User manual VOLVO V50 2006

[. . . ] 2006 Volvo V50 2006 VOLVO V50 Introduction Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. [. . . ] q The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts. q Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see the chapter file:///K|/ownersdocs/2006/2006_V50/06v50_07a. htm (3 of 16)12/30/2006 4:49:35 PM 2006 Volvo V50 "Wheels and tires. " q To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see page 153 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir). This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water, Down to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3 parts water, Down to 0° F (-18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water, Down to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water. NOTE: Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks. 1. Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer. Conserving electrical current Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain: q When the engine is not running, avoid turning the ignition key to position II. 102 General information system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function with the ignition key in position I. q Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained. q The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off, which drains the battery. NOTE: If the ignition is switched on, a warning message will be displayed in the text window in the instrument panel when the battery charge is low. An energy conserving function designed into the vehicle's electrical system will switch off certain functions or reduce the load on the battery by, e. g. , reducing the audio system's volume. Before a long distance trip It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event that problems occur. As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip: q Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal. q Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage 2 q Have the transmission oil level checked . file:///K|/ownersdocs/2006/2006_V50/06v50_07a. htm (4 of 16)12/30/2006 4:49:35 PM 2006 Volvo V50 Check condition of drive belts. q Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those that are worn. q The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only. q Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinces. [. . . ] Battery Voltage Cold start capacity (CCA) Reserve capacity (RC) 12 V 520 A 12 V 12 V 600 A* 700 A** 100 120 150 min min min If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original (see the decal on the battery). * Cars equipped with the High Performance audio system ** Cars equipped with the Premium Sound audio system and/or the Volvo Navigation system Generator 1 maximum current 120/150 A Starter motor output 1. 4/1. 9 kW 1. 190 Three-way catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter - general information q Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. [. . . ]