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Programming for On or OFF
Turn the headlight switch to position
.
Turn the ignition key in position II.
Pull the turn signal lever towards you and hold it while turning the headlight switch to position 0.
If the green light underneath the headlight switch is on the daytime running lights are on.
WARNING!
Do not activate or deactive the Daytime Running Lights while driving.
pg. 22 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights
1 Headlights and parking lights
A green lamp (3) below the switch indicates when the lighting is on.0 Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0+I: All lights switched off
Ignition key in position II:
Low beam headlights on (+ front and rear parking lights, license plate light and instrument lighting).
Switch position
Parking lights front and rear.
Ignition key in positions 0, I and II
Parking lights should only be used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven.
It also switches on the position lights in bumpers, and license plate light (and the instrument lights in position II).
Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0 and I: All lights off.
Ignition key in position II: Headlights on (+ parking lights front and rear,license plate light, position lights in the
bumpers and instrument lights).
Note: You have to turn the light switch to this position in order to switch on high beams.
Rear fog light *
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail
lights and should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce
the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
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Fog lights
Ignition key must always be in position II.
Headlight or parking lights must be activated
- Front fog lights (option): press
- Rear fog light: press - headlights or front fog lights must be activated
Switching fog lights off
To switch the fog lights off, press the appropriate fog light switch again.
If headlights or parking lights are switched off, the fog lights will also go out. The fog lights are also switched
off when the ignition is switched off and must be switched back on manually if required when the ignition is
switched on again.
The fog lights switch off automatically when the high beams are switched on.
2 Dimmer instrument lighting
Instrument lighting can be dimmed to 6% of maximum lighting.
+ brighter
- darker
* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
pg. 23 Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers
Turn signalsWipers/washers
Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the
turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when
released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
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3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
4 Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash
more rapidly than normal.
Home Safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
· Remove the key from the ignition switch.
· Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Repeat the above measures if you want to switch off the Home Safe Lighting.
Wipers/washers
1 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
2 Intermittent wiper
The wipers will sweep approximately every 5 seconds (car speed depending).
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer.
The wipers will make 23 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 sweep after 3 seconds.
6 Tailgate window wiper (V40)
The tailgate wiper switch has two positions:
OFF
ON : intermittent and synchronized with windshield wiper
Tip function
When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper will make one sweep, independent of the interval
Backing up
When the gearlever is moved towards rear and the windshield wipers are on, the rear window wiper will come
on for two sweeps.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 124 Specifications
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltagecontrolled generator. Singlewire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: 120 A
BulbsBulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights High beam55W H7 2
Low beam 55W H7 2
Parking lights and
Turn signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
License plate light (S40) -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
License plate light (V40) -5 W SV8.5 2
Door step courtesy lights -10W SV8.5 2
Trunk light -5 W SV 8.5 1
Vanity mirror lights -1.2 W SV5.5 2
Front courtesy lights -5 W SV5.5 2
Rear reading lights -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 125 Specifications
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To enter the code
After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the set displays "COdE" when it is switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons.
If the correct code is entered, "on" is displayed and the set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again from the beginning.
Incorrect code
If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the correct code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours. "OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
· the battery must be connected
· the ignition key must be turned to position I
· the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain (please refer to page 26 for information on turning
the headlights off).
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 130 Radio SC -813
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