
Fuel filler door
The fuel filler  door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see page 32
) when the car is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel filler  door.
Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible  click  will be  heard when the fuel filler  door relocks.
Fuel filler cap 
After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks  into place. If this  cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction  Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a  fault. WARNING! If your vehicle is
Warning!
If your vehicle is involved in an  accident, unseen damage may affect your vehicle's driveability and  safety.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself  with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 136
. You should also be familiar  with the information in chapters one, two and four of this
manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read  after operating the
vehicle  for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used  for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready  access. Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating  that country's applicable safety
and exhaust emission requirements. In  some cases it may be difficult or  impossible  to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s)  may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal
operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based  on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped  differently,
depending  on special legal requirements and that optional  equipment described in this manual may not be
available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or  to change specifications or  design, without
notice and without incurring obligation.
CALIFORNIA  Proposition  65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its  constituents, and  certain vehicle components contain  or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and  certain products  of component  wear  contain  or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its  customers. As a  natural part of this  commitment, we care about the
environment in which  we all live. Caring for the environment means an  everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact.
Volvo's  environmental activities are based on a  holistic  view,  which  means we consider the overall environmental
impact of a  product throughout its  complete life cycle. In this  context,  design, production, product use, and  recycling
are all important considerations.
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Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
 
Oil pressure warning light  
If the light  comes on while driving,  stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check  the engine oil
level . See  page 137
. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed  to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
 
Generator  warning light  
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and  trailer turn signal, if towing a  trailer, will go on while driving.
pg. 29 Indicator and warning lights
 
Rear fog light  
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
CHECK 
ENGINE  
Malfunction indicator lamp  
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII):  As you drive, a  computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and  emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a  condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this  happens, please have your car checked by a  Volvo retailer as soon as
possible. 
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes,  you may not notice  a  change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an  uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and  driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
NOTE : If the fuel filler  cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a  fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be  affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler  caps.
 
Anti-lock Brake System ABS  
If the warning light comes on, there is a  malfunction of the ABS  system (the standard braking system pwill however
function). The vehicle should be  driven to a  Volvo retailer for inspection. See  page 19
 for additional information.
 
Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option), or  Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system
(option)  
This indicator light will flash  with STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See  pages 20-21
 for more
detailed information.
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Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a
(HFC134a). This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and  uses
PAG  oil.
Passenger compartment blower  
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically,  and  run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
pg. 51 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC) - with  Interior Air Quality system  (option)
Interior Air  Quality system (option)
Some cars are equipped with a  multifilter and  air quality sensor. The filter  separates gases and  particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors and  contaminants entering the car. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of
contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake  closes  and
the air inside the passenger  compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the car. The filter  also cleans
recirculated passenger  compartment air. When the Air quality sensor is activated, the LED  AUT comes on in the
recirculation button 
Operation:
Press
 to activate the Air quality sensor (normal setting).
Or select one  of three functions by pressing 
 
