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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 21 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior22
Exterior23
Instruments24
Instrument panel25
Indicator and warning lights26
Text  information window28
Switches in the center console29
Trip  computer30
Cruise control31
Light switch panel32
Steering wheel  adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel  lock33
Turn signals34
Windshield wipers/washers35
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats36
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays37
Electrically operated windows38
Rearview/sideview  mirrors39
Sun roof40
pg. 22 Instruments, switches and controls
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Heated rear window/sideview mirrors
This function demists/de-ices the rear window and  sideview mirrors.  The LED  in the switch will light up to indicate
that the heating  function is engaged. See  page 36 
for additional information on this  function.
CAUTION:
Never  use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.  
pg. 46 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC) - manual settings
Recirculation (see also page 47)
Press this  switch to engage the recirculation function (air in the passenger  compartment recirculates - no fresh air
enters the compartment). The LED  in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged.
Use this  function if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc or to heat/cool the car quickly.
Recirculation should not be  used for more than 15 minutes. If your windows begin to fog or mist, make sure that the
recirculation function is switched off.
Selecting Defroster automatically  switches  recirculation off.
Timer mode activation:  (Cars with Interior Air Quality system have no timer mode) Press and  hold the recirculation
button for at least 3 seconds to activate a  recirculation timer mode. The amber LED  in the recirculation button will
flash  5 times to show that the timer mode is being activated. In the time mode, each time the recirculation button is
pressed, the climate  control system will recirculate the air in the passenger  compartment for 5 to 12 minutes, depending
on the outside air and  then revert back to fresh air.
Timer mode deactivation:  Press and  hold the recirculation button for at least 3 seconds. The amber LED  in the
recirculation button will illuminate steadily for 5 seconds to show a  return to "normal" mode.
 In normal mode, when the recirculation button is pressed, the climate  control system will recirculate the air in the
passenger  compartment until the recirculation button is pressed again.
Timer mode memory:  If the car is turned off while timer mode is active, timer mode will still  be  active when the
car is restarted.  
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Heated front seats (option)
Please see page 36 for more information on this  function. 
Heated rear window/sideview mirrors
This function demists/de-ices the rear window and  sideview mirrors.  The LED  in the switch will light up to indicate
that the heating  function is engaged. See  page 36 
for additional information on this  function.
CAUTION:
Never  use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.  
Recirculation
Recirculation can be  used to shut out stale air, exhaust, etc. from  the passenger  compartment. The air in the passenger
compartment is then recirculated, i. e.  no air from  outside the car is taken into the car when this  function is activated.
Recirculation (together with the air conditioning system) cools the passenger  compartment more quickly in warm
weather.
If you allow the air in the car to recirculate, there is a  risk of icing and  fogging, especially in winter. The timer function
minimizes the risk of ice, misting  and  stale air. 
Activate the timer function as follows:
 Press  for more that 3 seconds. the LED  flashes for 5 seconds. the air recirculates in the car for 3-12 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
 The timer function is activated each time you press . 
To switch off the timer function :
Press  again for more than 3 seconds. The LED  lights for 5 seconds to confirm your selection.
Recirculation is always disconnected when you select Defroster 
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 51 Interior
Front  seats52
Interior lighting54
Storage compartments55
Storage compartment, front/Vanity mirrors57
Rear seat and cargo area59
Spare tire68
Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra  handgrip  - Cross  Country69
Interior lighting70
pg. 52 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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Ashtray (option)
To empty the ashtrays: Front seat, open  the ashtray, pull out the insert. Rear seat, as above.
Cup holders
Some models are equipped with cup  holders  for the front  and  rear seat occupants. You can also use the center
console's storage compartment for cassette tapes, CD's etc.
Coin compartment (option)
To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment while pulling it straight up.
Storage compartment and armrest
Inside  the armrest there is a  storage compartment which  you may use for different  personal accessories.
The armrest's lid is twofold. To open  only the upper lid: press the locking mechanism underneath  the upper lid and
fold the lid backwards to desired position. To open  the upper and  lower lid: lift the lid from  underneath  upwards and
fold to desired position. 
pg. 56 Storage compartments, front, Vanity mirrors
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Use the switch on the front  door armrests to lock/unlock the car from  the inside.WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child  safety locks").
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key  is left in the ignition switch, the car is locked using the lock button on the door and  the
door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this  function will  not unlock the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a  coded transmitter. The code in the key  is transmitted to an  antenna
in the ignition switch where  it is compared  to the code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car will start only with
a  properly coded key.  If you misplace a  key,  take the other keys to an  authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as
an  antitheft measure.
*This key  operates only driver's door and  ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key  from  the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when activating  the high beams).
Exit the car and  lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the sideview mirrors  will now come on and  remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion  and  can be  changed by an  authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach  lighting
When approaching  the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 73
). This lights up the interior  courtesy light, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the sideview
mirrors.  
pg. 73 Remote keyless entry system
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additional information.
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and  V70 with non-turbo engine.
CAUTION:
Do not refuel with the engine running *. Turn  the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an  incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
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.
Avoid spilling  gasoline when refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing
alcohol  can cause damage to painted  surfaces, which  may not be  covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not use gasolines 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.
* If the fuel filler  cap  is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine light
(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.  
pg. 83 Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and  mirrors  adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed  completely.  Adjust the seat if necessary.  See  page 52.
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already  set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark
position (SHIFT-LOCK). Manual transmission: the clutch  must  be  fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator  pedal, turn the ignition key*  to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate  for
up to 10 seconds. Release the key  as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat  this  step.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator  pedal halfway and  turn the key  to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
4. To release the gear selector from  the (P)ark position, the engine must  be  running (or the ignition key  must  be  in
position II) and  the brake pedal must  be  depressed.
5. Select  the desired gear. The gear engages after a  very slight delay which  is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE:
Your car is equipped with a  KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must  be  in the
(P)ark position before the key  can be  removed from  the ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly  higher engine speeds than normal until the
automatic  transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
CAUTION:
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6 Power passenger's  seat30A
7 Heated front  seat - left15A
8 Heated front  seat - right 15A
9 ABS 5A
10 -
11 -
12 Headlight  wipers 15A
13 Electric socket 12 V 20A
14 Power passenger's  seat, seat belt buckle switches,  SRS 5A
15 Audio system 5A
16 Audio system 20A
17 Radio amplifier 30A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 VNS  display (option) 15A
20 -
21 Transmission module 10A
22 Direction indicators 20A
23 Headlight  switch module, module for electrical connections, climate  control system, onboard diagnostic
connector,  steering wheel lever modules 5A
24 Relay for extended X-feed: climate  control system, power driver's seat, text window, shiftlock
geartronic 10A
25 Ignition switch, Relay starter motor 10A
26 Control module - climate  control blower 30A
27 Central  locking system, power windows 15A
28 Power sun roof, courtesy lights, vanity mirror lights 10A
29 Telephone (option) 10A
30 Left front/rear parking lights 10A
31 Right front/rear parking lights, license plate  lights 10A
32 Central  electrical module, interior  courtesy lights, power steering 10A
33 Fuel pump 15A
34 Power sun roof 15A
35 Defroster, Lighting,  Sideview mirrors,  central locking system, power windows - left front 25A
36 Defroster, Lighting,  Sideview mirrors,  central locking system, power windows - right front 25A
37 Power windows - rear doors 30A
38 Siren alarm 5A
pg. 115 Fuses  in  the cargo area
Fuses in the cargo area
The fuses in the cargo area are located on the trim on the left-hand  side. When replacing a  blown fuse, be  sure to
replace  it with a  new one  of the same color and  amperage  (written on the fuse). 
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