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ignition key is in position II. If the headlight switch is in 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 illumination
Move the thumbwheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease bright\
ness. There is also an
instrument panel illumination sensor (see illustration on
page 48) which automatically adjusts the level
of illumination.
C -Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press this button when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel fil\
ler door. Please note that the fuel
filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. A\
n audible click will be heard
when the fuel filler door relocks.
See also
page 86.
NOTE: If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been press\
ed, drive the car at a speed
of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop the car, and press the button again. \
D - Front fog lights (option)
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.
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A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's d\
oor is opened.
* The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position.
** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase b\
attery drain.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. T\
urn the steering wheel slightly
to free the ignition key.
In order to help reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is \
engaged before leaving the
car. WARNING!
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or\
remove the key from the ignition
switch while the car is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel t\
o lock, which would make the
car impossible to steer.
pg. 36 Turn signals
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These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as\
cellular telephones, etc. The key
must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function\
.
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are\
available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as \
standard equipment. If you want
to have an ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer\
.
pg. 40 Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm r\
ests. The ignition switch must
be ON * (ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the\
electrically operated windows to
function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").\
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent ("sto\
p").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignitio\
n has been switched off as long as
neither of the front doors has been opened.
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Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release i\
t immediately. To
stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it i\
mmediately. To stop the
window at any time, press the button down.
NOTE: The power windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit \
breaker which reverses
movement of the power windows to their starting points, if they are obst\
ructed in any way. Thereafter
the windows will operate normally again. WARNING!
l Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
l Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the
windows.
l Never leave children unattended in the car.
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).
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Sideview mirror controls
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 th\
e 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 t\
he 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.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory If you lock the car and later unlock it with the
same remote control and open the driver's door, the sideview mirrors will au\
tomatically move to the
position they were in when you left the car. This feature will work in t\
he same way with all of the
remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your car.
This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key. WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in \
the wide-angle sideview
mirror are closer than they appear to be.
pg. 42 Sun roof (option)
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Sun roof switch
Electrically operated sun roof
To operate the sun roof, the ignition key must first be turned to the in\
termediate or drive position
(position I or II).
l To slide open the sun roof : Pull the switch back to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until th\
e sun
roof has opened to the position you prefer. The sun roof will initially \
open to the "comfort" * position.
Pull and hold the switch again to open the sun roof completely.
l 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. Ventilation position
Sliding sun roof
l To close the sun roof: Push the switch forward to the first detent ("stop") and hold it unti\
l the sun
roof has closed completely.
l AUTO close:Push the switch forward as far as possible and release it to automatical\
ly close the sun
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pg. 57 Front seats
Electrically operated seats - general information
Adjusting the front seats:
The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in posi\
tion I or II.
Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I o\
r II (see
page 35).
However, it can also be adjusted:
l Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if the\
key has been removed from the
ignition switch).
l Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the key\
or remote control and
opened. The key does not have to be in the ignition switch during this p\
eriod.
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated d\
river's seat in the following way:
l Adjust the seat to your preferences.
l When you leave your car, lock it using the remote control.
l The next time you unlock the driver's door with the same remote control(the one you used to lock the
doors with) and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will automati\
cally move to the position in which
you left it.
The seat will move to this position even if someone else has adjusted it\
since you last unlocked the car
with the same remote control.
NOTE:
l This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control tr\
ansmitters (up to 3) that you
use with your car.
l This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.
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Auxiliary seat (option)
If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo\
area can be used. This seat is
designed for two children, each weighing between 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 \
kg) with a total seat capacity of
176 lbs. (80 kg) and up to 55 inches (140 cm) in height.
Raising
Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the car. Raise the backr\
est section forward until it locks
in place.
Flip the seat cushion over.
Lowering
Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position. WARNING!
l If your car is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory), \
the tailgate must be fitted with
a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out in t\
he usual way (key in driver's
door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the tailgate. \
l Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being use\
d. Do not use a booster
cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
l The luggage net should be retracted and the child safety lock in the tai\
lgate should be open to allow
access to the cargo area.
NOTE: If you have locked the car with the remote control and if you then after\
wards use a key in the
tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only,\
the alarm will sound. See
page 80 for
information on turning off a sounding alarm.
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