In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the vehicle's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed.
See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, use Volvo's own vehicle care products, all of which have systematically been adapted
to the environment.
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Important warnings
Accessory Installation
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory
installations be performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in
your vehicle. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely
installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any accessory in or
on your vehicle.
Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your
vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your vehicle's systems.
Any of your vehicle's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that
Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new vehicle
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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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
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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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Contents
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Vehicle care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Audio
Index
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Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or - buttons.
Volume control - ALARM
If a CD is playing when the radio receives an alarm bulletin (available in certain areas only), the CD player enters
pause mode. The bulletin is broadcast at the volume selected for this type of message.
After the bulletin has been completed, the audio system reverts to the originally selected sound.
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Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
Sound settings
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less treble), or to the right (more
treble). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Fader - Balance front/rear
Adjust front/rear speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (more sound
from the rear speakers) or to the right (more sound from the front speakers). A "detent" indicates "equalized" balance.
Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Balance right/left
Adjust left/right speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control, and turning it to the left (more sound
from the left speakers) or to the right (more sound from the right speakers). A "detent" indicates "equalized" balance.
Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
MID EQ level
This function is used to fine-tune the balance of sound in the speakers. To set the level:
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select MID EQ LEVEL and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
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Steering wheel key pad (option)
If the vehicle is equipped with the key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset
stations.
Storing stations
To store a selected station under one of the station setting buttons 1-6:
- Tune to the desired station.
- Press the button under which the station is to be stored and keep it depressed. The audio system sound will be
interrupted for a few seconds and STORED will appear in the display. The station is now stored.
A total of 30 stations can be stored; 6 stations each in AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2, and FM3.
Storing stations automatically
This function automatically searches for and stores up to 10 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:
- Select radio mode using the AM or FM buttons, or by turning the SOURCE knob.
- Start the search by pressing AUTO for more than 2 seconds.
- AUTO appears in the display and a number of stations with strong signals
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(max. 10) from the selected frequency band will be stored in the auto-store memory. If there are no stations with
sufficient signal strength, NO STATION is displayed.
- Press the AUTO button or the arrow keys on the optional steering wheel controls briefly to select the stored stations.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to the
normal radio mode. Return to the normal radio mode by pressing the AM, FM, or EXIT button.
To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly.
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RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your area, functions only with FM broadcasts. The radio in your vehicle is
equipped with an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as text, together
with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and made available for several new and unique
features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System operates in the FM band only, and the information transmitted is supplied
exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the accuracy of the data or information.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the technology and benefits grow, you will find the
radio in your vehicle is equipped to take advantage of this system.
PI (Program Information) Seek:
When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RBDS program information if it is available.
When the preset is selected at a later time, the radio tries to access updated program information. In weak signal areas,
there may be a delay before the station becomes audible. During this delay, "PI seek" will be displayed and there will
be no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display. The text will be shown
twice in the display.
To start this function:
Press the FM button for several seconds.
To deactivate this function:
Press FM briefly.
Station information will be shown twice in the display.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations. The function cannot be deactivated.
"Alarm!" is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn motorists of
serious accidents, etc.
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Program type/station format - PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs suit your taste. Use the PTY function to select among
the different station formats shown in the list.
To select a station format:
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- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select RADIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AF ON/ OFF (flashing text) and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
To reactivate the function, follow the procedure above and select AF ON in step 5.
Resetting RBDS functions
RBDS functions can be returned to their factory settings as follows:
- Select radio mode using the FM button, or by turning the SOURCE knob.
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select RESET TO DEFAULT and press SOURCE. - Press EXIT.
ASC - speed compensated volume
The audio system's volume is adjusted automatically according to the speed of the vehicle. There are three settings
available: low, medium, or high.
To activate ASC:
- Select radio mode using the FM button, or by turning the SOURCE knob.
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ASC LEVEL (flashing text) and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob to select LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or OFF and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
NOTE: Please be aware that there are certain RBDS menu selections, for example EON, TP search, News, etc, that
may not be available in North America.
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HU-650 - CD player
Starting the CD player
Please refer to the illustration on page 213
for the location of the buttons referred to on this page.
- Insert a disc into the player.
- Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the
or keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad) to skip to the
previous or next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the
or keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search continues for as long
as the buttons are held in.
NOTE: The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be used for fast forward/back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as long as the function is activated.
Press RND again to stop random play.
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3 Channel stereo
To select 3 channel stereo mode press "3- CH". "3 ch" is displayed. Press "OFF" to return to 2 channel stereo.
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Center level
This function is used to set the level of the center speaker in the dashboard. To set the level:
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select CENTER LEVEL and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
Surround level
This function is used to set the level of the of the rear speakers. To set the level:
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select SURROUND LEVEL and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
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Audio systems - specifications
HU-650
Output: 4x25 W
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier: 4x50 W or 4x75 W
Radio frequency range:
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
HU-850
Output 1x25 W center speaker
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier
1:
4x50 W or 4x75 W
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