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coating. If this is not done, the Malfunction Indicator Light (see page 48) will illuminate.
pg. 6 Introduction
Important warnings
Accessory Installation
l We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-appr\
oved accessories, and that
accessory installations be performed only by the factory-trained technic\
ians at your authorized Volvo retailer.
l Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the pe\
rformance, safety, and emission
systems in your vehicle. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer kn\
ows where accessories may and may not
be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your aut\
horized Volvo retailer before installing any
accessory in or on your vehicle.
l Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be speci\
fically tested for compatibility with
your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be famili\
ar with some of your vehicle's systems.
l 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 som\
eone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
l 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
l 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 fe\
ature-rich entertainment and
communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, nav\
igation 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 thes\
e could cause a distraction.
l For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that \
reflects the strong Volvo concern for
your safety:
l Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis\
tracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.In addition to this general w\
arning, we offer the following guidance
regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle:
l Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictio\
ns prohibit cellular telephone use by a
driver while the vehicle is moving.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, set and make chang\
es to your travel itinerary only with the
vehicle parked.
l Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program rad\
io presets with the vehicle parked,
and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
l Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the ve\
hicle 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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occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems ar\
e monitored by the SRS control
module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustrat\
ion above) illuminates when the
ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go o\
ut after approximately 7 seconds if
no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS war\
ning light illuminates. If this
warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and a text
message will be displayed.
WARNING!
l If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it \
illuminates while you are
driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo ser\
vice technician as soon as
possible.
l Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any inter\
ference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems sh\
ould be performed by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked car\
peting/ standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in an\
y way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the batt\
ery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicl\
e towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to ove\
rride the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
l Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the batte\
ry.
l Wait at least one minute.
l Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
l Press firmly on the brake pedal.
l Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
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Front airbags
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airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate)\
.
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front air\
bag when:
l the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in\
the front seat,
l the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant \
seat that is installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions,
l the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing \
child restraint that is installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions,
l the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,
l a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of t\
ime,
l a child or a small person occupies the front passenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate\
and stay on to
remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSE\
NGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rearview m\
irror.
NOTE: The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a short per\
iod of time when
the ignition is turned on to confirm it is functional. When the front pa\
ssenger's seat is not occupied
(empty seat) or in the event that the passenger's side front airbag is\
enabled (may inflate), the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
l The OWS indicator light will stay on.
l The SRS warning light (see page 15) will come on and stay on.
The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the inf\
ormation display.
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the p\
revious page, be aware that the
passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collisio\
n.
In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be in\
spected by an authorized
Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
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WARNING!
l The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It \
is not designed to deploy
during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in rollover s\
ituations.
l Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system. This shoul\
d be done only by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING!
In order for the VIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occ\
upants and both outboard rear
seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt prop\
erly fastened; adults using the
seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adu\
lts should sit in the front seats.
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. See
page 30 for guidelines. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants \
in an accident.
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on t\
he front seat backrests
designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from\
the rear (when the vehicle is
"rear-ended").
In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the\
front seat backrests are designed to
change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help su\
pport the occupant's head before
moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces \
that could result in whiplash.
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Instruments and controls
pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
44
Instrument panel
46
Indicator and warning symbols
47
Switches in the center console
52
Steering wheel adjustment
54
Lighting panel
55
Left-side steering wheel lever
57
Right-side steering wheel lever
58
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror
defroster
60
Trip computer
61
Cruise control
62
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
64
Power windows
65
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
67
Power moonroof (option)
70
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Instrument overview
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1. Front fog lights56
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler door
55
3. Rear fog light
55
4. Turn signals/High/low beams
57
5. Cruise control
62
6. Horn
7. Instrument panel
46
8. Audio controls in steering wheel (option)
232
9. Windshield wipers
58
10. Parking brake (hand brake)
64
11. Center console switches
52
12. Climate control
77
13. Audio system
226
14. 12 V socket
52, 64
15. Hazard warning flashers
60
16. Glove compartment
92
17. Panel vents
75
18. Text window
46, 50
19. Temperature gauge
46
20. Odometer/Trip odometer/ Cruise control indicator
46
21. Speedometer
46
22. Turn signal indicators
46
23. Tachometer
46
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/ Selected gear indicator
46
25. Fuel gauge
46
26. Indicator and warning symbols
47
27. Panel vents
75
28. Instrument lighting
56
29. Not in use
30. Lighting panel
55
31. Reading lights
88
32. Interior lighting
88
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33. Moonroof control 70
34. Seat belt reminder
12
35. Rearview mirror
67
36. Lock button, for all doors
114
37. Rear seat power window cut-out button
66
38. Controls, power windows
65
39. Controls, sideview mirrors
69
40. Four-C active chassis system (R-models only)
135
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Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right/left
2. Text window
The text window displays information and warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the vehicle if
the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see
page 188.
4. Trip odometer
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-h\
and digit gives tenth of a mile/
kilometer. Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change bet\
ween trip odometers 1 and 2
using one short press on the button.
5. Odometer
6. Speedometer
7. Warning symbol
8. High beam indicator
9. Tachometer
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Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). D\
o not drive for long with the
needle in the red section. The engine has an built-in function preventin\
g excessively high engine speeds.
When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation, which in th\
at case is quite normal.
10. Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the op\
tional Geartronic function on the
automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11. Ambient temperature gauge
This display indicates the air temperature outside your vehicle. A "snow\
flake" symbol in the text
window is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36 °\
F (-5 - +2 °C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your vehicle\
. At low speeds or when the
vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher t\
han the actual ambient
temperature.
12. Clock/set button
Turn the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
When the warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 1.\
8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel
remaining in the tank.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
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Indicator and warning symbols
The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition ke\
y to the driving position
(position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functio\
ning. When the engine starts, all
symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all symbo\
ls except CHECK ENGINE and
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