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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior20
Exterior21
Instruments22
Instrument panel23
Indicator and warning lights24
Indicator and warning lights24
Text information window26
Switches in center console27
Trip computer28
Cruise control29
Light switch panel30
Turn signals, windshield wipers/washers31
Steering wheel adjustment/lock, ignition switch32
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window/front seats33
Parking brake, auxiliary socket34
Electrically operated windows35
Rearview/sideview/vanity mirrors36
Sun roof37
Sun blinds38
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Locking and unlocking the car56/59
Alarm61
Power windows35
Sideview mirror controls36
B
Glove compartment51
C
Automatic transmission70
Geartronic72
Parking brake34
Center console switches27
D
Power seat adjustment48
Heated seats (option)33
Cleaning upholstery109
E
Folding rear seat54
Panel for long loads54
Folding down head restraint27
Adjusting head restraint3
Child safety locks63
Integrated booster cushion13
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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. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler caps.
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system pwill however
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 17
for additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system (option)
An LED in the STC or DSTC switch in the center console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See
page 17-18
for further information.
Service reminder indicator
This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever
occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after
start until reset by the servicing retailer.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 47 Interior
Front seats48
Coat hanger49
Interior lighting50
Storage compartments51
Storage compartments in center console52
Spare tire, Cargo net in trunk53
Folding rear seat backrests, Carrying long loads54
pg. 48 Front seats
Electrically operated front seats
From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10 minute
period, if the door remains opened . If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds.
1 - Power seat control panel
2 - Lumbar support
Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support.
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WARNING!
Packages on the rear window shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident.
Anchor any heavy objects to help prevent them from moving during sudden stops.
pg. 52 Storage compartment in center console
Storage compartment in center console/cup holders
· Press button A to pop open the cup holder.
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· Press button B to open the storage space in the center console for cassettes, change holder, etc.
Carry long loads
The center backrest cushion folds forward, allowing you to transport long, light cargo such as skis in the trunk of your
car. To lower the backrest:
· Pull the right release control handle in the trunk to release the backrest (see page 54
).
· From the rear seat, fold down the right section of the backrest slightly *.
· Release the flap by pushing the catch (located on the rear side of the backrest) upward and pulling the flap forward.
· Return the backrest to the upright position.
* If your car is equipped with the optional integrated child booster cushion, this cushion must be folded down before
you fold down the backrest (see page 13
).
pg. 53 Spare tire, Cargo net in trunk
Spare tire
The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the trunk. To access the spare tire: · Raise the rear edge
of the floor of the trunk and fold it back toward the rear seat backrest.
· Lift out the trunk floor support (certain models) from the spare tire securing bracket.
· Release the strap to lift out the jack and tool bag.
· Unscrew the securing bracket and lift out the spare tire.
· To return the spare tire to the trunk, follow the reverse procedure.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured with the securing bracket and strap to help keep
these components in place in the event of a sudden stop.
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Central locking buttons
These buttons (located on the both front door armrests) can be used to lock/unlock all doors and the trunk and set the
alarm.
The lock buttons on all doors can be used in the same way.
Valet security locking
The security locking feature of your car allow you to prevent unwanted access to your trunk and glove compartment,
while still allowing a parking attendant to unlock, start, and relock the rest of your car. To prevent unwanted access to
the trunk and glove compartment do the following:
Give your service key to the parking attendant.
Insert your master key into the glove compartment . Turn it 90 degrees clockwise and remove the key. The glove
compartment cannot be unlocked with the service key.
Insert your master key into the ignition and turn it to position II.
Press the trunk lock button in the center console. An LED and a message in the text window will show that the trunk
lock has be activated.
Turn off the car and remove the master key.
With the trunk lock activated, neither the service key nor the remote control will open the trunk.
* The position of this button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car.
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Alarm
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Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensor(s) - option
This button will only be found in cars equipped with the optional inclination and/or movement sensors.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the optional inclina-tion and movement alarm sensors if, for
example, you drive your car onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the
car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensor frpm the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center console *. The LED in the switch will light up and a message will be displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors are disconnected.
The car can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE: The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the car is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the top of the dash:
· LED off - the alarm is not armed
· LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
· LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
· Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be displayed in the text
window. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Automatic reset function
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or
the trunk has been opened.
* The position of this button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car.
pg. 63 Child safety locks - rear doors
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