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Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult. Because ...

Driving dynamics: steering, brakes and transmission
The five-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (2.5T, 2.4D and D5) have a six-speed manual gearbox which can be upgraded to the six-speed Geartronic transmission which is standard on the V8 engine. V ...

Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir Checking the level The fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine compartment. The round cover must be removed first be ...