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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Light switch panel 34
Steering wheel adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock 35
Turn signals 36
Windshield wipers/washers 37
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front
seats 38
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 39
Electrically operated windows 40
Rearview/sideview mirrors 41
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The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left o\
pen after the car is unlocked. The
courtesy light switches off if:
l The engine is started.
l The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The interior courtesy light can be switched on or off at any time by pre\
ssing the center button in the
panel above the rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, t\
he light will stay on for 10
minutes. When switched on with the engine running, the light will stay o\
n indefinitely. The light may be
switched off at any time by pressing the center button a second time.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Consult your Volvo reta\
iler.
Overriding the Interior Courtesy Lights
Normally if a car door is left open with the engine turned off, the inte\
rior courtesy light will stay on for
10 minutes.
If a car door is left open or the interior courtesy lights are turned on\
while the engine is left running, the
interior courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely.
At times, you may wish to be assured that the courtesy lights will stay \
off regardless of door or tailgate
position.
To switch off the interior and tailgate courtesy lights indefinitely, pr\
ess and hold the center button in the
panel above the rearview mirror for 3 seconds. The courtesy lights will \
go off and remain off until the
center button is pressed again.
Rear reading lights
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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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Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with t\
he key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n 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 turnin\
g on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. One alarm c\
ycle 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 rem\
ote control or will stop
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 s\
econd delay before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 81 Alarm
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24 Relay for extended D1 feed: climate control system, power driver's se\
at, driver's info 10A
25 Ignition switch, relay starter motor, SRS, engine control module 10A
26 Climate control system blower 30A
27 -
28 Electronic module - courtesy lighting 10A
29 -
30 Left front/rear parking lights 7.5A
31 Right front/rear parking lights, license plate lights 7.5A
32 Central electrical module, vanity mirror lighting, power steering, gl\
ove compartment
light, interior courtesy lighting 10A
33 Fuel pump 15A
34 Power sun roof 15A
35 Central locking system, power windows - left door mirror 25A
36 Central locking system, power windows - right door mirror 25A
37 Rear power windows, power child safety 30A
38 Alarm siren 5A
* Please be aware that if this fuse is not intact, or if it is removed, \
the alarm will sound.
pg. 119 Fuses in the cargo area
Fuses in the cargo area
The fuses in the cargo area are located on the trim on the left-hand sid\
e. When replacing a blown fuse,
be sure to replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage (wr\
itten on the fuse).
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Instrument panel 27
Instruments
26
Integrated booster cushion
12
Interior Air Quality system
51
Interior features - overview
24
Interior lighting
74
J
Jack
72, 112
Jump starting
103
K
Key - removing from ignition switch
87
Keyless entry system
77, 78
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries
78
Keylock
87
Keys
76
Kickdown
91, 92
L
Label information
142
License plate lights - replacing
124
Lifting the car
133
Lights - accessory
31
Load carriers
97
Locking and unlocking the car
76
Locking steering wheel
35
Long distance trip
105
Long loads
57
M
Maintenance schedule
129
Malfunction indicator lamp
29
Manual climate control with air conditioning
52-54
Manual transmission
89, 145
Memory function - front seats
56
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