
locked/unlocked using the master key  or the remote control.
To use this  function:
- Turn  the master key  to position II.
- Press the "Valet  lock"  button. An LED  in the button will light up and  "VALET LOCK
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Switches in the center console
ON" will be  displayed in the text window to indicate that this  function is activated.
- The function can be  turned off (deactivated) by turning the ignition key  to position II and  pressing the "Valet  lock"
button again (the LED  in the button will go out and  VALET LOCK OFF" will be  displayed in the text window).
 Temporarily  disconnecting the alarm sensors (option)
See  page 104
 for more details.
12 volt socket
This 12 volt socket can be  used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key  must  be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE:  The auxiliary sockets  can also be  used for cigarette  lighters, which  are available at your Volvo retailer.
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
See  page 138
 for more information on this  function.
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (ABL) - option
The beams of ABL headlights adjust laterally to help light up a  curve according  to movements of the steering wheel
when the vehicle is turning. This function is activated automatically  when the engine is started and  can be
deactivated/reactivated by pressing the button. The indicator light in the button is on when the function is activated.
See  also page 53
.
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Steering wheel adjustment
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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 the 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 steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never  adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Lighting panel
1. Headlight/parking light switch
2. Front fog lights
3. Rear fog light
4. Instrument panel lighting
5. Fuel filler  door unlock button
Parking  lights
The front  and  rear parking lights can be  turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
- Turn  switch 1 to position
.
The license plate  lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
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- 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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Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until
the lever is released, at which  time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be  deactivated when washing the vehicle 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.
Continuous wiper function.
Wipers operate  at "high" speed.
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Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be  used to indicate that the vehicle has become a  traffic  hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center  dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where  you live.
 
Rear window and sideview mirror  defroster
Press the switch to start heating  the rear window and  sideview mirrors  to remove ice or condensation. An LED  in the
switch will light up.
A timer automatically  switches  off the heating  after approximately 12 minutes. The LED  will go out correspondingly.
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4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored  and  remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per  hour (Canadian  models only)
This function provides  the driver with an  instantaneous  conversion of the vehicle's current speed from  km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly  depending on the circumference of the tires on the vehicle and
driving style.
1. Five  functions on Canadian  models.
2. A sixth  time  on Canadian  models.
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Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering wheel hub and  may differ in appearance, depending
on the model.
Engaging cruise control
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be  displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE:  This does not set the vehicle's speed.
Setting speed
Press +  or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON  will be  displayed in the information window in the instrument
panel.
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- Carefully pry open  the rear edge of the cover with a  small screwdriver.
- Insert a  new 3-volt, CR2032 battery, with the battery's plus side up. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the
battery with your fingers.
- Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal is correctly positioned to help keep out moisture.
NOTE: The old battery should be  disposed of properly at a  recycling center  or at your Volvo retailer.
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Locking and unlocking
Locking  and unlocking the vehicle  from the inside
The button on the driver's door armrest can be  used to lock or unlock all doors and  the trunk, and  to set the alarm.
Each door can also be  locked with the lock button on the respective door and  opened by pulling the door handle on the
door.
Automatic locking
The function locks the doors automatically  when the vehicle's speed exceeds approximately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors
will then remain locked until a  door in opened from  the inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from  the control
panel in the driver's door. This function can be  activated/deactivated  from  the control panel in the driver's door.
Activating/deactivating  automatic locking
- Turn  the ignition key  to position I or II.
- Press the READ button on the left-side steering wheel lever to erase any  messages that may be  displayed in the
information display.
- Depress the central locking button on the control panel until a  new message about the locking status is displayed.
The message AUTOLOCK ON  (the doors will be  locked when the vehicle begins to move) or AUTOLOCK OFF will
be  displayed.
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