About this manual

Reading your owner's manual is a good way to familiarize yourself with the features and systems in your vehicle.
  • Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, we recommend that you look through the information found in the chapters "Your Driving Environment" and "During Your Trip."
  • Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.

On-board owner's manual

When the printed manual refers to the on-board owner's manual, this pertains to the information displayed on the center console screen.

The language used on the center console screen and instrument panel can be changed in the MY CAR system settings menu.

 Note

Please be aware that changing languages to one that you do not understand may make it difficult to change back to the original language.

There are four ways of finding information articles in the on-board owner's manual:

  • Searching: search for an article.
  • Categories: All of the articles are sorted by category.
  • Favorites: Quick access to frequently read articles.
  • Quick Guide: A selection of articles covering commonly used functions.

Select the symbol in the lower right-hand corner for additional information about the on-board owner's manual.

 Note

  • The on-board owner's manual cannot be accessed while the vehicle is moving.
  • Specifications regarding your vehicle are not found in the on-board information. This information is listed in the printed owner's manual.

The owner's manual in mobile devices

P3-15w17-Promote OM app

 Note

The owner's manual mobile app can be downloaded at www.volvocars.com.

The mobile app also contains videos and searchable content, and provides easy navigation between the various articles.

Footnotes

Certain pages of this manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to (a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table).

Display texts

There are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle. These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Manual by being in slightly larger type than the surrounding text and are printed in gray, (for example: Change doors unlock setting).

Decals

There are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important information in a clear and concise way. The importance of these decals is explained as follows, in descending order of importance.

Risk of injury

P1-P2-820 Decal warning

Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning background, white text/image on a black background. Decals of this type are used to indicate potential danger. Ignoring a warning of this type could result in serious injury or death.

Risk of damage to the vehicle

P1-P2-820 Decal notice

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space for a message. If the information on decals of this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle could result.

Information

P1-P2-820 Decal information

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. These decals provide general information.

 Note

The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual are examples only and are not intended to be reproductions of the decals actually used in the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indication of how they look and their approximate location in the vehicle. The applicable information for your particular vehicle can be found on the respective decals in the vehicle.

Types of lists used in the owner's information

Procedures

Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or actions that must be carried out in a certain order, are arranged in numbered lists in this manual.

Ikon grå fyrkant 1If there is a series of illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, each step in the procedure is numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration.
Ikon grå fyrkant ALists in which letters are used can be found with series of illustrations in cases where the order in which the instructions are carried out is not important.
Ikon röd pil 1Arrows with or without numbers are used to indicate the direction of a movement.
Ikon röd pil AArrows containing letters are used to indicate movement.

If there are no illustrations associated with a step-by-step list, the steps in the procedure are indicated by ordinary numbers.

Position lists

Ikon röd cirkel 1Red circles containing a number are used in general overview illustrations in which certain components are pointed out. The corresponding number is also used in the position list's description of the various components.

Bullet lists

Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information that can be listed in random order.

For example:

  • Coolant
  • Engine oil

Options and accessories

Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk.

Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

Contact your Volvo retailer for additional information.

 Warning

If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability and safety.

 Warning

CALIFORNIA proposition 65

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

 Warning

Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Shiftlock

When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the selector from this position, the ignition must be in mode II or the engine must be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P (Park).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel filler door

Press the button on the light switch panel (see the illustration in Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. It will relock when closed and there will be an audible click.

Points to keep in mind

  • Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
  • All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.
  • Some of the illustrations shown are generic and may not depict the exact model for which this manual is intended.
  • Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation.