Volvo C70 2009 Owners Manual PDF

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VOLVO C70

Owners Manual

WEB EDITION

DEAR VOLVO OWNER THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO

We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your

Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of

you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the

world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current

safety and environmental requirements.

In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend

that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions

and maintenance information contained in this owner's manual.

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Table of contents

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00 00 Introduction

Important information................................. 8

Volvo and the environment....................... 11

01 01 Safety

Seatbelts................................................... 16

Airbag system........................................... 19

Airbags (SRS)............................................ 20

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*. 23

Side airbags (SIPS bags).......................... 25

Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)........................... 27

WHIPS....................................................... 28

Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)........ 30

When the systems deploy......................... 31

Crash mode.............................................. 33

Child safety............................................... 34 02 02 Instruments and controls

Overview, left-hand drive cars.................. 40

Overview, right-hand drive cars................ 42

Driver's door control panel....................... 44

Combined instrument panel...................... 45

Indicator and warning symbols................. 46

Information display................................... 50

Electrical socket........................................ 52

Lighting panel........................................... 53

Left-hand stalk switch............................... 55

Right-hand stalk switch............................ 58

Cruise control*.......................................... 60

Keypad in the steering wheel*.................. 62

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warn- ing flashers................................................ 63

Parking brake............................................ 64

Power windows......................................... 65

Rearview and door mirrors....................... 67

Personal preferences................................ 70

HomeLink EU*......................................... 73

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03 03 Climate control

General information on climate control..... 78

Electronic climate control, ECC*............... 80

Air distribution........................................... 84

Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas- senger compartment heater*.................... 85

Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)......... 88

04 04 Interior

Front seats................................................ 92

Electrically operated roof ......................... 95

Wind deflector*......................................... 99

Interior lighting........................................ 100

Storage spaces in the passenger com- partment.................................................. 102

Cargo area.............................................. 106

05 05 Locks and alarm

Remote control with key blade............... 112

Privacy locking*....................................... 115

Active locks............................................. 117

Keyless drive*.......................................... 118

Battery in remote control........................ 121

Locking and unlocking............................ 122

Alarm*...................................................... 126

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06 06 Starting and driving

General.................................................... 132

Refuelling................................................ 134

Starting the engine.................................. 136

Keyless drive*.......................................... 138

Manual gearbox...................................... 139

Automatic gearbox.................................. 141

Brake system.......................................... 145

DSTC Stability and traction control sys- tem*......................................................... 147

Park Assist*............................................. 149

BLIS* Blind Spot Information System. . 151

Towing and recovery.............................. 155

Start assistance...................................... 158

Driving with a trailer................................ 159

Towing equipment*................................. 161

Detachable towbar*................................ 163

Loading................................................... 167

Adjusting headlamp pattern.................... 168

07 07 Wheels and tyres

General.................................................... 172

Tyre pressure.......................................... 176

Warning triangle* and spare wheel......... 179

Changing wheels.................................... 182

Emergency puncture repair*................... 184

08 08 Car care

Cleaning.................................................. 190

Touching up paintwork........................... 194

Rustproofing........................................... 195

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09 09 Maintenance and service

Volvo service........................................... 198

Self-maintenance.................................... 199

Bonnet and engine compartment........... 200

Oils and fluids......................................... 201

Wiper blades........................................... 206

Battery..................................................... 207

Replacing bulbs...................................... 209

Fuses....................................................... 215 10 10 Infotainment system

General.................................................... 224

Audio functions....................................... 226

Radio functions....................................... 230

CD functions........................................... 235

Menu structure audio system.............. 238

Phone functions*..................................... 239

Menu structure phone*......................... 246

Bluetooth handsfree*.............................. 249 11 11 Specifications

Type designation..................................... 256

Dimensions and weights......................... 258

Engine specifications.............................. 260

Engine oil................................................ 262

Fluids and lubricants............................... 266

Fuel......................................................... 268

Catalytic converter.................................. 272

Electrical system..................................... 273

Type approval......................................... 275

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12 12 Alphabetical Index

Alphabetical Index.................................. 276

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Important information

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Reading the Owner's Manual

Introduction A good way of getting to know your new car is

to read the owner's manual, ideally before your

first journey. This will give you the opportunity

to familiarise yourself with new functions, to

see how best to handle the car in different sit-

uations, and to make the best use of all the

car's features. Please pay attention to the

safety instructions contained in the manual.

The equipment described in the owner's man-

ual is not present in all cars . In addition to

standard equipment, this manual also

describes options (factory fitted equipment)

and certain accessories (retrofitted extra

equipment). If you are uncertain over what is

standard or option/accessory then contact

your Volvo dealer.

Volvo cars are adapted for the varying require-

ments of different markets, as well as for

national or local legal requirements and regu-

lations.

The specifications, design features and illus-

trations in this owner's manual are not binding.

We reserve the right to make modifications

without prior notice.

Volvo Car Corporation

Option All types of option/accessory are marked with

an asterisk .

The range of options/accessories for the dif-

ferent car models varies depending on the mar-

ket. The majority of options are factory fitted

and cannot be retrofitted, accessories are ret-

rofitted.

Contact your authorised Volvo dealer for more

information.

Special texts

WARNING

Warning texts advise of a risk of personal injury.

IMPORTANT

Important texts advise of a risk of material damage.

NOTE

NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate the use of features and functions for exam- ple.

Footnote There is footnote information in the owner's

manual that is located at the bottom of the

page. This information is an addition to the text

that it refers to via a number. If the footnote

refers to text in a table then letters are used

instead of numbers for referral.

Message texts There are displays in the car that show text

messages. These text messages are high-

lighted in the owner's manual by means of the

text being slightly larger and printed in grey.

Examples of this are in menu texts and mes-

sage texts on the information display (e.g.

Audio settings).

Decals The car contains different types of decal which

are designed to convey important information

in a simple and clear manner. The decals in the

car have the following descending degree of

importance for the warning/information.

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Warning for personal injury

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Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,

white text/image on black message field. Dan-

gerous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in serious personal injury or fatality.

Risk of property damage

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White ISO symbols on black symbol field, white

text/image on black message field. If a colour

is required then the decal shall be blue. Dan-

gerous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate damage to prop-

erty.

Information

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White ISO symbols and white text/image on

black message field.

Procedure lists Procedures where action must be taken in a

certain sequence are numbered in the owner's

manual.

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When there is a series of illustrations for

step-by-step instructions each step is

numbered in the same way as the corres-

ponding illustration.

There are numbered lists with letters adja-

cent to the series of illustrations where the

order of the instructions is not significant.

Arrows appear numbered and unnum-

bered and are used to illustrate a move-

ment.

If there is no series of illustrations for step-by-

step instructions then the different steps are

numbered with normal numbers.

Position lists Red circles containing a number are used

in overview images where different com-

ponents are pointed out. The number

recurs in the position list featured in con-

nection with the illustration that describes

the item.

Bulleted lists A bulleted list is used when there is a list of

points in the owner's manual.

Example:

Coolant

Engine oil

To be continued This symbol is located furthest down to the

right when a section continues on the next

double-page spread.

Recording data

One or more of the computers in your Volvo are

capable of recording detailed information. This

information is intended for use in research to

enhance safety and for diagnosing faults in

some of the in-car systems. The data may

include details regarding seatbelt use by the

driver and passengers, the functions of various

vehicle systems and modules, and status infor-

mation about the engine, throttle, steering,

brakes and other systems. This data can also

include details of the way the car is driven. This

type of information can include, without being

limited to, specific details such as vehicle

speed, the use of the brake and accelerator

pedals and steering wheel position. This latter

type of data can be stored for a limited period

while the car is being driven and subsequently

during a collision or a near-collision. Volvo Car

Corporation will not disclose the stored infor-

mation without consent. However, Volvo Car

Corporation may be forced to disclose the

information due to national legislation. Volvo

Car Corporation and its authorised workshops

may also read and use the information.

Accessories and extra equipment

The incorrect connection and installation of

accessories can negatively affect the car's

electrical system. Certain accessories only

function when their associated software is

installed in the car's computer system. Always

contact an authorised Volvo workshop before

installing accessories which are connected to

or affect the electrical system.

Information on the Internet

At www.volvocars.com there is further infor-

mation concerning your car.

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Volvo and the environment

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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy

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Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo-

ration's core values which influence all opera-

tions. We also believe that our customers share

our consideration for the environment.

Your Volvo complies with strict international

environmental standards and is also manufac-

tured in one of the cleanest and most resource-

efficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corpo-

ration has global ISO certification, which

includes the environmental standard ISO

14001 covering all factories and several of our

other units. We also set requirements for our

partners so that they work systematically with

environmental issues.

EPI (Environmental Product Information) is

supplied for all Volvo models. Here you can see

how the environment is affected during the

entire lifecycle of the car.

Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI.

Fuel consumption Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption

in each of their respective classes. Lower fuel

consumption generally results in lower emis-

sion of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.

It is possible for the driver to influence fuel con-

sumption. For more information read under the

heading, Reducing environmental impact.

Efficient emission control Your Volvo is manufactured following the con-

cept "Clean inside and out" a concept that

encompasses a clean interior environment as

well as highly efficient emission control. In

many cases the exhaust emissions are well

below the applicable standards.

Clean air in the passenger compartment A passenger compartment filter prevents dust

and pollen from entering the passenger com-

partment via the air intake.

A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS* (Inte-

rior Air Quality System) ensures that the incom-

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ing air is cleaner than the air in the traffic

outside.

The system consists of an electronic sensor

and a carbon filter. The incoming air is moni-

tored continuously and if there is an increase

in the level of certain unhealthy gases such as

carbon monoxide then the air intake is closed.

Such a situation may arise in heavy traffic,

queues and tunnels for example.

The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level ozone

and hydrocarbons is prevented by the carbon

filter.

Textile standard The interior of a Volvo is designed to be plea-

sant and comfortable, even for people with

contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.

Extreme attention has been given to choosing

environmentally-compatible materials. This

means that they also fulfil the requirements in

the Oeko-Tex 100 standard 1, a major advance

towards a healthier passenger compartment

environment.

Oeko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car-

pets and fabrics for example. The leather in the

upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning

with plant substances and fulfils the certifica-

tion requirements.

Volvo workshops and the environment Regular maintenance creates the conditions

for a long service life and low fuel consumption

for your car. In this way you contribute to a

cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops

are entrusted with the service and mainte-

nance of your car it becomes part of our sys-

tem. We make clear demands regarding the

way in which our workshops are designed in

order to prevent spills and discharges into the

environment. Our workshop staff have the

knowledge and the tools required to guarantee

good environmental care.

Reducing environmental impact You can easily help reduce environmental

impact, for example, by driving economically

and by servicing and maintaining the car

according to the instructions in the owner's

manual.

The following advice will help you to do your bit

for the environment: (for further advice on how

you can reduce environmental impact and

drive economically, see page 132).

Decrease fuel consumption by choosing ECO tyre pressure, see page 176.

A roof load and ski box increase air resis- tance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Remove them directly after use.

Remove unnecessary items from the car. The greater the load the higher the fuel consumption.

If the car is equipped with an engine block heater, always use it before starting from cold. This reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.

Drive in the highest gear possible. Low engine speeds result in lower fuel con- sumption.

Use engine braking to slow down.

Avoid letting the engine idle. Pay attention to local regulations. Switch off the engine when stationary for longer periods.

Always dispose of environmentally hazar- dous waste, such as batteries and oils, in an environmentally safe manner. If uncer- tain about disposal, consult an authorised Volvo workshop for advice.

Service your car regularly.

High speed increases consumption con- siderably due to increased wind resis- tance. A doubling of speed increases wind resistance 4 times.

These hints will help reduce fuel consumption

without increasing travel time or lessening the

enjoyment of driving. Apart from being kind to

1 More information on www.oekotex.com

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your car, you'll be saving money - and the

Earth's resources.

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Seatbelts................................................................................................. 16

Airbag system......................................................................................... 19

Airbags (SRS).......................................................................................... 20

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*............................................... 23

Side airbags (SIPS bags)........................................................................ 25

Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)......................................................................... 27

WHIPS..................................................................................................... 28

Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)...................................................... 30

When the systems deploy....................................................................... 31

Crash mode............................................................................................. 33

Child safety............................................................................................. 34

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01 SAFETY

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General information

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Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be posi- tioned low down.

Heavy braking can have serious consequences

if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all

passengers use their seatbelts. It is important

that the seatbelt lies against the body so it can

provide maximum protection. Do not lean the

backrest too far back. The seatbelt is designed

to protect in a normal seating position.

Putting on a seatbelt Pull the seatbelt out slowly and secure it by

pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud

"click" indicates that the seatbelt has

locked.

Releasing the seatbelt Press the red lock button and then let the

seatbelt retract. If the seatbelt does not

retract fully, feed the seatbelt in by hand so

that it does not hang loose.

The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:

if it is pulled out too quickly.

during braking and acceleration.

if the car leans heavily.

Keep in mind the following:

do not use clips or anything else that can prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly

ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or caught on anything

the hip strap must be positioned low down (not over the abdomen).

tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat- belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.

WARNING

Each seatbelt is designed for only one per- son.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seatbelt yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in a collision, the entire seat- belt must be replaced. Some of the seat- belt's protective properties may have been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows signs of wear or dam- age. The new seatbelt must be type- approved and designed for installation at the same location as the replaced seatbelt.

WARNING

The rear seat is designed for a maximum of two passengers.

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Seatbelts and pregnancy

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The seatbelt should always be worn during

pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the

correct way. The diagonal section of the seat-

belt should wrap over the shoulder then be

routed between the breasts and to the side of

the abdomen. The lap section of the seatbelt

should lay flat over the thighs and as low as

possible under the abdomen. It must never

be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack

from the seatbelt and ensure that it fits close to

the body. In addition, check that there are no

twists in the seatbelt.

As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers

should adjust their seats and steering wheel

such that they can easily maintain control of the

vehicle as they drive (which means that they

must be able to easily operate the foot pedals

and steering wheel). They should strive to posi-

tion the seat with as large a distance as possi-

ble between their abdomen and the steering

wheel.

Seatbelt reminder

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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten

their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual

reminder. The audio reminder is speed

dependent, and in some cases time depend-

ent. The visual reminder is located in the roof

console and the combined instrument panel.

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt

reminder system.

Rear seat The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two

subfunctions:

Provides information on which seatbelts are being used in the rear seat. A message is shown in the information display when the seatbelts are used. The message is automatically cleared after approx. 30 sec- onds or can be acknowledged manually by pressing the READ button.

Provides a warning if one of the rear seat- belts is unfastened during a journey. This warning takes the form of a message on the information display along with the audio/visual signal. The warning ceases when the seatbelt is re-fastened or when acknowledged manually by pressing the READ button.

The message on the information display show-

ing which seatbelts are in use is always avail-

able. Press the READ button to see stored

messages.

Certain markets An audio signal and indicator lamp remind the

driver if not wearing a seatbelt to use one. At

low speed, the audio reminder will sound for

the first six seconds.

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Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts are equipped with seatbelt

tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt ten-

sioner tightens the seatbelt in the event of a

sufficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then

provides more effective restraint for occu-

pants.

Seatbelt guide

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The seatbelt guide is fitted on both the driver's seat and passenger seat.

The seatbelt guide is an aid for providing better

access to the seatbelt. When getting into and

out of the rear seat, remove the seatbelt from

the seatbelt guide and position it furthest back

on the seatbelt bar. Refit the seatbelt into the

seatbelt guide afterwards.

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Warning symbol on the combined instrument panel

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The airbag system 1 is continually monitored by

the system's control module. The warning

symbol in the combined instrument panel illu-

minates when the ignition key is turned to posi-

tion I, II or III. The symbol goes out after

approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag sys-

tem1 is working correctly.

As well as the warning symbol, a

message may appear on the dis-

play in appropriate cases. If the

warning symbol malfunctions, the

warning triangle illuminates and

the message SRS AIRBAG

SERVICE REQUIRED or SRS

AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT appears in the display. Contact an

authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

WARNING

If the warning symbol for the airbag system remains illuminated or illuminates while driv- ing, it means that the airbag system does not have full functionality. The symbol indi- cates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner sys- tem, SIPS, SRS system or IC system. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop urgently.

1 Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS, DMIC and ROPS.

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Airbag system

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SRS system, left-hand drive

The system consists of airbags and sensors. A

sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors

and the airbag(s) are inflated with hot gas. To

cushion the impact, the airbag deflates when

compressed. When this occurs, smoke

escapes into the car. This is completely nor-

mal. The entire process, including inflation and

deflation of the airbag, takes place within

tenths of a second.

WARNING

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Any interfer- ence in the airbag system could cause mal- function and result in serious personal injury.

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SRS system, right-hand drive

NOTE

The sensors react differently depending on the course of the collision and whether or not the seatbelts on the driver's side and passenger side are used.

It is therefore possible that only one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a colli- sion. The airbag system senses the force of the collision on the car and adapts accord- ingly so that one or more airbags is deployed.

The capacities of the airbags are also adap- ted to the collision force to which they are subjected.

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Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars

WARNING

Do not put objects in front of or above the instrument panel where the passenger air- bag is located.

Airbag (SRS) on the driver's side

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The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental

Restraint System) in the steering wheel to sup-

plement the protection afforded by the seatbelt

on the driver's side. This airbag is folded up

into the centre of the steering wheel. The steer-

ing wheel is marked SRS AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat- belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.

Passenger airbag (SRS)

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The car has an airbag 1 to supplement the pro-

tection afforded by the seatbelt on the passen-

ger side. This airbag is folded up into a

compartment above the glovebox. Its cover

panel is marked SRS AIRBAG.

WARNING

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and back against the backrest. Seatbelts must be secured.

1 Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS). This can be unselected when the car is ordered.

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WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.2

Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of the front passenger seat. No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit in the front pas- senger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger the life of the child.

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Location of decal for front passenger airbag.

2 For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 23.

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Key switch off - PACOS

General information The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat

can be deactivated if the car is equipped with

a PACOS switch. For information on how to

activate/deactivate, see under the heading

Activating/deactivating.

Key switch off/switch The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)

is located on the passenger end of the instru-

ment panel and is accessible when the pas-

senger door is open, (see under the heading,

Switch PACOS). Check that the switch is in

the required position. Volvo recommends that

the key blade is used to change position.

For information on the key blade, see

page 113.

WARNING

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life.

WARNING

If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag (SRS), but does not have a switch (PACOS), the airbag will always be acti- vated.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag

is activated and the symbol in the roof console is illuminated. Failure to follow this advice could endanger the life of the child.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas- senger seat if the text message in the roof panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) is deactivated and if the warning symbol for the airbag system is also displayed on the combined instrument panel. This indicates that there has been a severe malfunction. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

Activating/deactivating

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Switch location.

The airbag is activated. With the switch in

this position, persons taller than 140 cm

can sit in the front passenger seat, but

never children in a child seat or on a

booster cushion.

The airbag is deactivated. With the switch

in this position, children in a child seat or

on a booster cushion can sit in the front

passenger seat, but never persons taller

than 140 cm.

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WARNING

Activated airbag (passenger seat):

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion on the front passenger seat when the airbag is activated. This applies to everyone shorter than 140 cm.

Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):

No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat when the airbag is deactivated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life.

Messages

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.

A text message and a symbol in the roof panel

indicate that the airbag (SRS) for the front pas-

senger seat is deactivated (see preceding illus-

tration).

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is activated.

A warning symbol in the roof panel indicates

that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger

seat is activated (see preceding illustration).

NOTE

When the remote control is turned to ignition position II or III the warning symbol for the airbag is shown in the combined instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds, see page 19.

Following which, the indicator in the roof console is illuminated showing the correct status for the front passenger seat airbag. For more information on the different igni- tion positions, see page 136.

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Side airbags SIPS bags

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Side airbag locations.

In a side impact collision a large proportion of

the collision force is transferred by the SIPS

(Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pil-

lars, the floor, the roof and other structural

parts of the body. The side airbags at the driv-

er's and front passenger seats protect the

chest area and are an important part of the

SIPS. The side airbags are located in the front

seat backrests.

WARNING

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Any interference in the SIPS bag system could cause malfunction and result in seri- ous personal injury.

WARNING

Do not put objects in the area between the outside of the seat and the door panel, since this area is required by the side airbag.

WARNING

Only use car seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.

WARNING

Side airbags are a supplement the seat- belts. Always use a seatbelt.

Child seats and side airbags The protection provided by the car to children

seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion

is not diminished by the side airbag.

A child seat or booster cushion can be placed

on the front passenger seat provided that the

car does not have an activated 1 passenger

airbag.

SIPS bags

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Driver's seat, left-hand drive.

The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags

and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips

the sensors and the side airbags are inflated.

The airbag inflates between the occupant and

the door panel and thereby cushions the initial

impact. The airbag deflates when compressed

by the collision. The side airbag is normally only

deployed on the side of the collision.

1 For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 23.

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Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.

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Location of decal for side airbag, driver's side, front, left-hand drive car.

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Properties

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The inflatable curtain, DMIC (Door Mounted

Inflatable Curtain), is a supplement to the SIPS

system. It is fitted along the inside of the driv-

er's and passenger doors and protects both

front seat occupants. The inflatable curtain is

activated by sensors in the event of a suffi-

ciently violent collision or if the car is at risk of

overturning. When deployed, the inflatable cur-

tain inflates. The inflatable curtain helps to pre-

vent the driver and front seat passenger from

striking their heads on the inside of the car dur-

ing a collision. The inflatable curtain is

deployed irrespective of whether the roof is

open or closed.

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WARNING

Do not screw or install anything onto the car's headlining or side panels. This could compromise the intended protection. Only ever use Volvo genuine parts that are approved for placement in these areas.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts.

Always use a seatbelt.

WARNING

There is a risk of personal injury if the driver or passenger is leaning against the door panel when the inflatable curtain deploys. This could also compromise the intended protection.

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Protection against whiplash injury WHIPS

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The whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con-

sists of energy absorbing backrests and spe-

cially designed head restraints for the front

seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end

collision, where the angle and speed of the col-

lision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all

have an influence.

WARNING

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Properties of the seat When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front

seat backrests are lowered backward to alter

the seating position of the driver and front seat

passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash

injury.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS system yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WHIPS system and child seats/booster

cushions The protection provided by the car to children

seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion

is not diminished by the WHIPS system.

Correct seating position For the best possible protection, the driver and

front seat passenger should sit in the centre of

the seat with as little space as possible

between the head and the head restraint.

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Do not obstruct the WHIPS system

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WARNING

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the rear seat cushion and the front seat back- rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the function of the WHIPS system.

WARNING

If a seat has been subjected to extreme forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the WHIPS system must be checked by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Part of the WHIPS system's protective capacity may have been lost even if the seat appears to be undamaged.

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked after even a minor rear-end collision.

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ROPS function

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Roll bars in raised position.

The ROPS system consists of strong roll bars

which are located behind the passengers'

head restraints, as well as sensors. In the event

of a situation where the car is at risk of over-

turning, or in the event of a sufficiently violent

collision from behind, the sensors detect this

and the roll bars rise up behind the passengers'

heads. The roll bars are deployed irrespective

of whether the roof is open or closed.

Always contact an authorised Volvo workshop

if the ROPS system has deployed.

WARNING

Do not carry out any work on the ROPS sys- tem.

Do not place any objects on the ROPS sys- tem or behind the passengers' head restraints.

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Activating the systems

System Triggered

Seatbelt tensioner, front seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision and/or

overturning.

Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.

Airbags (SRS) A

Side airbags (SIPS) In a side-impact accidentA

Inflatable Curtain DMIC In a side-impact accident and/or overturningA

Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.

Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) In the event of overturning and/or collision from behind.

A The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.

If the airbags have been deployed, the follow-

ing is recommended:

Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed airbags.

Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace components in the car's safety system.

Always contact a doctor.

NOTE

The SRS, SIPS, DMIC, belt tensioner and ROPS systems are deployed only once dur- ing a collision.

WARNING

The airbag system's control module is located in the centre console. If the centre console is drenched with water or other liq- uid, disconnect the battery cables. Do not attempt to start the car since the airbags may deploy. Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop.

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WARNING

Never drive with deployed airbags. They can make steering difficult. Other safety systems may also be damaged. The smoke and dust created when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation/ injury after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid deployment sequence and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin burns.

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Driving after a collision

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If the car is involved in a collision, the text

CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear on

the information display. This means that the car

has reduced functionality. Crash mode is a

protective state that is enforced when the col-

lision may have damaged any of the car's vital

functions, such as the fuel lines, sensors for

one of the safety systems, or the brake system.

Attempting to start the car First, check that no fuel is leaking from the car.

There must be no smell of fuel either.

If everything seems normal and you have

checked for indications of fuel leakage, you

may attempt to start the car.

Firstly, remove the ignition key and then rein-

sert it. The car's electronics will then try to reset

themselves to normal mode. Then try to start

the car. If CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL is

still shown on the display then the car must not

be driven or towed. Even if the car appears to

be driveable, hidden damage may make the

car impossible to control once moving.

Moving the car If NORMAL MODE is shown after CRASH

MODE SEE MANUAL has been reset, the car

can be moved carefully out of a dangerous

position. Do not move the car further than nec-

essary.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair your car or reset the electronics yourself if the car has been in crash mode. This could result in personal injury or the car not functioning as normal. Always allow an authorised Volvo workshop to check and restore the car to NORMAL MODE after CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed.

WARNING

Never, under any circumstances, attempt to restart the car if it smells of fuel when the CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL message is displayed. Leave the car at once.

WARNING

If the car is in crash mode it must not be towed. It must be transported to an author- ised Volvo workshop.

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Children should sit comfortably and safely

The position of a child in the car and the choice

of equipment are dictated by the child's weight

and size. For more information, see

page 35.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the placement of children in cars vary from country to coun- try. Check what does apply.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit

correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child

to sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo's own child safety equipment is

designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine

equipment to best ensure that the mounting

points and attachments are correctly posi-

tioned and are sufficiently strong.

NOTE

In the event of questions when fitting child safety products, contact the manufacturer for clearer instructions.

Child seats

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Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

Volvo has child safety products that are

designed for and tested by Volvo.

NOTE

When using child safety products it is important to read the installation instruc- tions included with the product.

Do not attach the straps for the child seat to

the horizontal adjustment bar, springs, rails or

beams under the seat. Sharp edges can dam-

age the straps.

Allow the back of the child seat to rest against

the dashboard. This applies to cars without a

passenger airbag, or where the airbag is deac-

tivated.

Location of child seats You may place:

a child seat/booster cushion on the front passenger seat, provided the passenger

airbag is not activated 1.

a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that uses the back of the front seat as support.

Always place a child in the rear seat if the pas-

senger airbag is activated. A child in the front

passenger seat could suffer serious injury if the

airbag deploys.

1 For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 23.

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WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.2

No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger the life of the child.

WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel braces or some other design that could rest on the seatbelt buckle's opening button must not be used, as they could cause the seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.

Do not allow the upper section of the child seat to rest against the windscreen.

Label Airbag

Label located on instrument panel end face.

Placement of children in the car 3

Weight/age Front seat A Rear seat

Group 0

max. 10 kg

(0 9 months)

Group 0+

max. 13 kg

Volvo Child seat rear-facing child seat, secured with

the car's seatbelt and straps. Use a protective cushion

between the child seat and the dashboard.

Type approval: E5 03135

Volvo Child seat rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt, straps and support legs. B

Type approval: E5 03135

Britax Baby Safe Plus rear-facing child seat, secured

with the ISOFIX fixture system.

Type approval: E1 03301146

Britax Baby Safe Plus rear-facing child seat, secured with

the ISOFIX fixture system.

Type approval: E1 03301146

2 For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 23. 3 With regard to other child seats the car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.

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Weight/age Front seat A Rear seat

Group 1

9 18 kg

(9 36 months)

Volvo Child seat rear-facing child seat, secured with

the car's seatbelt and straps. Use a protective cushion

between the child seat and the dashboard.

Type approval: E5 03135

Volvo Child seat rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt, straps and support legs.B

Type approval: E5 03135

Britax Fixway rear-facing child seat, secured with the

ISOFIX fixture system and straps.

Type approval: E5 03171

Britax Fixway rear-facing child seat, secured with the

ISOFIX fixture system and straps.B

Type approval: E5 03171

Group 2/3

15 36 kg

(3 12 years)

Volvo Booster cushion with or without backrest.

Type approval: E5 03139

Volvo Booster cushion with or without backrest.

Type approval: E5 03139

A For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 23. B To install a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, contact an authorised Volvo dealer to have the mounting points installed.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.4

No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger the life of the child.

4 For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 23.

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ISOFIX fixture system for child seats

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Mounting points for the ISOFIX fixture system

are concealed behind the lower section of the

rear seat backrest, in the outer seats.

The location of the mounting points is indicated

by symbols in the backrest upholstery (see

illustration above).

Press the seat cushion down to access the

mounting points.

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when connecting a child seat to

the ISOFIX mounting points.

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38 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Overview, left-hand drive cars................................................................ 40

Overview, right-hand drive cars.............................................................. 42

Driver's door control panel...................................................................... 44

Combined instrument panel.................................................................... 45

Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 46

Information display.................................................................................. 50

Electrical socket...................................................................................... 52

Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 53

Left-hand stalk switch............................................................................. 55

Right-hand stalk switch.......................................................................... 58

Cruise control*........................................................................................ 60

Keypad in the steering wheel*................................................................. 62

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers............................. 63

Parking brake.......................................................................................... 64

Power windows....................................................................................... 65

Rearview and door mirrors...................................................................... 67

Personal preferences.............................................................................. 70

HomeLink EU*....................................................................................... 73

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31

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Steering wheel adjustment

Opening handle, bonnet

Control panel, windows and door mirrors

Direction indicators, main beam, trip com-

puter

Lighting panel and fuel filler flap opener

Door handle and lock button.

Indicator lamp, locking

Air vents, dashboard

Air vent for side window

Cruise control

Horn and airbags

Combined instrument panel

Keypad for infotainment system

Windscreen wipers and washer, headlamp

washers

Ignition switch

Rearview mirror, interior

Seatbelt reminder and passenger seat air-

bag indicator

Switch, interior lighting, left-hand side

Switch, optional equipment

Switch, passenger compartment auto-

matic lighting

Switch, optional equipment

Switch, passenger compartment lighting,

right-hand side

Display, car settings/audio system etc.

Controls, car settings/audio system etc.

Climate control

Indicator lamp, hazard warning flashers

Door handle and lock button

Glovebox

Gear lever (manual)/gear selector (auto-

matic)

Electrical socket and cigarette lighter

Switch, roof control

Parking brake

Blind Spot Information System, BLIS

Switch, optional equipment

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30

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Electrical socket and cigarette lighter

Switch, roof control

Parking brake

Control panel, windows and door mirrors

Glovebox

Door handle and lock button

Indicator lamp, locking

Air vent for side window

Air vents in dashboard

Climate control

Controls, car settings/audio system etc.

Display, car settings/audio system etc.

Switch, interior lighting, left-hand side

Switch, optional equipment

Switch, passenger compartment auto-

matic lighting

Switch, optional equipment

Switch, passenger compartment lighting,

right-hand side

Seatbelt reminder and passenger seat air-

bag indicator

Rearview mirror, interior

Ignition switch

Stalk switch, left

Keypad, steering wheel, left

Combined instrument panel

Horn and airbags

Keypad, steering wheel, right

Indicator lamp, hazard warning flashers

Door handle and lock button

Lighting panel and fuel filler flap opener

Stalk switch, right

Opening handle, bonnet

Lever, steering wheel adjustment

Gear lever (manual)/gear selector (auto-

matic)

Blind Spot Information System, BLIS

Switch, optional equipment

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Driver's door control panel

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Power windows, all windows down/up

Power windows

Door mirror, left-hand side

Door mirrors, setting

Door mirror, right-hand side

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Speedometer.

Direction indicators, left.

Warning symbol.

Information display The display presents

information or warning messages, outside

temperature and clock. When the outside

temperature is between +2 C and -5 C a

snowflake symbol appears on the display.

This warns of icy roads. The outside tem-

perature gauge may show a slightly high

reading after the car has been stationary.

Information symbol.

Direction indicator, right.

Tachometer Indicates engine speed in

thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

Indicator and warning symbols.

Fuel gauge, see also trip computer, pag

e 56.

Main beam indicator.

Display Display for automatic gear posi-

tion, rain sensor, odometer, trip meter and

cruise control.

Button for trip meter Used to measure

short distances. Short presses on the but-

ton switches between the two trip meters

T1 and T2. A long press (more than 2 sec-

onds) resets an active trip meter to zero.

Temperature gauge - Used for the engine

cooling system. A message will appear on

the display if the temperature becomes too

high and the gauge goes into the red zone.

Bear in mind that extra lights placed in front

of the air intake, for example, reduce the

cooling capacity at high outside tempera-

tures and high engine loads.

Indicator and warning symbols.

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Functionality check, symbols

All indicator and warning symbols 1 illuminate

when the ignition key is turned to position II

before starting. This is to check that the sym-

bols are working. When the engine starts, all

the symbols should go out except the hand-

brake symbol, which only goes out when the

brake is disengaged.

If the engine does not start within

five seconds, all symbols extin-

guish except the symbols for a

fault in the car's emissions system

and for low oil pressure. Certain

symbols may have no function,

depending on the car's specifica-

tions.

Symbols in the centre of the instrument panel

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The red warning symbol illumi-

nates when a fault has been indi-

cated which could affect the safety

and/or driveability of the car. An

explanatory text is shown on the

information display at the same time. The sym-

bol remains visible until the fault has been rec-

tified but the text message can be cleared with

the READ button, see page 50. The warning

symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with

other symbols.

When the symbol illuminates:

1. Stop in a safe manner. Do not drive the car

further.

2. Read the information on the information

display. Implement the action in accord-

ance with the message in the display. Clear

the message using READ.

The yellow information symbol illu-

minates and a text appears on the

information display. The message

text is cleared using the READ but-

ton, see page 50, or disappears

automatically after a period of time (time

depending on which function is indicated).

The yellow information symbol can also illumi-

nate in conjunction with other symbols.

NOTE

When a service message is shown, the sym- bol and message are cleared using the READ button, or disappear automatically after a time.

1 For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given via display text, see page 50.

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Indicator symbols left-hand side

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Fault in car's emissions system

ABS fault

Rear fog lamp

Stability system STC or DSTC

No function

Engine preheater (diesel)

Low level in fuel tank

Emissions system If the symbol illuminates then it

may be due to a fault in the car's

emissions system. Drive to an

authorised Volvo workshop to

have the system checked.

ABS fault If this symbol illuminates then the

system is not working. The car's

regular brake system continues to

work, but without the ABS func-

tion.

1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the

engine.

2. Restart the engine.

3. Drive to an authorised Volvo workshop to

have the ABS checked if the symbol

remains lit.

Rear fog lamp This symbol is lit when the rear fog

lamp is on.

Stability system STC or DSTC* For information on the system's

functions and symbols, see

page 147.

Engine preheater (diesel) This symbol illuminates during

engine preheating. Preheating

occurs when the temperature is

below 2 C. The car can be

started once the symbol goes out.

Low level in fuel tank When the symbol illuminates the

level in the fuel tank is low, refuel

as soon as possible.

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Indicator symbol for trailer

Parking brake applied

Airbags SRS

Low oil pressure

Seatbelt reminder

Alternator not charging

Fault in brake system

Indicator symbol for trailer This symbol flashes when the

direction indicators are used and

the trailer is connected. If the sym-

bol does not flash then one of the

lamps on the trailer or the car is

faulty.

Parking brake applied The symbol illuminates when the

parking brake is applied. Always

pull the parking brake lever to the

end position.

NOTE

The symbol illuminates irrespective of how hard the parking brake is applied.

Airbags SRS If this symbol remains illuminated

or illuminates while driving, it

means a fault has been detected in

the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or

IC system. Drive directly to an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the system

checked.

Low oil pressure 2

If this symbol illuminates during

driving then the engine's oil pres-

sure is too low. Stop the engine

immediately and check the engine

oil level, top up if necessary. If the

symbol illuminates and the oil level is normal,

contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

Seatbelt reminder This symbol illuminates if someone

in a front seat has not put on their

seatbelt or if someone in a rear

seat has taken off their seatbelt.

Alternator not charging If this symbol illuminates while

driving, a fault has occurred in the

electrical system. Contact an

authorised Volvo workshop.

Fault in brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake

fluid level may be too low.

Stop the car in a safe place and check the

level in the brake fluid reservoir, see

page 204. If the level in the reservoir is

2 For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given via display text, see page 50.

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below MIN the car should not be driven any

further. Have the car transported to an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the

brake system checked.

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols

illuminate at the same time, there

may be a fault in the brake force

distribution system.

1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the

engine.

2. Restart the engine.

3. If both symbols extinguish, continue driv-

ing.

4. If the symbols remain illuminated, check

the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see

page 204.

5. If the brake fluid level is normal but the

symbols are still lit, the car can be driven,

with great care, to an authorised Volvo

workshop to have the brake system

checked.

6. If the level in the reservoir is below MIN

then the car should not be driven any fur-

ther. Have the car transported to an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the

brake system checked.

WARNING

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at the same time, there is a risk that the rear end will skid during heavy braking.

Reminder doors not closed

If one of the doors, the bonnet 3 or the boot lid

is not properly closed, the driver will be

reminded of this.

Low speed If the car moves at a speed less

than 5 km/h, the information sym-

bol illuminates and DRIVER

DOOR OPEN, PASSENGER

DOOR OPEN or BONNET OPEN is shown on the display. Stop the car safely as

soon as possible and close the door or bonnet.

High speed If the car is moving faster than

10 km/h, the symbol illuminates

and one of the texts indicated in

the preceding paragraph appears

on the display.

Boot lid reminder If the boot lid is open, this informa-

tion symbol will illuminate and

BOOT LID OPEN will appear on

the display.

3 Only cars with alarm.

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Information display

02

50

Messages

G 02

90 50

When a warning or indicator symbol illuminates

the information display shows a supplemen-

tary message.

Press the READ button (1).

Switch between messages with the READ but-

ton. Fault messages are stored in the memory

until the fault is rectified.

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you are using the trip computer, the message must be read (press READ) before the previous activity can be resumed.

Message Specification

STOP SAFELYA Stop the car in a safe

manner and turn off

the engine. Serious

risk of damage.

SERVICE

URGENTA

Have the car

checked by an

authorised Volvo

workshop immedi-

ately.

SEE MANUALA Read the Owner's

Manual.

SERVICE

REQUIREDA

Have the car

checked by an

authorised Volvo

workshop as soon

as possible.

HIGH ENGINE

TEMP STOP

ENGINE

Stop the car in a safe

manner and turn off

the engine. Serious

risk of damage.

BOOK TIME FOR

SERVICE

Time to book regular

service at an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop.

Message Specification

TIME FOR SERV-

ICE

Time for regular

service at an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop. The timing is

determined by the

number of kilome-

tres driven, number

of months since the

last service, engine

running time and oil

grade.

MAINTENANCE

OVERDUE

If the service inter-

vals are not followed

then the warranty

does not cover any

damaged parts.

Contact an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop for service.

TRANSMISSION

OIL CHANGE NEE-

DED

Have the car

checked by an

authorised Volvo

workshop as soon

as possible.

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Message Specification

REMINDER

CHECK OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level.

The message is

shown every

10 000 km (certain

engine variants). For

information on

checking the oil

level, see page 202.

SOOT FILTER

FULL SEE MAN-

UAL

Diesel particle filter

requires regenera-

tion, see page 270.

STC/DSTC SPIN

CONTROL OFF

The function of the

stability and traction

control system is

reduced, see

page 148 for more

variants.

TRANSMISSION

PERFORMANCE

LOW

The gearbox cannot

handle full capacity.

Drive carefully until

the message clears,

see page 143.

If shown repeatedly:

Contact an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop.

Message Specification

TRANSMISSION

OIL TEMP HIGH

Drive more smoothly

or stop the car in a

safe manner. Disen-

gage the gear and

run the engine at

idling speed until the

message clears.

TRANSMISSION

HOT STOP

SAFELY

Critical fault. Stop

the car immediately

in a safe manner.

Contact an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop.

A Part of message, shown together with information on where the problem has arisen.

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Electrical socket

02

52 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

12 V electrical socket

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96 21

The electrical socket can be used for 12 V

accessories, such as mobile phone chargers

and coolers. The maximum current is 10 A. For

the socket to supply current, the ignition key

must be in at least position I.

WARNING

Always leave the plug in the socket when the socket is not in use.

Cigarette lighter* Activate the lighter by pushing in the button.

The button pops out when the lighter is hot. Pull

out the lighter and light a cigarette on the

heated coils.

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Lighting panel

02

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 53

General

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01 39

Thumbwheel for headlamp levelling

Light switches

Thumbwheel for adjusting display and

instrument lighting

Front fog lamps*

Opening the fuel filler flap

Rear fog lamp

Posi- tion

Specification

Automatic/deactivated dipped

beam. Only main beam flash.

Position/parking lamps.

Automatic dipped beam. Main

beam and main beam flash

work in this position.

Headlamp levelling

The load in the car changes the vertical align-

ment of the headlamp beam, which could daz-

zle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting

the height of the beam.

1. Turn the ignition key to position II.

2. Turn the headlamp control (2) to one of the

end positions.

3. Roll the control (1) up or down respectively

to raise or lower beam alignment.

Cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps* have auto-

matic headlamp levelling, so there is no control

(1).

Position/parking lamps.

Position/parking lamps can be switched on

irrespective of ignition key position.

Turn the headlamp control (2) to the centre

position.

When the ignition key is in position II the posi-

tion/parking lamps and number plate lighting

are always on.

Headlamps

Automatic dipped beam* Dipped beam comes on automatically when

the ignition key is turned to position II, except

when the headlamp control (2) is in the centre

position. If necessary, the automatic dipped

beam can be deactivated by an authorised

Volvo workshop.

Automatic dipped beam, main beam 1. Turn the ignition key to position II.

2. Dipped beam is activated by means of

turning the headlamp control (2) clockwise

to the end position.

3. Main beam is activated by means of mov-

ing the left-hand stalk switch towards the

steering wheel to the end position and

releasing it, see page 55.

The lamps are switched off automatically when

the ignition key is turned to position I or 0.

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Lighting panel

02

54 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Instrument lighting

The instrument lighting is switched on when

the ignition key is in position II and the head-

lamp control (2) is in one of the end positions.

The lighting is automatically dimmed during the

day and can be controlled manually at night.

Roll the control up or down (3) for brighter

or dimmer lighting.

Enhanced display lighting

To facilitate reading the odometer, trip meter,

clock and outside temperature gauge, these

illuminate when the car is unlocked and when

the key is removed from the ignition switch.

The displays extinguish when the car is locked.

Fog lamps

NOTE

Regulations for use of fog lamps vary from country to country.

Front fog lamps* The front fog lamps can be switched on along

with the headlamps or the position lamps/park-

ing lamps.

Press the button (4).

The light in the button (4) illuminates when the

front fog lamps are switched on.

Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp can only be switched on with

the headlamps or the front fog lamps.

Press the button (6).

The rear fog lamp indicator symbol on the com-

bined instrument panel and the light in the

button (6) illuminate when the rear fog lamp is

switched on.

Fuel filler flap

Press button (5) to open the fuel filler flap when

the car is unlocked, see page 122.

Brake light

The brake light automatically comes on during

braking.

Emergency brake light and automatic

hazard warning flashers, EBL* Emergency Brake Lights (EBL) are activated in

the event of heavy braking or if the ABS brakes

are activated. This function means that the

brake light flashes to immediately alert cars

travelling behind.

The system is activated if ABS is used for more

than 0.5 seconds or in the event of heavy brak-

ing, however, only when braking from speeds

above 50 km/h. When the speed of the car is

lower than 30 km/h the brake lights shine nor-

mally again and the hazard warning flashers

are switched on automatically. The hazard

warning flashers remain on until the car accel-

erates again but can be deactivated with the

button for hazard warning flashers, see

page 63.

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Left-hand stalk switch

02

55

Stalk switch positions

3 4

1

2

1

2

G 02

63 80

Short flash sequence, direction indicators

Continuous flash sequence, direction indi-

cators

Main beam flash and switching from main

to dipped beam

Home safe lighting and switching from

dipped to main beam

Direction indicators

Continuous flash sequence Move the stalk switch up or down to end

position (2).

The stalk switch remains in its end position and

is moved back manually, or automatically by

steering wheel movement.

Short flash sequence Move the stalk switch up or down to posi-

tion (1) and release.

The direction indicators flash three times and

the stalk switch returns to its home position.

Main beam flash

Move the stalk switch gently towards the

steering wheel to position (3).

Main beam comes on until the stalk switch is

released. Main beam flash only works when the

ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.

Switching, main and dipped beam

The ignition key must be in position II and the

headlamp control in end position, see

page 53, for main beam to be switched on.

Activating main beam:

Move the stalk switch towards the steering

wheel to the end position (4) and release.

Deactivating main beam:

Move the stalk switch towards the steering

wheel to position (3) and release.

Home safe lighting

Some of the exterior lighting can be kept

switched on to work as home safe lighting after

the car has been locked. The standard delay is

30 1 seconds, but can be changed to 60 or 90

seconds, see page 71.

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Move the stalk switch towards the steering

wheel to the end position (4) and release.

3. Get out of the car and lock the door.

1 Factory settings.

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Left-hand stalk switch

02

56 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Trip computer*

G 02

90 52

READ - confirms

Thumbwheel 2 - browse between menus

and options in the trip computer list

RESET2 - resets

Controls To scroll through trip computer information

turn the thumbwheel either up or down in

steps. Continue turning to return to the starting

point.

NOTE

If a warning message interrupts while you are using the trip computer, this message must be acknowledged. Acknowledge by pressing the READ button and revert to the trip computer function.

Functions The trip computer displays the following infor-

mation:

AVERAGE SPEED

ACTUAL SPEED MPH*

INSTANTANEOUS

AVERAGE

KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

DSTC, see page 147

AVERAGE SPEED When the ignition is switched off, the average

speed is stored and used as the basis of the

new value when you continue driving. Reset

using the RESET button.

ACTUAL SPEED MPH Current speed is displayed in mph.

INSTANTANEOUS Current fuel consumption is calculated every

second. The information on the display is

updated every couple of seconds. When the

car is stationary, " --.-" appears on the display.

During the period for regeneration 3 fuel con-

sumption may increase, see page 270.

AVERAGE The average fuel consumption is stored when

the ignition is switched off and remains until the

function is reset. Reset using the RESET but-

ton.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if a fuel-driven heater is used.

KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK The range to empty is calculated based on the

average fuel consumption over the last 30 km.

No guaranteed range remains when the display

shows " --- km to empty tank". Refuel as

soon as possible.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if fuel consumption is changed due to a change in driving style or if a fuel-driven heater is used for example.

2 No function in cars without trip computer, fuel-driven parking heater as well as stability and traction control system. 3 Only applies to diesel cars with particle filter.

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Left-hand stalk switch

02

57

Resetting 1. Select AVERAGE SPEED or AVERAGE

2. Reset with one press on the RESET but-

ton. Press and hold the RESET button for

at least five seconds to reset the average

speed and average consumption at the

same time.

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Right-hand stalk switch

02

58 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Windscreen wipers

0

0

A

CB

G 02

54 19

Windscreen and headlamp washers

Rain sensor - On/Off

Thumbwheel

Windscreen wipers off The windscreen wipers are off

when the stalk switch is in position

0.

Single sweep Raise the stalk switch to make a

single sweep.

Intermittent wiping You can adjust and set a suitable

speed for intermittent wiping. Turn

the thumbwheel (C) up for a shorter

interval between sweeps. Turn it

down to increase the delay.

Continuous wiping The wipers sweep at normal

speed.

The wipers sweep at high speed.

IMPORTANT

Before activating the wipers during winter ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that any snow or ice on the wind- screen is scraped away.

IMPORTANT

Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers are cleaning the windscreen. The wind- screen must be wet when the windscreen wipers are operating.

Windscreen/headlamp washer

Move the stalk switch toward the steering

wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp

washers. The wipers will make several more

sweeps once the stalk switch is released.

High-pressure headlamp washing* High-pressure headlamp washing consumes a

large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the

headlamps are washed as follows:

Dipped beam selected with the switch on light-

ing panel:

The headlamps are washed the first time the

windscreen is washed. Within the next ten

minutes, they are washed every fifth wash

cycle of the windscreen. In the event of a longer

interval the headlamps are washed each time.

Parking/position lamps selected with the

switch on the lighting panel:

Bi-Xenon headlamps are only washed every fifth wash cycle irrespective of the time that elapses.

Halogen headlamps are not washed.

The switch on the lighting panel is in position

0:

Bi-Xenon headlamps are only washed every fifth wash cycle irrespective of the time that elapses.

Halogen headlamps are not washed.

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Right-hand stalk switch

02

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 59

Rain sensor*

G 02

90 53

The rain sensor automatically activates the

windscreen wipers based on how much water

it detects on the windscreen. The sensitivity of

the rain sensor can be adjusted using the

thumbwheel (C), see page 58.

Turn the thumbwheel upwards for higher sen-

sitivity and downwards for lower sensitivity, (an

extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is

turned upwards).

On/Off When activating the rain sensor, the ignition

key must be in position I or II and the wind-

screen wiper stalk switch must be in position

0 (not activated).

Activating the rain sensor:

Press the button (B), see page 58. A display

symbol shows that the rain sensor is

active.

To turn the rain sensor off, either:

1. Press button (B)

2. Press the stalk switch downward to

another wiper program. If the stalk switch

is raised, the rain sensor will remain active,

the wipers make an extra sweep and then

return to rain sensor mode when the stalk

is released to position 0 (not activated), see

page 58.

The rain sensor is automatically deactivated

when the key is removed from the ignition

switch or five minutes after the ignition is

switched off.

IMPORTANT

At an automatic car wash: Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button (B) while the ignition key is in position I or II. Other- wise, the windscreen wipers could start swiping and become damaged.

Thumbwheel Use the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency of

wiper sweeps when intermittent wiping is

selected, or the sensitivity to rain when the rain

sensor is selected.

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Cruise control*

02

60 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Activating

G 02

01 41

The controls for cruise control are to the left of

the steering wheel.

Setting the desired speed:

1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE is

shown on the combined instrument panel.

2. Touch + or to lock the vehicle speed.

CRUISE-ON appears in the combined

instrument panel.

Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds

below 30 km/h or above 200 km/h.

Increasing or decreasing speed

G 02

90 54

Increase or decrease the speed by press-

ing and holding + or . The speed of the car

when the button is released is set as the

new speed.

A brief press (less than half a second) on + or

changes the speed by 1 km/h or 1 mph 1.

NOTE

A temporary increase in speed (less than one minute) using the accelerator, such as while overtaking, does not affect the cruise control setting. When you release the accel- erator, the car will return to the programmed speed.

Temporary disengagement

Press 0 to disengage the cruise control

temporarily. CRUISE will be shown on the

combined instrument panel. The speed set

earlier is stored in the memory.

The cruise control is also temporarily disen-

gaged when:

the brake pedal or clutch pedal is depressed

speed falls below 2530 km/h1 when trav- elling uphill

the gear selector is moved to position N

a temporary increase in speed lasts longer than one minute.

1 Depending on engine type.

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02 Instruments and controls

Cruise control*

02

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 61

Return to the set speed Press this button to resume the

previously set speed. CRUISE

ON appears on the combined

instrument panel.

Disengaging

Press CRUISE to disengage the cruise

control. CRUISE ON clears on the com-

bined instrument panel.

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Keypad in the steering wheel*

02

62 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Button functions

G 02

01 42

The four buttons at the bottom of the steering

wheel keypad control the radio and the phone.

The function of a button depends on which

system is active. The steering wheel keypad

can be used to scroll between preset stations,

change CD tracks and adjust the volume.

Press and hold one of the arrow keys to

fast forward/reverse or search for the next

station.

The phone must be switched on to adjust audio

system settings. It must be activated with the

ENTERkey to enable control of the phone sys-

tem with the arrow keys.

To return to Audio only, press EXIT.

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Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers

02

63

Steering wheel adjustment

G 02

01 43

The steering wheel can be adjusted for both

height and reach.

1. Pull the lever towards you to release the

steering wheel.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position

that suits you best.

3. Push back the lever to fix the steering

wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press the

steering wheel lightly at the same time as

you push the lever back.

WARNING

Adjust the steering wheel before driving off, never while driving. Before driving, check that the steering wheel is fixed in position.

Hazard warning flashers

G 02

01 44

Use the hazard warning flashers (all direction

indicators flash) when the car is stopped where

it could be a traffic hazard or obstruction. Press

the button to activate the function.

A sufficiently violent collision or heavy braking

activates the hazard warning flashers automat-

ically, see page 54. The function can be deac-

tivated with the button.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the use of hazard warning flashers vary from country to coun- try.

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Parking brake

02

64

Parking brake (handbrake)

G 01

82 60

The lever is located between the front seats.

NOTE

The warning lamp symbol in the combined instrument panel illuminates irrespective of how hard the parking brake is applied.

How to Apply the parking brake 1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.

2. Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to

its full extent.

3. Release the foot brake pedal and make

sure that the car is at a standstill position.

4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever

must be pulled more firmly.

When parking a vehicle always put the gear

selector in position 1 (for manual transmission)

or P (for automatic transmission)

Parking on a hill If the car is parked facing uphill; turn the wheels

away from the kerb.

If the car is parked facing downhill; turn the

wheels toward the kerb.

How to release the parking brake 1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.

2. Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the button, release the parking brake

lever and release the button.

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Power windows

02

65

Operation

The power windows are operated using the

controls in the doors. The ignition key must be

in position I or II for the power windows to

operate.

The windows continue to work for a limited

amount of time when the car is stopped and

ignition key is removed, provided none of the

doors is opened. Operate the windows with

caution.

To open a window:

Depress the front of the control.

To close a window:

Raise the front of the control.

NOTE

One way to reduce the pulsating wind noise when the rear windows are open is to also open the front windows slightly.

Remote control To operate the power windows with remote

control, see page 112.

WARNING

Make sure that children and other passen- gers cannot be trapped in any way when closing the windows. Pay close attention if the rear windows are controlled from the driver's door or if the windows are closed with the remote control.

Driver's door

G 00

00 00

Driver's door control panel.

Controls, all windows

Rear window controls

Front window controls

The driver can operate all of the power win-

dows from the driver's seat.

The windows can be opened and closed in two

ways:

Manual operation Depress one of the controls (2) or (3) gently or

raise it gently. The power window opens or

closes as long as the switch is actuated.

Automatic operation Fully depress one of the controls (3) or raise it,

then release. The side window will then open

or close automatically. If the window is

obstructed by an object, the movement will

stop. Only the front windows can be closed

automatically.

The control on the passenger door is operated

in the same way as on the driver's door.

All windows simultaneously All windows can be opened and closed simul-

taneously using button (1). The windows are

opened automatically with a short press on the

right-hand side of the button. Close by keeping

the left-hand side of the button pressed in.

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Power windows

02

66

WARNING

The function that interrupts the movement of the windows in the event of them being blocked works with both automatic and manual closing, although not with pinch protection deployed.

WARNING

If there are children in the car:

Remember to switch off the supply to the power windows by removing the ignition key if the driver leaves the car.

Make sure that children and other passen- gers cannot be trapped in any way when closing the windows.

Passenger seat

G 01

95 11

Passenger seat.

The control in the front passenger door oper-

ates that window only.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 67

Interior rearview mirror

G 02

09 88

Bright light from behind could be reflected in

the rearview mirror and dazzle the driver. Use

dimming when disturbed by light from behind.

Dipping Control for dimming

Normal position

Dimmed position.

Automatic dimming* Bright light from behind is automatically

dimmed by the rearview mirror. The control (1)

is not available in mirrors with automatic dim-

ming.

Interior rearview mirror with compass*

G 02

09 91

The upper right-hand corner of the rearview

mirror has an integrated display that shows the

compass direction in which the front of the car

is pointing. Eight different directions are shown

with English abbreviations: N (north), NE (north

east), E (east), SE (south east), S (south), SW

(south west), W (west) and NW (north west).

Calibrating the compass

G 02

09 92

The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.

The compass is set for the geographical area

to which the car was delivered. The compass

should be calibrated if the car is moved across

several magnetic zones.

1. Stop the car in a wide open area with the

engine running at idling speed.

2. Press and hold button (1) for at least 6 sec-

onds. Following which, the character C is

shown (the button is concealed so use a

paper clip for example to press it in).

3. Press and hold button (1) for at least 3 sec-

onds. The number for the current magnetic

zone is displayed.

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68

4. Press the button (1) repeatedly until the

number for the required magnetic zone ( 1

15) is shown, refer to the map of magnetic

zones for the compass.

5. Wait until the display returns to showing

the character C.

6. Following which, press and hold the button

in for 9 seconds and select L for left-hand

drive cars and R for right-hand drive.

7. Drive slowly in a circle with a maximum

speed of 10 km/h until a compass direction

is shown on the display, which indicates

that the calibration is complete.

G 02

01 50

Magnetic zones, Europe.

G 02

01 51

Magnetic zones, Asia.

G 02

01 52

Magnetic zones, South America.

G 02

01 53

Magnetic zones, Australia.

G 02

01 54

Magnetic zones, Africa.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

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Door mirrors

G 01

82 54

The controls for adjusting the two door mirrors

are at the front of the driver's door armrest. The

rearview mirrors can be operated in ignition

position I and II.

1. Press the L button for the left-hand door

mirror or the R button for the right-hand

door mirror. The light on the button illumi-

nates.

2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the

centre.

3. Press the L or R button again. The light

goes out.

Retractable power door mirrors* The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving

in narrow spaces. This can be carried out in

ignition position I and II.

Retracting the mirrors 1. Press the L and R button at the same time.

2. Release the buttons. The mirrors automat-

ically stop in the fully retracted position.

IMPORTANT

Do not use a scraper to remove ice from the mirrors as this could scratch the glass and the water and dirt-repellent coating* could be damaged. Use the defroster function instead, see page 82.

WARNING

Both door mirrors are the wide angled type to provide optimal vision. Objects may appear further away than they actually are.

Folding out the mirrors 1. Press the L and R button at the same time.

2. Release the buttons. The mirrors automat-

ically stop in the fully extended position.

Automatic retracting/extending When the car is locked/unlocked with the

remote control or using the Keyless-system,

see page 118, the door mirrors are automati-

cally retracted/extended.

NOTE

The door mirrors will not be extended auto- matically during unlocking if they were retracted using the controls in the door.

If the car is locked with the remote control and is then started, the door mirrors will still be extended.

The function can be activated/deactivated

under Car settings Retract mirrors when

locking, see page 71 for a description of the

menu system.

Resetting to neutral Mirrors that have been moved out of position

by an external force must be reset to the neutral

position for electric retracting and extending to

work.

1. Use the L and R buttons to retract the mir-

rors.

2. Extend the mirrors again with the L and R

button. The mirrors are now reset to the

neutral.

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Home safe and approach lighting The light* on the door mirrors illuminates when

the approach lighting or home safe lighting is

activated.

Blind Spot Information System, BLIS* BLIS is an information system that under cer-

tain conditions can help to draw the driver's

attention to vehicles moving in the same direc-

tion in the so-called "blind spot", see

page 151.

Storing door mirror positions The positions of the mirrors are stored when

the car is locked with the remote control. When

the car is unlocked with the same remote con-

trol the mirrors and the driver's seat adopt the

stored positions.

Water and dirt-repellent coating* The front side windows and/or door

mirrors are treated with a coating

which improves the view in poor weather con-

ditions. For information on maintenance, see

page 192.

Rearview and door mirrors In certain weather conditions, the function of

the dirt-repellent coating is improved if the

door mirror defrosters are used, see

page 82.

Heat the door mirrors:

If they are covered with ice or snow.

In heavy rain and dirty road conditions.

If they are misted.

IMPORTANT

Do not use a metal ice scraper to remove ice from the windows. The water and dirt-repel- lent coating could be damaged. Use the defroster to remove ice from the mirrors. An ice scraper could scratch the mirror glass!

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B

C

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Possible settings

Personal preferences can be set for some of

the car's functions. This applies to locks, cli-

mate control and audio functions. For audio

functions, see page 226.

Control panel Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Navigation

Use The settings are shown on the display (A).

Open the menu to enter settings:

1. Press MENU (B).

2. Scroll, for example, to Car settings with

the navigation button (E).

3. Press ENTER (D).

4. Select an alternative with the navigation

button (E).

5. Press ENTER to activate the selection.

Close the menu:

Press EXIT (C) for approximately one sec-

ond.

Clock, adjustment

The hour and minute are each adjusted sepa-

rately.

1. Use the numbers on the keypad or "arrow

up" or "arrow down" on the navigation but-

ton (E).

2. Select the number for adjustment using

"arrow right" or "arrow left" on the naviga-

tion button.

3. Press ENTER to start the clock.

NOTE

If the car has a 12-hour clock then AM/PM is selected using "arrow up" or "arrow down" after the final minute number has been adjusted.

Climate settings

Automatic blower adjust The fan speed can be set to AUTO mode in

cars equipped with ECC:

Select from Low, Normal and High.

Recirculation timer When the timer is active, the air recirculates for

3-12 minutes, depending on the outside air

temperature.

Select On/Off depending on whether or

not you wish the recirculation timer to be

active.

Reset all Resets the climate function options to the fac-

tory settings.

Car settings

Retract mirrors when locking* When the car is locked/unlocked with the

remote control the door mirrors can be retrac-

ted/extended automatically. The On/Off options are available.

Reduced guard* The deadlocks function can be temporarily

deactivated and the alarm level reduced if

someone wishes to remain in the car and the

doors have to be locked from the outside. The

Activate once and Ask on exit options are

available, see pages 124 and 127.

Unlock confirm. light The hazard warning flashers can provide feed-

back when the car is unlocked with the remote

control. The On/Off options are available.

Lock confirm. light The hazard warning flashers can provide feed-

back when the car is locked with the remote

control. The On/Off options are available.

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Doors auto lock When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h the

doors and boot lid can be locked automatically.

The On/Off options are available. Pulling the

door handle twice unlocks and opens the

doors from the inside.

Doors unlock There are two alternatives for unlocking:

All doors one press of the remote control unlocks both doors and the boot lid.

Driver's door first, then all others one press of the remote control unlocks the driver's door. A second press then unlocks the passenger door and the boot lid.

Keyless entry*

All doors - both doors and the boot lid are

unlocked simultaneously 1.

Both front doors both front doors are unlocked simultaneously.

Either front door any door or the boot lid can be unlocked separately.

Simultaneous opening of all windows This function can be selected for the unlock

button on the remote control:

Auto. open all windows all windows are opened simultaneously with one long press on the unlock button.

Approach lighting Select the time the car's lights should remain

on when the approach lighting button is

pressed. The following alternatives are availa-

ble: 30/60/90 seconds.

Home safe lighting Select the time the car's lights should remain

on when the left-hand stalk switch is pulled

back after the ignition key has been removed.

The following alternatives are available:

30/60/90 seconds.

Information

VIN number - (Vehicle Identification Num- ber) is the car's unique identity number.

Number of keys - The number of keys registered for the car is shown.

1 Both doors and the boot lid can also be locked simultaneously.

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General

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HomeLink is a programmable remote control

which can control up to three different devices

(e.g. garage door, alarm system, outdoor light-

ing and indoor lighting etc.) and in doing so

replace their remote controls. HomeLink is

supplied built into the left-hand sun visor.

HomeLink's panel consists of three program-

mable buttons and one indicator lamp.

NOTE

HomeLink is designed to be inoperable if the car is locked from the outside.

Save the original remote controls for future programming (e.g. for purchasing a new car).

Erase the programming for the buttons when selling the car.

Metallic sun visors should not be used in cars equipped with HomeLink. This could have a negative effect on the HomeLink function.

Operation When HomeLink is fully programmed it can be

used in place of the separate original remote

controls.

Press the programmed button to activate the

garage door, alarm system etc. The indicator

lamp illuminates for the time that the button is

kept depressed.

NOTE

In the event that the ignition is not activated, HomeLink operates for 30 minutes after the driver's door has been opened.

The original remote controls can of course be

used in parallel with HomeLink.

WARNING

If HomeLink is used to operate a garage door or gate, ensure that nobody is in the vicinity of the door or gate while it is in motion.

Do not use the HomeLink remote control for any garage door that does not have safety stop and safety reverse. The garage door must react immediately when it detects that something is preventing its movement, and stop directly and reverse. A garage door without these characteristics could cause personal injury. For further information, ring the HomeLink Hotline: 008000 466 354 65 (free of charge). They can also be contacted via the Internet: www.homelink.com.

Programming for the first time The first step erases the memory in HomeLink

and must not be carried out when only one

individual button is being reprogrammed.

1. Depress the two outer buttons and do not

release until the indicator lamp starts to

flash after approx. 20 seconds. The flash-

ing indicates that HomeLink is set in "learn

mode" and is ready to be programmed.

2. Position the original remote control 2-8 cm

from HomeLink. Monitor the indicator

lamp.

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The particular distance that is required

between the original remote control and

HomeLink depends on the programming of

the device in question. Perhaps several

attempts will be required at different dis-

tances. Maintain each position for approx.

15 seconds before trying a new one.

3. Depress the button for the original remote

control and the button to be programmed

on HomeLink simultaneously. Do not

release the buttons until the indicator lamp

has changed over from slow to rapid flash-

ing. The rapid flashing indicates successful

programming.

4. Test the programming by depressing the

programmed button on HomeLink and

watching the indicator lamp:

Constant glow: The indicator lamp illu- minates with a constant glow when the button is kept depressed, this indicates that the programming is complete. The garage door, gate or similar should now be activated when the programmed HomeLink button is depressed.

Glow not constant: The indicator lamp flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds and then changes over to a constant glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc- ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds

and indicates that the device has a "roll- ing code". The garage door, gate or sim- ilar is not activated when the pro- grammed HomeLink button is depressed. Continue the programming in accordance with the following.

5. Locate the "programming button 1" on the

receiver for the garage door for example,

normally located close to the antenna's

bracket on the receiver. If you have diffi-

culty in finding the button, look in the man-

ufacturer's manual or call the HomeLink

Hotline: 008000 466 354 65 (free of

charge). They can also be contacted via

the Internet: www.homelink.com

6. Depress and release the "programming

button". The button flashes for approx. 30

seconds and the next step must be carried

out within this period.

7. Depress the programmed button on

HomeLink, while the "programming but-

ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for

approx. 3 seconds and then release.

Repeat the press/hold/release sequence

up to 3 times to conclude the program-

ming.

Programming individual buttons To reprogram an individual button, proceed in

accordance with the following:

1. Depress the required button on HomeLink

and do not release until step 3 has been

completed.

2. When the indicator lamp on HomeLink

starts to flash, after approx. 20 seconds,

position the original remote control 2-8 cm

from HomeLink. Monitor the indicator

lamp.

The particular distance that is required

between the original remote control and

HomeLink depends on the programming of

the device in question. Perhaps several

attempts will be required at different dis-

tances. Maintain each position for approx.

15 seconds before trying a new one.

3. Depress the button on the original remote

control. The indicator lamp will start to

flash. When the flashing has changed over

from a slow to a rapid flashing - release

both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates

successful programming.

4. Test the programming by depressing the

programmed button on HomeLink and

watching the indicator lamp:

1 Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.

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Constant glow: The indicator lamp illu- minates with a constant glow when the button is kept depressed, this indicates that the programming is complete. The garage door, gate or similar should now be activated when the programmed HomeLink button is depressed.

Glow not constant: The indicator lamp flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds and then changes over to a constant glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc- ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds and indicates that the device has a "roll- ing code". The garage door, gate or sim- ilar is not activated when the pro- grammed HomeLink button is depressed. Continue the programming in accordance with the following.

5. Locate the "programming button 2" on the

receiver for the garage door for example,

normally located close to the antenna's

bracket on the receiver. If you have diffi-

culty in finding the button, look in the man-

ufacturer's manual or call the HomeLink

Hotline: 008000 466 354 65 (free of

charge). They can also be contacted via

the Internet: www.homelink.com

6. Depress and release the "programming

button". The button flashes for approx. 30

seconds and the next step must be carried

out within this period.

7. Depress the programmed button on

HomeLink, while the "programming but-

ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for

approx. 3 seconds and then release.

Repeat the press/hold/release sequence

up to 3 times to conclude the program-

ming.

Erasing programming It is only possible to erase the programming for

all the buttons on HomeLink, not for individual

buttons.

Depress the two outer buttons and do not

release until the indicator lamp starts to

flash after approx. 20 seconds.

> HomeLink is now set in so-called "learn

mode" and is ready to be programmed

once more, see page 73.

2 Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.

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General information on climate control................................................... 78

Electronic climate control, ECC*............................................................. 80

Air distribution......................................................................................... 84

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*..................................................... 85

Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)....................................................... 88

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Air conditioning

The climate control system cools or heats as

well as dehumidifies the air in the passenger

compartment. The car is equipped with either

manual (AC) or electronic climate control (ECC,

Electronic Climate Control).

NOTE

The air conditioning system can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible air in the passenger compartment and pre- vent the windows from misting, it should always be on.

Misting windows

Remove misting on the insides of the windows

by first using the defroster function.

To reduce the risk of misting, clean the win-

dows with a normal window cleaning agent.

Ice and snow

Remove ice and snow from the climate control

air intake (the grille between the bonnet and the

windscreen).

Fault tracing and repair

Entrust fault tracing and repair of the climate

control system to an authorised Volvo work-

shop only.

Refrigerant

The air conditioning system contains R134a

refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no chlo-

rine, which means that it is harmless to the

ozone layer. The system must only be charged

with R134a refrigerant. Have an authorised

Volvo workshop carry out this work.

Passenger compartment filter

All air entering the car's passenger compart-

ment is only cleaned with one filter. This must

be replaced at regular intervals. Follow the

Volvo Service Programme for the recom-

mended replacement intervals. If the car is

used in a severely contaminated environment,

it may be necessary to replace the filter more

often.

NOTE

There are different types of passenger com- partment filter. Make sure that the correct filter is fitted.

Display

There is a display above the climate control

panel. This displays climate control settings.

Personal preferences

You can set preferences for two climate control

functions:

Fan speed in AUTO mode (applies only to cars with ECC).

Recirculation timer for passenger com- partment air.

For information about these settings, see

page 71.

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Air vents in the dashboard

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Open

Closed

Lateral airflow

Vertical airflow

Aim the outer vents towards the side windows

to remove misting from the front side windows.

During cold weather - Close the centre vents

for optimum comfort and best demisting.

ECC

Actual temperature The temperature you select corresponds to the

physical experience with reference to factors

such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation

in and around the car.

The system includes a sun sensor which

detects the side from which the sun is shining

into the passenger compartment. This means

that the temperature can differ between the

right and left-hand air vents despite the con-

trols being set for the same temperature on

both sides.

Sensor location

The sun sensor is on the top side of the dashboard.

The temperature sensor for the passenger compartment is behind the climate control panel.

The outside temperature sensor is located on the door mirror.

The humidity sensor is located in the inte- rior rearview mirror.

NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.

Side windows and sunroof To ensure that the air conditioning works sat-

isfactorily, close all side windows and the roof.

Acceleration The air conditioning system switches off tem-

porarily at full throttle. You may briefly feel a

temporary rise in temperature.

Condensation In warm weather, condensation from the air

conditioning may drip under the car. This is

normal.

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Control panel

6

7

3

4

9

5

1 10

8

5

2

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AUTO

Fan

Recirculation/Air quality system

Defroster

Air distribution

AC ON/OFF Air conditioning On/Off

Heated front left seat

Heated front right seat

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Temperature selector

Functions

1. AUTO The AUTO function automat-

ically regulates climate con-

trol and maintains the

selected temperature. The

AUTO function controls heat-

ing, air conditioning, fan

speed, recirculation, and air

distribution.

When the roof is open more air and heat/cold

is directed down in the passenger compart-

ment, and the output of the climate control is

limited if it is not possible to compensate for

the outside temperature

If you select one or more manual functions, the

other functions continue to be controlled auto-

matically. All manual settings are switched off

when AUTO is switched on. The display shows

AUTO CLIMATE.

2. Fan Turn the knob to increase or

decrease fan speed. If AUTO

is selected then fan speed is

regulated automatically. The

previously set fan speed is

disengaged.

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NOTE

If the knob is turned anticlockwise and the fan indicator in the display goes out, the fan and the air conditioning are switched off. The display shows the fan symbol and OFF.

3. Recirculation The function is selected to

shut out bad air, exhaust

gases etc. from the passen-

ger compartment. The air in

the passenger compartment

is recirculated, i.e. no outside

air is taken into the car when

this function is activated. If the air in the car

recirculates for too long, there is a risk of mist-

ing on the insides of the windows.

Timer The timer function reduces the risk of icing,

misting and bad air (if recirculation is selected).

To activate/deactivate the function see

page 71.

NOTE

When Defroster (4) is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.

3. Air quality system (option) (same button as recirculation)

The air quality system con-

sists of a multi-filter and a

sensor. The filter separates

gases and particles to reduce

the levels of odours and pol-

lution in the passenger compartment. When

the sensor detects polluted outside air, the air

intakes are closed and the air in the passenger

compartment is recirculated. A green light (A)

illuminates in the button when the air quality

sensor is active.

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Activating the air quality sensor:

Press AUTO (1) to activate the air quality

sensor (normal setting).

Or:

Switch between three functions by press-

ing repeatedly the recirculation button.

Air quality sensor engaged the light (A) illuminates.

No recirculation engaged, provided it is not required for cooling in hot weather light not illuminated.

Recirculation engaged the light (M) illu- minates.

Keep the following in mind:

As a rule, the air quality sensor should always be engaged.

Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid misting.

The defroster functions for the front, side and rear windows can be used to demist the windows.

4. Defroster Used to quickly remove mist-

ing and ice from the wind-

screen and side windows. Air

flows to the windows at high

fan speed. The light in the

defroster button illuminates

when the function is active.

The following also takes place when the

defroster function is activated in order to pro-

vide maximum dehumidification in the passen-

ger compartment:

the air conditioning (AC) is automatically switched on (can be switched off with the AC button (6)

recirculation is automatically disengaged.

When the defroster is switched off the climate

control returns to the previous settings.

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5. Air distribution The airflow can be distributed

to the windows, dashboard

vents or floor by pressing the

air distribution buttons.

A symbol on the display

above the climate control

panel and an illuminated light in the relevant

button indicate which function has been

selected.

Refer to the table on page 84.

6. AC On/Off (ON/OFF) ON: The air conditioning is on.

It is controlled by the system's

AUTO function. This way,

incoming air is cooled and

dehumidified.

OFF: Off

When the defroster function is activated the air

conditioning is automatically switched on (can

be switched off with the AC button).

NOTE

The climate control system's demisting function with humidity sensor is significantly reduced with the air conditioning in deacti- vated mode (OFF), as well as with manually selected air distribution and fan speed.

7 and 8. Heated front seats* To activate front seat heating:

Higher heat:

Press the button once both lights illumi-

nate.

Lower heat:

Press the button once one light illumi-

nates.

Heat off:

Press the button three times light not illu-

minated.

9. Rear window and door mirror

defrosters Heating is used to quickly

remove misting and ice from

the rear window and door mir-

rors. Press the button once to

start simultaneous rear win-

dow and rearview mirror

defrosting. The function is

active if one lamp is illuminated in the button.

The function is switched off manually or auto-

matically. Switch off manually with one press

on the button. Automatic switching off discon-

nects the rear window and door mirrors after

12 20 minutes depending on outside tem-

perature.

During cold weather the defrosting 1 also con-

tinues after 20 minutes in order to keep the rear

window and door mirrors free of ice and mist.

The intensity of the defrosting can be adapted

to the outside temperature. This function must

be switched off manually.

1 Depending on market

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10. Temperature selector The temperatures on the

driver and passenger sides

can be set independently.

Press the button once to acti-

vate one side only. Press

again to activate the other

side. Press the button a third time to activate

both sides.

The active side is indicated by the button's light

and in the display above the climate control

panel.

When the car is started, the most recent setting

is resumed.

NOTE

Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by selecting a higher or lower temperature than the actual desired temperature.

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Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use:

Air to windows. Some air

flows from the air vents. The

air is not recirculated. Air

conditioning is always

engaged.

To remove ice and

misting quickly.

Air to the floor and windows.

Some air flows from the dash-

board air vents.

To ensure comfortable

conditions and good

demisting in cold or

humid weather.

Air to windscreen and side

windows. Some air flows

from the air vents.

To prevent misting

and icing in a cold and

humid climate. (Not

for low fan speed.)

Air to floor and from dash-

board air vents.

In sunny weather with

cool outside tempera-

tures.

Airflow to windows and from

dashboard air vents.

To ensure good com-

fort in warm, dry

weather.

Air to floor. Some air flows to

the dashboard air vents and

windows.

To warm the feet.

Airflow to the head and

chest from the dashboard

air vents.

To ensure efficient

cooling in warm

weather.

Airflow to windows, from

dashboard air vents and to

the floor.

To provide cooler air

for the feet or warmer

air to the upper body in

cold weather or hot,

dry weather.

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03

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General information about heaters

The parking heater heats the engine and pas-

senger compartment and can be started

directly or with the timer.

Two different times can be selected using the

timer. Here, time refers to the time when the car

is heated and ready. The car's electronic sys-

tem calculates when heating should be started

based on the outside temperature.

The heater is cannot start if the outside tem-

perature exceeds 25 C. At 10 C or lower the

maximum running time of the parking heater is

50 minutes.

WARNING

The car must be outdoors when the petrol or diesel heater is used.

NOTE

When the parking heater is active there may be smoke from underneath the car, which is perfectly normal.

Refuelling

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Warning decal on fuel filler flap.

WARNING

Fuel which spills out could be ignited. Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star- ting to refuel.

Check on the information display that the parking heater is switched off. When it is running, the information display shows PARK HEAT ON.

Parking on a hill If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of

the car should point downhill to ensure that

there is a supply of fuel to the parking heater.

Battery and fuel If the battery has insufficient charge or the fuel

level is too low, the parking heater is switched

off automatically and a message appears on

the information display.

Acknowledge the message by pressing the

indicator stalk READ button once.

IMPORTANT

Repeated use of the parking heater com- bined with short journeys may discharge the battery and impair starting.

The car should be driven for the same time as the heater is used to ensure that the car's battery is recharged adequately to replace the energy consumed by the heater when it is used on a regular basis.

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Activating the heater

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READ button

Thumbwheel 1

RESETbutton1

Symbols and display messages

When one of the timer's settings or

DIRECT START is activated, the

information symbol in the com-

bined instrument panel illuminates

and the information display shows

an explanatory text.

Display Specification

FUEL HEATER ON The heater is

switched on and

running.

TIMER IS SET FOR

FUEL HEATER

Reminder that the

heater will start at

the set time after the

car has been left,

when the ignition

key is removed from

the ignition switch.

Display Specification

HEATER STOP-

PED - LOW BAT-

TERY

The heater has been

stopped by the car's

electronics in order

to facilitate starting

the engine.

HEATER STOP-

PED LOW FUEL

LEVEL

The heater has been

stopped by the car's

electronics in order

to facilitate starting

the engine as well as

50 km driving.

Direct start and immediate stop

1. Scroll with the thumbwheel to DIRECT

START.

2. Press the RESET button to select between

ON and OFF.

ON: Parking heater switched on manually or

with programmed timer.

OFF: Parking heater switched off.

With the direct start of the heater it will be acti-

vated for 50 minutes.

1 No function in cars without trip computer, fuel-driven parking heater as well as stability and traction control system.

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03

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 87

Heating of the passenger compartment will

begin as soon as the engine coolant has

reached the correct temperature.

NOTE

The car can be started and driven while the parking heater is running.

Setting the timer

The time when the car shall be used and heated

is specified with the timer.

Select between TIMER 1 and TIMER 2.

1. Scroll with the thumbwheel to PARK

HEAT TIMER 1.

2. Briefly press the RESET button so that the

hours setting starts to flash.

3. Select the required hour using the thumb-

wheel.

4. Briefly press RESET to move to the flash-

ing minutes setting.

5. Select the required minute using the

thumbwheel.

6. Briefly press RESET to confirm the setting.

7. Press RESET to activate the timer.

After setting TIMER 1 a second start time can

be programmed with TIMER 2 by scrolling with

the thumbwheel.

Set the alternative time in the same way as

TIMER 1.

Deactivating a timer-started heater A timer-started heater can be switched off

manually before the set time has elapsed. Pro-

ceed as follows:

1. Press the READ button.

2. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the text

PARK HEAT TIMER 1 or PARK HEAT

TIMER 2.

The text ON flashes on the display.

3. Press RESET.

The text OFF is shown with a constant

glow and the heater is switched OFF.

A timer-started heater can be switched off in

accordance with the instructions in the section

"Direct start and immediate stop".

Clock/timer The heater's time is connected to the car's

clock.

NOTE

All timer programming will be cleared if the car's clock is reset.

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Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)

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88 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Auxiliary heater (diesel)

In diesel-engined cars the auxiliary heater may

be required for achieving the correct tempera-

ture in the passenger compartment during cold

weather.

The heater starts automatically when extra

heat is required when the engine is running.

The heater is switched off automatically when

the correct temperature is reached or when the

engine is switched off.

NOTE

The auxiliary heater cannot be switched on or off manually but is only controlled by the car's electronics.

When the auxiliary heater is active there may be smoke from underneath the car, which is perfectly normal.

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90 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Front seats.............................................................................................. 92

Electrically operated roof ....................................................................... 95

Wind deflector*........................................................................................ 99

Interior lighting...................................................................................... 100

Storage spaces in the passenger compartment................................... 102

Cargo area............................................................................................ 106

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Seating position

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The driver's and passenger seats can be

adjusted to the optimum sitting and driving

positions

Forward/backward: lift the handle to adjust

the distance to the steering wheel and ped-

als. Check that the seat is locked after

changing position.

Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion,

pump up/down.

Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.

Lumbar support 1, turn the wheel.

Backrest rake: turn the wheel.

Control panel for power seat*.

Lever (2) is not available on all seat models.

WARNING

Adjust the position of the driver's seat and adjust the seatbelt, see page 16, before set- ting off, never while driving.

Check that the seat is locked in position.

NOTE

When putting on the seatbelt it is easiest to pick it up from down at the seatbelt guide, not over the shoulder.

Entry to the rear seat

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Handle for boarding

Button for boarding

Mechanical seat Move the seat forward:

1. Release the seatbelt from the seatbelt

guide, see page 18.

2. Pull up the handle (1), hold it steady while

tipping the backrest forward into locked

position.

3. Push the seat forward.

1 Also applies to power seat.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 93

Move the seat backward:

1. Push the seat back until it reaches its orig-

inal position.

2. Pull up the handle (1), hold it steady while

tipping the backrest back.

3. Refit the seatbelt in the seatbelt guide.

Power seat* Move the seat forward:

1. Release the seatbelt from the seatbelt

guide, see page 18.

2. Pull up the handle (1), hold it steady while

tipping the backrest forward into locked

position.

3. Hold the button (2) depressed while the

seat moves forward.

Move the seat backward:

1. Hold the button (2) depressed until the seat

reaches its original position.

2. Pull up the handle (1), hold it steady while

tipping the backrest back.

3. Refit the seatbelt in the seatbelt guide.

NOTE

The seat can only be moved to the very front (+6 cm) to facilitate entry and exit to and from the rear seat when the backrest has been folded forward. If the backrest is folded back when the seat is in the front position then the seat automatically moves back approx. 6 cm after a few seconds.

WARNING

Check that the backrest is properly folded back by pushing and pulling the head restraint.

The belt on the front passenger side must be

in the belt guide during driving, even when

there is no passenger sitting in the seat.

Floor mats*

Volvo supplies floor carpets which are espe-

cially produced for your car.

WARNING

The floor mat at the driver's seat must be firmly fitted and secured in the attachment clips to prevent it from being trapped around and under the pedals.

Power seat*

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The seats can be adjusted for a certain time

after unlocking the door with the remote con-

trol without the key being inserted into the igni-

tion switch. The seat can always be adjusted in

ignition position I or II.

Front edge of seat cushion up/down

Seat, forwards/backwards

Seat, up/down

Backrest rake

An overload protection is deployed if one of the

seats is blocked. If this happens, turn off the

ignition and wait a short time before adjusting

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the seat again. Only one of the seat's settings

can be adjusted at a time.

Memory function

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Buttons for memory function.

Store setting 1. Adjust the seat and the door mirrors.

2. Press and hold button M while pressing

button 1, 2 or 3 simultaneously.

Using a stored setting Press one of the memory buttons 13 until the

seat and the door mirrors stop. If you release

the button then the movement of the seat will

stop.

Emergency stop If the seat accidentally begins to move, press

any of the buttons to stop the function.

WARNING

Risk of crushing. Make sure that children do not play with the controls.

Check that there are no objects in front of, behind or under the seat during adjustment.

Ensure that none of the rear seat passen- gers is in danger of becoming trapped.

Memory in the remote control The positions of the driver's seat and the door

mirrors are stored in the memory for the remote

control with which the car is locked. When the

car is unlocked with the same remote control

the driver's seat and the door mirrors adopt the

stored positions when the driver's door is

opened.

NOTE

Remote control memory is independent of seat memory.

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95

Conditions for roof operation

No objects on the parcel shelf.

No ice, snow or loose objects on the roof or boot lid.

Dry roof.

2.0 m clearance upward (A) and 0.2 m between bumper and objects behind (B).

Ambient temperature 10 C or warmer.

Closed cargo separator, see page 106.

Closed boot lid.

Stationary car, brake pedal depressed.

If the instructions on the following pages are

not followed then this could cause damage to

the roof's opening and closing mechanisms.

Volvo also recommends that the following is

observed:

Level ground.

Execution of roof operation in one single movement.

Engine at idling speed.

A

B

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IMPORTANT

Water collecting on the roof can run down into the cargo area and the passenger com- partment if the roof is opened.

WARNING

People, children or objects can be trapped by the roof or boot lid's moving parts.

Operate the roof with caution.

See decal on the cargo separator.

Do not allow children to play with the controls.

Do not leave the roof in a stationary position for longer than necessary.

WARNING

Never leave the car key in the car if there are children left in the car.

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Hatch cover

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08 01

When the roof is open there is a hatch cover

between the head restraints in the rear seat and

the boot lid, see the preceding illustration.

IMPORTANT

Do not sit on the hatch cover or use it as a support as it could be damaged.

Opening and closing the roof

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83 51

Close the roof

Open the roof

1. Turn the ignition key to position II. Prefera-

bly starting the engine.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Keep the left-hand button (1) pressed in to

close, or the right-hand button (2) to open.

Pay attention to any messages on the informa-

tion display while the roof is in motion. The

windows that are closed are opened

approx. 10 centimetres. All windows are closed

when the movement of the roof is completed.

Release the button when a signal sounds and

the message ROOF CLOSED or ROOF

OPEN is shown on the information display.

WARNING

Never pull the release wire for the hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat cushion. Only service personnel are allowed to use the hydraulic system's emergency release function.

Consequences:

significant risk of crushing injury

uncontrolled movement/opening of the electrically operated roof or boot lid

the roof components could be destroyed.

Make thoroughly sure that the conditions are fulfilled before operating the roof.

Text on the information display A number of these messages also apply to

loading assistance, see page 106.

PRESS BRAKE FOR ROOF OPERATION - Depress the brake pedal in order to operate the roof.

CLOSE BOOT FOR ROOF OPERATION - The boot lid is not closed. Close the boot lid.

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OPEN BOOT LID FULLY - Open boot lid fully.

CLOSE BOOT SEP. FOR ROOF OPERAT. - The cargo separator is not closed. Close the cargo separator, see page 106.

LOW BATTERY FOR ROOF OPERATION - The battery voltage is too low. The roof can only be closed. Charge the battery, e.g. by starting the engine, and try again.

ROOF NOT LOCKED - The roof has not been opened or closed properly. Try again to open or close the roof.

ROOF IN LOAD AID POSITION - The roof has been raised with the loading assis- tance function. Lower the roof, see page 106.

TEMP LIMITS ROOF OPERATION - The roof system is either overheated or the out- side temperature is below 10 C. If the roof is overheated, wait approx. five minutes until the message clears and try again.

Messages with roof faults Two messages can be shown on the informa-

tion display in the event of a roof fault:

ROOF FAILURE SERVICE REQUIRED - The roof cannot be operated. This requires service by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Covering over can be performed in accord- ance with the instructions.

ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL - The roof or loading assistance must be operated in accordance with special instructions. Service must be performed by an author- ised Volvo workshop.

Special instructions for manoeuvring in

the event of a roof fault If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE

MANUAL is shown on the information display

then the roof cannot be operated normally.

NOTE

After the roof has been closed it cannot be opened again.

IMPORTANT

Closing in the event of a roof fault requires very careful checking of the conditions for operating the roof, see page 95. Even if the conditions are fulfilled, there is a significant risk of material damage.

1. Keep the closing button pressed in until

ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is shown

on the display. Following which, release

the button.

2. Press the closing button again. Press the

closing button again. Keep it pressed in for

at least 30 seconds until the roof and boot

lid are closed. Pay attention for any faults

that could cause damage to the car.

A signal sounds during the whole closing oper-

ation.

WARNING

Never pull the release wire for the hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat cushion. Only service personnel are allowed to use the hydraulic system's emergency release function.

Consequences:

significant risk of crushing injury

uncontrolled movement/opening of the electrically operated roof or boot lid

the roof components could be destroyed.

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Any interfer- ence in the roof system could cause mal- function and serious injury as a result.

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Plastic cover for temporary covering

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Clamping of the plastic cover between the

wiper blades and the windscreen

Hook at front wheel housing

Hole in plastic cover for rearview mirror

Hook at rear wheel housing

Hole in plastic cover for antenna

Hooks at rear bumper

If the roof cannot be closed due to low battery

voltage or a possible roof fault then a protective

plastic cover can be fitted. The plastic cover is

fitted with the rope attachments inward.

The plastic cover is stored in a bag marked

"Cover for temporary use".

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08 03

Plastic cover, located in the ski hatch.

1. Raise the windows (if possible).

2. Take the plastic cover from the centre

panel in the rear seat backrest at the ski

hatch.

3. Take the plastic cover from the package

and unwrap it.

4. Thread the hole (3) over the door mirror and

secure the hooks (2) in the front wheel

arches.

5. Clamp the plastic cover between the wiper

blades and the windscreen and stretch the

plastic so that it has one tuck (1) per wiper

blade.

6. Guide through the antenna (5).

7. Secure the hooks (4) in the rear wheel

arches and the hooks (6) under the rear

bumper.

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Wind deflector*

04

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 99

General

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08 04

The wind deflector can be used when driving

with a lowered roof to reduce the swirling air-

flow and draughts in the passenger compart-

ment.

Installing the wind deflector 1. Fold out the four-part deflector to is full size

and press the catch together.

2. Insert the wind deflector's supports under

the head restraints so that they are resting

against the top edge of the backrest.

3. Press the locking levers into the holders on

the side panels until a click is heard.

4. Open out the wind deflector.

NOTE

Be careful of the car's upholstery.

The zips in the wind deflector are used for stor-

ing/retrieving luggage on the rear seat.

WARNING

Check that the wind deflector is secured firmly. Otherwise it may detach in the event of sudden movement for example and then cause injury and damage.

WARNING

No passengers are allowed in the rear seat when the wind deflector is fitted.

The deflector is stored in the cargo area in its

bag, under the cargo separator, furthest for-

ward against the backrest.

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100 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Reading lamps and interior lighting

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08 05

Controls in roof console for front reading lamps and passenger compartment lighting.

Reading lamp left-hand, On/Off

Interior lighting

Reading lamp right-hand, On/Off

All lighting in the passenger compartment can

be switched on in ignition position I and II as

well as when the engine is running. The lighting

can also be activated within 30 minutes after:

the engine has been switched off and the ignition is in position 0

the car has been unlocked but the engine has not been started.

Roof lighting The reading lamps are switched on or off by

pressing the relevant button in the roof con-

sole.

Rear seat lighting

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08 06

Switched on or off with one press of the button.

Courtesy lighting Courtesy lighting (and passenger compart-

ment lighting) is switched on and off respec-

tively when a side door is opened or closed.

Vanity mirror*

G 02

02 10

The lamp is automatically switched on and off

respectively when the cover is opened or

closed.

Glovebox lighting

Glovebox lighting is switched on and off

respectively when the lid is opened or closed.

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Automatic lighting

Using the switch (2), see page 100, three posi-

tions can be selected for the lighting the pas-

senger compartment:

Off right-hand side (marked with 0) depressed, automatic lighting switched off.

Neutral position automatic lighting acti- vated. The dimmer function is active.

On left-hand side depressed, passenger compartment lighting on.

Neutral position When the switch (2) is in neutral position pas-

senger compartment lighting is switched on

and off automatically in accordance with the

below.

The passenger compartment lighting is

switched on and remains on for 30 seconds if:

the car is unlocked with the key or remote control

the engine is stopped and the ignition key is turned to position 0.

Passenger compartment lighting is switched

off when:

the engine is started.

the car is locked with the key or remote control.

Passenger compartment lighting comes on

and remains on for 5 minutes if one of the doors

is open.

If any lighting is switched on manually and the

car is locked then it will be switched off auto-

matically after 5 minutes.

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Storage spaces

6

1 2 3 4 5

9

10

7

8

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 103

Storage compartment in door panel (lock-

able*).

Coat hanger, only for light garments.

Storage pocket on front edge of front seat

cushions.

Ticket clip

Glovebox

Cup holder (with roller cover*)

Tunnel compartment (e.g. for CDs)

Cup holder (with roller cover*)

Storage compartment in rear side panel

Storage pocket on rear of front seats.

WARNING

Ensure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie or protrude in such a way that they could cause injury during heavy braking.

Always secure large and heavy objects with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

Glovebox

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42 08

The owner's manual and maps can be kept

here for example. There are also holders for

coins, pens and fuel cards.

The glovebox can be locked with the remote

control's detachable key blade. Further infor-

mation is available on page 113.

Coat hanger

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81 37

The coat hanger is located on the passenger

seat head restraint. Only hang light garments

on the hanger.

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Storage compartment in door panel

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04 07

The storage compartment is opened by lifting

the lower front edge of the lid, and closed with

a touch on its upper section.

Lockable storage compartment in door

panel* The storage compartment is locked with the

remote control, see page 115.

Storage compartment in rear side panel

G 02

08 07

The storage compartment is opened and

closed with a touch in the centre of its upper

section.

Storage under the front armrest

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83 71

There is a storage space under the armrest.

There is also a smaller storage space in the

detachable armrest. Press the small button

and lift the armrest to open the shallow com-

partment. Press the large button and lift the

armrest to open the deeper compartment.

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67 04

In the deeper compartment there is space for

10 normal CD cases. The cases must be stored

vertically on the top edge for all 10 to have

space.

Cup holder in centre console

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83 72

There is space for a double cup holder under

the roller cover. The space can be used for

storage by lifting out the cup holder. Lift at the

rear edge of the cup holder where there is a

recess.

If the cup holder is being fitted - first align its

two guide lugs in the two recesses in the front

edge of the space and then press down the

rear edge of the cup holder.

The cup holder cannot be lifted out from cars

which have alarm with movement detector*.

Close the roller cover by gripping its front edge

from below and pulling forward.

Storage compartment behind the handbrake

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96 24

When there are no buttons for parking assis-

tance and BLIS, see page 149 and page

152, the space can be used as a storage com-

partment.

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Cargo separator

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08 45

The purpose of the separator is to limit the

amount of the load in the cargo area so that the

movement of the roof is not disrupted. Be sure

to close the cargo separator fully so that it is

locked on both the left and right-hand sides.

IMPORTANT

Do not place objects above or alongside the cargo separator when it is closed. Do not position luggage so that it is higher that the closed cargo separator.

G 02

08 47

Label on cargo separator.

NOTE

Too much load in the cargo area prevents the cargo separator from being closed. Consequently the roof is also prevented from opening.

Loading assistance

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08 48

Button for raising and lowering the roof.

In open position the roof is folded up in the

cargo area. The roof can be raised or lowered

to facilitate loading and unloading using the

button (see preceding illustration). The move-

ments for loading assistance constitute a small

amount of the normal movement of the roof.

Consequently the messages for roof operation

on the information display also apply to loading

assistance, see page 96.

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WARNING

People or objects which prevent the raising and lowering of the roof are at risk of being trapped.

Using loading assistance One press on the button both starts and stops

raising/lowering. It may take several seconds

before the movement starts. If a signal sounds

when the button is pressed and the roof does

not move, read the message on the information

display.

1. Press the button to raise the roof.

2. Lift the cargo separator and move it into

the cargo area.

3. When loading is complete, fold down the

cargo separator.

4. Press the button so that the roof is low-

ered.

NOTE

If the battery level is too low then the roof can only be lowered.

Using loading assistance with roof faults If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE

MANUAL is shown on the information display

then the roof can only be lowered.

1. Check that ROOF FAILURE SEE

MANUAL is shown on the display.

2. Keep the button depressed for approx.

5 seconds. Keep the button depressed

while the roof is lowered.

A signal sounds during the whole lowering

operation.

IMPORTANT

The cargo separator should be fully open before opening the roof.

When the roof is raised for loading assis- tance or if the movement is interrupted by pressing in the button twice then the boot lid must not be closed. This could result in damage and malfunction in the system.

Lower the roof to its lowest position, wait a few seconds and then close the boot lid.

Load retaining eyelets

G 02

08 50

There are four or more eyelets for securing

straps or ropes. Straps that are suitable for the

eyelets are supplied by Volvo dealers.

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108 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Electrical socket in cargo area

G 02

08 56

Fold down the cover to access the electrical

socket. This socket works regardless of

whether or not the ignition is on.

NOTE

Do not use the electric socket with the engine switched off as there is a risk of the battery becoming discharged.

Ski hatch

G 02

10 37

There is a hatch behind the centre panel 1 in the

rear seat backrest for transporting long, light

objects.

Max. length: 2 m and max. weight: 25 kg. The

ski hatch is opened from two directions, from

the centre panel and from inside the cargo

area.

Open the centre section in the back of

the rear seat Pull the strap in the top of the backrest

centre section to access the hatch.

Close the centre section in the back of

the rear seat 1. Refit the centre section with the lower part

first.

2. Fold in the centre section and press until a

clicking sound is heard.

Hatch in cargo area If the car is equipped with ski bag* then the zip

in the bag must also be opened from the pas-

senger compartment.

Press the buttons in the two holes in the

hatch towards each other and open the

hatch.

Locking the ski hatch Locked with the remote control, see

page 117.

Secure long loads with the seatbelt Long loads, for example skis, must be secured

with the rear seat's seatbelt.

Wrap the seatbelt one turn around the skis

and lock it in the normal way in the seatbelt

buckle.

If the car is equipped with a ski bag then the

belt must be threaded through its handle.

1 Emergency puncture repair kit, first aid, plastic cover and towing eye are stored in the centre panel in the rear seat backrest. For cars with spare wheel*, see page 180.

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WARNING

Stop the engine and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects. A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h carry the impact of an item weighing 1000 kg. Always secure the load. Always secure the load. During heavy braking the load may other- wise shift, causing personal injury to the car's occupants.

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110 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Remote control with key blade............................................................. 112

Privacy locking*..................................................................................... 115

Active locks........................................................................................... 117

Keyless drive*........................................................................................ 118

Battery in remote control...................................................................... 121

Locking and unlocking.......................................................................... 122

Alarm*.................................................................................................... 126

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Remote control with key blade

05

112

Remote control

The car is supplied with two remote controls.

They also serve as ignition keys.

The remote controls contain detachable metal

key blades for mechanical locking/unlocking of

the driver's door and glovebox.

The key blades' unique code is available at

authorised Volvo workshops, who can order

new key blades.

A maximum of six remote controls/key blades

can be programmed and used for one single

car.

Turn signal indication during locking/ unlocking

When the car is unlocked using the Keyless

Drive system or the remote control, two short

flashes of the direction indicators serve to indi-

cate that unlocking was correctly performed.

For locking, the indication takes place with one

long flash and only if all locks have been

locked, after the doors and the boot lid have

been closed.

Personal preferences can be used to deacti-

vate indication via the direction indicators.

There will then be no visual indication as to

whether the lock status is correct, see

page 71.

Loss of a remote control

If you lose a remote control, take the car and

the other remote controls to an authorised

Volvo workshop. The code of the missing

remote control must be erased from the sys-

tem as a theft prevention measure.

Immobiliser

The remote controls are fitted with coded

chips. The code must be accepted by the

reader (receiver) in the ignition switch. The car

can only be started if the correct remote control

with the correct code is used.

Remote control functions

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Locking Locks the doors, the boot lid,

the storage compartments in the door pan-

els (lockable as option) as well as the ski

hatch. The remote control does not lock

the glovebox.

Unlocking Unlocks the doors, the boot

lid, the storage compartments in the door

panels (lockable as option) as well as the

ski hatch. The remote control does not

unlock the glovebox. Press and hold to

open the side windows.

Approach lighting Switches on the light-

ing at a distance and lights up the area

around a car parked in a dark location.

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Press the button once to switch on the

interior lighting, position/parking lamps,

number plate lighting and door mirror

lamps (option). The lighting is switched off

automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds.

For information on setting the delay time,

see page 71.

Boot lid - Press the button once to unlock

the boot lid only. 1

Panic function Used to attract attention

in an emergency. Press and hold the red

button for at least three seconds or press

it twice within three seconds to activate the

direction indicators and the horn. The func-

tion can be turned off with the same button

once it has been active for at least 5 sec-

onds. Otherwise the function switches off

automatically after 30 seconds.

IMPORTANT

The narrow section of the remote control is particularly sensitive - this contains the chip. The car cannot be started if the chip is dam- aged.

Detachable key blade

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Using the remote control's detachable key

blade:

the driver's door can be opened manually if central locking is not activated with the remote control - see the next section and see page 118.

the boot lid can be opened manually if cen- tral locking is not activated with the remote control, see page 114 and see page 115.

access to the glovebox and cargo area (privacy locking) is blocked, see page 115.

Removing the key blade To remove the key blade from the remote con-

trol:

Slide the spring-loaded catch to the side.

Pull out the key blade at the same time.

Inserting the key blade Be careful when inserting the key blade into the

remote control.

1. Hold the remote control with the narrow

end pointing down and lower the key blade

into its slot.

2. Lightly press the key blade to lock it in

position. You should hear a "click".

Unlocking doors with the key blade

If central locking cannot be activated with the

remote control, e.g. if the batteries are dis-

charged, then the driver's door can be

unlocked and opened as follows:

1. Insert the key blade in the driver's door

keyhole.

2. Turn the blade 45 degrees clockwise and

open the door.

1 The function unlocks the boot lid it does not open.

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NOTE

When the driver's door is unlocked using the key blade and is opened, the alarm is trig- gered. It is deactivated by inserting the remote control in the ignition switch. see page 127.

Locking the glovebox

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The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked

using the remote control's detachable key

blade. (For information on removing the key

blade, see page 113.)

For information on privacy locking, see

page 115

Insert the key blade in the glovebox lock.

Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.

The keyhole is horizontal in the locked

position.

Pull out the key blade.

Unlocking takes place in reverse order.

NOTE

The remote control cannot unlock the glo- vebox without the key blade.

This function is particularly useful for when the car is left for service, at a hotel or similar.

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Central locking's normal active locks with

the remote control.

Active locks for remote control with key

blade removed and with activated privacy

locking.

The privacy locking function is intended for

when the car is left for service, with a hotel

parking valet or similar. The glovebox is then

locked and the boot lid and storage compart-

ment (option) locks are disconnected from the

central locking. The cargo area cannot be

opened with either the central locking button in

the front doors or the remote control.

This means that the remote control without key

blade can only be used to activate/deactivate

the alarm, to open the doors (A) and to drive

the car (B).

The remote control key is handed over without

the removable key blade which the owner then

keeps.

Activating privacy locking

NOTE

When opening/closing the folding roof there is the option to temporarily access the con- tents in the cargo area.

The folding roof must be closed.

NOTE

The information display will show CLOSE BOOT SEP. FOR ROOF OPERAT.

1. Open the boot lid and fold up the cargo

separator; at which operation of the folding

roof is blocked, see page 112.

2. Close the boot lid.

3. Remove the detachable key blade from the

remote control, see page 113.

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4. Insert the key blade in the glovebox lock

and turn the key blade 180 degrees clock-

wise. The keyhole is vertical in the locked

position for privacy locking.

5. Pull out the key blade.

NOTE

Do not reinsert the key blade into the remote control but keep it in a safe place instead.

Following which, the glovebox is locked and

the lockable storage compartments behind the

door panels (D), the ski hatch (E) and the boot

lid (F) can no longer be unlocked with the

remote control.

Deactivating privacy locking In order to reconnect the lockable storage

compartments to the central locking's auto-

matic system, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the remote control's detachable key

blade into the glovebox keyhole and turn

180 degrees anticlockwise.

2. Refit the key blade into the remote control,

see page 113.

Following which, the glovebox is unlocked and

all central locking functions are controlled by

the remote control again.

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Active locks for remote control.

Doors

Steering lock

Ski hatch

Boot lid

Active locks for remote control with locka-

ble storage compartments.

Doors

Steering lock

Storage compartments in door panels

Ski hatch

Boot lid

For descriptions of the different storage areas,

see page 102.

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118 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Keyless lock and ignition system

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The keyless drive system allows the car to be

unlocked, driven and locked without the need

for a key. You simply need to have the remote

control with you in a pocket or a bag.

The system makes it easier and more conven-

ient to open the car, for example with shopping

bags in one hand and a child in the other. It

saves you having to take out or look for the

remote control.

The two remote controls incorporate the key-

less drive function. You can order additional

remote controls. The keyless drive system can

handle up to six remote controls.

Remote control max. 1.5 m from the car In order to open a door or the boot lid, a remote

control must be no more than approx. 1.5 m

from the car door handle or boot lid.

This means that the person who wishes to

open a door must have the remote control with

him or her. It is not possible to open a door if

the remote control is on the other side of the

car.

The grey area in the illustration indicates the

range covered by the system's antennas.

If someone leaves the car and takes a keyless

drive remote control with them, a warning mes-

sage appears on the information display and a

reminder signal sounds. The warning message

disappears when the remote control is brought

back to the car or when the ignition dial is

turned to position 0. The warning is only issued

if the ignition dial is in position I or II after

someone has opened and closed a door.

The warning message and reminder signal dis-

appear when the remote control is brought

back to the car after one of the following

actions:

a door has been opened and closed

the ignition dial has been turned to position 0

the READ button has been pressed.

Never leave any remote control in the car If a remote control with keyless drive function

is left in the car, it is made passive when the

car is locked. This prevents unauthorised entry.

If someone breaks into the car and finds the

remote control, it can be activated and used

again. It is therefore important to handle all

remote controls with equal care.

Interference to remote control function Electromagnetic screening and fields can inter-

fere with the keyless drive system. To avoid

this: do not place the remote control near

mobile phones, metallic objects or, for exam-

ple, in a metal briefcase.

If interference is experienced nonetheless, use

the remote control and key blade in the normal

way, see page 112.

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Locking

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Cars with the keyless system have a button on the outside door handles.

When the remote control is within the range

covered by the system's antennas, the doors

and the boot lid are locked as follows:

Push in the lock button on one of the door

handles.

All doors must be closed before the lock button

is pushed in. Otherwise they will not lock.

When the car is locked, the lock buttons on the

inside of the doors retract.

An LED on the inside of the door in question

illuminates, see page 123.

NOTE

On cars with the keyless drive system and automatic transmission the gear selector must be moved to the P position and the ignition dial turned to the 0 position. Other- wise the car cannot be locked or alarmed.

Unlocking

When the remote control is within the range

covered by the system's antennas:

1. Open the doors by pulling the relevant han-

dle.

2. Open the boot lid by pressing under the

boot lid opening button and lift the boot lid.

If for some reason the keyless drive function in

the remote control is not operating, the car can

be unlocked using the remote control func-

tions, see page 112.

Power seat remote control with

memory function If several people with keyless drive remote

controls get into the car, then the driver's seat

will be adjusted for the person who opens the

door first.

Unlocking doors with the key blade

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If central locking cannot be activated with the

remote control, e.g. if the batteries are dis-

charged, then the driver's door can be opened

as follows:

1. To access the keyhole: Carefully prize out

the plastic cover in the handle by inserting

the key blade in the hole on the bottom of

the cover.

2. Unlock the door using the key blade.

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NOTE

When the driver's door is unlocked using the key blade and is opened, the alarm is trig- gered. It is deactivated by inserting the remote control in the ignition switch. see page 127.

Antenna location

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The keyless system has a number of integrated

antennae located around the car:

Rear bumper, inside centre

Cargo area, central and furthest in under

the floor

Door handle, left

Centre console, under the rear section

Door handle, right

Centre console, under the front section

WARNING

People with pacemaker operations should not come closer than 22 cm to the keyless system's antennae with their pacemaker. This is to prevent interference between the pacemaker and the keyless system.

Personal preferences

The Keyless Drive system can have personal

preferences applied, see page 71.

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Weak remote control battery

When the battery runs down and full function-

ality cannot be guaranteed, the information

symbol and KEY BATTERY LOW

VOLTAGE or CAR KEY - CHANGE

BATTERY appear on the display.

Replacing the remote control battery

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If the locks repeatedly fail to respond to signals

from the remote control at a normal distance,

the battery should be replaced

(type CR 2450, 3 V).

1. Place the remote control with the keypad

downward and prize up the cover using a

small screwdriver.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Carefully examine how the battery's (+) and

() sides are fitted (there is a diagram under

the cover).

4. Prize out and change the battery. Avoid

touching the battery and its terminals with

your fingers.

5. Refit the cover and press it in.

Dispose of the old battery in an environmen-

tally-responsible manner.

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122 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Locking/unlocking the car from outside

For cars with the Keyless system, see

page 118.

Unlocking The remote control unlock button can unlock

the car in two different ways (select in personal

preferences, see page 71):

one press unlocks the doors and the boot lid

one press unlocks the driver's door and a second press unlocks the other doors and the boot lid.

Locking The remote control locks the doors and the

tailgate simultaneously. Door lock buttons and

inside door handles are disengaged*.

The fuel filler flap cannot be opened if the car

is locked with the remote control.

NOTE

The car can be locked even if a door or the boot lid is open*. When the door is closed there is a risk that the keys will be locked in.

WARNING

Be aware that you can be locked in the car if it is locked from the outside with the remote control. You cannot then leave the car using any of the controls inside the car.

Global opening

One long press on the unlock or lock button

opens or closes all windows simultaneously

(also closes the sunroof).

The function can be used to quickly air the car

in hot weather for example.

Different personal settings can be made, see

page 71.

Boot lid

Unlocking Unlocking boot lid only:

Press the boot lid unlock button on the

remote control.

Locking If the doors are locked when the boot lid is

closed then it remains unlocked. Lock with the

remote control or from inside to lock both

doors and the boot lid.

Opening the boot lid mechanically

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If the car's electrical systems are temporarily

out of order then the boot lid can be opened

mechanically with the remote control's detach-

able key blade. For information on removing

the key blade, see page 113.

1. Fold forward the left-hand seat's backrest to access the keyhole down at the floor.

2. Fold up the tab that covers the keyhole.

3. Insert the key blade and turn it 110 degrees clockwise.

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IMPORTANT

The roof must be fully closed or fully open before mechanical opening can be used for the boot lid.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened

within two minutes of unlocking, all are locked

again automatically (does not apply to locking

from inside). This function prevents the car

from being left unlocked unintentionally. For

cars with alarms, see page 127.

Locking/unlocking the car from inside

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The doors and the boot lid can be locked or

unlocked simultaneously using the lock button

by the door handle.

Unlocking Press the upper section of the lock button.

The door cannot be unlocked by pulling up the

lock button.

Locking Press the lower section of the lock button.

Opening the doors When the doors are locked from the inside:

Pull the handle twice to unlock and open

the doors.

Lock indicator

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A light on the inside of the door in question illu-

minates for approx. five minutes after the car

has been locked with the remote control, or

with the Keyless drive system when the engine

is switched off, see page 118.

When the car is locked from the inside the

LEDs acknowledge the locking with one long

flash. Unlocking from the inside is acknowl-

edged by two short flashes.

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Automatic locking

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h the

doors and boot lid can be locked automatically.

When the function is activated and the doors

have been locked they can be opened in two

ways:

pull one of the door handles twice

press the unlock button by the door han- dle.

The function can be activated/deactivated by

means of personal preferences, see page 71.

Deadlocks

When deadlocked, the doors cannot be

opened from the inside if they are locked with

the remote control.

The deadlocks are activated with the remote

control and are set after a 25 second delay after

the doors have been locked.

The car can only be unlocked from the dead-

lock mode with the remote control. The driver's

door can also be unlocked with the detachable

key blade.

Temporary deactivation

A

D

B

C

E

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Active menu options are indicated with a cross.

Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Navigation

If someone is going to stay in the car but the

doors must be locked from the outside, then

the deadlocks function can be temporarily

switched off.

This is carried out as follows:

1. Access the menu system under Car

settings (for a detailed description of the

menu system, see page 71).

2. Select Reduced guard.

3. Select Activate once: The instrument

panel display shows the message

Reduced guard - See manual and the

deadlocks function is switched off when

the car is locked.

or

Select Ask on exit: Each time the key is

turned to position 0 the audio system dis-

play shows the message Press ENTER to

reduce guard until engine is started.

EXIT to cancel - select one of the options:

If the deadlocks function shall be switched off: Press ENTER and lock the car.

If the car is equipped with an alarm with move-

ment and tilt detectors* then these are

switched off at the same time, see page 127.

The next time the key is turned to position II the

system is reset to zero and the instrument

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panel display shows the message Full guard at which the deadlocks function and the

alarm's movement and tilt detectors* are re-

engaged.

or

If the locking system shall not be changed: Select no options at all and lock the car. Or press EXIT and lock the car.

NOTE

If the car is equipped with an alarm:

Remember that the car's alarm is armed when the car is locked.

If any of the doors are opened from the inside then the alarm will be triggered.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to remain in the car without first deactivating the deadlocks to avoid the risk of anyone being locked in.

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126 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Alarm system

When the alarm is armed, it continually moni-

tors all alarm inputs.

The alarm is triggered if:

a door, the bonnet or boot lid is opened

a non-approved key is used in the ignition or if an attempt is made to force the lock.

a movement is detected in the passenger compartment (if fitted with a movement detector).

the car is raised or towed away (if fitted with a tilt detector).

a battery cable is disconnected.

anyone tries to disconnect the siren.

NOTE

When the roof is closed, the alarm functions in the same way as when it is open, i.e. movement detected in the passenger com- partment triggers an alarm.

Alarm indicator

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A red LED on the instrument panel indicates

the alarm system's status:

LED not lit the alarm is not armed.

The LED flashes once every other second Alarm is armed.

The LED flashes rapidly after disarming the alarm and until the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered.

If there is a fault in the alarm system, a message

appears on the display. Contact an authorised

Volvo workshop.

NOTE

Do not attempt to repair or modify alarm system components. All such attempts could affect the terms of insurance.

Arming the alarm

Press the lock button on the remote con-

trol. A long flash from the car's direction

indicators confirms that the alarm is armed

and that the doors are locked.

IMPORTANT

The alarm is fully armed when the car's direction indicators have made one long flash and the LED on the instrument panel flashes once every other second.

Disarming the alarm

Press the unlock button on the remote

control. Two short flashes from the car's

direction indicators confirm that the alarm

is disarmed and that the doors are

unlocked.

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Automatic re-arming of the alarm

This function prevents you accidentally leaving

the car without the alarm on.

If none of the doors or the tailgate are opened

within two minutes of disarming the alarm (and

the car has been unlocked with the remote

control), the alarm is automatically rearmed.

The car is locked at the same time.

Deactivating a triggered alarm

Press the unlock button on the remote

control or insert the key in the ignition

switch.

Confirmation is given by two short flashes from

the direction indicators.

Alarm signals

When the alarm is triggered, the following hap-

pens:

A siren sounds for less than 25 seconds. The siren has its own battery which is used if the car battery has insufficient charge or is disconnected.

The direction indicators flash for five minutes or until the alarm is deactivated.

Remote control not working

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If for some reason the remote control is not

working, the alarm can still be switched off and

the car started as follows:

1. Open the driver's door with the key blade.

The alarm is triggered and the siren

sounds.

2. On cars with the keyless drive system: First

remove the knob by pressing in the

catch (1) and pulling out (2).

3. Insert the remote control into the ignition

switch (3). The alarm is deactivated. The

alarm light flashes rapidly until the ignition

key is turned to position II.

Reduced alarm level

A

D

B

C

E

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Active menu options are indicated with a cross.

Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Navigation

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128 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

To avoid inadvertently triggering of the alarm -

for example when leaving a dog in the car or

during a ferry crossing - the movement and tilt

detectors can be temporarily switched off.

This is carried out as follows:

1. Access the menu system under CAR

SETTINGS (for a detailed description of

the menu system, see page 71).

2. Select REDUCED GUARD.

3. Select Activate once: The instrument

panel display shows the message

Reduced guard - See manual and the

movement and tilt detectors are switched

off when the car is locked.

or

Select Ask on exit: Each time the key is

turned to position 0 the audio system dis-

play shows the message ENTER reduces

protection until the engine is started

again. EXIT cancels - select one of the

options:

If the movement and tilt detectors shall be deactivated: Press ENTER and lock the car.

If the car is equipped with the deadlocks func-

tion then it is switched off at the same time, see

page 124.

The next time the key is turned to position II the

system is reset to zero and the instrument

panel display shows the message FULL

GUARD at which the movement and tilt detec-

tors and the deadlocks function are re-

engaged.

or

If the detectors shall not be switched off: Select no options at all and lock the car. Or press EXIT and lock the car.

Testing the alarm system

Testing the movement detector in the

passenger compartment 1. Open all the windows.

2. Arm the alarm. Activation of the alarm is

confirmed by the lamp flashing slowly.

3. Please wait 30 seconds.

4. Test the movement detector in the pas-

senger compartment, such as by lifting out

a bag from a seat. A siren should sound

and all direction indicators should flash.

5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car

with the remote control.

Test of alarm for doors 1. Arm the alarm.

2. Please wait 30 seconds.

3. Unlock the driver's door with the key blade.

4. Open one of the doors. A siren should

sound and all direction indicators should

flash.

5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car

with the remote control.

Test of alarm for bonnet 1. Sit in the car and deactivate the movement

detector.

2. Arm the alarm. Remain in the car and lock

the doors with the button on the remote

control.

3. Please wait 30 seconds.

4. Open the bonnet with the handle under the

dashboard. A siren should sound and all

direction indicators should flash.

5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car

with the remote control.

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130 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

General.................................................................................................. 132

Refuelling.............................................................................................. 134

Starting the engine................................................................................ 136

Keyless drive*........................................................................................ 138

Manual gearbox.................................................................................... 139

Automatic gearbox................................................................................ 141

Brake system........................................................................................ 145

DSTC Stability and traction control system*...................................... 147

Park Assist*........................................................................................... 149

BLIS* Blind Spot Information System................................................ 151

Towing and recovery............................................................................. 155

Start assistance.................................................................................... 158

Driving with a trailer.............................................................................. 159

Towing equipment*............................................................................... 161

Detachable towbar*............................................................................... 163

Loading................................................................................................. 167

Adjusting headlamp pattern.................................................................. 168

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Economical driving

Driving economically means driving smoothly

while thinking ahead and adjusting your driving

style and speed to the prevailing conditions.

For more advice on reducing environmental

impact. see page 12.

Get the engine warmed up as soon as pos- sible.

Do not let the engine idle, but drive at light loads as soon as it is possible.

A cold engine consumes more fuel than a warm one.

Avoid braking too hard.

Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the car.

Do not use winter tyres when the roads are dry.

Remove load carriers when they are not being used.

Avoid driving with open windows.

Slippery driving conditions

Practise driving on slippery surfaces under

controlled conditions to learn how the car

reacts.

Engine and cooling system

Under special conditions, for example when

driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with

heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and

cooling system will overheat.

Avoid overheating the cooling system

Maintain a low speed when driving with a trailer up long, steep ascents.

Do not turn the engine off immediately you stop after a hard drive.

Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of the grille if driving in extreme high tem- peratures.

Avoid overheating the engine Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm

(diesel engines: 3500 rpm) if driving with a

trailer or caravan in hilly terrain. The oil tem-

perature could then become too high.

Open boot lid

Avoid driving with the boot lid open. If it is nec-

essary to drive with the tailgate open for a short

distance:

1. Close all windows.

2. Set the air distribution to the windscreen

and floor and run the fan at high speed.

WARNING

Do not drive with the boot lid open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into the car through the cargo area.

Driving in water

The car can be driven through water at a maxi-

mum depth of 25 cm at a maximum speed of

10 km/h. Extra caution should be exercised

when passing through flowing water.

IMPORTANT

Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.

In greater depths, water can enter the trans- mission. This reduces the lubricating ability of the oils and shortens the service life of the systems.

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When driving in water, maintain a low speed

and do not stop the car. When the water has

been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly

and check that full brake function is achieved.

Water and mud for example can make the

brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake

function.

Clean the electric contacts of the electric

engine block heater and trailer coupling after

driving in water and mud.

IMPORTANT

Do not let the car stand with water over the sills for any long period of time. This could cause electrical malfunctions.

In the event of stalling in water, do not try to restart. Tow the car from the water.

Do not overload the battery

The electrical functions in the car load the bat-

tery to varying degrees. Avoid having the igni-

tion key in position II when the engine is turned

off. Use ignition position I instead, as less

power is consumed.

Note that the 12 volt outlet in the cargo area

supplies power even when the remote control

has been removed from the ignition switch.

Examples of functions that use a lot of power:

ventilation fan

windscreen wipers

audio equipment (high volume)

parking lights

Also, be aware of different accessories that

load the electrical system. Do not use functions

which use a lot of power when the engine is

switched off.

If the battery voltage is low, a message appears

on the display. The energy-saving function

shuts down certain functions or reduces the

load on the battery by, for example, slowing the

ventilation fan and switching off the audio sys-

tem.

Charge the battery by starting the engine.

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Opening the fuel filler flap

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Don not forget to switch off the fuel-driven heater before refuelling!

Open the fuel filler flap with the button on the

lighting panel, see page 54. The engine must

be switched off before the flap can be opened.

The fuel flap is located on the rear right wing.

Closing Push in the flap until you hear a click.

Fuel cap 1. Turn the fuel cap until an obvious resis-

tance is felt.

2. Turn past the resistance until it comes to a

stop.

3. Take out the cap.

4. Hang up the cap on the inside of the fuel

filler flap.

NOTE

Put the petrol cap back on after refuelling. Turn until one or more clear clicks are heard.

Opening from the cargo area

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Manual opening of the fuel filler flap is easier

when the roof is closed, and is used when it is

not possible to open it from the passenger

compartment.

1. Remove the cover over the lamp housing

on the right-hand side of the cargo area.

2. Pull the cord hanging on the hook.

3. When the fuel filler flap has opened, refit

the cord and cover.

Filling up with fuel

Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump

nozzle cuts out.

NOTE

Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot weather.

Fuel of a lower quality than that specified

should not be used as engine power and fuel

consumption can be negatively affected, see

page 269.

WARNING

Fuel which spills on to the ground can be ignited by the exhaust fumes.

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star- ting to refuel.

Never carry an activated mobile phone when refuelling. The ring signal could cause spark build-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading to fire and injury.

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Petrol

IMPORTANT

Do not add cleaning additives to the petrol, unless recommended by Volvo.

For more information on petrol, see

page 269.

Diesel At low temperatures (5 C to 40 C), a paraffin

precipitate may form in the diesel fuel, which

can lead to ignition problems. For more infor-

mation, see page 270.

IMPORTANT

Use special winter grade fuel during cold months.

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Before starting the engine

Apply the parking brake.

Automatic gearbox Move the gear selector in position P or N.

Manual gearbox Put the gear lever in neutral and hold the clutch

pedal fully depressed. This is particularly

important in very cold conditions.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition key from the steering lock while driving or when the car is being towed. The steering lock could oth- erwise be activated, making it impossible to steer the car.

The ignition key must be in position II when the car is being towed.

NOTE

The idling speed can be noticeably higher than normal for certain engine types during cold starting. This is in order that the emis- sions system can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which minimises exhaust emissions and protects the environment.

Starting the engine

Petrol Turn the ignition key to position III. If the

engine does not start within 5 10 sec-

onds, release the key and try again.

Diesel 1. Turn the ignition key to position II.

> An indicator symbol in the combined

instrument panel shows that engine pre-

heating is underway, see page 47.

2. Turn the ignition key to position III when

the indicator symbol goes out.

Autostart (5-cylinder) With the autostart function, there is no need to

hold the ignition key (or ignition dial on cars

with Keyless Drive, see page 118) in posi-

tion III until the engine has started.

Turn the ignition key to the start position and

then release. The starter motor then works

automatically until the engine has started.

NOTE

If the diesel engine is started in extreme cold without waiting for engine preheating, then the automatic start sequence can be delayed for a couple of seconds.

Ignition switch and steering lock

0 Locked position The steering lock is activated

when the key is removed from

the lock.

I Radio position Certain electrical compo-

nents can be switched on.

The engine's electrical sys-

tem is not activated.

II Driving position The key position when driv-

ing. The car's electrical sys-

tem is energised.

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III Start position The starter motor is engaged.

When the key is released it

springs back automatically to

the driving position, once the

engine has started.

A ticking sound may be heard

if the key is between positions. Turn the key to

position II and back to eliminate the sound.

When the steering lock is activated If the front wheels are positioned so that there

is tension in the steering lock, a warning mes-

sage may be shown on the information display

and the car prohibited from starting.

1. Remove the key and turn the steering

wheel to release the tension.

2. Hold the steering wheel in this position.

Reinsert the key and make a new attempt

to start the car.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition key from the igni- tion switch while driving or when the car is being towed. The steering lock would be activated, making it impossible to steer the car.

WARNING

Always remove the ignition key from the ignition when leaving the car, especially if there are children in the car.

Make sure the steering lock is activated when

the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.

Ignition keys and electronic immobiliser

The ignition key must not hang with other keys

or metal objects on the same key ring. The

electronic immobiliser could be activated acci-

dentally.

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General

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The keyless drive system allows the car to be

unlocked, driven and locked without the need

for a key, see page 118.

The ignition switch ignition dial is used in the

same way as the key. One precondition for

starting the car is that the car's remote control

is located inside the passenger compartment

or the cargo area.

Starting the car

Depress the clutch pedal (cars with manual

gearbox) or brake pedal (cars with auto-

matic gearbox).

Petrol engine Press in and turn the ignition dial to posi-

tion III.

Diesel engine 1. First turn the ignition dial to position II and

wait until the diesel indicator symbol in the

combined instrument panel goes out, see

page 47.

2. Following which, turn the ignition dial to

position III.

Starting with the remote control

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If the remote control battery is discharged then

the Keyless Drive function does not work. In

which case, start the car by using the remote

control as ignition dial.

1. Press in the catch in the ignition dial.

2. Pull the ignition dial out from the ignition

switch.

3. Insert the remote control into the ignition

switch and start in the same way as with

the ignition dial.

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Gear positions - five-speed

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For the best possible fuel economy, use the

highest gear possible as often as possible.

Depress the clutch pedal fully during each gear change.

Take your foot off the clutch pedal between gear changes.

Follow the shifting pattern indicated.

Reverse gear inhibitor - five-speed

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The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil-

ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse

gear during normal forward travel.

Only engage reverse gear when the car is sta-

tionary.

To engage reverse gear, the gear lever must first be put in position N. Reverse gear cannot therefore be engaged directly from fifth gear due to the reverse gear inhibitor.

Gear positions - six-speed (petrol)

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For the best possible fuel economy, use the

highest gear possible as often as possible.

Depress the clutch pedal fully during each gear change.

Take your foot off the clutch pedal between gear changes.

Follow the shifting pattern indicated.

It may be difficult to find the positions for fifth

and sixth gear when the car is stationary as the

reverse gear inhibitor (which blocks sideways

movement towards reverse) is then not acti-

vated.

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Reverse gear inhibitor - six-speed

(petrol)

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The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil-

ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse

gear during normal forward travel.

Only engage reverse gear when the car is sta-

tionary.

NOTE

Reverse gear is electronically blocked if the car is travelling faster than approx. 20 km/h.

Gear positions - six-speed (diesel)

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For the best possible fuel economy, use the

highest gear possible as often as possible.

Depress the clutch pedal fully during each gear change.

Take your foot off the clutch pedal between gear changes.

Follow the shifting pattern indicated.

Reverse gear inhibitor - six-speed

(diesel)

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The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil-

ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse

gear during normal forward travel.

Only engage reverse gear when the car is sta-

tionary.

Engage reverse gear by pressing down the gear lever and moving it to the left.

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Geartronic automatic gear positions

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D left-hand position: Automatic gear

changing.

M right-hand position: Manual gear chang-

ing.

P Parking position Select position P when you wish to start the

engine or park the car.

IMPORTANT

The car must be stationary when position P is selected.

NOTE

The brake pedal must be depressed to move the gear lever from the P position.

The gearbox is mechanically blocked when

the P position is engaged. Always apply the

parking brake when parking the car.

R Reverse The car must be stationary when position R is

selected.

N Neutral No gear is engaged and the engine can be

started. Apply the parking brake when the car

is stationary with the gear selector in posi-

tion N.

NOTE

The brake pedal must be depressed to move the gear selector from the N position if the car has been stationary for more than 3 seconds.

D Drive D is the normal driving position. The car auto-

matically shifts up and down depending on the

level of acceleration and speed. The car must

be stationary when the gear selector is moved

to position D from position R.

Geartronic manual gear positions

The driver can also change gear manually

using the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The

car engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal

is released.

Manual gearshift mode is obtained by moving

the lever from position D to the right-hand end

position at M. The information display shifts the

indication from D to one of the figures 16,

depending which gear is engaged just then,

see page 45.

Move the lever forwards towards + (plus) to change up a gear and release the lever, which returns to its rest position at M.

Pull the lever back towards (minus) to change down a gear and release the lever.

The manual gearshift mode M can be selected

at any time while driving.

To return to automatic driving mode: move the

lever to the left-hand end position at D.

Geartronic automatically shifts down if the

driver allows the speed to decrease lower than

a level suitable for the selected gear, in order

to avoid jerking and stalling.

Kick-down When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the

way to the floor (beyond the position normally

regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is

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immediately engaged. This is known as kick-

down.

If the accelerator is released from the kick-

down position, the gearbox automatically

changes up.

Kick-down is used when maximum accelera-

tion is needed, such as for overtaking.

Safety function To prevent overrevving the engine, the gearbox

control program has a protective downshift

inhibitor which prevents the kick-down func-

tion.

Geartronic does not permit downshifting/kick-

down which would result in an engine speed

high enough to damage the engine. Nothing

happens if the driver still tries to shift down in

this way at high engine speed the original

gear remains engaged.

When kick-down is activated the car can

change one or more gears at a time depending

on engine speed. The car changes up when the

engine reaches its maximum speed in order to

prevent damage to the engine.

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

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The gear selector can be moved forward and

back freely between N and D. Other positions

are locked with a latch that is released with the

inhibitor button on the gear selector.

With the inhibitor button depressed the lever

can be moved forwards or backwards between

P, R, N and D.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor

Cars with an automatic gearbox have special

safety systems:

Keylock To remove the ignition key, the gear selector

must be in the P position. The key is locked in

all other positions.

Parking position (P) Stationary car with engine running:

Hold your foot on the brake pedal when

moving the gear selector to another posi-

tion.

Electric gear inhibitor Shiftlock Parking

position (P position) To be able to move the gear selector from

the P position to other gear positions, the igni-

tion key must be in position II and the brake

pedal must be depressed.

Shiftlock Neutral (N position) If the gear selector is in the N position and the

car has been stationary for at least three sec-

onds (irrespective of whether the engine is run-

ning) then the gear selector is locked in the N

position.

To be able to move the gear selector from the

N position to another gear position, the brake

pedal must be depressed and the ignition key

must be in position II.

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Disengaging the gear selector inhibitor

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In certain cases, it may be necessary to move

the car when it is not driveable, for example if

the battery is flat. Proceed as follows to move

the car:

1. There is a small cover behind P-R-N-D on

the gear selector panel. Open it at the rear

edge.

2. Fully insert the key blade from the remote

control.

3. Hold the key blade down and at the same

time move the gear lever out of the P posi-

tion.

Cold start

When starting in low temperatures, the gear

changes can sometimes feel hard. This is due

to the gearbox oil's viscosity at low tempera-

tures. To reduce engine emissions, the gear-

box shifts up later than normal when the engine

is started at low temperatures.

NOTE

Depending on the engine temperature when the engine is started, the idle speed after a cold start may be higher than normal for certain engine types.

Text message and action

In some situations the display can show a mes-

sage at the same time as a symbol is illumi-

nated.

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Symbol Display Driving characteristics Action

TRANSM. OVERHEAT BRAKE TO

HOLD

Difficulty in maintaining even speed at con-

stant engine speed.

Gearbox overheated. Keep the car station- A

TRANSM. OVERHEAT PARK SAFELY Significant pulling in the car's traction. Gearbox overheated. Park the car immedi-

ately in a safe mannerA.

A For fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.

The table shows two steps with an increased

degree of seriousness should the gearbox

become too hot. In parallel with the display text

the driver is also advised that the car's elec-

tronics are temporarily changing the driving

characteristics. Follow the instructions on the

information display where appropriate.

NOTE

The table's examples are no indication that the car is defective but instead show that a safety function has been activated inten- tionally to prevent damage to one of the car's components.

For more possible display messages with their

respective proposals for solutions concerning

automatic transmission, see page 50.

A display text clears automatically after the

action has been carried out or after one press

on the indicator stalk READ button.

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Brake servo

If the car is rolling or is being towed with the

engine turned off, the brake pedal must be

pressed about five times harder than when the

engine is running. If the brake pedal is

depressed when the engine is started, you will

feel the pedal drop. This is normal and due to

the brake servo becoming active. This may be

more noticeable if the car has Emergency

Brake Assistance (EBA).

WARNING

The brake servo only works when the engine is running.

NOTE

If braking with the engine switched off, press the brake pedal sharply once, not repeatedly.

Brake circuits

This symbol illuminates if a brake

circuit is not working.

If a fault should occur in one of the

circuits, it is still possible to brake

the car. The brake pedal will travel further and

may feel softer than normal. Harder pressure

on the pedal is needed to produce the normal

braking effect.

Dampness can affect braking

characteristics Brake components become wet when the car

is driven in heavy rain, through pools of water

or when the car is washed. This may alter brake

pad friction characteristics so that there is a

delay before braking effect is noticed.

Press the brake pedal lightly from time to time

if driving for long stretches in rain or slushy

snow, as well as after setting off in very damp

or cold weather. This warms up the brake pads

and dries off any water. This precaution is also

recommended before parking the car for a long

period in such weather conditions.

If the brakes are used heavily

When driving in the Alps or other roads with

similar characteristics, the car's brakes are

heavily loaded even if the brake pedal is not

being depressed especially hard.

Because speed is often low, the brakes are not

cooled as effectively as when driving on flat

roads at higher speed.

So as not to overload the brakes, shift down

when driving downhill instead of using the foot

brake. Use the same gear driving downhill as

you would use driving uphill. This uses engine

braking more efficiently so the foot brake is

only required for brief periods.

Bear in mind that driving with a trailer puts an

additional load on the car's brakes.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

The anti-lock braking system

(ABS) prevents the wheels from

locking up during braking.

This means the ability to steer is

maintained and it is easier to swerve to avoid a

hazard for example.

After the engine has been started, the ABS will

perform a brief self-test at a speed of

about 20 km/h. This can be felt and heard as

pulses in the brake pedal.

To get the most out of the ABS:

1. Depress the brake pedal with full force.

Pulses will be felt.

2. Steer the car in the direction of travel. Do

not release the pressure on the pedal.

Practice braking with the ABS system in a traf-

fic-free area and in different weather condi-

tions.

The ABS symbol illuminates for two seconds if

there was a fault in the ABS system when the

engine was last running.

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Emergency Brake Assistance EBA

(Emergency Brake Assistance) For sudden

braking, full-strength braking is provided

instantaneously. The EBA function senses

when heavy braking is underway by registering

how quickly the brake pedal is depressed.

Continue braking without easing off on the

brake pedal. The function is suspended when

the pressure on the brake pedal eases. This

function is always active. It cannot be disen-

gaged.

WARNING

If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols illu- minate at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake system. If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is normal at this stage, drive carefully to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop and have the brake system checked.

If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further before topping up the brake fluid.

The reason for the loss of brake fluid must be investigated.

NOTE

When EBA is activated the brake pedal low- ers slightly more than usual, depress (hold) the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the brake pedal is released then all braking ceases.

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General

The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control

system (STC/DSTC) improves the car's trac-

tion and helps the driver to avoid skidding.

A pulsing sound may be noticed during braking

or acceleration when the system is in action.

The car may accelerate slower than expected

when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

Active Yaw Control The function limits the driving and brake force

of the wheels individually in order to stabilise

the car.

Spin Control The function prevents the driving wheels from

spinning against the road surface during accel-

eration.

Traction control system The function is active at low speed and trans-

fers power from the driving wheel that is spin-

ning to the one that is not.

Reduced operation

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Thumbwheel 1

RESET button1

The stability system is activated automatically

each time the car is started.

System operation during skidding and accel-

eration can be partially deactivated. Operation

during skidding is then delayed and so allows

more skidding which provides greater freedom

for dynamic driving. Traction in deep snow or

sand is improved at the same time as acceler-

ation is no longer limited.

Operation Turn thumbwheel until the STC/DSTC

menu is shown.

DSTC ON means that the system function

is unchanged.

DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF means that

system operation is reduced.

Press and hold the RESET button until the

STC/DSTC menu is changed.

At the same time the symbol illumi-

nates as a reminder that the system has

been reduced.

The system remains reduced until the

engine is next started.

WARNING

Suppressing system function may alter the driving characteristics of the car.

NOTE

DSTC ON is shown for several seconds on

the display and the symbol illuminates each time the engine is started.

1 No function in cars without trip computer, fuel-driven parking heater as well as stability and traction control system.

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148 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Messages on the information display

ANTI-SPIN TEMPORARILY OFF means that

the system has been temporarily reduced due

to excessive brake temperature. The function

is reactivated automatically when the brakes

have cooled.

ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED system

disabled due to a fault.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the

engine.

If the message remains when the engine is

restarted, drive to an authorised Volvo work-

shop.

Symbols in the combined instrument panel

DSTC system

Information

If the symbols and are displayed at the

same time, read the message on the informa-

tion display.

If the symbol appears alone then it may

appear as follows:

Flashing light means that the STC/DSTC system is now being activated.

Constant glow for two seconds means system check when the engine is started.

Constant glow after starting the engine or while driving means that there is a fault in the STC/DSTC system.

Constant glow after deactivation reminds that the STC/DSTC system has been reduced.

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General information on parking assistance

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Parking assistance front and rear

Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.

A signal indicates the distance to a detected

obstacle.

WARNING

Parking assistance does not relinquish the driver's own responsibility during parking. The sensors have blind spots where obsta- cles cannot be detected. Be aware of chil- dren or animals near the car.

Variants Parking assistance is available in two variants:

Rear only.

Both front and rear.

Function The frequency of the signal increases the

shorter the distance to an obstacle, in front of

or behind the car. If the volume of another

audio source from the audio system is high,

then this is automatically lowered.

The tone becomes constant at a distance of

about 30 cm. If there are obstacles within this

distance both behind and in front of the car, the

signal alternates between left and right-hand

speakers.

Rear parking assistance only

The system is automatically engaged when the

car is started.

Rear parking assistance is activated when

reverse gear is engaged and the message Park

Assist active, Exit to deactivate is shown on

the audio system display.

If the system is switched off, the display shows

Park Assist deactivated Enter to activate as soon as reverse gear is engaged. To change

the settings, see page 71.

The distance covered behind the car is

about 1.5 metres. The signal comes from the

rear loudspeakers.

Limitations The system must be deactivated when revers-

ing with a trailer, or bike carrier on the towbar

or similar. Otherwise the trailer or bike carrier

would trigger the sensors.

NOTE

Rear parking assistance is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if a Volvo genuine trailer cable is used.

Parking assistance both front and rear

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Button for Off/On (here rear button).

The system is automatically engaged when the

car is started and the switch's On/Off lamp is

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150 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

illuminated. If parking assistance is switched

off with the button, the lamp goes out.

Front Front parking assistance is active at speeds

below 15 km/h. The system is deactivated at

higher speeds. When the speed is below

10 km/h the system is reactivated.

The distance covered to the front of the car is

about 0.8 metres. The signal for obstacles in

front comes from the front loudspeakers.

Limitations Front parking assistance cannot be combined

with extra lights because the sensors are affec-

ted by the extra lights.

Rear Rear parking assistance is activated when

reverse gear is engaged.

The distance covered to the rear of the car is

about 1.5 metres. The signal for obstacles

behind comes from the rear loudspeakers.

Limitations See the previous section Rear parking assis-

tance only.

Fault indicator

If the information symbol illumi-

nates with constant glow and the

display shows PARK ASSIST

SERVICE REQUIRED then park-

ing assistance is disengaged. For

attention, contact an authorised Volvo work-

shop.

IMPORTANT

In certain conditions the parking assistance system may produce incorrect warning sig- nals that are caused by external sound sources that emit the same ultrasonic fre- quencies that the system works with.

Examples of such sources include horns, wet tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.

Cleaning the sensors

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Parking assistance sensors

The sensors must be cleaned regularly to

ensure that they work properly. Clean them

with water and car shampoo.

NOTE

Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals.

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General

G 02

02 95

Rearview mirror with BLIS system.

BLIS camera

Indicator lamp

BLIS symbol

WARNING

The system is a supplement to, not a replacement for, a safe driving style and use of the rearview mirrors. It can never replace the driver's attention and responsibility. The responsibility for changing lanes safely always rests with the driver.

BLIS is an information system that under cer-

tain conditions can help to draw the driver's

attention to vehicles moving in the same direc-

tion in the so-called "blind spot".

The system is designed to work most effec-

tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-lane

highways.

BLIS is based on camera technology. The cam-

eras (1) are located under the door mirrors.

When a camera has detected a vehicle inside

the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2) illu-

minates with a constant glow.

NOTE

The lamp illuminates on the side of the car where the system has detected the vehicle. If the car is overtaken on both sides at the same time then both lamps illuminate.

BLIS advises the driver with a message if a fault

arises in the system. If for example the sys-

tem's cameras are obscured then the BLIS

indicator lamp flashes and a message is shown

in the information display. In such cases, check

and clean the lenses. If necessary, the system

can be switched off temporarily by pressing the

BLIS button, see page 152.

Blind spots

A

B

G 02

02 96

A = approx. 3.0 m, B = approx. 9.5 m.

When BLIS operates

The system operates when the car is driven at

a speed above 10 km/h.

Overtaking The system is designed to react if you overtake

another vehicle at a speed of up to 10 km/h

faster than the other vehicle.

The system is designed to react if you are over-

taken by a vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h

faster than your vehicle.

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WARNING

BLIS does not work in sharp bends.

BLIS does not work when the car is revers- ing.

A wide trailer coupled to the car can conceal other vehicles in adjacent lanes. It can pre- vent the vehicle in the screened area from being detected by BLIS.

Daylight and darkness In daylight the system reacts to the shape of

the surrounding vehicles. The system is

designed to detect motor vehicles such as

cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.

In darkness the system reacts to the head-

lamps of surrounding vehicles. Vehicles with

headlamps that are switched off are not

detected by the system. This means for exam-

ple that the system does not react to a trailer

without headlamps which is towed behind a

car or truck.

WARNING

The system does not react to bicycles or mopeds.

The BLIS cameras can be disrupted by intensive light or when driving in the dark when there are no light sources (e.g. street lighting or other vehicles). The system may then interpret the lack of light as if the cam- eras have been blocked.

In both cases a message is shown on the information display.

When driving in such conditions system performance may be temporarily reduced and a text message is shown, see page 153.

If the message disappears automatically then BLIS has returned to normal function- ality.

The BLIS cameras have limitations similar to the human eye, i.e. they "see" worse in heavy snowfall or thick fog for example.

Activating/deactivating

G 01

83 89

Button for activating/deactivating (here front but- ton).

BLIS is activated when the engine is started.

The indicator lamps in the door panels flash

three times when BLIS is activated.

The system can be deactivated/activated by

pressing the BLIS button.

When BLIS is deactivated the light in the button

goes out and a text message is shown on the

dashboard display.

When BLIS is activated the light in the button

illuminates, a new text message is shown on

the display and the indicator lamps in the door

panels flash three times. Press the READ but-

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ton to clear the text message. For more infor-

mation on messages, see page 50.

BLIS system message

Text on the dis- play

Specification

BLIS ON BLIS system on.

BLIS REDUCED

FUNCTION

The BLIS camera is

disrupted by fog or

strong sunlight, for

example, shining

directly into the

camera.

The camera resets

itself when the envi-

ronment has

returned to normal.

BLIS CAMERA

BLOCKED

One or both cam-

eras blocked.

Clean the lenses.

BLIS SERVICE

REQUIRED

Blind spot system

disengaged.

Contact an author-

ised Volvo work-

shop.

BLIS OFF BLIS system off.

IMPORTANT

Repair of the BLIS system components must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Cleaning

In order to work most effectively the BLIS cam-

era lenses must be clean. The lenses can be

cleaned with a soft cloth or damp sponge.

Clean the lenses carefully so that they are not

scratched.

IMPORTANT

The lenses are electrically heated to melt ice or snow. If necessary, brush snow away from the lenses.

Limitations

In some situations the BLIS indicator lamp may

illuminate despite there being no other vehicle

within the blind spot.

NOTE

If the BLIS indicator lamp illuminates on iso- lated occasions despite there being no other vehicle within the blind spot then this does not mean that a fault has arisen in the system.

In the event of a fault in the BLIS system the display shows the text BLIS SERVICE REQUIRED.

Here are several examples of situations where

the BLIS indicator lamp may illuminate even if

there is no other vehicle within the blind spot.

G 01

81 76

Reflection from shiny wet road surface.

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81 77

Own shadow on large, light, smooth surface, e.g. noise barrier or concrete road surface.

G 01

81 78

Low sun in the camera.

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Start assistance

Use a donor battery if the battery is discharged

and the engine does not start. Do not tow the

car to bump start it, see page 158.

IMPORTANT

Bump starting the car can damage the cat- alytic converter.

Towing

Find out the highest legal speed for towing

before towing the car.

1. Turn the ignition key to position II and

unlock the steering lock so that the car can

be steered, see page 137.

2. The ignition key must remain in position II

while the car is being towed.

3. Ensure the towrope is always taut by gently

depressing the brake pedal to avoid violent

jerks.

WARNING

The steering lock stays in the position it was in when the power was cut off. The steering lock must be unlocked before towing.

The ignition key must be in position II. Never remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while driving or when the car is being towed.

NOTE

If the car is de-energised then the steering lock must be unlocked using a donor bat- tery before towing can be started.

WARNING

The brake servo and power steering do not work when the engine is switched off. The brake pedal must be pressed about five times harder than normal, and the steering will be considerably heavier than normal.

Manual gearbox Move gear lever into neutral and release

the parking brake.

Automatic gearbox Move the gear selector to position N and

release the parking brake.

IMPORTANT

Note that the car must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.

Cars with automatic gearbox must not be towed at speeds above 80 km/h or further than 80 km.

2.0D 2.0D with automatic gearbox should not be

towed. As the transmission fluid cannot be

maintained at the correct operating tempera-

ture by the engine-driven circulation pump the

risk of damage to the gearbox is great.

However, the car can be towed for a short dis-

tance at low speed to move it from a dangerous

position - not further than 30 km and not faster

than 30 km/h.

IMPORTANT

Towing at temperatures below freezing point is strongly advised against.

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