
02 Locks and alarmRemote key and key blade
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Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
See page 105 for information on starting the
vehicle.Replacing the battery in the remote keyThe batteries should be replaced if:•
The information symbol illuminates andReplace car key battery
is shown in the
display and/or
•
if the locks do not react after several
attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approx-
imately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.See page 55 for information on replacing the
battery.
Common functions – Remote key/
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
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Remote key
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Personal Car Communicator (PCC)—option
Lock Unlock
Approach lighting Trunk unlock/open Panic alarm
Buttons on the remoteLock – Press the Lock button on the remote
once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn
signals will flash once to confirm locking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door. The
turn signals will flash twice to confirm unlock-
ing.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a
second time within 10 seconds to unlock the
other doors and the trunk.
This function can be changed so that all doors
unlock at the same time under Car settings
lock settings
Doors, unlock. See page
120 for a description of the menu system.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
vehicle, press the button on the remote control
to light the interior lighting, parking lights,
license plate lighting and the lights in the door
mirrors (option).
These lights will switch off automatically after
30, 60 or 90 seconds, see page 120 for more
information.

02 Locks and alarmAlarm
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The alarm systemThe alarm is automatically armed whenever the
vehicle is locked with the remote key or
optional Personal Car Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:•
The hood is forced open.
•
The trunk is forced open
•
A door is forced open.
•
The ignition slot is tampered with.
•
An attempt is made to start the vehicle with
a non-approved key (a key not coded to
the car's ignition).
•
If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the accessory movement sensor).
•
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the accessory inclination
sensor).
•
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•
The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis-
play if a fault should occur in the alarm system.
Contact an authorized Volvo service techni-
cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. This
could affect the insurance policy on the
vehicle.The alarm indicator lightThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the dashboard (see illus-
tration):•
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
•
The indicator light flashes at one-second
intervals – the alarm is armed
•
The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the remote key is inserted in the ignition
slot – the alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm ±
Press the Lock button on the remote key.
One long flash of the turn signals will con-
firm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
underCar settings
Lock settings
Keyless entry. See page 120 for a description
of the menu system.USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

03 Your driving environmentTransmission
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NOTE
On models equipped with Sport mode, the
transmission will not switch to manual shift-
ing mode until the gear selector is moved
forward or rearward. The selected gear will
then be shown in the information display
(see page 71).•
To return to the D position from M or S,
move the gear selector to the left.
While driving•
If you select the M position while driving,
the gear that was being used in the Drive
position will also initially be selected in the
M position.
•
Move the gear selector forward (toward
"+") to shift to a higher gear or rearward
(toward "–") to shift to a lower gear.
•
If you hold the gear selector toward "–", the
transmission will downshift one gear at a
time and will utilize the braking power of
the engine. If the current speed is too high
for using a lower gear, the downshift will
not occur until the speed has decreased
enough to allow the lower gear to be used.
•
If you slow to a very low speed, the trans-
mission will automatically shift down.
Shiftlock – Neutral (N)If the gear selector is in the N position and the
vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 sec-
onds (irrespective of whether the engine is run-
ning) then the gear selector is locked.
To be able to move the gear selector from N to
another gear position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the ignition must be in posi-
tionII, see page 78.Geartronic–starting on slippery surfacesSelecting 3rd gear in Geartronic’s manual shift-
ing mode can help provide better traction when
starting off on slippery surfaces. To do so:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the
gear selector to the right from the D posi-
tion to M. The text in the instrument panel
display will change from
D to
1.
2. Press the gear selector forward and
release it (this selects 2nd gear). Press the
selector forward again and release it to
select 3rd gear.
3. Release the brake pedal and press gently
on the accelerator pedal.
Shiftlock override
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If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example
because of a dead battery, the gear selector
must be moved from the P position so that the
vehicle can be moved
2.
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the
storage compartment behind the center
console and open the hatch.Insert the key blade into the opening as far
as possible. Press the key blade down and
keep it held down. Move the gear selector
from the P position. For information on the
key blade, see page 50.
2If the battery is dead, the optional electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see page 107.

04 Comfort and driving pleasureRear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option
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IntroductionThe RSE system can be used at the same time
as the vehicle’s audio system.
When the rear seat passengers play a DVD,
connect an external device to the RSE AUX
connectors, etc., and listen to the audio
through the cordless headphones, the driver
and front seat passenger can still use the vehi-
cle's audio system to listen to the radio, a CD,
music stored on an MP3 player, etc.
Please also refer to the Quick Guide provided
with the RSE system for additional information.Electrical current - ignition keyThe RSE system can be activated with the igni-
tion in mode I or II. or when the engine is
running. While the engine is being started, a
film or music that is currently being played will
pause momentarily and resume playing when
the engine has started.
When the RSE system has been used once
when the ignition is switched off, it will be then
be blocked for further use. RSE can be restar-
ted by putting the ignition in mode I.
NOTE
Using RSE for more than approximately
10 minutes with the engine switched off may
drain the vehicle’s battery and make it diffi-
cult or impossible to start the engine.
If this occurs, a message will be displayed
on the RSE system’s screens.MusicListening to a music CD1. Open the cover on the armrest between the
front seats and insert a CD into the RSE
player’s slot with the disc’s label facing for-
ward (away from the buttons).
> The CD will begin to play automatically.
2. Switch on the cordless headphones and
selectCH A for the left screen or CH B for
the right screen.
> This will direct the sound to the head-
phones.
3. Adjust the headphone volume by using the
thumb wheel on the headphones.
To listen through the vehicle’s audio sys-
tem speakers, press MODE on the audio
system control panel and select
AUX
.
Press
A B
on the RSE remote to route
the sound through the speakers.
Selecting a folder on the CD1. Insert the CD in the player.
2.
Press
.
3. Use the navigation buttons (the arrow keys
surrounding the OK button on the RSE
remote control) to highlight a folder and/or
a specific track.
4.
Press to select a sub-folder.
Playback alternativesThe CD can be played in several different ways.
Use the navigation buttons to select one of the
alternatives.
With the dialogue box displayed:
1. Press the right navigation button to access
the menu to the right..
2. Use the navigation keys to select one of the
alternatives.
3.
Confirm your choice by pressing
.
Changing tracks on the CD ±
Change tracks on the CD by pressing
or
. Hold the respective
buttons down for fast forward or reverse.

07 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets........................................ 189AAccessory installation warning.................... 9
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 89
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control....165, 166, 167, 168
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................23, 24
front..........................................19, 20, 21
inflatable curtain................................... 29
side impact........................................... 27
Air conditioning........................................ 128
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 126
All Wheel Drive......................................... 111
Anti-freeze.......................................196, 218Anti-lock brake system............................ 112
warning light......................................... 72
Approach lighting................................. 52, 92
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer...................... 135, 136
menu control....................................... 132
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 137
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 148
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 132
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 99
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 109, 110
general description..................... 109, 110
oil........................................................ 276
shiftlock override................................ 110
Axle weight.............................................. 250
BBattery
changing..................................... 230, 231
maintenance....................................... 230
remote control, replacing..................... 55
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 230
Black box.............................................8, 212
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS).......................................183, 184, 185
Booster cushions....................................... 41
Brake lights................................................ 89
emergency brake lights........................ 89
Brake system
checking fluid level.............................218
emergency brake assistance.............. 113
fluid.....................................................276
general information............................. 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 225
footwell lighting................................... 225
headlights...........................220, 221, 222
introduction......................................... 220
license plate lights.............................. 225