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1:191 Air vent
1:62 Turn signals, high/low beams,
1:15cruise control
1:83 Rear fog light, instrument lighting
1:64 Headlights, parking lights
1:1 - 1:55 Instruments
1:76 Windshield wiper/washer
1:97 Hazard warning flashers
1:198 Air mix
1:199 Air vents
1:19 - 1:2310 Heating and ventilation
3:4, 3:611 Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch
1:25 - 1:70 12 Audio system
1:1713 Ash tray
4:914 Shiftlock override button
1:1615 Electrically-heated front seats (optional)
1:1716 Parking brake
1:2417 Electrically operated windows
2:7and side door mirrors
1:1718 Cigarette lighter
2:1019 Hood release
1:820 Front fog lights (optional)
1:821 Central locking button
1:1822 Adjustable steering wheel
1:723 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
- 24 Space for additional equipment
1:3, 1:5, 1:9
25 Traction control system (optional)
2:9 26 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)
1:12 - 1:1427 Trip computer (optional)
1:928 Heated rear window/heated door mirrors
3:429 Horn/SRS
Some of the items below are available on certain models only.
pg. 1:2 Instruments
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WARNING: Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car \
is
being towed.
I Intermediate position:
Certain accessories, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
II Drive position:
Key position when engine is running.
III Starting position:
Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to\
driving
position.
* On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must\
also be in
the (P)ark position.
Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. T\
urn the steering wheel slightly
to free the ignition key.
In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engag\
ed before leaving the car.
A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and \
the front door on the driver's side is
opened. pg. 1:8 Instrument illumination, Fog lights, Daytime running lights
A - Instrument illumination
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D - Central locking
Press the switch to lock/unlock the doors, trunk/tailgate and on certain\
models, the fuel tank cover.
Lock: press the lower sections of the switch
Unlock: press the upper sections of the switch
NOTE: the button only functions when the doors are closed.
E - Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function i\
n combination with the low beam
headlights.
pg. 1:9 TRACS, Sun roof, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demiste\
r
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Body and interior
pg. 2:1 Body and interior
Body and interior
The seats, doors, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following\
pages.
2:2 Keys
2:3Doors and Locks
2:4Remote keyless entry system
2:5Alarm
2:6 - 7Front seats
2:7Rear/side view mirrors
2:8Interior light, Vanity mirror
2:9Sun roof
2:10Hood
2:11Storage compartments
2:12Child safety locks, Trunk lid
2:13Tailgate, Child safety lock
2:14Trunk light, Spare tire,Jack
2:15Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
2:16Folding rear seat (sedan)
2:17Folding rear seat (wagon)
2:18Removing seat cushions
2:19Concealed storage bins (wagon)
2:20Luggage net (wagon)
2:21Securing cargo
2:22Folding front seat, Long load storage
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pg. 2:2 Keys, Doors and Locks
Master key
This key operates all locks
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the key\
s. This tag should be
separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
As an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may t\
ake slightly longer to copy
or replace if the original keys are misplaced.
Service key
Front doors, starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
In the vent the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from y\
our Volvo retailer. The central
locking system is described in detail in the section "Doors and locks". \
pg. 2:3 Doors and locks
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Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system.
The key, used on either of the front doors, will lock/unlock all doors, \
trunk/tailgate and on certain
models also the fuel tank cover.
Turn the key once to unlock the door in which the key is inserted.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tail\
gate and on certain models also the
fuel tank cover.
One turn with the key towards lock in one of the front doors locks all d\
oors, trunk/tailgate and fuel tank
filler cap.
Use the switch on the instrument panel to lock/unlock the car from the i\
nside. This button will only
function when the doors are closed.
Check the action of the buttons on the other doors to verify their corre\
ct function (lock/unlock). The
driver's door can be locked only by using the key when outside the vehic\
le. On vehicles equipped with
the optional remote control locking system, refer to the following page.\
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WARNING! The doors should not be locked while driving. In case of an acc\
ident, this may hinder
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. (Also see information on \
"child safety locks".
To avoid battery drain.
The courtesy lights and the warning lights in the rear of the doors come\
on when a door is opened.
To avoid battery drain when the doors are opened for prolonged periods, \
these lights can be switched off
by pressing the lock mechanism (A) located in the rear facing side of \
the driver's door. To return the
lights to their normal function, pull the door handle out before closing\
the door (B).
pg. 2:4 Remote keyless entry system (certain models)
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Remote keyless entry system
As an option, your car can be equipped with a remote control transmitter\
. This transmitter uses a radio
frequency which will allow "keyless" entry into the passenger compartmen\
t or the trunk. You will be
supplied with two coded key ring transmitters, which will enable you to \
lock/unlock all doors and the
trunk/tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
To lock :
Press button 1 once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.
To unlock :
Press button 2 once to unlock the driver's door only.
Press button 2 again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk\
/tailgate.
Aim the base of the remote control unit at the car to get the best range\
.
On vehicles equipped with an alarm, the alarm will also be activated/dea\
ctivated by this system.
As an extra security precaution in certain situations (valet parking, e\
tc.), Volvo recommends that the
transmitter not be included when the keys are given to anyone. The servi\
ce key can be used instead. If
one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact the nearest authorized Vol\
vo retailer for assistance.
Batteries
The remote transmitter is powered by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR 122\
0. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each time you lock/unlock the car, this ind\
icates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement: Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter wit\
h a coin. Replace the batteries.
Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly to help protect t\
he transmitter.
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