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information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see
page 131.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digi\
t indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press
the button quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the\
button for more than 2 seconds to
reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see
page 28).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with t\
he needle in the red section. The
engine has an built-in function preventing too high an engine speed. Whe\
n this function operates, you may
discern some pulsation, which is normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the
Geartronic function on the automatic transmission, the currently selecte\
d gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflak\
e" symbol in the text window is
displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +\
2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings ma\
y be slightly higher than the actual
ambient temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
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.
When the warning light comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 \
liters) of fuel remaining.
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Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can be disengaged by:
l Pressing the CRUISE button.
l Putting the gear selector in (N)eutral.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if the engine is switched off\
, if the gear selector is
placed in (N)eutral, if the car's speed drops to under 70% of the curr\
ently set speed or if the wheels start
to spin.
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. Press "resume" () to return to the previously set
speed.
l Press the brake pedal. Press "resume" () to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads. Cruise
control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.

pg. 34 Light switch panel
A - Headlights, parking lights
O All lights off
Models with daytime running lights: Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition
key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and license plate l\
ights will also be on.
Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you wou\
ld prefer to have these lights
turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note\
that the use of daytime running
lights is mandatory in Canada.
Parking lights on
Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel i\
llumination are on if the
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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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E - Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights \
and should be used only when
conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for \
other vehicles to less than 500 ft
(150 meters).
An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low b\
eam head-lights.
By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's sid\
e tail light cluster.
Rear fog light in the instrument panel
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.

pg. 35 Steering wheel adjustment, Ignition switch/steering wheel lock

Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the
driver. Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust t\
he steering wheel to a suitable
position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel \
in the new position. Check that the
steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
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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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Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signal\
s by
moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The\
lever will return to the neutral
position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will \
be on until the lever is
released.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.

pg. 37Windshield/tailgate wipers/washers

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A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sideview mirrors a\
fter approximately 6 minutes and
to the rear window after approximately 12 minutes. The LED will go out c\
orrespondingly.
Heated front seats (option)
The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required.
l Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch \
will be lit.
l Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switc\
h will be lit.
l Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely.
The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the \
seat is not occupied.

pg. 39 Parking brake, Auxiliary socket, Ashtrays

Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to t\
he rear wheels. The indicator light
in the instrument panel will light up to indicate when the parking brake\
is applied. Apply the parking
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brake by pulling up firmly on the lever. Release the parking brake by de\
pressing the button at the end of
the lever and lowering the lever completely. WARNING!
l Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also\
turn the front wheels
toward the curb.
l The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the pa\
rking brake is applied only
slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently.


Front auxiliary socket


Rear auxiliary socket
Auxiliary sockets
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