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This button is used to fold down the outboard rear head restraints. The ignition key must be in position I or II or the
engine must be running.
NOTE: If the head restraints have been folded down, they must be returned to their original position manually. The
head restraints should be in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded
down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.
2. Valet lock (trunk lock)
Pressing this switch locks the trunk, even if the doors are unlocked. The trunk will remain locked even if the doors are
locked/unlocked using the master key or the remote control.
To use this function:
Turn the master key to position II.
Press the "Valet lock" button. An LED in the button will light up and "VALET LOCK ON" will be displayed on the
text window to indicate that this function is activated.
The function can be turned off (deactivated) by turning the ignition key to position II and pressing the "Valet lock"
button again (the LED in the button will go out and "VALET LOCK OFF" will be displayed in the text window).
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) (option)
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/ DSTC system on or off.
An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. See page 93
for more information on STC/ DSTC.
The SC function should be switched off if you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different
dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
NOTE: To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least
half a second to disable this function. "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be displayed in the text window.
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Switches in the center console (Contd)
This function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is restarted.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if Spin Control function is switched off.
5. Not in Use
6. Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensors (option)
See page 76
for more details.
7. Not in use
8. 12 volt socket
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This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
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Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down
the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back
into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Lighting panel
A - Headlights and parking lights
All lighting off.
Models with daytime running lights:
Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and
license plate lights will also be on. Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would
prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of
daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
Parking lights on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery
drain.
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Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination are on if the ignition key is in
position II.
If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is switched off.
The headlight switch must be in this position before the high beams will function.
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering
column toward you.
B - Instrument lighting
Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness. There is also an instrument panel
illumination sensor (see illustration on page 46
) which automatically adjusts the level of illumination.
The symbols have maximum illumination in daylight (only the background lighting can be adjusted). At night, both the
symbol light and background lighting can be adjusted.
C - Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press this button when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
See also page 80
.
NOTE: If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been pressed, please see page 31
for information on
manually unlocking this door.
D - Front fog lights *
The front fog lights will function only in combination with the low beam headlights.
An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.
E - Rear fog light*
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when conditions such as
fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights. By design, there is one rear fog
light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
* Standard on T5/accessory on the other models.
These lights will be automatically switched off the next time the car is started.
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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
NOTE: Cotton gloves are available in the tool kit located in the spare wheel well.
The electric motor that controls the fuel filler door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the
passenger side of the car, just behind the fuel filler door. To unlock this door manually:
1. Turn the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
2. Fold down the cover panel to access the electric motor (C).
3. Press the catch (D) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door, or forward to lock the door.
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Turn Signals
1. Lane change position
In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first
stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
2. Signal lever engaged for normal turns
3. High/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE:
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
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3. 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 using the headlight flasher function).
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 69
). This lights up the interior courtesy lights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
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Windshield wipers/washer
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you move it upwards, the wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the control
ring (A) upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor replaces the intermittent wiper function and automatically regulates wiper speed according to the
amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting control A upward or
downward.
Activating the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to the intermittent position.
The rain sensor is deactivated when the ignition is switched completely off.
To reactivate the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to position 0 and then back to the intermittent position.
CAUTION:
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Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the windows.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
Cutout switch for rear windows
Cutout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door
armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver's
door armrest.
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Electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat
The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat operates that window only.
Electrically operated windows in the rear doors.
The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch on the driver's door. If the LED
in the switch for blocking electrically operated windows in the rear doors (located in the driver's door control panel) is
on, the rear door windows can only be operated from the driver's door.
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Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
Rearview mirror
A Normal position
B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights
Autodim function (option)
The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in the Reverse position.
Electrically operated sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate the adjustment control and then use
this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use the adjustment control to
adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side wide -angle sideview
mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory-option
If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the sideview mirrors
(and the driver's seat) will automatically move to the position they were in when you left the car. 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
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not function if you lock your car with the key.
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Electrically operated sun roof (option)
Electrically operated sun roof
To operate the sun roof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive position (position I, II or the
engine running).
To slide open the sun roof: Pull the switch back to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until the sun roof has opened
to the position you prefer. The sun roof will initially open to the "comfort"
1 position. Pull and hold the switch again to
open the sun roof completely.
1. A position where the sun roof is not quite fully open which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.
AUTO open: Pull the switch as far back as possible and release it to automatically slide open the sun roof to the
"comfort" position. Pull the switch again to open the sun roof completely.
To close the sun roof: Push the switch forward to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until the sun roof has closed
completely.
AUTO close: Push the switch forward as far as possible and release it to automatically close the sun roof.
NOTE: If the sun roof is impeded during AUTO close, it will reverse direction, reopen and stop.
Ventilation position (opening the rear edge of the sun roof): With the sun roof closed, push up the rear section of the
switch.
To close, pull the front section of the switch straight down until the sun roof has closed completely.
WARNING!
Never open/close the sun roof if it is obstructed in any way when in operation.
Never allow a child to operate the sun roof.
Never extend any object or body part though the open sun roof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
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