
5-speed manual transmission (option on certain models)
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th gear) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
1. Clutch interlock The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to start
the engine.
6-speed manual transmission (option on certain models)
Fifth and sixth gears should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal and/or the clutch pedal to catch. Check that the
movement of these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
Engaging reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop.CAUTION!
Never shift into reverse while moving forward.
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The stored stations can be found using the buttons 0-9.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to the
normal radio mode. Return to the normal radio mode by pressing the AM/FM button, EXIT, or by briefly pressing the
AUTO button (for less than approx. 0.5 seconds).
To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly and select a stored station by pressing one of the
number keys (0-9)
Scanning - SCAN
This function automatically searches for the next strong AM or FM station signal. When the radio finds a station,
scanning is interrupted for approximately 8 seconds, after which it will continue scanning.
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1. Select radio mode using the AM/FM button.
2. Press SCAN (SCAN is shown in the display).
3. Press the SCAN or EXIT button to stop the scan function and listen to the selected station.
To start a new station scanning, repeat steps 1-3.
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your area, functions only with FM broadcasts. The radio in your car is
equipped with an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as text, together
with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and made available for several new and unique
features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System operates in the FM band only, and the information transmitted is
supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the accuracy of the data or
information.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the technology and benefits grow, you will find the
radio in your car is equipped to take advantage of this system.
PI (Program Information) seek
When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RBDS program information if it is available.
When the preset is selected at a later time, the radio tries to access updated program information. In weak signal areas,
there may be a delay before the station becomes audible. During this delay, there will be no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display.
To start this function:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER.
To deactivate this function, select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations. The function cannot be deactivated.
"Alarm!" is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn motorists of
serious accidents, etc.
Program type/station format - PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs suit your taste. Use the PTY function to select among
the different station formats shown in the list.
To show the format of the current station:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
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3. Select ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER.
4. Select AF and press ENTER.
To deactivate this function, select AF and press ENTER.
Resetting RBDS functions
This function restores all radio settings to the original factory settings.
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER.
4. Select RESET ALL in the menu and press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.
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CD player
Starting the CD player
Start the CD player by pressing the CD button and inserting a disc in the player.
Changing tracks
Press the left or right arrow keys on the MENU NAVIGATION control to skip to the previous or next track.
NOTE: The track number is shown in the display. The TUNING knob or the arrow keys in the optional keypad in the
steering wheel can also be used for this purpose.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the left or right arrows keys in the MENU NAVIGATION control (or the corresponding keys on
the optional steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or the whole disc. The search continues for as long as the
buttons are held in.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
1. Select CD mode and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select RANDOM from the menu and press ENTER.
RND is shown in the display as long as the function is activated.
Select RANDOM again and press ENTER, or press the EXIT button to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
1. Press SCAN.
2. Press EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
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NOTE: The TUNING knob (turn clockwise to go to the next track, or counterclockwise to go to the previous track) or
the optional keypad in the steering wheel can also be used for this purpose.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the left or right arrows keys in the MENU NAVIGATION control (or the corresponding keys on
the optional steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or the whole disc. The search continues for as long as the
buttons are held in.
Random play
This function makes it possible to play the tracks on a single disc or on all of the discs in the CD changer in random
order (shuffle).
1. Select CD mode and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select RANDOM from the menu and press ENTER.
4. Select SINGLE DISC or ALL DISCS for the player to randomly choose from one or all discs in the CD changer.
RND or RND ALL is shown in the display while the function is active. Press EXIT to deactivate this function. Press
the right arrow key on the MENU NAVIGATION control to select the next random track.
NOTE: You can only select the next random track on the current disc.
Scan
This function plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD.
1. Press SCAN.
2. Press EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
Disc text
Certain CDs contain information about the disc, such as the titles of the tracks, etc. This information can be shown in
the display by activating the DISCTEXT function.
1. Press MENU. Select the menu for relevant sound source and press ENTER.
2. Select DISCTEXT in the menu and press ENTER.
3. If information is stored on the disc, it will now appear in the display.
pg. 180 CD changer (certain audio systems only)
To deactivate this function, select DISCTEXT in the menu and press ENTER.
CD eject
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the button (no. 16 in the illustration on page 169) briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
NOTE:
The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
For reasons of traffic safety, you have 12 seconds in which to remove the ejected disc. After that, the disc
automatically reinserts into the player.
Compact disc care
Before using a new CD for the first time, remove any burrs in the center/outer edge by running the stem of a pen or
similar object around the hole/edge of the disc.
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Safety system warning light22, 41
Seat belt maintenance16
Seat belt reminder16, 41
Seat belts14
SEE MANUAL43
SERVICE REQUIRED43
Shiftlock2
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags25
Side marker light, replacing158
Speedometer38
Spin control - SC113
SRS warning light22
Stability44
Stability system113
Stability system STC or DSTC44
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)88
Starting the vehicle104
Station formats176
STC44, 113
Steering wheel adjustment53
Steering wheel keypad, audio system170
Steering wheel lock106
Stone chips, paint touch-up143
STOP ENGINE43
STOP SAFELY43
Storage compartments82
Subwoofer172
Sunroof (moonroof)59
Supplemental Restraint System - SRS17
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Tachometer38
Tail light bulb holder, removing159
Technician certification191
Temperature gauge38
Three-way catalytic converter190
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE43
Tire inflation pressure tables127
Tires, changing135
Tires, general information124
Traction control - TC113
Transmission, automatic108
Tread wear indicator124
Trip computer47
Trip odometer38
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