
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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Electrically operated seats with memory function (option)*
Power seat control panel
A Front edge of seat (raise/lower) 
B Forward - rearward 
C Rear edge of seat (raise/lower) 
D Backrest tiltWARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be  adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be  left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be  STOPPED at any  time by pressing any  button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be  adjusted so that the brake pedal can be  depressed  fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and  control allow.
The seat rails on the floor  must  not be  obstructed in any  way when the seat is in motion.
Programming the memory
Three seat positions can be  programmed. To program a  seat position:
1 Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2 Hold down the MEM button.
3 While  holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and  3 can be  programmed in the same way. To move the seat to a  programmed position, press and  hold
down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset position and  stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has  reached the
programmed position.
NOTE: The seat has an  overload protector which  engages if an  object  blocks the movement of the seat. If this
happens, remove the object  and  wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
* This option is only available on the driver's seat. 
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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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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. 
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Child safety lock control in left rear doorChild safety lock control in right  rear door
Child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use a  screwdriver to adjust these controls.
A The door cannot be  opened from  the inside. Normal operation from  the outside.
B The door lock functions normally.WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an  accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open  the doors from  the inside with the
buttons  in position A.
   
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
pg. 167 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is an  advanced system that can be  programmed to learn the codes of three different  remote controlled-
devices (e.g., garage door openers, remote lighting, entry door lock). HomeLink®'s sun visor-mounted transceiver,
powered  by your car's electrical system, may then be  used in place of your hand -held remote controls.
NOTE: For your security, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is designed to not  function if you lock your car
from  the outside .
Programming the transceiver
1. The ignition switch must  be  turned to the "accessory" position (II) before programming  the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.
2. Begin by erasing all 3 factory default channels. Hold down the two outside buttons  (buttons 1 and  3 in the
illustration) on the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver for about 20 seconds, until HomeLink®'s indicator light begins
to flash.  Then release the buttons.
3. Hold your hand -held transmitter (garage door opener, for example) 2 to 5 in. (5 to 12 cm) away from  the
HomeLink® surface,  keeping the indicator light in view.  For placement questions, contact HomeLink® toll-free 1-
800-355-3515 (Internet: www.HomeLink.com
).
4. Using two hands, push and  hold both your hand -held transmitter's button and  the transceiver  button you wish to
program. The indicator light will flash  first slowly, then rapidly. Rapid flashing tells you the HomeLink® button has
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