
provide the protection intended,  seat belts must  be  worn at all times by everyone in the car. 
The SRS system is a supplement  to the seat belts.WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the vehicle)
or if your car has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key  in the ignition
before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in personal
injury. Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position.
 Disconnect the battery
 Wait  at least one  minute
 Insert the key  in the ignition and  turn it to position 1
 Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base of the gear selector)
 While  holding the override button down, move the gear selector from  the park position.
WARNING!
Never  drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang  out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety
systems can also be  damaged. The smoke and  dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and  eye
irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
   
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10 High beams on 
11 Fault in SRS system 
12 Brake circuit not working (brake fluid level  too low) and  EBD 
13 Battery  charge failure 
14 Parking brake applied  
15 Low oil pressure 
16 ABS  (anti-lock brakes)  malfunction 
17 Automatic transmission: position W,  4 or 3 or L 
18 Malfunction  indicator light 
19 Immobilizer  on 
20 Service Reminder  Indicator 
21 DSA  (option) 
22 High coolant  temperature warning light 
23 Low fuel warning light
Starting check 
After a  few seconds, all lights except 16 and  19 will go out. Once the engine starts, these lights will also go out.
* Indicates failure of a  brake light, not failure of the braking system (see item 12).
pg. 22 Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages 22 and 23 should never stay on when driving
When the ignition key  is turned on and  before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the
function of the bulbs. Should a  light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be  inspected.
However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information. 
Oil pressure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving,  stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check  the engine oil
level . See  page 114.
 If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed  to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
 Parking  brake reminder light
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
WARNING!
If the fluid level  is below  the lowest MIN  mark in the brake fluid reservoir: DO  NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a
Volvo retailer and  have the brake system checked and  any  leakage repaired.
Brake failure warning light
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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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Replacing the battery 
1. Open the remote control by twisting a  coin in the ring between the front  and  rear sections (leave  the ring in place).  
2. Replace the battery, with the plus-side upward (see illustration). 
3. Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly.
pg. 45 Trunk/Tailgate, Glove compartment
Opening/unlocking the trunk/tailgate
The trunk/tailgate locks are incorporated in the central locking system and  are locked or unlocked when the driver's
door is locked/unlocked. 
Once unlocked, the trunk/tailgate may be  opened by pushing in on the lock cylinder while raising the trunk lid/tailgate.
A - Remove  key vertically : Trunk/tailgate remains locked (disconnected from  the central locking system). 
B - Turn key clockwise and remove: Trunk/tailgate are locked/unlocked with the central locking system. 
C - Turn key counterclockwise:  Insert key  and  open  lock without using central locking system. The key  cannot be
removed.
Glove compartment  
The glove compartment can be  locked with the key.  
A unlocked 
B  locked
   
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Shift lock 
In order to move the gear selector from  P position to the other gear positions the key  must  be  in driving position
(position II) and  the brake pedal must  be  depressed.  See  page 99
 for information on how to move the gear selector
manually in case of a  dead battery.
R Reverse
The car must  be  at a  standstill before you select Reverse gear.
N Neutral position
The N position is the neutral position. The engine can be  started, but no gear is selected. Apply the parking brake when
the car is stationary  with the gear selector in position N.
D Driving position
D is the normal driving position. The gear se-lector automatically  shifts up and  down between the transmission gears,
based on the level  of acceleration and  the speed. The car should be  stationary  when you select D from  position R.
4 Low gear position
Shifting up and  down between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and  4th occurs automatically.
Shifting up to Drive does not occur.
Position 4 can be  used:
 for mountain driving
 for driving with trailer
 to increase the engine braking
3 Low gear position
Shifting up and  down between the 1st, 2nd, and  3rd occurs automatically.
The 4th and  Drive gears will not be  engaged.
Position 3 can be  used:
 for mountain driving
 for driving with trailer
 to increase the engine braking
L Low gear position
Choose position L if you want  to drive with the 1st or 2nd gear engaged. Position L gives the best possible engine
braking effect when, for example, mountain driving.
Shifting up to 5th does not occur.
Position 4 can be  used:
 for mountain driving
 for driving with trailer
 to increase the engine braking
Downshifting protection
There is a  built in protection in the transmission which  prevents over revving in the engine when you select one  of the
low gear positions.
pg. 67 Automatic transmission
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Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 129 Audio systems
Audio systems
This chapter  describes the audio system in your car.  Anti-theft
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Audio system HU-415131
Audio system HU-615132
CD  player HU-615137
Advanced user mode141
Technical data audio142
pg. 130 Anti -theft code - HU-415 and HU-615
Anti-theft code
The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from  the vehicle or if the battery power is disconnected, a
special code must  be  entered  to enable operation of the set. 
Your Volvo retailer will supply you with this code.
NOTE: Volvo recommends that you store  the radio code in a  safe place.
A red LED  will flash  when the key  had  been removed from the ignition to confirm that the anti-theft circuitry has
been activated.
To enter the code
After installation  or when the set has been disconnected from  power, the set displays "input CODE ****" when it is
switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the 1-20/DISC  knob. Select  a  number for a  digit by rotating the 1-20/DISC  knob. And
then push the knob to enter the number. Repeat the procedure for all 4 digits.
If the correct code is entered  the set is ready to use.
If you enter an  incorrect code you must  enter the correct code again from  the beginning.
Incorrect code
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If an  incorrect code has been entered  "Error" is displayed. Enter the correct code. After three unsuccessful coding
attempts the set will lock and  remain locked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. 
During this waiting period:
 the battery must  be  connected
 the ignition key  must  be  turned to position I
the unit must  be  turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain.
Enter the code again once 2 hours have elapsed.
pg. 131 Audio system  HU-415
1. Switch On/off  (push)
Volume  (turn) 
2. Selector  knob : 
Select  the channel (turn) 
CD changer - Selecting disc (turn) 
Program  radio frequency in a  channel (push) 
3. Selector  knob for choosing (turn)  : 
Radio 
Cassette 
CD changer (option) 
Mode  knob (push) for setting :
Bass, Treble, Fader and  Balance
4. Radio  - Station seek up/down 
Cassette position  - Selecting next/previous  track 
CD  position  - Selecting next/previous  track
5. Radio  - Manual station selection 
Cassette position  - Fast winding forward/  backwards 
CD -position  - Fast winding forwards/ backwards
6. Display
7. Random for CD  (Description for CD is applicable when a  CD Changer is connected)  
8. SCAN
9. Dolby B NR  noise reduction
10. Auto store of radio stations
11. Tape direction selector/
12. Cassette opening
13. Tape eject
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