started within 5 seconds, all symbols except CHECK ENGINE and go out. Certain symbols may not have their
functions illustrated, depending on the vehicle's equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the
parking brake is released.
Warning symbol
in center of the instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text
window. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be erased by pressing the READ
button (see page 48
), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the yellow symbol
light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after
the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or
tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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Indicator and warning symbols
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. See page 173
for reservoir position and page 177 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
- Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
- Restart the engine.
- If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
- If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level (see page 173
for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
- If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake
system inspected.
WARNING!
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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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Stability system
Active Yaw Control (AYC) - DSTC only
This function helps maintain directional stability, for example when cornering, by braking one or more of the wheels if
the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
R-models only
The AYC function can be deactivated. This is done by pressing the DSTC button on the center control panel (see the
illustration on page 50) for approximately one second. This procedure must be repeated 5 times, after which "DSTC
REDUCED FUNCTION" will be displayed in the text window. AYC will be automatically reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
The indicator light in the DSTC button will be off.
WARNING!
The car's handling and stability characteristics will be altered if the STC or DSTC system functions have been
disabled.
STC/DSTC-related messages in the text window
"TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF" - The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake
temperature and will automatically switch on again when the brakes have cooled.
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" - the system has been automatically disengaged due to a fault. An authorized
Volvo retailer should check the system.
Symbols in the instrument panel
The Stability Control indicator light
This light indicates different conditions, depending on how it illuminates.
The Stability Control indicator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds
This indicates that the system is performing a self -diagnostic test when the ignition is switched on.
The Stability Control indicator light flashes
This indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" will be displayed in the text window at the same time.
A fault is indicated in the stability system.
- Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine.
- Restart the engine.
- If the indicator light goes out, the fault was temporary and no further action is required.
- If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible to have the system
checked.
The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily
If "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" is displayed in the text window at the same time, this is a reminder that spin
control has been disabled by the driver.
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Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM, FM, etc.) can be selected in two ways:
Use the sound source buttons (see the center illustration above).
Turn the SOURCE knob (see illustration above) to select a sound source (AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2, FM3, or CD).
Press the knob to select the AM or FM band of your choice.
The sound source selected will be shown in the display.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function. When a station is found, scanning stops for approximately 10
seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
Station seek up/down
Press
or to start the seek function. The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the
procedure to continue the seek function.
Manual station search
Press
or and hold it down. MAN will be shown in the display. 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
or keys.
The system will remain in manual search mode for 5 seconds after the button is released, after which it will return to
seek mode.
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Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
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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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Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
Press SCAN to start the function.
Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
CD eject
Press the button (no. 11 in the illustration on page 213
) to eject the disc.
NOTE:
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 resume playing the most recently selected track.
See page 212 for information on caring for compact discs.
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HU-850 - internal CD changer
Starting the CD changer
The HU -850 is equipped with an internal, 6- disc CD changer.
Please refer to the illustration on page 214
for the location of the buttons referred to on this page.
To load discs into the changer:
- Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
- Select an empty position by pressing one of the preset buttons. The display shows which positions are empty. LOAD
DISC must be displayed before a disc is inserted into the player.
- Insert a disc.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer will resume playing the disc and track that were
most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played. The number of the disc and the track being played
are shown in the display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the for compact discs.
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.
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.
Random tracks from randomly selected discs will be played.
Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
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Press SCAN to start the function.
Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track. Scan only works on the selected
disc.
CD eject
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the eject button 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.
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, you have 12 seconds in which to remove the ejected disc. After that, the disc
automatically reinserts into the player, and the CD player will resume playing the most recently selected track.
See page 212 for information on caring for compact discs.
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External CD changer (option)
External CD changer
The optional 10-CD changer is mounted in the cargo compartment.
Please refer to the illustration on pages 214
and 218 for the location of the buttons referred to on this page.
Turn the SOURCE knob to select the external CD changer.
To load discs into the changer:
- Slide the cover on the CD change open.
- Press the eject button on the CD changer.
- Pull the magazine out of the changer and insert the disc(s).
- Press the magazine back into the changer and slide the cover back into place.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer will resume playing the disc and track that were
most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played. Continue to press button 6 to select discs 7-10.
The number of the disc and the track being played are shown in the display.
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.
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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.
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.
Random tracks from randomly selected discs will be played.
Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
Press SCAN to start the function.
Press SCAN or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850 only
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is a further development of the previous version of the system and provides enhanced
sound quality. The improved sound is particularly apparent to passengers in the rear seat.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, together with a center speaker in the dashboard, offers you a sound experience very
close to a live performance. The normal left-right stereo channels are divided to left-center -right. In addition, surround
sound is produced by the rear speakers. This surround sound mirrors the ambience of a concert hall.
NOTE:
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is optimized for CD mode.
When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3- channel stereo may provide better sound quality.
3 channel stereo is recommended for AM and FM broadcasts.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the Dolby icon are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic II Surround System is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Selecting Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
To select Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode during CD playback, press "
". "Dolby Pro Logic II" is displayed.
Press "OFF" to return to 2 channel stereo.
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