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P.O. Box 914 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255
800-458-1552
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Contents Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Climate control system
Chapter 4 - Interior
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Index
Back Cover
General information
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from  this  position,
turn the ignition key  to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front  of the
gear selector knob and  move the selector from  (P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must  be  in the (P)ark position before the key  can be
removed from  the ignition switch.
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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 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
pg.75 Keys, Locks, Alarm
Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking  and unlocking the car76
Remote keyless entry system77
Unlocking the tailgate, Central locking buttons, "Trunk lock" function79
Alarm80
Child safety locks - rear doors82
pg. 76 Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car
Keys
Two keys are provided with your car; a  master key  and  a  service key.  The master key,  the remote control, and  the
central locking button may all be  used to lock and  unlock all of your car's locks.
The service key  will operate  only the driver's door and  the ignition switch. It is intended  to help deter unwanted entry
into the glove compartment and  trunk.
Turn the key once  to unlock the driver's door and  the fuel filler  door.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds)  to unlock all doors and  the tailgate.  One turn with the key  towards lock in
the drivers door locks all doors and  tailgate.
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Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with a  remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a  radio frequency which  will allow
"keyless"  entry into the passenger  compartment or the tailgate.  Your car is supplied with two coded key  ring
transmitters, which  will enable you to lock/ unlock all doors and  the tailgate  from  a  distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
The remote transmitter will also activate or deactivate the your car's alarm system(s). The car can also be
locked/unlocked  with the key.
If one  of the transmitters is misplaced, contact your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for assistance. 
Buttons in remote control  
1 - Lock,  2 - Unlock, 3 - Open tailgate 
4 - "Panic" function *, 5 - Approach  lighting
Using the remote control
Press the LOCK  button once to lock all doors, fuel filler  door and  tailgate.
Press the UNLOCK  button once to unlock the driver's door only. Press this  button again (within 10 seconds) to
unlock all doors, fuel filler  door and  tailgate.
To open  the tailgate  (without unlocking the other doors), press the tailgate -unlock button twice .
NOTE:
If the doors are unlocked with the remote, the locks will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the alarm will reset
after 2 minutes unless a  door has been opened.
The lock/unlock and  alarm features can also be  utilized by using the keys.
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Canadian 2306104388 
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause
interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
Canadian 2306104388A 
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not
cause interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
* See  page 80
 for more information on this  function. 
pg. 78 Remote keyless entry system
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.
To replace the battery
Remove the screw on the transmitter cover with a  small screwdriver
Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/upward
Replace the battery with a  new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery should be  inserted with the minus  side upward.
Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with your fingers.
Reinstall the cover and  tighten the screw to help protect the transmitter.
NOTE:  The old battery should be  disposed of properly at a  recycling center  or at your Volvo retailer.
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. The
alarm will also sound.
pg. 79 Locking and unlocking the car
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Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate  lock is incorporated in the central locking system and  is locked or unlocked when the driver's door is
locked/unlocked.
The tailgate  can be  unlocked by:
Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate  unlock button.
Automatic relocking:
If you use the tailgate  unlock button to unlock the tailgate  without opening it, it will automatically  relock after
approximately 2 minutes.
However, if you open  the tailgate  and  close it again, it will remain unlocked and  the alarm will not be  rearmed. Press
the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailgate  and  rearm the alarm. 
Central locking  buttons
Central locking buttons
These buttons  (located on the both front  door armrests) can be  used to lock/unlock all doors and  the tailgate  and  set
the alarm.
The rear passenger  doors can also be  locked and  unlocked with the individual lock buttons  on each door. 
pg. 80 Alarm
Alarm
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The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your car. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a
number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off the alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The tailgate  is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
If there is movement in the passenger  compartment (if  the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed  (if  the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key  in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one  of the front  doors with the door open.  One long flash  of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors 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
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible  alarm signal is given by a  battery powered  siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an  emergency  situation,  this  feature can be  used to attract attention. Activate the "panic" function by pressing the
red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 77
) 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 car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or  will stop automatically
after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car. 
pg. 81 Alarm
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Temporarily turning off the alarm sensor(s) - accessory
This button will only be  found in cars equipped with the optional inclination and/or movement sensors.
In certain situations it may be  desirable to turn off the optional inclination and  movement alarm sensors  if, for
example, you drive your car onto a  ferry  where  the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a  pet is left in the
car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement  alarm sensors from the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key  is turned from  the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center  console *. The LED  in the switch will light up and  a  message will be  displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors  are disconnected.
The car can then be  locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE: The optional sensors  are automatically  reconnected to the alarm system the next time the car is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED  at the top of the dash:
LED  off - the alarm is not armed
LED  flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
Fault in the alarm system: If a  fault has been detected in the alarm system, a  message will be  displayed in the text
window. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and  the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a  door or
the tailgate  has been opened.
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car. 
pg. 82 Child  safety locks - rear doors
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