Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as standard equipment. If you want to have an
ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
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Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be ON *
(ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the electrically operated windows to function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent (" stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent (" stop").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of
the front doors has been opened.
Auto up/ down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window
at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window at any
time, press the button down.
NOTE: The electrically operated windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses
movement of the electrically operated windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way. There- after
the windows will operate normally again.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the windows.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
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Cutout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door
armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the
driver's door armrest.
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Electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat
The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat operates that window only.
Electrically operated windows in the rear doors.
The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch on the driver's door. If the LED
in the switch for blocking electrically operated windows in the rear doors (located in the driver's door control panel) is
on, the rear door windows can only be operated from the driver's door.
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18. Automatic presetting of radio stations
19. Display
pg. 65 Audio systems HU- 413/ HU- 613/ HU- 803
Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or - buttons.
Band selector
Turn "SOURCE" knob to select FM or AM. The station and band are displayed. You can also select cassette deck,
CD, or the optional CD changer if connected, with this knob. Active sound control (ASC) The ASC (Active Sound
Control) automatically adapts volume to vehicle speed.
Press the ASC button (HU- 613) for several seconds to switch this function ON or OFF. This function is included in
the Advanced User Mode on the HU - 803 equipped with this feature.
"ASC ON" or "ASC OFF" will be shown in the display for several seconds.
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible, and then turning it to
the left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in
when you have made the adjustment.
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2. After you have unlocked the driver's door with the key or remote control, the driver's seat can be adjusted during a
10 minute period if the door remains open. If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds. The ignition
key can be in position 0 or not yet inserted in the ignition switch.
Remote control
If you unlock the car with the remote control and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will adjust to the settings it
had the last time the car was locked with the same remote control.
Seat adjustment
If your Volvo is equipped with power seats, the following may be adjusted with the two switches at the side of the
seat:
A - Front edge of seat (raise/ lower)
B - Front-rear
C - Rear edge of seat (raise/ lower)
D - Backrest tilt
NOTE! The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait about 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver's seat.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
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Programming the memory
Please note that only the driver' s seat is equipped with the memory function. Three seat positions can be
programmed. To program a seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Hold down the MEM button.
3. While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To move the seat to a programmed position, press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset
position and stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the
programmed position.
pg. 104 Interior lighting
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The light also has a timer function which turns the
light on for 30 seconds if:
You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left open after the car is unlocked. The courtesy light
switches off if:
The engine is started.
The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The courtesy light can be switched off or on in all situations by briefly pressing the button. When you switch the light
on, it remains lit for 10 minutes.
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You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light button for more than 3 seconds. Briefly
pressing the courtesy light button again automatically reconnects the function.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo retailer.
Reading lights - front/ rear
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off automatically
after 10 minutes if the engine is not running. If the engine is running, the lights stay on indefinitely. The lights can be
switched off at any time by pressing the button.
pg. 105 Floor mats (option)
Vanity mirror
The light comes on when you open the cover.
Floor mats (option)
Volvo offers floor mats specially manufactured for your car. They must be properly placed and secured in the mat
clips.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the
accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
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in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened
the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
the sunroof and interior courtesy light controls.
the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the interior door handles would still function to
allow occupants to leave the car.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote were used again to unlock the car.
In addition, locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an accident or emergency.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery
Remove the screw on the transmitter cover with a small screwdriver.
Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/ upward.
Replace the battery with a new 3- volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery should be inserted with the minus side
upward. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with your fingers.
Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw to help protect the transmitter.
pg. 119 Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the car from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.
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Manual child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use a screwdriver to adjust these controls.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the outside.
B The door lock functions normally.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the
buttons in position A
pg. 122 Alarm
Alarm The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off the
alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The trunk is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
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