
pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls
The pages in this  section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and  controls. Note  that vehicles may
be  equipped differently, depending on special legal  requirements.Page
1 Adjustable door mirrors 50
2Air vents 35
3Headlight  switch 24
4Front foglight 24
5Instrument lighting 24
6Rear foglight 24
7Turn  signals, high/low beams, Home  Safe Lighting,  cruise control 25, 31
8Instruments, indicator and  warning lights 20-21
9Horn
10 Windshield wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe 25
11Blower  control 36
12Air distribution control 36
13Hazard  warning flashers 26
14Passenger compartment temperature sensor 36
15Temperature control 36
16Glove  compartment 45
17Passenger airbag 4
18Sunlight sensor for electronic  climate  control and  LED  for immobilizer and  alarm 37, 44
19Fuse box 96-97
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Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body  and interior
Body and interior
The seats,  sun roof, mirrors,  etc. are described on the following pages.  Keys
40
Remote keyless entry system41
Doors and locks42
Alarm43
Trunk/Tailgate/Glove compartment45
Opening the trunk  from the inside  (S40)46
Front  seats47
Child safety locks49
Rear/side view  mirrors/Vanity mirrors50
Interior lights, Sunroof51
Sunroof52
Hood/Luggage cover53
Storage compartments54
Folding rear seat55
Securing cargo56
Cargo space/Trunk light,  Spare tire, Jack57
Side cargo net, Cargo net58
Weight distribution, Handling,  Roadholding,  Roof racks59
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"keyless"  entry into the passenger  compartment or the trunk. You will be  supplied with two coded key  ring
transmitters, which  will enable you to lock/unlock all doors and  the trunk/tailgate and  fuel filler  door from  a  distance
of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters). 
The Remote also activates/deactivates the alarm system that comes standard with this  car. 
The car can also be locked/unlocked  with the key.
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.
Using  the remote control
Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors and  trunk/tailgate.
Press the UNLOCK button once  to unlock the driver's door and  the fuel filler  door only. Press this  button again
(within 10 seconds) to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
 Press the OPEN trunk/tailgate  button to unlock the tailgate/trunk.
NOTE : If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the alarm will be  set
after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened. 
The lock/unlock and  alarm features can also be  utilized by using the keys. See  the following page.
Remote control not functioning.  
If the remote control is not functioning, the car can be  opened using the master or service key  in the driver's door.
Note: The remote control will not function if a  key  is left in the ignition switch.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from  inside the car. The alarm would be  activated
and  would sound when one  of the doors is opened. The doors must  not be  locked using the remote transmitter while
the vehicle is occupied. In case of an  accident, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.
*Panic function  
In an  emergency  situation,  this  feature can be  used to attract attention, if you are within 10-15 feet (3-5) meters of the
car. 
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control 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 alarm will
sound. 
The "panic"  alarm can be turned off after 5 seconds by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or  it
will stop automatically after 25 seconds.
NOTE:  The panic button will NOT  unlock the car.
pg. 42 Doors and locks
Doors and locks 
Your car is equipped with a  central locking system. 
The key  (used on the driver's door) the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once  to unlock the driver's door and  the fuel filler  door. 
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Turn the key again within 10 seconds to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key  towards "lock" in the driver's door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate and  fuel filler  door with a  10
minutes delay in the fuel filler  door.
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").
Central locking  button
Central locking switch
You can use the button to lock or unlock all doors (unlock only for 25 seconds after locking by remote).
LEFT side of button: lock
RIGHT side of button: unlock
Note:  If the key  is in the ignition switch and  you close the driver's door, the driver's door will be  immediately
unlocked again in order to prevent accidentally locking the car with the keys left inside the car.
pg. 43 Alarm
Alarm 
The radio signal emitted from  the transmitter, which  is used to set/unset the alarm, is a  "rolling code" signal. This
means that the signal is changed randomly for each transmission and  is intended  to help prevent unauthorized
recording of the code. 
When armed (set), the alarm continuously monitors a  number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off
the alarm:
 The hood is opened
 The trunk/tailgate is opened
 A door is opened
 The ignition switch is tampered with 
The alarm will sound for 30 second intervals,  with a  10 second pause between intervals.  This function cannot be
interrupted.
 If the battery or the siren  are disconnected, the alarm will sound for five minutes
Arming (setting) the alarm  
The alarm can be  armed in the following ways:
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Press the LOCK button on the remote control (the turn signals will flash  to confirm that the car is locked and  the
alarm is armed)
Lock the car using the key  in the driver's door (the LED  on the dashboard will blink to indicate that the alarm is
armed)
Disarming the alarm  
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the driver's door 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  
If the alarm is set off, a  visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal  
If the alarm is set off, an  audible  alarm signal is given by the backup siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
pg. 44 Alarm
LED alarm status  signals  
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED  at the right side of the dash:
 LED  off - the alarm is not armed (set)
 LED  flashes once per second - the alarm is armed (set)
 LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
 LED  flashes rapidly for 15 seconds after the ignition has been switched on - a  fault has been detected in the alarm
system. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic relock  
If only the driver's door is unlocked with the remote control, the lock will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the
alarm will be  set after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
CAUTION:  Do not attempt to service or repair any  components of the alarm system yourself. This should only be
done  by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
Battery  
Each remote transmitter is powered  by a  three-volt battery, type CR 2025. If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.
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HU-415
Output: 4 x 25 W  
Impedance: 4 Ohm. 
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground 
Radio
Frequency: U (FM) 87.5 - 108 Mhz 
M (AM) 522 - 1611 kHz 
L (AM) 153 - 279 kHz 
HU-615
Output: 4 x 25 W  
Impedance: 4 Ohm. 
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground 
Radio
Frequency: U (FM) 87.5 - 108 Mhz 
M (AM) 522 - 1611 kHz 
L (AM) 153 - 279 kHz 
Changing radio tuning modes
The radio tuning mode can be  changed from  "US" to "AUS"  (for areas where  it is possible to listen to stations
broadcast from  outside the U.S.). to change modes: 
1. Switch the radio off. 
2. Push  and  hold the MEM knob, and  press the POWER button.
3. Press the MEM knob to select the desired tuning mode (US or AUS)
4. Turn  the MEM knob to "Back and  save"
5. Press the MEM knob to save the setting.
Alarm
"Alarm!" is displayed when an  alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn the driver of serious accidents or
catastrophes,  collapsed bridges,  earthquakes or nuclear  accidents for example.
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INDEX
pg. 143 - 145 Index
A
ABS 23
,73
Adjustable steering wheel34
Advanced user Mode (AUM) - radio141
Air conditioning37
Air distribution36
Air filter  - engine110
Air vents35
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm43
Anti-lock Brake System  (ABS)23,73
Anti-theft code130
Antifreeze75,117
Ashtrays33
Audio system HU -415131
Audio system HU -615132
Audio systems129
AUM - Advanced user Mode - radio141
Automatic car washing104
Automatic transmission67,68,69,125
Automatic transmission fluid122
Auxiliary socket33
B
Battery75
,126
Battery  maintenance119
Booster cushion11
Brake failure warning light22
Brake fluid116,122
Brake fluid warning light22
Brake system73,74
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