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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
use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
Accessory installation
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory
installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in
your vehicle. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not
be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician 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 car's systems.
Any of your car'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
8 Introduction
Important warnings
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.
9 Introduction
Environment
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the
environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the
overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production,
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Center console controls
Navigation button - scrolls and selects among menu options
ENTER - selects menu options
MENU - accesses the menu system
EXIT - leads back one step in the menu structure. A long press exits the menu system.
Steering wheel keypad
ENTER
EXIT
Navigation buttons.
If the steering wheel keypad has ENTER and EXIT, the buttons
to have the same function as those in the
center console.
Search paths
Access to some functions is provided directly via the function buttons and others are access through the menu system.
Search paths to the menu system functions are listed as follows: Car settings
Lock settings , if the following steps
have been taken first:
1. Press MENU .
2. Scroll to Menu and press ENTER .
3. Scroll to Submenu and press ENTER.
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The navigation button can be used instead of ENTER and EXIT when navigating the menu hierarchy. The right arrow
is equal to ENTER and the left arrow to EXIT .
The menu options are numbered and can also be selected directly with the numerical keypad (1-9 only).
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Menus and messages
Menu overview
Car key memory


Seat & mirror positions
Car settings


Fold mirr. when locking (option on certain markets only)


Collision warning settings (option)


Light settings


Lock settings


Reduced guard
1
Parking camera settings (accessory)

Steering force level (option)


Information
Climate settings


Automatic blower adjust


Recirculation timer


Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
1Certain models
Main menu AM
Audio settings
2
Sound stage

Equalizer, front


Equalizer, rear
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Internal audio sources: AM, FM and CD
External audio source. For connection, see page 136
Push button and knob controls for making sound settings
Navigation button
Volume and on/off
Audio volume and automatic volume control
The audio system compensates for disrupting noises in the passenger compartment by increasing the volume according
to the speed of the vehicle. The level of sound compensation can be set at low, medium or high. Select the level under
Audio settings
Auto volume control .
External audio source audio volume
External devices such as an MP3 player can be connected to the AUX input, see page 136
. The volume of the external
sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio.
If the external sound source's volume is too high, the quality of the sound may be impaired. To help prevent this,
adjust the input volume of the external audio source:
1. Set the audio system in AUX mode using MODE and use
to navigate to Volume, AUX input.
2. Turn the control
or press / the navigation button.
Sound settings
Press the control
repeatedly to toggles among the sound settings. Adjustments are made by turning the control .
Bass - Bass level.
Treble - Treble level.
Fader - Balance between the front and rear speakers.
Balance - Balance between the right and left speakers.
Subwoofer (option on certain markets only) - Level for the bass speaker. The subwoofer can be switched off by
turning control
counterclockwise to MIN . The location of the subwoofer is shown in the illustration.
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Surround (option) - Surround settings.
Under Surround , 3 channel stereo or Dolby Surround Pro logic II can be activated by selecting 3-ch or Dpl2
respectively. This enables the following options:
Center level1 - Level for the center speaker.
Surround level1 - Level for surround sound.
Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using the equalizer
2.
1Premium Sound
2Certain audio systems
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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 .
Optimal sound reproduction
The audio system is calibrated for optimal sound reproduction using digital signal processing.
This calibration takes into account factors such as the speakers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, the listeners' seating
positions, etc., for each combination of vehicle/audio system.
There is also a dynamic calibration that takes into consideration the volume level, radio reception, and the speed of the
vehicle.
The settings that are described in this manual, such as Bass , Treble, and Equalizer are only intended to enable the user
to adapt sound reproduction to his/her personal tastes.
CD functions
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CD insert and eject
CD slot
Navigation button for changing CD tracks
Fast-back and change CD track
CD changer position selection (option)
Scan CD
Playing a CD (CD player
1)
If a music CD is in the player when CD is pressed, it will be played automatically. Otherwise, insert a disc and press
CD .
1Certain markets only.
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Playing a CD (CD changer)
If a CD position with a music CD is already selected when CD is pressed, it will be played automatically. Otherwise
select a disc with the number buttons 1-6 or
/on the navigation button.
Insert a CD (CD changer)
1. Select an empty position with the number buttons 1-6 or
/ on the navigation button.
An empty position is marked on the display. The text Insert disc shows that a new disc can be inserted. The CD
changer can hold up to six CDs.
2. Insert a CD in the CD changer slot.
Disc eject
For reasons of traffic safety, an ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn back
into the slot and the CD player will enter pause mode. Press the CD button to restart the disc.
Eject individual discs by pressing the eject button.
Eject all discs with a long press on the eject button. The entire magazine is emptied disc by disc.
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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.
Pause
When the audio system volume is turned off completely, the CD player will pause and will resume playing when the
volume is turned up again.
Sound files
In addition to playing normal music CDs, the CD player/changer can also play discs containing files in mp3 or wma
format.
NOTE
Some copy protected sound files may not be read by the player.
When a CD containing sound files is inserted into the player the disc's directory structure is scanned before the CD
begins playing. The length of time that this takes depends on the quality of the disc.
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
If a disc containing sound files is inside the CD player, press ENTER to display the disc's directory structure. The
directory structure is navigated in the same way as the audio system's menu structure. Sound files have the
symbol
and directories have the
symbol. Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder. When
all of the files in the folder have been played, the player will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it.
Fast-forward/change CD tracks and sound files
Short presses
/ on the navigation button are used to scroll between CD tracks/sound files. Long presses are used
to search within CD tracks/sound files. TUNING (or the steering wheel keypad) can also be used for this purpose.
Scan CD
This function plays the first ten seconds of each CD track/sound file. Press SCAN to activate. Interrupt with EXIT or
SCAN to
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continue playing the current CD track/sound file.
Random
This function plays the tracks in random order (shuffle). The random CD tracks/sound files can be scrolled through in
the normal way.
NOTE
It is only possible to scroll between random CD tracks on the current disc.
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Different messages are displayed depending on which random function has been selected:
RANDOM means that the tracks from only one music CD are played
RND ALL means that all tracks on all music CDs in the optional CD changer are played.
RANDOM FOLDER means that the sound files in a directory on the current CD are played.
CD player
If a normal music CD is being played, activate/deactivate under Random .
If a disc with sound files is being played, activate/deactivate under Random
Folder .
CD changer
If a normal music CD is being played under Random
Single disc or Random All discs. The option All discs only
applies to the music CDs in the changer.
If a CD with sound files is being played, activate/deactivate instead under Random
Folder . If you select another CD
the function is deactivated.
Disc text
If title information is stored on a music CD it can be shown on the display
1. Activate/deactivate in CD mode under CD
settings
Disc text.
1Only applies to the CD changer.
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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
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