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1. Headlight/parking light switch
2. Front fog lights
3. Rear fog light
4. Instrument panel lighting
5. Fuel filler door unlock button
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch 1 to position . parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
Turn the ignition key to position II.
The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in
position
1.
See page 34
for information on switching between high and low beams.
NOTE: Bi -Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor, which
automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending on ambient light conditions. When driving in daylight, the
headlights will switch off and the daytime running lights will come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will
switch off and the Bi -Xenon headlights will switch on.
Foglights
Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headlights or the parking lights.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Press button 2 to turn on the front fog lights. An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are
on.
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Press button 3 to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
NOTE: The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when conditions
such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).
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Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition key is in position II and the light switch (1) is in either
position
or .
Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press button 5 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.
NOTE: If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been pressed, drive the car
1. On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.
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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop the car, and press the button again.
See the information to the right on unlocking the fuel filler door manually.
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
The electric motor that controls the fuel filler door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the
passenger side of the car, just behind the fuel filler door. To unlock this door manually:
1. Turn the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
2. Fold down the cover panel to access the electric motor (C).
3. Press the catch (D) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door, or forward to lock the door.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled
automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it. The turn
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signals will flash until the lever has been released.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
Turn the ignition key to position II.
With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 32) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position 4) to
toggle between high and low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Bi -Xenon headlights).
High beam flash
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
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.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed by an authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you move it upwards, the wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the control ring 1 upward to increase wiper
speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more
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frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
Activating the rain sensor:
1. Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
2. Press button 2.
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is active.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
Press button 2.
or
Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position.
Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until
the lever is released, at which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
Continuous wiper function
Wipers operate at "high" speed
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.
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Headlight wiper/washer (certain models)
When the lever is pulled to wash the windshield, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
CAUTION:
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching the glass.
To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield washers are used frequently, the headlights will
only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10- minute period.
When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the headlights will not be washed
when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the windshield.
NOTE: R-models are also equipped with headlight wipers, which are activated along with the washer function.
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Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated
front seats
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Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
Sideview mirror and rear window defroster
Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors to remove ice or condensation. An LED in the
switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sideview mirrors after approximately 6 minutes and to the rear
window after approximately 12 minutes. The LED will go out correspondingly.
Heated front seats (option)
The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required.
Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely. The seat heating for the passenger seat should be
switched off when the seat is not occupied.
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Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
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Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by
pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting
a fifth** time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
1. 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
based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text
window.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumferences of the tires on the car.
*Five functions on Canadian models
**A sixth time on Canadian models
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Cruise control
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Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
Engaging cruise control
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed.
Setting speed
Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON will be displayed in the information window in the instrument
panel.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:
Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Braking
Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed. The currently set speed is stored in
memory.
Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not affect cruise control operation. The vehicle
will automatically return to the previously set speed when you release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-ON will no longer be displayed in the
information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
the engine is switched off
the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
the wheels start to spin or lock
if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the
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