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WARNING!
The nylon cargo net must not be used when the optional rear-facing auxil\
iary child seat in the cargo
area is in use.
When not in use, the cargo net should not be stored unattached in the ca\
r to prevent it from being
thrown forward in the event of a sudden stop, etc.
CAUTION:
l If the net is installed in the forward position and the rear seat cushio\
ns are folded forward, the net
should be positioned so that it is in front of the rear seat cushions bu\
t behind the front seat backrests (C).
l The eyelets on the floor of the car under the front seats must not be us\
ed to secure the lower straps of
the cargo net. If these eyelets are used and the front seats are moved b\
ack, the cargo net or upper
brackets may be damaged.
Folding and storing the cargo net
The cargo net can be folded and stored under the floor of the cargo area\
on cars not equipped with the
optional auxiliary rear-facing child seat or the optional bass speaker.
Press the buttons on the hinges at the center of the upper and lower rod\
s. This releases the hinges so that
the net can be folded.
pg. 71 Cargo area cover, Vanity mirrors
Cargo area cover
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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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Two types of keys are provided with your car; master keys and a service \
key. The master key, the
remote control, and the central locking button may all be used to lock a\
nd unlock all of your car's locks.
The service key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch. It w\
ill also fit the tailgate lock
cylinder on models outfitted with a factory installed third seat. The se\
rvice key is intended to help deter
unwanted entry into the glove compartment.
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 a\
nd tailgate.
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from th\
e inside. WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the car in the
event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"). \
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central lo\
cking system is designed
to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switc\
h, the car is locked using the lock
button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter. Th\
e code in the key is transmitted
to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code st\
ored in the start inhibitor module.
The car will start only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key\
, take the other keys to an
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.
*This key operates only driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel\
lock.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (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.
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door Child safety lock control in right rear door
Child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the ignition key or\
a screwdriver to adjust 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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C
Capacities (oils and fluids)
143, 148
Cargo compartment cover
71
Cargo compartment lighting
67
Cargo eyelets
68
Cargo net
69
Catalytic converters - three-way
107
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat
65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)
64
Center console - switches
31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat
64
Center head restraint - rear seat
3
Center seat head restraint
63
Central locking buttons
79
Chains - winter driving
111
Changing wheels
114, 115
Chassis settings (R-models)
95
Child booster cushion
12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages
15
Child safety
11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors
82
Climate controls
48-51
Climate system - general information
47
Clock
27
Clutch interlock
89
Coat hanger
61
Coin compartment
59
Cold weather driving
105
Combination filter
48, 51
Coolant
133
Cooling system - general information
97
Courtesy light
76
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R-models, checking oil level 138
Radio
153
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
37
Reading lights - front/rear
74
Rear fog light
29, 35
Rear reading lights
74
Rear seat backrest
66
Rear window - heated
38
Rearview mirror
41
Refrigerant
47
Refueling
86
Remote central locking system and sideview mirrors
system
41
Remote control - keyless entry system
77
Remote control - Homelink® Universal Transceiver
170
Remote keyless entry system
77
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
78
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
57
Removing the seat cushion
66
Replacing bulbs
122-127
Replacing fuses
118
Replacing wiper blades
142
Road assistance
151
Roadholding
96
Roof load - maximum
145
Roof racks
98
S
Safety locks - child
82
Seat belt maintenance
17
Seat belts
2, 3, 14
Seat belts - cleaning
130
Seats - front
56
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