
11 Electrically operated  sun roof (optional)41
12 Rear window demister/heated door mirrors
23
13 Air mix
33
14 Air vents
33
15 Passenger side air bag  (SRS)  hatch
4-6
16 Air vents
33
17 Hood release
51
18 Turn  signals, high/low beams
20
    Cruise control
29
19 Adjustable steering wheel
32
20 Windshield wiper/washer
21
21 Heated front  seats  (optional)
30
22 Auxiliary socket
31
23 Audio systems
131
24 Heating and  ventilation controls
33-35
25 Hazard  warning flashers
23
26 Ashtray
31
27 Coin  holder  
28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only)
97
29 Gear  selector shift positions
60-62
30 Transmission mode selectors
62
31 Parking brake
30
32 Horn/SRS
4-6
33 Trunk  open  control
52
34 Power window controls
36
35 Power mirror controls
48
36 Fuel tank open  control
37
37 Central  locking button
36
Some of the items above are available on certain models only. 
Shiftlock  (automatic transmission  only) 
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from  this  position,
turn the ignition key  to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front  side of the
gear selector and  move the selector from  (P)ark. 
If it is necessary to manually  override the shiftlock system:
 Turn  the starting (ignition) key  to position I
 Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located near the base of the gear selector.
 While  holding the override button down, press the button on the front  of the gear selector.
 Move the gear selector from  the ( P)ark position. 
Keylock (automatic transmission  only) 
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must  be  in the (P)ark position before the starting
(ignition) key  can be  removed from  the ignition switch. 
Anti -lock  Brake System (ABS) 
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The ABS  system in your car performs a  self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and  a  sound may be  audible  from  the ABS  control
module. This is normal. 
Fuel tank  cover 
The fuel tank cover is locked and  must  be  popped  open  using the control on the driver's door. 
The pages in this  section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and  controls. Note  that vehicles may
be  equipped differently, depending on special legal  requirements. 
pg. 16 Instruments
1 Fuel gauge 
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.4 US gals. (70 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately
1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See  "Refueling"  for further information.
 
2 Temperature gauge 
Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red  range.  The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge
face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant  level.  See  page 130
. 
3 Speedometer 
4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor, trip computer (certain models) 
5 Odometer 
6 Trip  odometer 
Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. 
7 Trip  odometer reset button 
8 Tachometer 
Reads  thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be  operated  in red range. The highest permitted constant
engine speed  is 6,200 rpm. 
  
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Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body  and interior
Body  and  interior
 
The seats,  sun roof, mirrors,  etc. are described on the following pages. 
Storage compartments
40
Sun roof41
Keys, doors and locks42
Remote keyless entry system43
Alarm44
Front  seats46
Rear/side view  mirrors48
Interior lights, Vanity mirrors49
Long load storage50
Hood51
Opening the trunk52
Trunk light,  Spare tire, Jack53
Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain54
pg. 40 Storage compartments
1 Glove  compartment 
2 Coin  holder 
3 Compartment in door 
4 Pocket on rear of front  seat 
5 Compartment between front  seats/Cup holder 
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Sun visor: The sun roof also features a  sliding sun visor. The visor slides back automatically  when the sun roof is
opened and  also slides back slightly  when the sun roof is opened to the ventilation position. The visor must  be  closed
manually. 
CAUTION:  Do not close the sun visor when the sun roof is in the ventilation position as this  could damage the
mechanism.
NOTE:
The electrically -operated  sun roof has an  overload protecting circuit breaker (fuse no. 37) which  is activated when an
object  blocks the sun roof. Should this  occur, remove the object  and  wait 20 seconds for the circuit breaker to reset.
The sun roof should then function normally. Also check fuse no. 35. 
WARNING!  The sun roof must  never be  obstructed in any  way when in operation.
pg. 42 Keys, doors and locks
Master key 
This key  operates all locks (ignition  switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk and  glove compartment). 
Service key 
This key  operates the driver's door and  the ignition switch/steering wheel lock. 
NOTE:
 As an  added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which  may take slightly  longer to copy  or replace  if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be  ordered from  your Volvo retailer.
 The key  number codes are stamped on a  separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be  separated from  the
key  ring and  kept in a  safe place. 
Doors and  locks 
Your car is equipped with a  central locking system. 
The key,  used on the driver's door, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock both doors, and  the
trunk. 
Turn the key once  to unlock the driver's door only. 
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds)  to unlock both doors and  the trunk. 
One turn with the key  towards lock in the drivers door locks both doors and  the trunk. 
Use the switch on the front  door armrests to lock/unlock the car from  the inside. 
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Check the action  of the buttons  on the other door to verify its  function (lock/unlock). 
WARNING! The doors should not be  locked while driving. In case of an  accident, this  may hinder rapid access to
the occupants of the vehicle.
NOTE:  If a  door is not closed completely,  the courtesy lights will stay on and  a  chime  will sound until the door is
closed. 
  
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Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol  by volume may be  used. 
Ethanol may also be  referred to as Ethyl alcohol,  or "Gasohol". 
Ethers — MTBE 
Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be  used. 
Refueling 
The fuel filler  cap is located inside the fuel tank cover on the right rear fender. 
NOTE:  The fuel tank cover is locked and  must  be  popped  open  using the control on the driver's door (see page 37).
 
Open fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather  conditions.  
When filling,  hang  the cap on the special bracket  on the inside of the fuel tank cover. 
NOTE:  Turn  the ignition off or to position I when refueling. If the ignition is on, an  incorrect reading could occur in
the fuel gauge (low fuel level  will be  indicated). 
After filling  the tank, install  the cap and  turn until a  "click"  is heard. 
The fuel tank is designed to hold approximately 18.4 US gal. (70 liters) with sufficient volume left over to
accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware  that the "usable" tank will be  somewhat less than
the specified maximum. When the fuel level  is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "vapor pressure"
characteristics, and  terrain can affect the fuel pumps' ability to supply the engine with an  adequate supply of fuel.
Therefore,  it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning
light comes on. 
CAUTION:
 Do not refuel with the engine running. After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it
clicks into place.
 Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling  could also cause damage to the emission control
systems.
NOTE:  If the fuel filler  cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a  fault. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler  caps. 
CAUTION:  Avoid spilling  gasoline during refueling. Gasolines  containing alcohol  can cause damage to painted
surfaces, which  may not be  covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 
Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl alcohol,  wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and  can damage critical parts  in the fuel system. Such damage may not be  covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  
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pg. 188 Index
A
ABS........................................17Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock  Brake  System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio  systems
  General information.....................184
  SC-813..................................132  SC-816..................................145  SC-900..................................161Auto -dim (rear -view  mirror)................48Automatic  car washing.....................103Automatic  daytime running lights...........24Automatic  transmission...........61,62,63,127  Driving mode  selector....................62Automatic  transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain  - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake  failure warning light.............17,18Brake  fluid...........................116,124Brake  fluid  warning light..................18Brake  system...............................70Brake  warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb  failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs  - replacing..........................85
C
Capacities................................127Catalytic  converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child  booster cushion......................11Child  Restraint  Anchorages..................9Child  safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock  - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level  sensor.......................19Coolant level  warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
D
Daytime running lights..................20,24Demister - rear  window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Doors  and locks............................42Drive  belt................................118Driving economy............................58
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