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Please see page 40 for
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Heated rear window/
sideview mirrors
This function demists/
de-ices the rear window
and sideview mirrors.
The LED in the switch
will light up to indicate that the heating
function is engaged. See page 40 for additional
information on this function.
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Chapter 4 - Interior
Front seats (electrically operated) 58
Front seats (manually operated) 59
Storage compartments 61
Front storage compartments, coat hanger 63
Folding table in rear seat 64
Rear seat and cargo area 65
Cargo area 70
Securing cargo 71
Steel grid/cargo net 72
Nylon cargo net (XC70 with 3-section rear seat) 73
Cargo area cover, Vanity mirrors 74
Spare tire 75
Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra handgrip - XC70 76
Interior lighting 77
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Cargo area
Cargo area lighting
An extra roof lamp is fitted at the end of the
cargo area.
Holder for grocery bags
(option)
Open the tailgate. Hang or secure your grocery
bags by means of tensioning straps or holders.
To remove the plastic tray (option), turn the
two knobs at the sides.
Auxiliary 12 Volt socket in
cargo area (option)
Fold down the cover when you want to use the
electric socket.
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Interior lightingCourtesy light
Front reading lights
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by
pressing the button. The light also has a timer
function which turns the light on for 30
seconds if:
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one of the doors is left open after the car is
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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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Remote keyless entry system
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1 - Fold key in/out, 2 - Lock, 3 - Approach lighting,
4 - “Panic” function, 5 - Unlock tailgate, 6- Unlock
Using the remote control
Button 1: Press to extend the key. This button
must also be pressed when the key is folded
back into the slot in the side of the remote
control unit.
Button 2 (Lock): Press once to lock all doors,
and the tailgate.
Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this
button when approaching the car at night to
light up the interior courtesy light, parking
lights, license plate lights and the lights in the
sideview mirrors.
Button 4 (Panic): See page 84 for more
information on this function.
Button 5 (Tailgate unlock): Press this button
twice within 3 seconds to unlock the tailgate
(without unlocking the other doors).
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to
unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at least
1 second and press the button again (within 10
seconds) to unlock all doors, and the tailgate.
Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with two coded remote
control transmitters with integrated ignition
keys called Key Integrated Remote (KIR).
These transmitters use a radio frequency that
will enable you to lock/unlock all doors and
the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5
meters).
The transmitters will also activate or allow
“keyless” entry into the passenger compart-
ment or the tailgate. They will also activate or
deactivate the vehicle’s alarm system(s).
The car can also be locked/unlocked with the
key.
If one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact
your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
replacement.
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Fuel requirements
Fuel requirements
Octane rating: Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance
on unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating AKI of 91, or
above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research
Octane Number, RON, and the Motor Octane Number, MON. (RON +
MON/2). The minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 (RON 91).
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If such fuels are used, your Emission Control System performance may
be affected, and the Check Engine light (malfunction indicator lamp)
located on your instrument panel may light. If this occurs, please return
your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for service.Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
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may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Automatic transmission (Geartronic)
Manual shifting - Geartronic
You can move the gear selector freely between
the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while
driving. Gears 2, 3, 4, and 5 have a "lock-up"
function which reduces engine speed and helps
save fuel.
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Please refer to the information on page 95.
Sport mode (R-models only)
R-models are equipped with a (S)port button
that can be used to engage/disengage the Sport
shifting mode. An indicator light in the button
will go on when Sport mode is engaged.
With Sport mode engaged, the transmission
will shift up at higher rpm in first and second
gears, and will also shift down at higher rpm
for more immediate engine response during
acceleration and deceleration.
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Emergency towing
Front towing eyelet Rear towing eyelet
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the cargo area, with the
spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the
positions provided on the right sides of either
the front or rear bumper (see illustration). To
attach the towing eyelet:
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be removed and returned to the tool bag. Press
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as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing
speed, length and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
•If the car’s battery is dead, do not attempt
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
as this will damage the three-way catalytic
converter(s). The engine must be jump
started using an auxiliary battery (see page
109).
•If the car is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to secure the car on the flat bed. Consult
the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the
brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4
times above normal and greater steering
effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
•Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
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