
- 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 55
 for information on switching between high and  low beams.
NOTE:  Active 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 Active Bi -Xenon headlights will switch on.
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (ABL) - option
When the ABL function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a  curve according  to
movements of the steering wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illustration above).
This function is activated automatically  when the engine is started and  can be  deactivated/ reactivated  by pressing the
ABL button (see page 51
).
1. On Canadian  models, the daytime running lights will  remain  on with  the light switch in  this position.
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Lighting panel
Fog lights
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 vehicle is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel filler  door. Please note that the fuel filler  door will
remain unlocked until the vehicle 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 vehicle at a  speed of at least
5 mph (8 km/h), stop the vehicle, 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 vehicle, just  behind the fuel filler  door. To unlock this  door manually:
- Turn  the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
- Fold down the cover panel to access the electric  motor (C).
- 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
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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 automatically  flash  the turn signals 3 times by:
 Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and  releasing it.
 Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and  immediately back to its  original position.
NOTE:
 This automatic  flashing sequence can be  interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
 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 53) 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 Active 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 vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in
front  of the vehicle.
- 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 vehicle 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
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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.
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. The windshield should be  thoroughly wet  when the wipers
are in operation.
 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.
 A short pull on the lever will wash the windshield only.
 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.
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
frequently)  or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
Activating  the rain sensor:
- Turn  the ignition key  to at least position I and  put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
- 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.
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Cigarette lighter/ashtrays
The auxiliary sockets  can also be  used for cigarette  lighters, which  are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Volvo vehicles in North America  do not have an  ashtray in the front  seat as standard equipment. If you want
to have an  ashtray in the front  seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
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Power windows
The power windows are controlled by buttons  in the arm rests. The ignition switch must  be  ON1 (ignition  key  in
position I, II or the engine running)  for the electrically  operated  windows to function.
To lower: Press down the front  edge of the button to the first detent  ("stop").
To raise: Lightly  pull up the front  edge of the button to the first detent  ("stop").
Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Either  front  door window can be  opened or closed automatically.
Auto down:  Press the front  part of the button as far down as possible and  release it immediately. To stop the window
at any  time, pull the button up.
Auto up:  Pull the front  part of the button up as far as possible and  release it immediately. To stop the window at any
time, press the button down.
NOTE:  The electrically  operated  windows in the front  seat have an  overload protecting circuit breaker which  reverses
movement of the electrically  operated  windows to their starting points  if they are obstructed in any  way. Thereafter the
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windows will operate  normally again.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key  when the vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely  unobstructed before they are operated.
Never  leave children unattended in the vehicle.
1. The  electrically operated windows will  also function  after the ignition has  been switched  off  as long  as neither  of the front  doors has  been
opened.
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Power windows
Cutout  switch for rear windows
The electrically  operated  rear door windows can be  disabled by a  switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF:  The rear door windows can be  raised or lowered with the buttons  on the rear door
armrests or with the buttons  on the driver's door armrest.
If the LED in the switch is ON:  The rear door windows can only be  raised or lowered with the buttons  on the driver's
door armrest.
Power window on the front passenger's side
The control for the electrically  operated  window in the front  passenger's  seat operates that window only.
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Rearview mirror  with compass (option)
The upper left-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.
If the compass  is activated, it will be  displayed automatically  when the ignition is in postilion  II or when the engine is
running. The compass  can be  switched off or on by pressing the inset button on the rear side of the mirror (see the inset
illustration). This can be  done  with straightened paperclip or similar object.  The button is recessed  approximately 1 in.
(2.5 cm) in the mirror.
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Rearview  mirror/sideview mirrors
Magnetic zones
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. To do so:
- Switch the ignition to position II.
- Press the button on the rear side of the mirror with straightened paperclip or similar object  for approximately 3
seconds until ZONE is displayed. The number of the current magnetic zone will also be  displayed.
- Press the button repeatedly until the number for the desired zone (1-15) is displayed.
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The mirrors  should always be  adjusted prior  to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's  side wide -angle sideview
mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror  memory-option
If you lock the vehicle and  later unlock it with the same  remote control and  open  the driver's door, the sideview
mirrors  (and the driver's seat) will automatically  move to the position they were  in when you left the vehicle. This
feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your vehicle.
This feature will not function if you lock your vehicle with the key.
Water repellent glass-option on certain models
 The side door windows can be  treated with a  water repellent coating.  The symbol  to the left indicates
these windows have this  coating.  The optional laminated  side windows always have this  coating.
The coating  improves vision  by causing the water to run off quickly.
See  page 163
 for information on cleaning this  type of glass.
CAUTION!
Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from  the windows. Using a  metal ice scraper  could damage
the water repellent coating.
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Power moonroof (option)
Power moonroof
To operate  the moonroof,  turn the ignition key  to position I or II, or start the engine. The moonroof  can be  operated  in
two ways:
A. Tilt  position
B. Sliding moonroof
A. Tilt position
Open : With the moonroof  closed, push up the rear edge of the switch (position 5 in the illustration below).
Close : Pull down and  hold the rear edge of the switch (position 6 in the illustration below) until the moonroof  has
closed completely.
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