How can I prepare for my next OBD II emission inspection?

• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit – or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit Check Engine light, or if you had service that required disconnecting the battery, a period of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II system to "ready" for inspection. A half-hour trip of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving is typically needed to allow OBD II to reach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can provide you with more information on planning a trip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
See also:
Volvo maintenance
Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance program outlined in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet. This maintenance program contains inspections
and services necessary for the p ...
Using the system's menus
Selections in the RSE menus are made using
the remote control. See page 251 for more
information about the RSE menus. ...
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condition of the brake pads can be checked
by raising the vehicle (see page 290 for information about using the jack and removing
a wheel) and performing a v ...
