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02 Instruments and controlsHazard warning flashers, door mirror defroster
0266
Hazard warning flashers
G027279
The four-way flasher should be used to indi-
cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz-
ard. To activate the flashers, press the triangu-
lar button in the center dash. Press the button
again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard
warning flasher may vary, depending on
where you live.
Rear window and door mirror defroster
Press the switch to start heat-
ing the rear window and door
mirrors to remove ice or con-
densation. An LED in the switch
will light up.
•
A timer automatically switches off the heat-
ing after approximately 12 minutes. The
LED will go out correspondingly.
•
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using
the accelerator pedal for more than 1
minute.
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02 Instruments and controlsTrip computer
0268
5. Current speed in miles per hour
(Canadian models only)This function provides the driver with an instan-
taneous conversion of the vehicle's current
speed from km/h to mph.
NOTE
Trip computer readings may vary slightly
depending on the circumference of the tires
on the vehicle and driving style.
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02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
0271
G033050
The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the
parking brake has only been partiallyap-
plied.When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in first gear (for manual transmis-
sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
Parking on a hill•
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
•
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.
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02 Instruments and controls12-volt socket
0272
Auxiliary sockets
G027173
Auxiliary 12-volt socket (option in rear seat)The 12-volt sockets can be used to plug in cer-
tain accessories such as cellular telephones,
etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for
the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE
The cover should be folded down when the
auxiliary socket is not in use.Cigarette lighter/ashtraysThe auxiliary sockets can also be used for cig-
arette lighters, which are available at your
Volvo retailer.Volvo vehicles in North America do not have an
ashtray in the front seat as standard equip-
ment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front
seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
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02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
02 ` `73
G029582
A. Front windows.
B. Rear windows.
The power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be
ON
1 (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 but-
ton to the first detent ("stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the
button to the first detent ("stop").
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear
windows are opened, also open the front
windows slightly.Auto up/down function (front doors only)Either front door window can be opened or
closed automatically.Auto downPress 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 upPull 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 front power windows have an overload
protecting circuit breaker that reverses
movement of these windows to their star-
ting points if they are obstructed in any way.
Thereafter the windows will operate nor-
mally again.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely
unobstructed before they are operated.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.Cutout switch for rear windows
G029583
Cutout switch for rear windowsThe electrically operated rear door windows
can be disabled by a switch located on the
driver's door (see illustration).
1The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
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02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
02 ` `75 Rearview mirror
G026660
To reduce glare from the headlights of follow-
ing vehicles, use the control to switch between
the normal and night-driving positions.
A. Normal position
B. Night position, reduces glare from follow-
ing headlightsAutodim function (option)The autodim function reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare.
NOTE
This function is automatically switched off
when the gear selector is placed in the
Reverse position.Rearview mirror with compass (option)
G026965
The upper left-hand corner of the rearview mir-
ror has an integrated display that shows the
compass direction toward which the car is
pointing. Eight different directions can be dis-
played:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W
and
NW
. The
display shows your car's orientation with
respect to true north.
If the compass is activated, it will be displayed
automatically when the ignition is in postilion IIor when the engine is running. The compass
can be switched off or on by pressing the inset
button on the rear side of the mirror (see the
inset illustration). This can be done with
straightened paperclip or similar object. The
button is recessed approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in the mirror.
Magnetic zones
G026409
Selecting a magnetic zoneThe earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass is initially set for the zone to
which the car was delivered, and should
always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new
magnetic zone.
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02 Instruments and controlsMirrors
0276
To do so:
1.
Switch the ignition to position II.
2. Press the button on the rear side of the
mirror with straightened paperclip or simi-
lar object for approximately 3 seconds until
ZONE
is displayed.
> The number of the current magnetic
zone will also be displayed.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the num-
ber for the desired zone (1-15) is displayed.
After several seconds, the compass heading
will again be displayed, and the change of
magnetic zones is complete.
C
A
LZ
O
N
E
C
A
L
Z
O
N
E
G026950
Calibrating the compass
Calibrating the compass•
Stop the car in a large, open area, away
from traffic.
•
Turn off as many electrical devices in the
car as possible to avoid interference with
the compass (e.g. audio system, etc).
•
Using a pen or similar object, hold the but-
ton (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds.
"CAL
" will be displayed.
•
Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed
of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h) until
CAL
is no longer
displayed.
NOTE
This step can also be done by driving nor-
mally until CAL is no longer displayed.Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
G029587
The mirror control switches are located on the
driver's door armrest.Driver's sidePress the L switch (an LED in the switch will
light up) to activate the adjustment control and
then use this control to adjust the driver's door
mirror.Passenger's doorPress the R switch (an LED in the switch will
light up) and then use the adjustment control
to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
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02 Instruments and controlsHomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)
0280
Introduction
G030070
The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro-
vides a convenient way to replace up to three
hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters
used to activate devices such as gate opera-
tors, garage door openers, entry door locks,
security systems, even home lighting. Addi-
tional HomeLink information can be found on
the Internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING
•
If you use HomeLink to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.
•
When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park outside of
the garage.
•
Do not use HomeLink with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes
any garage door opener model manu-
factured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door that cannot detect an object - sig-
naling the door to stop and reverse -
does not meet current U.S. federal
safety standards. For more information,
contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF device
you are programming for use in other vehicles
as well as for future HomeLink programming. It
is also suggested that upon the sale of the
vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be
erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons”.
Programming HomeLink
NOTE
Some vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned on or to the second
(“accessories”) position for programming
and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also rec-
ommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device
being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.1. Position the end of your hand-held trans-
mitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the indicator light in view.
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmit-
ter buttons until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-
ing light. Now you may release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter but-
tons.
