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pg. 49 Climate control
AUTO
This function automatically regulates the Electronic Climate Control sys\
tem so that the selected temperatures are
maintained. The blower, heating, air distribution (air flow) and air c\
onditioning are controlled.
If you prefer to manually set any of these functions, the remaining func\
tions will still be controlled automatically. Pressing
the AUTO button overrides any settings that were previously made manuall\
y.
Rear window and sideview mirror defrosters
This function defrosts/de-ices the rear window and sideview mirrors. The\
LED in the switch will light up to indicate that
the heating function is engaged. See
page 35 for additional information on this function.
Never use ice scrapers made of metal as the can easily scratch the mirro\
r surface.
Temperature
These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sid\
es of the passenger compartment. Please note that the
compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperatu\
re higher or lower than necessary.
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Vanity mirror
The light comes on when you open the cover.
Floor Mats
Volvo offers floor mats specially manufactured for your vehicle. They mu\
st be properly placed and
secured in the mat clips.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to ca\
tch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective flo\
or covering may be used at
one time.
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Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this button when approaching the car at night to light up the
interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the li\
ghts in the sideview mirrors.
Button 4 (Panic): See
page 78 for more information on this function.
Button 5 (Tailgate unlock): Press this button twice within 3 seconds to unlock the tailgate (witho\
ut
unlocking the other doors).
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at le\
ast 1 second
and press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, an\
d the tailgate.
NOTE:
l Airbag deployment will automatically unlock the doors.
l The keys may also be used to lock and unlock the doors, and to activate \
and deactivate the alarm
system.
l To avoid leaving your keys in the vehicle, make a habit of always lockin\
g the vehicle with the remote
control.
Automatic re-locking If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-l\
ock) and the
alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been \
opened.
pg. 74 Locks and Alarms
l FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Op\
eration is subject to
the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause \
undesired operation.
l Canadian 2306104388 Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to t\
he following conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must\
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
l Canadian 2306104388A Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is\
subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and \
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation \
of the device.
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as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning\
light comes on.
WARNING!
Never carry a cell phone that is switched on while refueling your vehicl\
e. If the phone rings, this may
cause a spark that could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and in\
jury.
CAUTION
- Do not refuel with the engine running *. Turn the ignition off or to p\
osition I. If the ignition is on,
an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge
- After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise unt\
il it clicks into place*.
- Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling coul\
d also cause damage to the
emission control systems.
- Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damag\
e to the environment,
gasolines containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which\
may not be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
- Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcoho\
l). This practice can result
in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in th\
e fuel system. Such damage
may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
* If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is runni\
ng when the vehicle is refueled, the
Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. \
However, your vehicle's
performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fu\
el filler caps.
pg. 85 Starting and driving
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adj\
usted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. S\
ee
pages 54, 56.
2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector is lock\
ed in the (P)ark position
(Shiftlock).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key* to the\
starting position. Allow the
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locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
pg. 135 Maintenance
Bulbs
The following bulbs are used in the vehicle:
1. Low beam/high beam 55W H7
2. Bi-Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2R
3. Backup light 21 W BA15
4. Brake light 21W BA15
5. Turn signals, rear
(amber bulb) PY21W
6. Turn signals, front H21W
7. Door step courtesy light/cargo area lighting W5W
8. Vanity mirror 1,2W
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Rear reading lights
These bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. We recommend t\
hat you let an authorized
Volvo retailer replace these bulbs if necessary.
NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. Let an authori\
zed Volvo retailer
replace these bulbs if necessary.
Vanity mirror lights
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press t\
he upper edge of the lens into
place.
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Fuses in the passenger compartment
Fuses are located inside the access panel on the end face of the dashboa\
rd. There are also a number of
spare fuses. No. Amperage
1. Blower - climate system 30
2. Audio amplifier 30
3. Power driver's seat 30
4. Power passenger's seat (option) 30
5. Driver's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror 25
6. Front passenger's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror \
25
7. Rear side doors - power windows, child safety locks 30
8. -
9. -
10. Power passenger's seat 5
11. Electric socket 12V 15
12. Ignition switch (30-feed), central electronic module, starter moto\
r relay,
SRS, antenna ring, engine management system 10
13. -
14. Electronic module (ceiling), courtesy lighting (ceiling) 10
15. -
16. Speed-sensitive power steering (T6 only), vacuum pump 15
17. ABS/DSTC 5
18. Heated driver's seat (option) 15
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19. Heated front passenger's seat (option)15
20. Infotainment system 10
21. Relay extended D1 feed: climate control system, power driver's seat,\
instrument panel 10
22. Headlight switch module, climate control system, onboard diagnostic \
connector,
steering wheel lever modules 5
23. Turn signals 20
24. Automatic transmission - shift inhibitor, extended D2 feed 10
25. Fuel pump 15
26. Moonroof (option) 15
27. Central electronic module, vanity mirror lighting, courtesy lighting\
, glove compartment
lighting, alarm siren* 10
28. Alarm siren* 5
29. -
30. Daytime running lights 10
31. Daytime running lights 10
32. Left front/rear parking lights 7.5
33. Right front/rear parking lights, license plate lights 7.5
34. Front fog 15
35. -
36. High beam headlights 20
37. Navigation system (option), DVD player 10
38. Low beam headlights, Bi-Xenon headlights (option) 15
* Please be aware that if these fuses are not intact, or have been remov\
ed, the alarm will not sound.
pg. 146 Maintenance
Fuses (contd)
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