Introduction
Important information
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Shiftlock
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selec-
tor is locked in the P (Park) position. To
release the selector from this position, turn
the ignition key to position II (or start the
engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front side of the gear selector
and move the selector from P (Park).
Keylock
When you switch off the ignition, the gear
selector must be in the P (Park) position
before the key can be removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your vehicle performs a
self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first rea-
ches the speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate sev-
eral 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 on page 67) when the
vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler
door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to
move forward. An audible click will be heard
when the fuel filler door relocks.
Points to keep in mind
•
Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try's applicable safety and exhaust emis-
sion 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 opera-
tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-
tries.
•
All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information availa-
ble at the time of publication. Please note
that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal
requirements. Optional equipment descri-
bed 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 speci-
fications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
Volvo has always been and continues to be a
leader in automotive safety. Volvo engineers
and manufactures vehicles designed to help
protect vehicle occupants in the event of a
collision.
Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of
a collision. This energy absorption system
including, but not limited to, structural com-
ponents such as bumper reinforcement bars,
bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails,
fender aprons, A-pillars, B-pillars and body
panels must work together to maintain cabin
integrity and protect the vehicle occupants.
The supplemental restraint system including
but not limited to air bags, side curtain air
bags, and deployment sensors work together
with the above components to provide proper
timing for air bag deployment.
Due to the above, Volvo Cars of North Amer-
ica does not support the use of aftermarket,
alternative or anything other than original
Volvo parts for collision repair.
In addition Volvo does not support the use or
re-use of structural components from an
existing vehicle that has been previously
damaged. Although these parts may appear
equivalent, it is difficult to tell if the parts have
been previously replaced with non-OE parts
or if the part has been damaged as a result of
