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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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The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods time will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the car
unattended with the engine running.
Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch to catch. Check that the
movement of the accelerator pedal and clutch is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be
used at one time.
* Your car is equipped with an electronic start inhibitor (immobilizer). The keys you received with your car are
specially coded. 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 can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you try to start the car, this could
cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the car not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the
keys from the key ring before trying to start the car again.
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Shift positions
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears*.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed. Overdrive (5th gear)
should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. This gear should be engaged at speeds above
approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
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Headlight wiper blades - replacing136
Headlights32
Heated front seats36
Heated rear window36
Heated sideview mirrors36
Heating44 - 47
Hoisting the car129
Holder for grocery bags63
Home Safe System72
HomeLink®162-164
Hood - opening130
I
Ignition switch33
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)72, 83
Indicator lights26, 27
Inflatable curtain (IC)9
Instrument illumination32
Instrument panel25
Instruments24
Integrated booster cushion12
Interior Air Quality system47
Interior features - overview22
Interior lighting70
J
Jack68
, 109
Jump starting98
K
Key - removing from ignition switch83
Keyless entry system73, 74
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Keylock83
Keys72
Kickdown86, 87
L
Label information136
License plate lights - replacing116
Lifting the car127
Lights - accessory29
Load carriers88
Locking and unlocking the car72
Locking steering wheel33
Long distance trip97
Long loads51
M
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Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat53
Removing the seat cushion62
Replacing bulbs116 - 121
Replacing fuses112
Replacing wiper blades136
Road assistance144
Roadholding89
Roof load - maximum139
Roof racks91
S
Safety locks - child78
Seat belt maintenance17
Seat belts2, 3, 14
Seat belts - cleaning124
Seats - front52
Securing cargo64
Servicing129
Shiftlock83, 85, 87
Side direction indicator - replacing119
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)8
Sideview mirrors39
Sideview mirrors - folding29
Sideview mirrors - heated36
Sideview mirrors - memory function39
Snow chains106
Snow tires106
Spare tire68, 107
Spark plugs128, 142
Specifications140
SRS6
SRS diagnostic system26
Stability Traction Control (STC)20, 29
Stain removal124
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)72, 83
Starting the engine83
Steel grid65
Steering wheel adjustment33
Steering wheel lock33
Stop and Store bag60
Storage compartments55
Storage in the glove compartment56
Studded tires106
Subwoofer68, 161
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