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Menus and messages 114
Climate system118
Audio system125
Trip computer136
Compass137
Stability system139
Active chassis system-Four C141
Cruise control142
Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC144
Collision warning system (option)150
Park assist (option)153
Blind Spot Information System (option)155
Passenger compartment convenience158
Bluetooth hands-free (option)162
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Menus and messages
Center console
Certain functions are controlled from the center console via the menu system or from the optional keypad in the
steering wheel. Each function is described under its respective section.
The current menu level is shown at the top right of display in the center console.
Center console controls
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Audio settings
Main menu Bluetooth cell phone
Bluetooth (option)
Change phone
Remove phone
1The menu option for audio settings is available in all audio sources.
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Main instrument panel
READ - access to the list of messages and message confirmation.
Thumbwheel - browse among menus and options in the list of functions.
RESET - reset the active function. Used in certain cases to select/activate a function, see the explanation under each
respective function.
The menus shown on the information displays in the instrument panel are controlled with the left lever. The menus
shown depend on ignition mode. Press READ to erase a message and return to the menus.
Menu overview
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average
Instantaneous:
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
DSTC
Message
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When a warning, information or indicator symbol comes on, a corresponding message appears on the information
display. An error message is stored in a memory list until the fault is rectified.
Press READ to acknowledge and scroll among the messages.
NOTE
If a warning message appears while you are using the trip computer, the message must be read and confirmed by
pressing READ before the previous activity can be resumed.
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Press the button once for the highest heat level - three indicator lights come on.
Press the button twice for a lower heat level - two indicator lights come on.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat level - one indicator light comes on.
Press the button four times to switch off the heat - no indicator lights come on.
Heated rear seats
1
Heat control for the outboard seating positions takes place in the same way as for the front seat.
Air distribution
The figure consists of three buttons. When the buttons are pressed, an indicator light in front of the respective part of
the figure illuminates and shows which air distribution is selected, see page 124
.
1Option on Canadian models only.
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Climate system
Auto
The function automatically regulates cooling, heating, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution to maintain the
chosen temperature. If you select one or more manual functions, the other functions continue to be controlled
automatically. The air quality sensor is engaged and all manual settings are switched off when AUTO is pressed. The
display shows AUTO CLIMATE .
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust . Choose between Low,
Normal or High.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the windows.
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Climate system
If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows,
especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected by
automatically switching off the function after a certain length of time, depending on the ambient temperature.
Activate/deactivate the function under Climate control settings
Recirculation timer. For a description of the menu
system, see page 115
.
NOTE
When Defroster is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.
Interior Air Quality System -IAQS (option)
This system consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the
incoming air, thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor
detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside
air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the
vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air. When the AUTO button is depressed the air
quality sensor is always engaged.
Activating the air quality sensor
Switch between the three functions by pressing the button repeatedly.
The left orange light comes on - the air quality sensor is disengaged.
The center green light comes on - recirculation not engaged, providing it is not required for cooling in hot weather.
The right orange light comes on - recirculation is engaged.
NOTE
The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment.
Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging.
If the insides of the windows start fogging, disengage the air quality sensor. Use the defroster function to increase
airflow to the front, side, and rear windows.
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Under Surround, 3 channel stereo or Dolby pro logic II can be activated by selecting 3-ch or Dpl2 respectively. This
enables the following options:
Center level 1 - Level for the center speaker.
Surround level 1 - Level for surround sound.
Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using the equalizer
2.
1. Go to Audio settings and select Equalizer Front or Equalizer Rear.
The sound level for the frequency is adjusted with
/ on the navigation button. Press / to select another
frequency.
2. Use ENTER to save or EXIT to close.
Sound stage
1
The sound experience can be optimized for the driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat. Select one of the options
under Audio settings
Soundstage.
1Premium Sound
2Certain audio systems
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CD functions
CD insert and eject
CD slot
Navigation button for changing CD tracks
Fast-back and change CD track
CD changer position selection (option)
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Radio functions
Navigation button for automatic tuning
Press to cancel a menu selection or a selected function
Manual tuning
Scan the current wave band
Auto store the strongest radio stations in the area in which you are driving
Station preset buttons
Select wave band AM and FM (FM1 and FM2)
Automatic tuning
1. Select a wave band using FM or AM.
2. Press
/ on the navigation button.
Manual tuning
1. Select a wave band using FM or AM.
2. Turn TUNING to select a station.
Preset
Ten station presets can be stored for each wave band. FM has two memories for presets: FM1 and FM2. Only radio
stations played through the car's speakers can be stored as presets. The stored presets are selected using the preset
buttons.
Preset storage can be carried out manually or automatically.
Manually storing preset stations
1. Tune into a station.
2. Hold in one of the preset buttons until the message Channel stored appears on the display.
Automatically storing preset stations
The function is especially useful in areas where the radio stations and their frequencies are unfamiliar. The ten
strongest radio stations are stored automatically in a separate memory.
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2. Hold down the RESET button to toggle between DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON or OFF.
Messages in the information display
DSTC Temporarily OFF - system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The
function is activated automatically when the brakes have cooled.
DSTC Service required - the system has been disabled due to a fault. If this occurs:
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Stability system
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the system
inspected.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If the symbols
and are displayed at the same time, read the message in the information display.
If the symbol
appears alone, it may appear as follows:
If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin
and/or a skid.
If the symbol remains on for approximately 2 seconds after the engine has been started, this indicates that the system
is performing a self -diagnostic test.
WARNING
The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supplements, but can never replace, the driver's
judgment and responsibility when operating the vehicle. Speed and driving style should always be adapted to traffic
and road conditions.
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Active chassis system-Four C
Active chassis (Four C)-option
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics of the shock absorbers
so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock absorption and the softest ride. This mode is
recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in slippery conditions. The indicator light in the button will
be on when this mode is selected.
Sport
In this mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the vehicle's body sway during cornering and to provide more
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