
has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be  installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.
 Damage caused by unapproved or improperly  installed accessories may not be  covered by your new car warranty.
See  your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no
responsibility  for death, injury, or expenses that may result from  the installation  of non-genuine accessories.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction results from  driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving
environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be,  equipped with many feature- rich entertainment and  communication
systems. These include  hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and  multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic  devices for your own convenience. When used properly and  safely, they enrich the
driving experience. Improperly used, any  of these could cause a  distraction.
For all of these systems, we want  to provide the following warning that reflects  the strong Volvo concern for your
safety:
 Never  use these devices or any  feature of your vehicle in a  way that distracts you from  the task of driving safely.
Distraction  can lead to a  serious accident.
In addition to this  general  warning, we offer  the following guidance regarding specific newer  features that may be
found in your vehicle:
 Never  use a  hand -held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions  prohibit cellular telephone use by a
driver while the vehicle is moving.
 If your car is equipped with a  navigation system, set and  make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle
parked.
 Never  program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program  radio presets with the vehicle parked, and
use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and  simpler.
 Never  use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
A driver has a  responsibility  to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and  the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and  others  sharing  the roadway.  Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
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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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 Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see the chapter  "Wheels and  tires."
 To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from  freezing, add  washer solvents containing antifreeze  (see age 188 for the
location of the washer fluid reservoir).  This is important since dirt is often splashed  on the windshield during winter
driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and  wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be  diluted as follows:
Down  to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and  4 parts  water Down  to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and  3
parts  water Down  to 0° F (- 18° C): 1 part washer solvent and  2 parts  water Down  to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer
solvent and  1 part water.
 Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
 NOTE 
Avoid using de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical  current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
 When the engine is not running, avoid turning the ignition key  to position II. Many electrical systems (the audio
system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function with the ignition key  in position I. This
position reduces drain on the battery.
 Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc that consume a  great deal of current when the engine is not
running could result in the battery being completely  drained.
 The optional 12-volt socket in the cargo area provides  electrical current even with the ignition switched off, which
drains  the battery.
 NOTE 
 If the ignition is switched on, a  warning message will be  displayed in the text window in the instrument panel
when the battery charge is low.
 An energy conserving function designed into the vehicle's electrical system will switch off certain functions or
reduce the load on the battery by, e.g.,  reducing the audio system's volume.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a  Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer
will also be  able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and  wiper blades for your use in the event that problems
occur.
As a  minimum, the following items should be  checked before any  long trip:
 Check that engine runs smoothly and  that fuel consumption is normal.
 Check for fuel, oil, and  fluid leakage
 Have the transmission oil level  checked1.
 Check condition of drive belts.
 Check state of the battery's charge.
 Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and  replace  those that are worn. Check tire pressures.
 The brakes, front  wheel alignment, and  steering gear should be  checked by your Volvo retailer only.
 Check all lights, including high beams.
 Reflective warning triangles  are legally required in some states/provinces.
 Have a  word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where  it may be  difficult to obtain the
correct fuel.
 Consider your destination. If you will be  driving through an  area where  snow or ice are likely to occur, consider
snow tires.
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 Adjust the level  with the TUNING dial (4), or use the Up/Down  arrows. Additional frequencies can be  selected
with the Right/Left arrows.
 Save  the settings by pressing ENTER  or exit without saving by pressing EXIT .
Automatic sound control
The audio system's volume is adjusted automatically  according  to the speed of the vehicle. There are three settings
available, which  determine the level  of volume compensation:
LOW
MEDIUM*
HIGH
* Default setting.
To set the automatic  sound level:
1. Press MENU  followed by ENTER .
2. Select  AUDIO SETTINGS  in the menu and  press ENTER .
3. Select  AUTO. VOLUME CONTROL  in the menu and  press ENTER.
4. Select  LOW, MEDIUM , or HIGH and  press ENTER .
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Radio functions
Radio function controls
1. AM/FM1/FM2 selection
2. Station preset buttons
3. TUNING  dial for selecting radio stations
4. SCAN
5. MENU  NAVIGATION CONTROL -press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a  menu, or the keys on the
left/right sides of the control to search for or change radio stations/CD tracks
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6. EXIT-press to cancel a  menu selection or a  selected function
7. AUTO -search for and  store  the strongest radio stations in the area in which  you are driving
Searching for stations
There are two ways to manually tune a  radio station:
1. Turn  the TUNING  dial (3) to the desired frequency.
2. Press the left or right arrow key  on the MENU  NAVIGATION CONTROL  and  hold it down. The radio scans
slowly in the selected direction and  will increase the scanning speed after a  few seconds. Release the button when the
desired frequency appears in the display.
