front of the engine compartment, behind

• Engine compartment - checking (p. 346)

the radiator) may start automatically some

after the engine has been switched off.

Always have the engine cleaned by a work-

Volvo recommends:

shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-

ommended. There is a risk of fire if the engine

is hot.

Related information

• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 345)

• Engine compartment - overview (p. 345)

• Coolant - level (p. 349)

• Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 347)

• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)

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When driving under adverse conditions, see

informed via the instrument's warning symbol

Engine oil - checking and filling

Engine oil - adverse driving conditions (p. 393).

and display texts. Certain variants have

The oil level is detected with the electronic oil

both systems. Contact a Volvo dealer for more

level sensor.

IMPORTANT

information.

In order to fulfil the requirements for the

Change the engine oil and oil filter in accordance

engine's service intervals all engines are filled

with the intervals specified in the Service and

with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil

Warranty Booklet.

at the factory. The choice of oil has been

Using oil of a higher than specified grade is per-

made very carefully with regard to service life,

mitted. If the car is driven in adverse conditions,

starting characteristics, fuel consumption and

Volvo recommends using an oil of a higher grade

environmental impact.

than the one specified, see Engine oil - adverse

An approved engine oil must be used in order

driving conditions (p. 393).

that the recommended service intervals can

For filling capacities, see Engine oil - grade and

be applied. Only use a prescribed grade of oil

volume (p. 394).

for both filling and oil change, otherwise you

will risk affecting service life, starting charac-

Related information

teristics, fuel consumption and environmental

• Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 347)

impact.

Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all warranty

liability if engine oil of the prescribed grade

and viscosity is not used.

Volvo recommends that oil changes are car-

ried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.

Volvo uses different systems for warning of low/

high oil level or low oil pressure. Certain engine

variants have an oil pressure sensor, and then the

combined instrument panel's warning symbol for

low oil pressure is used

. Other variants

have an oil level sensor, when the driver is

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IMPORTANT

If notified of low oil level, only fill with the vol-

ume specified, for example, 0.5 litres.

NOTE

The system cannot directly detect changes

when the oil is filled or drained. The car must

have been driven approx. 30 km (approx.

20 miles) and have been stationary for

5 minutes with the engine switched off and

on level ground before the oil level indication

Message and graphic in the display. The left-hand dis-

play is shown in the digital combined instrument panel

is correct.

Filler pipe⁴.

and the right-hand in the analogue.

In some cases, oil may need to be topped up

Message

between service intervals.

WARNING

Engine oil level

Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold

No action needs to be taken on engine oil level

due to the risk of fire.

until a message is shown in the combined instru-

The oil level is checked using the electronic oil

ment panel's display, see the following illustra-

level gauge with the thumbwheel when the

tion.

engine is switched off, see Menu navigation -

combined instrument panel (p. 110).

WARNING

If the message Oil service required is

shown, visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended. The oil level may

be too high.

4 Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.

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Measuring the oil level

Coolant - level

When topping up the coolant, follow the instruc-

If the oil level needs to be checked then it should

The coolant cools the internal combustion

tions on the packaging. Never top up with water

be carried out in accordance with the following

only. The risk of freezing increases with both too

engine to the correct operating temperature. The

sequence.

heat that is transferred from the engine to the

little and too much coolant concentrate.

1. Activate key position II; see Key positions -

coolant can be used to heat the passenger com-

If there is coolant under the car, if there is cool-

functions at different levels (p. 81).

partment.

ant smoke, or if more than 2 litres have been

filled, always call for recovery to avoid the risk of

2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand

Checking the level

engine damage when starting due to a defective

stalk switch to position Oil level.

The coolant level must lie between the MIN and

cooling system.

> You will then see information displayed

MAX marks on the expansion tank. If the cooling

about the engine oil level.

system is not filled sufficiently, excessively high

WARNING

temperatures could occur, causing a risk of dam-

For more information on menu navigation,

age to the engine.

Coolant can be very hot. If the coolant

see Menu navigation - combined instru-

requires topping up when the engine is at

ment panel (p. 110).

operating temperature, unscrew the expan-

NOTE

sion tank cap slowly to gently release the

Check the coolant level regularly when the

overpressure.

NOTE

engine is cold.

If the right conditions for measuring the oil

level (time after engine shutdown, the car's

inclination, outside temperature, etc.) are not

Filling

met, the message Not available will be

shown. This does not mean that there is

something wrong in the car's systems.

Related information

• Engine oil - general (p. 346)

• Key positions - functions at different levels

(p. 81)

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Brake and clutch fluid - level

Filling

IMPORTANT

Brake and clutch fluid level should be between

•

A high content of chlorine, chlorides and

the reservoir MIN and MAX marks.

other salts may cause corrosion in the

cooling system.

Checking the level

•

Always use coolant with anti-corrosion

Brake and clutch fluid have a common reservoir.

agent as recommended by Volvo.

The level must be between the MIN and MAX

marks that are visible inside the reservoir. Check

•

Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%

the level regularly.

water and 50% coolant.

