
The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according  to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity
of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous  page) up (the wipers
will sweep the windshield more frequently)  or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous  page). The rain sensor symbol  will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
 Pressing button (B).
or
 Moving the windshield wiper lever down.
 NOTE 
The rain sensor function will remain activated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the "manual sweep"
function.
 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.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
 When the key  is removed from  the ignition.
 Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key  is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
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The upper right-hand  corner of the rearview mirror has an  integrated display that shows  the compass  direction toward
which  the car is pointing. Eight different  directions  can be  displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W  and  NW. The display
shows  your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating  the compass
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass  is initially set for the zone to which  the car was delivered,
and  should always be  adjusted if the car is driven to a  new magnetic zone. A "C" will be  displayed if calibration
becomes necessary.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a  large, open  area, away from  traffic.
2. Using a  pen  or similar object,  hold the button (1) depressed  for at least 6 seconds. "C" will be  displayed.
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3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone.
4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area (1-15) is displayed. "C" will be
displayed again.
5. Drive slowly in a  circle at a  maximum speed of 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h) until a  compass  direction is displayed.
Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
Driver's door mirror:
Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this  control to adjust the
driver's door mirror.
Passenger's  door mirror:
Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this  control to adjust the
passenger's  door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED  will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
Storing the mirrors' position
The position of the door mirrors  is stored  when the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with
the same remote control and  that door is opened within 2 minutes, the optional power driver's seat and  side door
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 Do not operate  the moonroof  if it is frozen closed.
 Never  place heavy objects on the moonroof.
Visor
The optional moonroof  features a  sliding visor. The visor slides open  automatically  when the moonroof  is opened, and
must  be  closed manually.
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Personal settings
Control panel
A. Display
B. Menu button
C. Exit button
D. Enter button
E. Menu navigation controls
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Personal  settings can be  made for some of the car's functions, such as the central locking system, climate  control, and
the audio system. Please refer  to the audio information beginning on page 210
 for more information on the audio
functions that can be  adjusted. The settings are presented in the display (A).
To access the menu and adjust settings:
1. Press MENU  (B).
2. Scroll to "Car Settings"  using the menu navigation control (E).
3. Press ENTER (D).
4. Select  an  alternative using the menu navigation control (E).
5. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER.
To exit the menu:
Press EXIT (C).
Available settings
Lock confirmation light
When the car is locked/unlocked with the remote control, the direction indicators  can be  selected to flash  to confirm
the action.  The alternatives On/Off are available for both locking and  unlocking.
Autolock
When the car starts to move, the doors and  trunk can be  locked automatically.  The alternatives On/Off are available.
 NOTE 
Pulling the handle twice on a  door unlocks and  opens that door.
Unlock
There are two alternatives for unlocking:
1. Global (All doors) - unlocks all doors and  the trunk with one  press on the remote control.
2. Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) - This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one  press on the remote control. A
second press unlocks the passenger's  door and  the trunk.
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Personal settings
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which  the car's lights will remain on when the Approach  light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be  selected. See  page 107
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which  the car's lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the
steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See  page 60
 for information on using this  function.
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Information
 VIN number - The VIN (Vehicle  Identification Number) is the car's unique identity number.
 Number of Keys - the number of keys registered  for the car is displayed here.
Climate functions
 Blower  speed in AUTO mode - the blower speed can be  set to AUTO mode in models equipped with ECC.  Choose
between "Low", "Normal" and  "High".
 Timer  for recirculation - when the timer is active, the air recirculates in the car for 3- 12 minutes depending on the
ambient temperature. Select  On/Off depending on whether the recirculation timer is to be  active or not.
Keyless locking and unlocking (option as available)
The following alternatives can be  selected for locking and  unlocking the doors and  trunk:
 All doors - all doors are locked or unlocked at the same time.
 Doors  on the same side - front  and  rear doors on the same side are unlocked together.
 Both  front  doors - both front  doors are unlocked together.
 One front  door - either of the front  doors can be  unlocked separately1.
Reset to factory settings
Use this  alternative to return to the default climate  system settings.
1Factory default
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Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option)
Introduction
HomeLink1 is a  system that can be  programmed to learn the codes of three different  remote controlled-devices (for
example, a  garage door opener, remote lighting, entry gate). HomeLink's sun visor-mounted transceiver,  powered  by
your car's electrical system, may then be  used in place of your handheld remote controls. The HomeLink transceiver
consists of three programmable buttons  and  an  indicator light.
1 HomeLink  is a registered  trademark of Johnson Controls,  Intl.
© JCI,  All rights reserved
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Special  tools  and  equipment are required to maintain and  carry out repairs on the climate  system. Work of this  type
should only be  done  by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 1.2 lbs (530 g) R134a (HFC 134a), and  uses PAG
oil.
Passenger compartment filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  Please refer  to your Warranty and  Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more
often when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be
replaced  with a  new one.
 NOTE 
There are different  types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Display
The display above the climate  control panel shows  the climate  settings that have been made.
Personal settings
There are two functions in the climate  system that can be  set to your preferences:
 Blower  speed to Auto mode (models with ECC  only).
 Timer  controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger  compartment. For information about how to make these
settings, see the Personal  settings section on page 74
.
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Models equipped  with ECC (option)
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard and  the passenger  compartment temperature sensor, located
behind the climate  system control panel, should not be  obstructed.
Side windows and optional  moonroof
The electronic  climate  control system will function best if the windows and  moonroof  are closed. If you drive with the
windows or moonroof  open,  it may be  preferable to manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in
the AUTO switch should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration.
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6. Heated driver's seat
7. Heated front  passenger's  seat
8. Rear window and  door mirror defrosters
9. Temperature selector
Manual climate system functions
1. Blower
The blower speed can be  increased or decreased  by turning the knob. If the knob is turned counterclockwise and  the
indicator light in the display goes out, the blower and  the air conditioning are switched off. The display shows  the
blower symbol  and  OFF.
2. Recirculation
This function can be  used to shut out exhaust fumes,  smoke, etc from  the passenger  compartment. The air in the
passenger  compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air from  outside the car is taken into the car when this  function is
activated. Recirculation (together with the air conditioning system) cools the passenger  compartment more quickly in
very warm weather. If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a  risk of condensation
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forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of misting,  or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See  page 74
for information on setting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always disengaged when you select Defroster (3).
3. Defroster 
Directs airflow to the windshield and  side windows and  increases blower speed. When the defroster is activated:
 Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
 The LED  in the defroster button lights up when this  function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
 The air conditioning is automatically  switched on (can be  switched off by pressing button 5).
 The air is not recirculated.
4. Airflow controls  
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