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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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Blower
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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
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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
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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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