
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).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key  in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one  of the front  doors with the door open.  One long flash  of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be  stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible  alarm signal is given by a  battery powered  siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an  emergency  situation,  this  feature can be  used to attract attention. Activate the "panic" function by pressing the
red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 73
) for at least 3 seconds or by pressing this  button twice
within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash,  the interior  lights will go on and  the car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or  will stop automatically
after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car. 
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Temporarily turning off 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 inclination 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 sensors from 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 re-lock/re-arm system
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 tailgate  has been opened.
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car. 
pg. 78 Child  safety locks - rear doors
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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.
   
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Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a  knock  inhibitor,  and  do not use lead additives. Besides damaging  the
exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels  contain  benzene as a  solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. If you
live in an  area where  you must  fill your own gas tank, take precautions. These may include:
standing upwind away from  the filler  nozzle while refueling
refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler  neck during refueling
wear  neoprene gloves while handling a  fuel filler  nozzle.
Use of Additives 
With the exception of gas line antifreeze  during winter months,  do not add  solvents, thickeners, or other store -bought
additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may damage your engine, and  some of these
additives contain  organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals. 
pg. 82 Refueling
Refueling
The fuel tank is designed to hold approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)* with sufficient volume left over to
accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware  that the "usable" tank capacity will be  somewhat
less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level  is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid
vapor pressure" characteristics, and  terrain can affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with an  adequate
supply of fuel. Therefore,  it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the
fuel warning light comes on.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 32) when the car is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel
filler  door. Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the car is driven again at a  speed of over
approximately 5 mph (8km/h). An audible  click  will be  heard when the fuel filler  door relocks. 
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this  features enables you to lock the door/tailgate while
leaving  the fuel filler  door unlocked. 
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the
fuel filler  door. 
Be sure the fuel filler  door is not obstructed and  is completely  closed after refueling.  Open the fuel filler cap slowly
during hot weather  conditions.
NOTE: During a  transitional period, a  small number of service stations may still  have fuel nozzles that are not
compatible  with the fuel filler  neck on cars equipped with the evaporative control system. Please refer  to page 126
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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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Ordinary fuses
LocationAmperage
1 Rear electrical module, Lighting  cargo area 10A
2 Rear fog light 10A
3 Brake lights 15A
4 Backup lights 10A
5 Rear window heater,  Relay 151 5A
6 Opening  tailgate,  Unlocking tailgate 10A
7 Auxiliary 12 volt socket in cargo area (option) 15A
8 Central  locking rear doors/fuel filler  door 20A
9 Trailer (30 feed) 15A
10 CD changer, CD ROM, VNS,  antenna 10A
11 Electrical module - accessories 15A
12 Tailgate wiper 15A
13 Loudspeaker cargo area - subwoofer (option) 15A
14
15 Trailer (15 supply) 20A
16 -
17 -
18 -
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Side direction indicator
Open the front  door halfway.
From the inside of the fender, push the lamp housing out.
Turn  the bulb holder 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and  pull it out from  the lens.
Remove the defective bulb by pulling it straight out.
Insert a  new bulb.
Reinsert the bulb holder in the lens and  press the entire unit back into place on the fender. 
pg. 120 Replacing bulbs
License plate lights
Switch off the ignition.
Loosen  the screws with a  torx screwdriver.
Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
Turn  the bulb holder counterclockwise and  pull it out.
Pull out the defective bulb and  insert a  new one.
Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and  turn it clockwise.
Reinstall the housing and  screw it in place. 
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
pg. 162 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is an  advanced system that can be  programmed to learn the codes of three different  remote controlled-
devices (e.g., garage door openers, remote lighting, entry door lock). HomeLink®'s sun visor-mounted transceiver,
powered  by your car's electrical system, may then be  used in place of your hand -held remote controls.
NOTE: For your security, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is designed to not  function if you lock your car
from  the outside.
Programming the transceiver
1. The ignition switch must  be  turned to the "accessory" position (II) before programming  the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.
2. Begin by erasing all 3 factory default channels. Hold down the two outside buttons  (buttons 1 and  3 in the
illustration) on the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver for about 20 seconds, until HomeLink®'s indicator light begins
to flash.  Then release the buttons.
3. Hold your hand -held transmitter (garage door opener, for example) 2 to 5 in. (5 to 12 cm) away from  the
HomeLink® surface,  keeping the indicator light in view.  For placement questions, contact HomeLink® toll-free 1-
800-355-3515 (Internet: www.HomeLink.com
).
4. Using two hands, push and  hold both your hand -held transmitter's button and  the transceiver  button you wish to
program. The indicator light will flash  first slowly, then rapidly. Rapid flashing tells you the HomeLink® button has
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