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:
General information
Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front seats only)
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle,
it is also equipped with Side Impact Protection S ...
Operation
Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and
using the menus displayed. ...
The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the
dashboard (see illustration):
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
The indicator light flashes at one-se ...
