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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior24
Exterior25
Instruments26
Instrument panel27
Indicator and warning lights28
Text  information window30
Switches in the center console31
Trip  computer32
Cruise control33
Light switch panel34
Steering wheel  adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel  lock35
Turn signals36
Windshield wipers/washers37
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats38
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays39
Electrically operated windows40
Rearview/sideview  mirrors41
Sun roof42
pg. 24 Interior
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FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR REGULAR  SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,  after 750 hours of
driving or after 12 months,  whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer. 
pg. 31 Switches in  the center console
The positions of these buttons  may vary, depending on the specifications of your car
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)** 
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  pages 20-21
 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).
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.
WARNING!
Please be  aware  that the car's handling characteristics may be  affected if the Spin Control function is switched off. 
5. Not in use
6. This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors.  See  page 79
 for further information.
7. Not in use
8. Auxiliary socket
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.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo, optional on all other models.
pg. 32 Trip computer (option)
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 55 Interior
Front  seats (electrically operated)56
Front  seats (manually operated)58
Storage compartments59
Storage compartment, front60
Rear seat and cargo area63
Spare tire72
Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra  handgrip  - XC7073
Interior lighting74
pg. 56 Front  seats
Electrically operated front seats (option)
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.
Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control.
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Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and  inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,  check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according  to the vehicle load. See  "Tire  pressure" section. Loads  should be  distributed so
that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded. 
pg. 96 Points  to  remember
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
Towing a  trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods  at wide  open  throttle and  low engine rpm.
Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules  should be  followed: Do not drive for prolonged periods  at engine speeds
above 4500 rpm if you are towing a  trailer in hilly terrain.
Reduce speed when towing a  trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be  reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a  short time.
Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily  for prolonged periods.
Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front  of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be  taken:
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Pull off the road, away from  traffic,  stop the car and  put the gear selector into neutral.
Switch the heater  to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant  expansion tank cap. The coolant  will be  extremely hot.
If necessary,  see page 129
 and  132 for information on checking and  topping-up the coolant  level.
CAUTION:  Drive slowly and  carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the
engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake  system. Never  drive the vehicle in water deeper
than 1 foot (300 mm). See  the flood warning on page 7
.
WARNING!
Driving with the tailgate open : Driving with the tailgate  open  could mean that poisonous exhaust gases enter the
passenger  compartment.
If the tailgate  must  be  kept open  for any  reason, proceed as follows:
- Close the windows.
- Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor,  windshield and  side windows and  blower control to its
highest setting.
Floor mats : An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal to catch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator  pedal is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be  used at one  time.
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Ordinary fuses
LocationAmperage
1 Accessories 25A
2 Auxiliary lamps (option) 20A
3 Vacuum pump 15A
4 Oxygen sensors 20A
5 Crankcase ventilation heater,  solenoid valves 10A
6 Mass airflow sensor, engine control module, injectors 15A
7 Throttle module 10A
8 AC compressor, accelerator  pedal position sensor, E-box fan 10A
9 Horn 15A
10 Tailgate wiper 10A
11 AC compressor, ignition coils 20A
12 Brake light switch 5A
13 Windshield wipers 25A
14 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
15 -
16 Windshield washers, headlight wiper/washers (certain models) 15A
17 Low beam, right 10A
18 Low beam, left 10A
19 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
20 High beam, left 15A
21 High beam, right 15A
22 Starter motor 25A
23 Engine control module 5A
24 -
pg. 118 Fuses  in  the passenger compartment
Fuse box in the passenger compartment
This fuse box is located at the far left side of the instrument panel. Extra fuses and  the fuse removal tool are also stored
here. 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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33 Fuel pump15A
34 Power sun roof15A
35 Central  locking system, power windows - left door mirror 25A
36 Central  locking system, power windows - right door mirror 25A
37 Rear power windows, power child safety 30A
38 Alarm siren 5A
* Please be  aware  that if this  fuse is not intact, or if it is removed, the alarm will sound. 
pg. 119 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). 
Ordinary fuses
Location Amperage
1 Rear electrical module, cargo area lighting 10A
2 Rear fog light 10A
3 Brake lights 15A
4 Backup lights 10A
5 Rear window defroster, relay 15I - accessories 5A
6 Unlocking tailgate 10A
7 Auxiliary 12 volt socket in cargo area (option) 15A
8 Central  locking rear doors/fuel filler  door 20A
9 Trailer (30 feed) 15A
10 CD changer, VNS 10A
11 Accessory control module (AEM) 15A
12 Tailgate wiper 15A
13 Loudspeaker (subwoofer)  cargo area - option 15A
14 Brake lights 7.5A
15 Trailer (15I feed) 20A
16 -
17 All Wheel Drive control module 7.5A
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CAUTION:
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must  never be  closer to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not
spray into the locks. 
Special sun  roof cautions: 
- Always close the sun roof and  sun shade before washing your vehicle. 
- Never  use abrasive cleaning agents on the sun roof. 
- Never  use wax on the rubber seals  around the sun roof.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying  water or steam directly on the electrical components or
toward the rear side of the engine.
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be  inspected for water and  blown dry if necessary.
Suitable  detergents:  Special  car washing detergents should be  used. Mix according  to manufacturer's instructions.
Bumpers: The bumpers  are painted.  Wash the bumpers  with the same cleaning agent used on the rest  of the car.
Never  clean the bumpers  with gasoline or paint thinner. Difficult  spots can be  removed with denatured  alcohol.  To
avoid scratches, do not dry the bumpers  with paper.
WARNING!
When the car is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes several times in order to remove any
moisture from  the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be  used when the engine is warm. This constitutes a  fire risk.
pg. 128 Washing the car, Cleaning the upholstery
Automatic washing - simple and quick
We  do NOT recommend washing  your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the
paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
An automatic  wash is a  simple and  quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be  as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and  water. Keeping the underbody clean is most  important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic  washers do not have facilities  for washing the underbody.
Before driving into an  automatic  wash, make sure that side view  mirrors,  auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, otherwise
there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery. However, waxing  may be  beneficial.
Before applying polish  or wax the car must  be  washed and  dried. Tar spots can be  removed with kerosene or tar
remover. Difficult  spots may require a  fine rubbing compound.
After polishing, use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products  contain  both polish  and  wax.
Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing of a  dull surface.
A wide  range of polymer-based car waxes can be  purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and  produce a  long-
lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and  fading.
Do not polish  or wax your car in direct sunlight (the surface  of the car should not be  warmer than 113° F (45° C).
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)14
Automatic transmission90, 91, 145
- Geartronic92, 93
- Kickdown91, 92
Automatic transmission - cold starts91
Auxiliary socket31, 39
AWD
- general  information94
- using snow chains109
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Battery104, 148
Battery  maintenance138, 139
- Replacing the battery139
- Ventilation hose139
Booster cushion12, 16
Brake failure warning light28
Brake fluid137
Brake system18
Bulbs (list)148
Bulbs - replacing120-125
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)141
, 146
Cargo  compartment cover71
Cargo  compartment lighting67
Cargo  eyelets68
Cargo  net69
Catalytic converters - three-way106
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)64
Center console - switches31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat64
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Center seat head restraint63
Central  locking buttons79
Chains - winter driving109
Changing wheels112, 113
Child booster  cushion12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages15
Child safety11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors82
Climate controls48-51
Climate system - general  information47
Clock27
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