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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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Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control.
Electrically operated seats with memory function *
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.
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.
NOTE: The seat has an overload protector which engages if an object blocks the movement of the seat. If this
happens, remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
* Only the driver's seat is equipped with the memory function.
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Electrically operated seats - general information
Adjusting the front seats:
<="" b="">The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II.
Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II (see page 52
). However, it can
also be adjusted:
Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if the key has been removed from the ignition
switch).
Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the key or remote control and opened. The key
does not have to be in the ignition switch during this period.
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
Adjust the seat to your preferences.
When you leave your car, lock it using the remote control.
The next time you unlock the driver's door with the same remote control(the one you used to lock the doors with(
and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it. The seat will
move to this position even if someone else has adjusted it since you last drove the car.
NOTE:
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your
car.
This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.
Folding front seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads. To fold down the
backrest:
Move the seat as far rearward as possible
Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING!
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Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
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Manual height adjustment - front seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjusted to seven different settings and the rear edges
to nine different settings.
Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.
Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.
Manual front-rear adjustment
The seat can be moved forward or rearward by pulling up on the front -rear adjustment bar.
Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.WARNING!
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.
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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.
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Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
pg.71 Keys, Locks, Alarm
Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car72
Remote keyless entry system73
Unlocking the tailgate, Central locking buttons, "Trunk lock" function75
Alarm76
Child safety locks - rear doors78
pg. 72 Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car
Keys
Two keys are provided with your car; a master key and a service key. The master key, the remote control, and the
central locking button may all be used to lock and unlock all of your car's locks.
The service key will operate only the driver's door and the ignition switch. It is intended to help deter unwanted entry
into the glove compartment and trunk.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate. One turn with the key towards lock in
the drivers door locks all doors and tailgate.
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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.
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Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with a remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a radio frequency which will allow
"keyless" entry into the passenger compartment or the tailgate. Your car is supplied with two coded key ring
transmitters, which will enable you to lock/ unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
The remote transmitter will also activate or deactivate the your car's alarm system(s). The car can also be
locked/unlocked with the key.
As an extra security precaution in certain situations (valet parking, etc.), Volvo recommends that the transmitter not be
included when the keys are given to anyone. The service key can be used instead. If one of the transmitters is
misplaced, contact your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for assistance.
Using the remote control
Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors, fuel filler door and tailgate.
Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver's door only. Press this button again (within 10 seconds) to
unlock all doors, fuel filler door and tailgate.
To open the tailgate (without unlocking the other doors), press the tailgate -unlock button twice.
NOTE:
If the doors are unlocked with the remote, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will reset
after 2 minutes unless a door has been opened.
The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys.
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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