The frequency can be  fine-tuned by short presses on the left/right arrow keys.
Storing preset stations
Manually storing a station
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and  hold the preset button under which  the station is to be  stored.  The audio system sound will be  interrupted
for a  few seconds and  STATION STORED  will appear in the display.
 NOTE 
A total of 30 stations can be  stored; 10 stations each in AM , FM1 and  FM2 .
Automatically storing a station
Pressing AUTO  (7) automatically  searches  for and  stores up to ten strong AM or FM  stations in a  separate memory. If
more than ten stations are found, the ten strongest ones are stored.  This function is especially useful  in areas in which
you are not familiar with radio stations or their frequencies.
To use the AUTO function:
1. Select  a  waveband using the AM/FM  button (1).
2. Start the search by pressing AUTO  until AUTO STORING appears in the display.
When the search is completed, AUTO STORING  will no longer be  displayed. If there are no stations with sufficient
signal strength, NO  AST FOUND  is displayed.
The auto-stored  stations can be  selected using the preset buttons  (2).
Press EXIT  (6) to terminate the automatic  storing function.
When the radio is in auto-store  mode, AUTO  is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to normal
radio mode, which  can be  done  by briefly pressing AM/FM  (1), EXIT (6), or AUTO  (7).
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Radio functions
To return to the Auto-store  mode, press the AUTO  button briefly and  select a  stored  station by pressing one  of the
preset buttons  (2).
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6. TUNING dial for selecting tracks
Playing a CD
Single CD  player
Start the CD player by pressing the MODE  button (5) and  inserting a  disc in the slot  (4). If there is already  a  disc
inserted, it will begin to play.
 NOTE 
If a  CD is in the slot  when the audio system is in CD mode, the CD will be  played automatically.
CD  changer
The CD changer can hold up to six discs.
1. Start the CD changer by pressing the MODE  button (5).
2. Select  an  empty position using the 1-6 buttons  or the up/down keys on the MENU  NAVIGATION CONTROL. The
display shows  which  positions are empty.
3. Insert a  disc into the slot  (4).
 NOTE 
Ensure that INSERT DISC  is displayed before inserting a  disc.
 If a  CD position in the changer containing a  disc is selected, and  the audio system is in CD mode when it is
switched on, the CD will play automatically.
CD  eject
Eject from  Single CD player
Press the eject button (3) to eject the disc.
Eject from  CD changer
This function makes it possible to eject a  single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
 Press the eject button (3) briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
 A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
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CD player/CD changer (option)
 NOTE 
The EJECT ALL  function can only be  used while the vehicle is at a  standstill and  will be  cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
 For reasons of traffic  safety, the ejected CD must  be  removed within 12 seconds or it will be  automatically  drawn
back into the slot  and  the CD player will enter pause mode. Press the CD  button to restart the disc.
CD  Pause
When the audio system volume is turned off completely,  the CD player will pause and  will resume playing when the
volume is turned up again.
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Models equipped with  the High Performance audio system
2Models equipped with  the Premium Sound  audio system, the Volvo Navigation System  and/or  keyless  drive
If the battery must  be  replaced,  replace  it with one  with the same cold start capacity and  reserve  capacity as the original
(see the decal on the battery).
 WARNING 
PROPOSITION  65 WARNING!
Battery  posts, terminals, and  related accessories contain  lead and  lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and  reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Electrical system
Three-way catalytic converter - general information
 Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain  engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor
ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue  to operate  your
vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine
overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way
catalytic converter.
 Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which  can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system and  cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and  weather conditions.
 Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one  minute), or an  intermittently  firing or flooded engine can cause three-way
catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
 Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the vehicle
may be  illegal and  can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
This includes:
- Altering fuel injection settings or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
 NOTE 
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
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Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside  Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a  four year ON  CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and  benefits
are described in a  separate information package in your glove compartment. If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.  1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63- VOLVO)
In Canada: 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
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