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the front seats. Always pull up this lever as far as possible when applying the parking brake. Canadian models are
equipped with this symbol
.
3. SRS warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds
after the car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or
tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. If
the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. 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.
5. Seat belt reminder
See page 13 for detailed information.
6.Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the
hood, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 157
for the location of the reservoir.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol
.
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
and have the brake system inspected.
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Symbols on the center of the instrument panel
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
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the trunk. See Personal settings on page 61 for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Automatic locking : When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. This feature can
be turned on or off, see Personal settings on page 61
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
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. These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the
Personal settings on page 51
for information about adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk
will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations. To activate the panic alarm,
press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals and horn will be
activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and
press the red button again.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
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Remote control and key blade
Key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 90)
To lock/unlock the trunk
For valet locking (see the explanation below)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1 in the illustration above) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote
control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
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Index
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Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 83
12 volt sockets47
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Accessory Installation- Important Warning4
Active yaw control - AYC113
Airbag system14
Alarm94
Anchoring eyelets in trunk83
Antifreeze159
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 34
Approach lighting51, 87
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system177
Audio system - introduction176
Audio system menus, list of185, 186
Autolock51
Automatic transmission - Geartronic108, 109
B
Battery drain - avoiding99
Battery maintenance162
Battery replacement163
Battery replacement, remote control92
Battery, conserving electrical current99
Battery, specifications193
Bi -Xenon headlights165
Black box (Vehicle Event Data)154
Brake fluid160
Bulbs164
C
Capacities, fluids190
Catalytic converter, three-way194
CD player182
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Central locking system, remote controls86
Changing oil158
Changing wheels138
Charge air cooler192
Child safety28
Clock setting button32
Cold weather precautions99
Collision status26
Compact disc care184
Compartments, storage79
Compass in rearview mirror49
Convertible top -- buttons for operating72
Convertible top -- emergency operation73
Convertible top -- temporary cover73, 75
Coolant159
Cover, temporary75
Cruise control42
D
Dimensions189
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag18
Display, instrument panel32
Door mirrors50
Door open warning36
Double locking91
Driving after a collision26
E
Economical driving98
Electrical current - conserving99
Electrical sockets, 12 volt47
Electrical system193
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)112
Emission inspection readiness156
Engine compartment157
Engine oil, changing158
Engine specifications192
Environment2
Equalizer, audio system177
Eyelets in trunk83
F
Federal Clean Air Act154
Flash, high beam40
Floor mats105
Floor mats, cleaning150
Fog lights38
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Front airbags15, 16
Front fog light, replacing167
Front fog lights38
Front seats66
Front seats, manual adjustment66
Front seats, power68
Fuel filler cap2
Fuel filler door2, 102
unlocking38
unlocking manually39
Fuel gauge32
Fuel requirements101
Fuel system192
Fuel tank capacity102
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, accessing172
Fuses170
Fuses in the engine compartment171
Fuses in the passenger compartment173
G
Gasoline101
Geartronic (manual shifting)108
Generator193
Generator warning light35
Glossary of tire terminology132
Glove compartment80
Glove compartment, locking90
H
Hazard warning flashers46
Headlight housing, removing165
Headlight washers44
Headlights38
High beam bulb, replacing166
High beam flash40
High beam headlights40
High beam indicator32
Home safe lighting40, 51
Hood, opening157
I
Immobilizer86
, 105
Indicator and warning symbols32
Inflatable Curtain22
Inflation pressure tables130
Information display32
Information display, messages in37
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Information symbol32, 33
Inspection readiness156
Instrument overview7
Instrument panel32
Instrument panel lighting38
Interior lighting77
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors29
J
Jack, positioning140
Jack, positioning correctly140
Jump starting119
K
Key blade88
Keylock2, 105
Kickdown109
L
Label information188
LATCH anchors29
License plate lighting, replacing169
Lighting panel38
Lighting, interior77
Load anchoring eyelets83
Loading the vehicle133
Locking (double locking feature)91
Long distance trips100
Low beam bulb, replacing165
Low beam headlights40
M
Maintenance154
Malfunction indicator light34
Manual front seat adjustment66
Manual shifting (Geartronic)108
Manual transmission107
Mirror, rearview49
Mirrors, door-mounted50
O
OBD II156
Occupant safety10
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), disabling front passenger's side airbag18
Octane rating101
Oil pressure warning light35
Oil, changing158
On Call Roadside Assistance195
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)156
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Opening the hood157
P
Paint touch up151
Panel lighting, instrument38
Panic alarm, central locking system remote control87
Park assist115
Parking brake47
Parking light bulb, replacing166
Parking lights38
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling18
Personal settings51
PI (Program Information) seek179
Polishing149
Power door mirrors50
Power retractable hard top70
Power steering fluid160
Power windows48
Program Information seek179
Program type, audio system180
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING162
R
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS179
Radio station formats180
Radio text179
Rain sensor45
Reading lights77
Rear fog light38
Rear seat, accessing67
Rearview mirror49
Rearview mirror with compass (option)49
Refueling102
Remote control functions87
Remote control, battery replacement92
Remote controls, central locking system86
Replacing fuses170
Reporting safety defects10
Retractable hard top70
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)25
S
Safety defects, reporting10
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belt reminder13, 35
Seat belts11
Seats, front66
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SEE MANUAL37
SERVICE REQUIRED37
Shiftlock2
Shiftlock override110
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags21
Side marker light, replacing167
Sockets, 12 volt47
Spare tire138
Speedometer32
Spin control - SC113
SRS warning light35
Stability system113, 114
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)86
Starting the car105
Station formats180
Steering wheel adjustment46
Steering wheel lock104
Stone chips, paint touch-up151
STOP ENGINE37
STOP SAFELY37
Storage compartments79
Storing wheels and tires126
T
Tachometer32
Tail light bulb holder, removing168
Technician certification195
Temperature gauge32
Temporary cover75
Temporary spare tire138
Three-way catalytic converter194
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE37
Tire inflation pressure tables130
Tire rotation137
Tires, changing138
Tires, general information126
Tires, storing126
Traction control - TC113
Transmission, automatic108
Tread wear indicator127
Trip computer41
Trip odometer32
Trunk, loading82
Trunk divider71
Trunk lighting, replacing169
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