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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/lock 35
Ignition switch, 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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1) Orange warning triangle, see page 28.
2) Red warning triangle, see
page 28.
pg. 31 Switches in the center console
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications\
of your car
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Contro\
l (DSTC)**
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (\
SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on
or off.
R-models only:
The Active Yaw Control function can be deactivated. See
page 20 for more information.
An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. Se\
e
pages 20-21 for more information on
STC/DSTC. The SC function should be switched off if you, for any reason,\
temporarily have to drive with
tires of different dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently\
, the switch must be held in for at least
half a second to disable this function. " STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" wil\
l be displayed in the text
window.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected \
if the Spin Control function is
switched off.
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WARNING!
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie on or in any of the s\
torage places where they might
cause injury during heavy braking.
Ashtray (option)
To empty the ashtrays:
Front seat, open the ashtray, pull out the insert.
Rear seat, as above.
Cup holders
Some models are equipped with cup holders for the front and rear seat oc\
cupants. You can also use the
center console's storage compartment for cassette tapes, CD's etc.
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Coin compartment (option)
To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment whil\
e pulling it straight up.
Storage compartment and armrest
Inside the armrest there is a storage compartment which you may use for \
different personal accessories.
The armrest's lid is twofold.
To open only the upper lid: press the locking mechanism underneath the u\
pper lid and fold the lid
backwards to desired position.
To open the upper and lower lid: lift the lid from underneath upwards an\
d fold to desired position.
pg. 60 Cup holders, Glove compartment
Cup holder in the center console for rear seat passengers
(XC70 only)
This cup holder is only available on the XC70 with a 3-section rear seat\
.
l To use the cup holder, open the cover on the center console and fold it \
rearward. The cup holder and
the cover open together.
l The cup holder and the cover can be closed separately.
NOTE: If the cup holder is subjected to weights above approximately 12 lbs (\
5 kg), it will fold down
slightly to help prevent damage to the hinges.
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Storage in the glove compartment
The glove compartment has storage spaces designed specifically to hold c\
redit cards, pens, and pencils.
pg. 61 Storage compartments, front, Coat hanger
Pen holder on the center console
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can press the button in the center console. The LED in the switch will l\
ight up and a message will be
displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnect\
ed.
The car can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:
l This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.
l The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system t\
he next time the car is
unlocked and then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the top of\
the dash:
l LED off - the alarm is not armed
l LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
l LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has b\
een triggered
l Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be
displayed in the text window. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
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.
pg. 82 Child safety locks - rear doors
Child safety lock control in left rear
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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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Courtesy lights (front) - replacing 126
Courtesy lights - exterior
76
Cruise control
33
Cup holder
59
Cup holder in the center console
60
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Detachable trailer hitch - installing
103
Dimensions
145
Direction indicators
36
Distributor ignition system
149
Door step courtesy lights - replacing
125
Doors and locks
76
Drive belt
133
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system
57
Driving economy
96
Driving mode indicator
27
Driving mode W
91, 93, 105
Driving with trunk open
97
E
Economical driving
96
Electric socket in cargo compartment
67
Electrical system
150
Electrical system - general information
97
Electrically operated front seats
56
Electrically operated moonroof
42
Electrically operated sideview mirrors
41
Electrically operated windows
40
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
48 - 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
14
Emergency towing
100, 101
Emergency warning flashers
38
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