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Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy light\
ing function:
l Remove the key from the ignition switch.
l Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when \
activating the high beams).
l Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in t\
he 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 centra\
l locking remote control (see
illustration on
page 77). This lights up the interior courtesy light, parking lights, license \
plate lights and
the lights in the sideview mirrors.
pg. 77 Remote keyless entry system
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 tailgat\
e. Your car is supplied with two
coded key ring transmitters, which will enable you to lock/ unlock all d\
oors 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
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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
l Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors, fuel filler door and tailgate.
l 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.
l To open the tailgate (without unlocking the other doors), press the ta\
ilgate-unlock button twice.
NOTE:
l 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.
l The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the key\
s.
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 mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to the following conditi\
ons: (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 follo\
wing conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any\
interference, including
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pg. 79 Locking and unlocking the car
Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when the
driver's door is locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by:
l Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
l Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
l Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate unlock button.
Automatic relocking:
If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically relock
after approximately 2 minutes.
However, if you open the tailgate and close it again, it will remain unl\
ocked and the alarm will not be
rearmed. Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailg\
ate and rearm the alarm.
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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 indivi\
dual lock buttons on each door.
pg. 80 Alarm
Alarm
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 se\
t off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipp\
ed with the optional movement
sensor).
l The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional in\
clination sensor).
l 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 lo\
ng flash of the turn signals will
confirm that the alarm is armed.
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If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and the ala\
rm 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
Child safety lock control in left rear
door
Child 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 ad\
just these controls.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the out\
side.
B The door lock functions normally. WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.
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With the exception of gas line antifreeze during winter months, do not a\
dd solvents, thickeners, or other
store-bought additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating syste\
ms. Overuse may damage your
engine, and some of these additives contain organically volatile chemica\
ls. Do not needlessly expose
yourself to these chemicals.
pg. 86 Refueling
Refueling
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US ga\
ls (72 liters) on models equipped
with All Wheel Drive, with sufficient volume left over to accommodate po\
ssible expansion of the fuel in
hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be somewhat l\
ess than the specified
maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature\
, the fuel's "Reid vapor
pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's abilit\
y to supply the engine with an
adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as\
possible when the needle nears the
red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 34) 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 doo\
r relocks.
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this feature\
s enables you to lock the door/
tailgate while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refuelin\
g. The central locking button
does not lock the fuel filler door.
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed \
after refueling. Open the fuel
filler cap slowly during hot weather conditions.
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engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a trailer in hilly terrai\
n.
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 followi\
ng precautions should be taken:
l Switch off the air conditioning system.
l Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car and put the gear sele\
ctor into neutral.
l Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine spee\
d 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. flood\
ed roadways, etc.).
Damage to the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through th\
e air intake system. Never drive
the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm). See the flood warnin\
g on
page 7.
WARNING!
l 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 an\
d side windows and blower
control to its highest setting.
l 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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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. E\
xtra 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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