1. Press 
 the LED  AUT  comes on.
The Air quality sensor is now activated. 
2. Press 
 no LED  is lighted.
Recirculation not activated. 
3. Press 
the LED  MAN  comes on. Recirculation is now activated. You can switch between these three functions
by repeatedly pressing 
Keep the following  in mind:
 Make it a  rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times.
 Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid misting  up.
 If misting  occurs, you should deactivate the Air quality sensor.
 If the windows mist up, you can also use the windshield and  side window defroster functions. See  page 48.
 The filter  should be  changed at the intervals  listed in the Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
However, if the car is used in a  severely contaminated environment, it may be  necessary  to change the filter  more
frequently.
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 The engine is started.
 The car is locked from  the outside with the key  or remote control.
The interior  courtesy light can be  switched on or off at any  time by pressing the center  button in the panel above the
rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, the light will stay on for 10 minutes. When switched on with
the engine running, the light will stay on indefinitely. The light may be  switched off at any  time by pressing the center
button a  second time. 
The courtesy light timer periods  can be  changed. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Overriding the Interior and Trunk Courtesy Lights  
Normally if a  car door is left open  with the engine turned off, the interior  courtesy light will stay on for 10 minutes.
Normally, if the trunk is left open  with the engine turned off, the trunk courtesy lights will stay on for 10 minutes. 
If a  car door is left open  or the interior  courtesy lights are turned on while the engine is left running, the interior
courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely. Likewise, if the trunk is left open  while the engine is running, the trunk
courtesy light will stay on indefinitely. 
At times, you may wish to be  assured that the courtesy lights will stay off regardless of door or trunk lid position. 
To switch off the interior  and  trunk courtesy lights indefinitely, press and  hold the center  button in the panel above the
rearview mirror for 3 seconds.The courtesy lights will go off and  remain off until the center  button is pressed again.
Rear  reading lights
Reading lights - front/rear
The reading lights can be  switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons.  These lights switch off automatically
after 10 minutes if the engine is not running. If the engine is running, the lights stay on indefinitely. The lights can be
switched off at any  time by pressing the button.
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Use the switch on the front  door armrests to lock/unlock the car from  the inside.WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child  safety locks").
Note:  To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key  is left in the ignition switch, the car is locked using the lock button on the door and  the
door is then closed.  A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.  
Please note that this  function will  not unlock the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor) 
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a  coded transmitter. 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.
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.
Exterior Courtesy lights  
Home Safe System  
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
 Remove the key  from  the ignition switch.
 Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
 Exit the car and  lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the 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 central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 63
). This lights up the interior  courtesy light, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
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If you select the (MAN)ual position while driving, the gear that was being used in the (D)rive  position will also
initially be  selected in (MAN)ual position.
 Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a  higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a  lower
gear.
 If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift one  gear , and  will utilize the braking power
of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a  lower gear, the downshift will not occur until the speed has
decreased  enough  to allow the lower gear to be  used.
 If you slow down to a  very low speed, the transmission will automatically  shift down.
 When starting in the (MAN)ual position, 3rd gear is the highest gear that may be  selected.
NOTE:  Kickdown (see previous  page) does not function  when the transmission is in the manual  shift (geartronic)
mode. The gear selector must  be  in D (Drive)  position.
* Models with a  5-cylinder turbo engine have a  5-speed transmission. Fifth  gear also has the lock-up function.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode. The position of this  button
may vary slightly  on certain models.
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 27
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
pg. 82 Four -C  active chassis system
Four-C (option)  
Your car can be  optionally equipped with the Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) system.
This system is based on a  number of sensors  that continuously monitor factors such as the car's lateral and  vertical
movements, speed, and  movements of the wheels. The sensors  receive  data up to 500 times per second, which  is used
to provide extremely fast  and  precise adjustment of each shock absorber.  The system adjusts the stiffness of the shock
absorbers approximately 100 times per second.
The button in the center  console (see the illustration on page 31
) can be  used at any time  to switch between the two
driving modes: Comfort or Sport.
The system then adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers accordingly, for example when the type of road changes,
or if the driver wishes to change driving style. This adjustment takes place instantaneously.
Comfort  
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Compact disc care
· Before using a  new disc 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.
· Use high quality discs only.
· Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a  soft, clean, lint-free cloth, working from  the center  outwards. If necessary,
dampen the cloth with a  neutral soap solution. Dry thoroughly before using.
· Never  use cleaning spray or antistatic liquid. Use only cleaners specifically made for CDs.
· Use discs of the correct size only (3.5" discs should never be  used). The discs should conform to the norms EN60908
(IEC60908).
· Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
· Volvo does not recommend the use of plastic outer rings on the disc.
· Condensation may occur on discs/optical components of the changer in cold winter weather. The disc can be  dried
with a  clean, lint-free cloth. Optical  components in the CD changer may, however,  take up to one  hour to dry off.
· Never  attempt to play a  disc which  is damaged in any  way.
· When not in use, the discs should be  stored  in their covers. Avoid storing discs in excessive heat, direct sunlight or
dusty locations.
Cassettes
· Store cassettes in their cases.
· Do not touch the tape surface  with your fingers.
· Tapes should not be  exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
· Keep tapes away from  oil, grease and  other contaminants.
· For optimal tape deck performance Volvo does not recommend the use of C-120 tapes.
· Take up slack using a  pen  or a  pencil  before inserting a  cassette in the cassette slot.
Cassette cleaning
We recommend the use of the Volvo Cleaning Cassette available as a  genuine Volvo accessory.  Regular use improves
sound quality, cleans vital parts  and  prevents tape tangle.
pg. 153 Audio system  HU-650 - overview
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