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2. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, deta\
ch the holder's bands.
3. Remove the corner panel (1) from the floor of the cargo area.
4. Open the cover (2) in the side panel by pulling the tab (3) upwar\
d/outward.
5. Pull down the insulating material (4) to access the fuel filler doo\
r motor (5).
6. Move the catch (6) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door lock, or\
move it forward to lock the filler
door.
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Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the
driver. Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust t\
he steering wheel to a suitable
position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel \
in the new position. Check that the
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steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
The Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
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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 signals will flash until the lever has been relea\
sed.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
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Continuous high beams
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 29) pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams (thi\
s also applies on models equipped
with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights).
High beam flash
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l 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 ligh\
ting function to illuminate the
area in front of the car.
l Remove the key from the ignition switch.
l Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steeri\
ng wheel (to position 4) and
release it.
l 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
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NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
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Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
The Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving o\
n wet or slippery roads, or
when driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not \
maintain set speed on steep
downgrades.
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12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more than 0.1A is c\
onnected to a socket, a battery
warning will be displayed in the text window.
l The covers should be kept on when the auxiliary sockets are not in use. \
l Maximum current from the sockets is 15A.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters.
Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories. Please contact your \
Volvo retailer.
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Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood
Parking brake
l To apply the parking brake, press the pedal (C). The brake is applied \
to the rear wheels. The indicator
light in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that the parking\
brake is applied.
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NOTE: There is also an audible signal that will sound if the car is driven wi\
th the parking brake
engaged.
l Release the parking brake pulling out the lower edge of the release hand\
le (A).
l If you inadvertently pull the plastic cover (B), it can be pressed bac\
k into place.

Opening the hood
WARNING!
Always use the parking brake when parking. On hills, also turn the front\
wheels toward the curb.The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parkin\
g brake is applied only slightly.
Be sure to press down on the pedal sufficiently.
Opening/closing the hood
1. Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to \
release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of th\
e hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
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pg. 71 Interior
Securing cargo
Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehicle should be securely anc\
hored to keep it from being thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking, etc. The vehicle is equipped with eyelets in th\
e cargo space to which straps or other cargo
restraints can be attached.
WARNING!
The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages \
for child
restraints.
Consult your Volvo retailer about suitable accessories for this purpose.\

Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of 2,\
200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30
mph (50 km/h)!
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
l The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such\
as the number of passengers, the amount of
cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. See the\
section "Vehicle loading" in the chapter "Wheel and
tires" for more detailed information.
l Load the cargo against the backrest.
l Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
l If no one is sitting in the outboard rear seat(s), reinforce the backr\
est by fastening the seat belts.
l Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
WARNING!
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not be l\
oaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the
upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this lev\
el could impede the function of the Inflatable
Curtain.
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Starting and driving

pg. 85 Starting and driving
Refueling86
Starting the vehicle89
General information91
Automatic transmission with Geartronic93
All Wheel Drive95
Brake system96
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)98
Park assist100
Towing 101
Jump starting 103
Towing a trailer 104
Detachable trailer hitch - installing/
removing 106
Load carriers 107
Cold weather precautions 108
Before a long distance trip109
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