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Chapter 3 - Body and interior (cont.)
Child safety locks, Trunk lid (sedan)
pg. 37
Child safety locks
The buttons are located on the rear door
jams.
A The door lock functions normally.
B The door cannot be opened from the
inside.
Normal operation from outside.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers
cannot open the doors from the inside
with the buttons in
position B.
Trunk lid
The trunk lock is incorporated in the
central locking system. This means that
you can either lock or unlock the trunk
by means of either of the front doors.
You can also operate the trunk lock
directly with the master key even if the
vehicle is centrally locked.
Unlocking Locking
Withdraw key in vertical position.
The trunk lock can also be disconnected
from
the central locking system by turning the
key counterclockwise as shown below:
Withdraw key in
horizontal position.
The trunk is now
always locked. This
option can be used for
e.g., valet parking. If you give only the
service key to the driver it will not be
possible to open the trunk. Please be
aware that this setting may preclude
access to the spare tire and jack.
To reconnect the lock to the central
locking system:
Withdraw key in
vertical position
Storage spaces pg. 38
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Trunk light
A Light always off.
B Light is on when trunk lid is opened.
NOTE:See pages 78-79 for information on how
the jack should be used.
Tailgate, Child safety lock (wagon) pg. 41
Opening the tailgate
Tailgate
The tailgate is opened by pressing up
the catch on the handle.
To unlock - turn the key clockwise and
allow it to spring back.
To lock - turn the key counter-
clockwise and allow it to spring back.
NOTE:The tailgate is also unlocked
and locked at the same time as either of
the front doors.
Opening from the inside
To open the tailgate from the inside of
the vehicle move the lever to the left and
push outwards.
The handle can be used to pull the
tailgate closed from the inside.
WARNING! Do not drive with
tailgate open! Poisonous exhaust
gases may enter via the open tailgate.
Location and setting of child safety lock
Child Safety lock
The tailgate incorporates a safety catch
which is located to the side of the lock.
A the tailgate functions normally
B the tailgate cannot be opened from the
inside.
WARNING!Remember, in the event
of an accident, the tailgate cannot be
opened from the inside when the
safety catch is in position B.
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Chapter 6 - (cont.)
Replacing bulbs
pg. 81
Replacing bulbs
The method for replacement of bulbs in
the various lighting units is shown on the
following pages. Make sure when
installing bulbs, that the guide pin on the
socket fits into its corresponding recess.
When installing Halogen bulbs, do not
touch the glass with your fingers because
grease, oil or any other impurities can be
carbonized onto the bulb and damage the
reflector.
Use bulbs of correct type and voltage.
Failure to do so could cause the bulb
failure warning light to activate.
NOTE: Turn the ignition and light
switch off before replacing any bulbs.
Headlights (high/low beams)
1. Press the protruding tabs on the plastic
cover and pull out towards the fender.
2. Turn the bulb and connector 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the connector from the bulb.
4. Press a new bulb into the connector
without touching the bulb itself.
5. Reinsert the bulb into the headlight
housing and turn 1/4 turn clockwise until
the unit seats properly.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Bulb Power US Bulb No.
High beam 70W HB3/9005
Low beam 60W HB4/9006
Headlight adjustment
The height of the headlight beams can be
adjusted according to vehicle load. The
headlights should be re-aimed if heavy
loads are carried in the trunk/cargo area or
rear seat, or when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:
Park the car on a level surface and open
the hood.
The headlights are equipped with a level
which can be seen by looking through the
clear "window" on the top of the headlight
lens.
Turn the height adjustment knob (A) until
the bubble in the level aligns with within
the marking lines on the level.
Lateral headlight adjustment (B) should
only be carried out by an authorized
Volvo retailer. This setting should be
preset to "0".
Replacing bulbs pg. 82
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A- On/off switch
Push the button to switch on the
radio. Press the button to turn
the radio off.
B- Volume control
Turn the button clockwise to
increase the volume. The
volume control is electronic and
has no end stop.
C- Waveband selector
The desired waveband is set by
pressing one of the waveband
selector bands. The frequency
and waveband is shown on the
display.
NOTE: There are two FM
wavebands and one AM
waveband. This makes it
possible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 6 AM stations in
memory. D- Setting frequency
selection
The radio can be used in most
parts of the world by changing
the frequency selection
intervals as follows:
Depress and hold preset button
5 and turn the radio ON. "USA"
will flash on the display. Each
time button 5 is pressed, the
frequency selection will change
from "USA" to "AUS", etc.
When the correct country name
is displayed, wait 5 seconds and
the radio will be ready for use.
E- Manual tuning
Press the left side tune button to
tune to lower frequencies and the
right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned
frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate
stereo FM reception.
Radio SC-813 (cont.) pg. 135
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Enter the code again once this
time has elapsed.
Radio SC-816 pg. 147
A- On/off switch
Push the button to switch on the
radio. Press the button to turn
the radio off.
B- Volume control
Turn the button clockwise to
increase the volume. The
volume control is electronic and
has no end stop.
C- Waveband selector
The desired waveband is set by
pressing one of the waveband
selector bands. The frequency
and waveband is shown on the
display.
NOTE: There are two FM
wavebands and one AM D- Setting frequency
selection
The radio can be used in most
parts of the world by changing
the frequency selection
intervals as follows:
Depress and hold preset button
5 and turn the radio ON. "USA"
will flash on the display. Each
time button 5 is pressed, the
frequency selection will change
from "USA" to "AUS", etc.
When the correct country name
is displayed, wait 5 seconds and
the radio will be ready for use. E- Manual tuning
Press the left side tune button to
tune to lower frequencies and the
right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned
frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate
stereo FM reception.
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