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information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see
page 133.
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 Ge\
artronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected 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:
Front wheel drive models:18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All Wheel Drive models: 19 US gal. (72 liters)
V70R: 18 US gal. (68 liters)
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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.
NOTE: Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0\
to activate a daylight
sensor, which automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending \
on ambient light conditions.
When driving in daylight, the headlights will switch off and the daytime\
running lights will come on. In
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darkness, the daytime running lights will switch off and the Bi-Xenon he\
adlights will switch on.
Parking lights on
Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel i\
llumination are on if the
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 (this also applies on
models equipped with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights).
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.
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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. \
pg. 35 Light switch panel, Steering wheel adjustment/lock
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.
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 headlights.
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.
Pull down the lever (A) to adjust height (B), or reach (C)
Steering wheel adjustment
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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.
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. 37 Windshield/tailgate wipers/washers
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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 two coded remote control transmitters with int\
egrated ignition keys called
Key Integrated Remote (KIR). These transmitters use a radio frequency \
that will enable you to lock/
unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 me\
ters).
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*Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal mainten\
ance service intervals.
pg. 106 Long distance trips
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your car checked at a Volvo retailer bef\
ore driving long distances. Your
retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs \
and wiper blades for your use in the
event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip\
:
l Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
l Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
l Check condition of accessory drive belts.
l Check transmission oil level*.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legal requirement in some countries.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.
* To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your \
car's transmission fluid yourself.
Have your car's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo \
service technician.
pg. 107 Three-way catalytic converters
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8 A/C compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box fan 10A
9 Horn 15A
10 Tailgate wiper 10A
11 Ignition coils 20A
12 Brake light switch 5A
13 Windshield wipers 25A
14 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
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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. 120 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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