
Move the lever toward the steering wheel and release it to switch between high and low beams.
With the headlights off: headlight flasher (3)
With the headlights switched off (the switch on the lighting panel in position 0), move the lever toward the steering
wheel. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting (3)
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front
of the car:
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights will now come on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds. The time
interval can be changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, described at the end of
this chapter.
Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only)
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NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the
message by pressing the READ button (A). Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The four trip computer functions (five on Canadian models) can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time
in either direction. Twisting a fifth time (sixth time on Canadian models) returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average speed will be erased from system memory) by
pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
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Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated.
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function
is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
when the this function is activated.
D - Not in use
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If the ignition key is in position I or II.
During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door remains open.
If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be
adjusted or during a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in
position I or II, or if the engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
Controls 5, 6, and 7 on the side of the seat can be used to make adjustments.
5. Backrest tilt
6. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat. Move the control forward to
move the seat forward.
7. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat. Move the control rearward
to move the seat rearward.
NOTE: The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for approximately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)
Three different seating positions can be stored in the seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same
way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Use controls 5, 6, and 7 to adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory) button.
3. With the M button depressed, press button 1 to store the seat's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was programmed, press and hold down button 1 until the
seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
Central locking system remote control and driver's seat memory
The remote control transmitter can also be equipped with an optional function that controls the electrically operated
driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. When you leave the car, lock it using the remote control.
3. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote control and the driver's door is opened, the
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driver's seat will automatically move to the position that it was in when the door was most recently locked with that
remote control.
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
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Vanity mirror
Raise the cover to switch on the light.
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A - Driver's side reading light,B - Courtesy lighting,
C - Passenger's side reading light
Interior lighting
The reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons A or C. The function selector (B) can be set to three
positions:
Press the left side of the switch: the interior courtesy lighting is always on.
Neutral position: the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened and is switched off by a dimmer
when the door is closed.
Press the right side of the switch: the interior courtesy lighting is always off.
Courtesy lighting - automatic function
The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when:
the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when
one of the doors is open
the courtesy lighting has not been switched off (the right side of switch B depressed).
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The automatic lighting goes out when
the engine is started
the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control.
If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually, it will be turned off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the key has been turned to position 0 by
pressing the switch briefly.
Rear reading lights (in ceiling)
Rear reading lights
The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off
automatically 10 minutes after the engine has been switched off.
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pg. 83 Storage compartments
1. Storage pocket (also on front side of seat cushion)
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2. Compartment in door panel
3. Ticket clip
4. Glove compartment
5. Waste bin (accessory), located behind the center instrument panel
6. Storage compartment and cup holders
7. Storage compartment and cup holders.WARNING!
Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops.
Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident.
Glove compartment
The owners manual and maps can be stored here. There are also holders for coins, pens and fuel cards. The glove
compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system's remote
control. See the chapter "Locks and alarm" for further information about the key blade.
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Adjust the head restraint vertically
Rear seat head restraints
Each of the rear seat head restraints can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger. The upper edge of
the head restraint should be on a level with the midpoint of the rear side of the passenger's head (see illustration).
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Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm
pg. 87 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade88
Locking and unlocking92
Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks93
Alarm94
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Remote controls
Two remote controls that also function as ignition keys are provided with your car. The remote controls contain
detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment.
USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX
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.
Loss of a remote control
If either of the remote controls is lost, the other must be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft
measure, the code of the lost remote control must be erased from the system.
A separate label with the code of the key blade is supplied. Store the label in a safe place. Take the label to a Volvo
retailer when ordering new keys. A maximum of six remote controls/key blades can be programmed and used for one
car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transponder. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna
in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored 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.
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USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
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 must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canada - IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
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.
CAUTION!
Never use force on the narrow section of the remote control - this is where the transponder is located. The car cannot
be started if the transponder is damaged.
pg. 89 Remote control and key blade
Remote control functions
1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the trunk.
A long press (at least two seconds) opens all side windows.
NOTE:
Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's Personal settings menu. See
page 61
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors and
the trunk. See Personal settings on page 61
for more information.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote control to light the interior lighting, position/parking lamps, license plate
lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option). These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90
seconds. See the Personal settings on page 62
for information about adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to unlock the trunk lid only.
5. Panic alarm: - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
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