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pg. 2 Introduction
General Information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from  this
position, turn the ignition key  to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front
side of the gear selector and  move the selector from  ( P)ark.
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must  be  in the ( P)ark position before the key  can be  removed from
the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS  system in your vehicle performs a  self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and  a  sound may be  audible  from  the
ABS  control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
The fuel filler  door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 53
) 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.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this  cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction  Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a  fault.
Important  information  
Before you operate  your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 49
. You should also be  familiar with the information in chapters one,  two and  eight of this
manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual  is extremely useful  and  should be  read after operating the vehicle
for the first time.
The manual  is structured so that it can be  used for reference. For this  reason, it should be  kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and  exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be  difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the
emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal  operation in the U.S., Canada and  other
countries.
All information, illustrations and  specifications contained in this  manual  are based on the latest product information
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seating positions than front  seating positions when properly restrained.  A child restraint system can help protect a  child
in a  vehicle. Here's  what  to look for when selecting a  child restraint system:
 It should have a  label  certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards  (FMVSS 213) - or
in Canada, CMVSS 213.
 Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's  height, weight and  development - the label  required
by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this  information.
 In using any  child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the
restraint. Be sure you understand them and  can use the device properly and  safely in this  vehicle. A misused child
restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and  other occupants in the vehicle.
When a  child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The
best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on a  cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the
hips (see the illustrations on page 31
). Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a  child seat or
cushion in combination with the seat belt, depending on the child's  age and/or size. Please check local  regulations.
A specially designed and  tested booster  cushion (not available in Canada) can be  obtained  from  your Volvo retailer for
children weighing 33 - 80 lb. (15 - 36 kg) and  38-54 inches (97 - 137 cm) in height.
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Child safety
WARNING!
 Do not use child safety seats  or child booster  cushions/backrests in the front  passenger's  seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit  in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
 Keep vehicle doors and  trunk locked and  keep keys out of a  child's  reach. Unsupervised children could lock
themselves  in an  open  trunk and  risk injury. Children should be  taught not to play in vehicles.
 On hot days, the temperature in the vehicle interior  can rise  very quickly. Exposure to these high temperatures for
even a  short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk.
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Child safety
Automatic Locking  Retractor/  Emergency Locking  Retractor
To make child seat installation  easier, each seat belt (except  for the driver's belt) is equipped with a  locking mechanism
to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a  child seat:
- Attach the seat belt to the child seat according  to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
- Pull the seat belt out as far as possible. - Insert the seat belt latch  plate  into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
- Release the seat belt and  pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor  will be audible at this time and is normal.
The belt will now be  locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully  retracted.
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pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1. Front fog lights54
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler  door54
3. Rear fog light54
4. Turn  signals/High/low beams53
5. Cruise control60
6. Horn7
7. Instrument panel44
8. Audio controls in steering wheel218
9. Windshield wipers56
10. Parking brake (hand brake)62
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11. Center console switches50
12. Climate control72
13. Audio system212
14. 12 V socket62
15. Hazard  warning flashers58
16. Glove  compartment89
17. Panel vents73
18. Text window48
19. Temperature gauge44
20. Odometer/Trip odometer/ Cruise control indicator44
21. Speedometer44
22. Turn  signal indicators44
23. Tachometer44
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/ Selected gear indicator44
25. Fuel gauge44
26. Indicator and  warning symbols45
27. Panel vents73
28. Instrument lighting54
29. Not in use
30. Lighting  panel53
31. Reading lights84
32. Interior lighting84
33. Moonroof control68
34. Seat belt reminder12
35. Rearview mirror65
36. Lock button, for all doors100
37. Blocking rear seat power windows64
38. Controls,  power windows63
39. Controls,  sideview mirrors67
40. Four-C active chassis system121
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Instrument panel
1. Turn signal  indicators - right/left
2. Text  window
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Four-C active chassis  system (option)
Please see page 121
 for information on adjusting the active chassis settings.
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) button
This button is available on R-models only and  is used to temporarily deactivate the Spin control and  Active Yaw
Control functions. See  page 126
 for more information. On non R-models, DSTC is controlled via the menu control ring
on the left steering wheel lever, see page 125
.
WARNING!
Please be  aware  that the vehicle's handling characteristics may be  affected if the Spin Control function is switched
off.
Folding head restraints
This button is used to fold down the outboard rear head restraints. The ignition key  must  be  in position I or II or the
engine must  be  running.
NOTE:  If the head restraints have been folded down, they must  be  returned to their original position manually. The
head restraints should be  in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, no one  should be  allowed to sit  in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded
down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be  in the upright (fixed) position.
Valet lock (trunk lock)
Pressing this  switch locks the trunk, even if the doors are unlocked. The trunk will remain locked even if the doors are
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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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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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