•

Mix the coolant with approved quality tap

Change the brake fluid every other year or at

every other regular service.

water. In the event of any doubt about

water quality, used ready-mixed coolant in

The fluid should be changed annually on cars

accordance with Volvo recommendations.

driven in conditions requiring hard, frequent brak-

The fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side.

•

When changing coolant/replacing cool-

ing, such as driving in mountains or tropical cli-

ing system components, flush the cooling

mates with high humidity.

Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid. The

level must be between the MIN and MAX marks,

system clean with approved quality tap

For capacities and recommended brake fluid

which are located on the inside of the reservoir.

water or flush with ready-mixed coolant.

grade, see Brake fluid - grade and volume

•

The engine must only be run with a well-

(p. 398).

IMPORTANT

filled cooling system. Otherwise, tempera-

tures that are too high may occur result-

Do not forget to refit the cap.

WARNING

ing in the risk of damage (cracks) in the

If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in the

cylinder head.

brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further

before topping up the brake fluid. Volvo rec-

For capacities and for standards regarding water

ommends that the reason for the loss of

quality; see Coolant - grade and volume (p. 396).

brake fluid is investigated by an authorised

Volvo workshop.

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Climate control system - fault

Related information

Lamp replacement - general

tracing and repair

• Volvo service programme (p. 340)

Several of the car's bulbs can be replaced by

The air conditioning system must only be serv-

the driver. For replacement of LED lamps, please

iced and repaired by an authorised workshop.

contact a workshop.

Fault tracing and repair

The bulbs are specified (p. 358). The following

The air conditioning system contains fluorescent

list contains locations of bulbs and other light

tracing agents. Ultraviolet light must be used dur-

sources that are specialised, such as LED⁵

ing leak detection.

Volvo recommends that you contact an author-

ised Volvo workshop.

Cars with R134a refrigerant

WARNING

The air conditioning system contains pressur-

ised refrigerant R134a. This system must only

be serviced and repaired by an authorised

workshop.

Cars with R1234yf refrigerant

WARNING

The air conditioning system contains pressur-

ised refrigerant R1234yf. In accordance with

SAE J2845 (Technician Training for Safe

Service and Containment of Refrigerants

Used in Mobile A/C System), service and

repair of the refrigerant system must only be

performed by trained and certified technicians

in order to ensure the safety of the system.

5 LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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lamps, or are unsuitable for changing for some

Lamp replacement - location of

NOTE

other reason, except at a workshop⁶:

front lamps

If an error message remains after the broken

•

LED headlamps

The overview shows the positioning of the lamps

bulb has been replaced then we recommend

at the front of a car with halogen headlamps.

position lamps, front⁷

visiting an authorised Volvo workshop.

•

•

daytime running lights, front bumper⁷

NOTE

•

side direction indicators, door mirrors⁷

•

approach lighting, door mirrors

Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear

lamps may temporarily have condensation on

•

interior and cargo area lighting

the inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-

•

glovebox lighting

rior lighting is designed to withstand this.

•

position lamps, rear

Condensation is normally vented out of the

lamp housing when the lamp has been

•

side marker lamps rear

switched on for a time.

•

brake light above the rear windscreen

•

number plate lighting.

Related information

• Lamps - specifications (p. 358)

Position lamp (p. 355)

WARNING

• Lamp replacement - location of front lamps

Main beam (p. 355)

The car’s electrical system must be in key

(p. 352)

position 0 when replacing bulbs; see Key

• Lamp replacement - location of rear lamps

Dipped beam (p. 354)

positions - functions at different levels (p. 81).

(p. 356)

Indicator (p. 355)

• Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting

IMPORTANT

(p. 358)

Daytime running lights (p. 356) (LED* or

Never touch the glass part of the bulbs with

bulb depending on variant)

your fingers. Grease from your fingers is

vaporised by the heat, coating the reflector

and then causing damage.

6 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

7 Certain variants

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Related information

Lamp replacement - headlamps

4.

Release the headlamp by alternately tilt-

• Lamp replacement - general (p. 351)

All of the headlamp bulbs are replaced via the

ing and pulling it out.

• Lamp replacement - headlamps (p. 353)

engine compartment. First loosen and remove

the whole headlamp.

IMPORTANT

• Lamps - specifications (p. 358)

Take care when lifting out the headlamp so

NOTE

as not to damage any parts.

Applies to cars with halogen headlamps.

5.

Press down the catch.

Unplug the connector.

Place the headlight on a soft surface so as

not to scratch the lens.

IMPORTANT

Do not pull the electrical cable, only the con-

nector.

6. Replace the relevant bulb as instructed.

The headlamp must be fitted and the contact fit-

1.

Lift out the bonnet stop.

ted correctly before switching on the lights or

changing key position.

2.

Loosen the screw with a Torx tool, size

T30.

Related information

•

Lamp replacement - general (p. 351)

3.

Turn the locking pin anticlockwise.

• Lamp replacement - location of front lamps

Pull out the locking pin.

(p. 352)

• Lamp replacement - cover for main/dipped

beam bulbs (p. 354)

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