Volvo V50 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06
06 Starting and driving
General information................................ 138
Fuel requirements................................... 142
Ignition switch......................................... 145
Starting the vehicle................................. 146
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive*... 148
Automatic transmission.......................... 149
Shiftlock override.................................... 151
Brake system.......................................... 152
Parking brake.......................................... 155
Stability system....................................... 156
Towing.................................................... 158
Jump starting.......................................... 160
Towing a trailer....................................... 161
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 163
Transporting loads.................................. 164
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*... 165
Rear park assist*..................................... 169
07
07 Wheels and tires
General information................................ 174
Tire inflation............................................. 177
Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 179
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 180
Tire designations..................................... 181
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 183
Vehicle loading........................................ 184
Uniform tire quality gradings................... 186
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires.. 187
Temporary spare..................................... 188
Wheel nuts.............................................. 189
Spare tire and jack ................................. 190
Tire Sealing System* .............................. 192
Changing a wheel................................... 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
08
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car................. 204
Paint touch up......................................... 208