2009 VOLVO V50 wheel

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Steering wheel adjustmentHood openerControls in front doors (see
page 50)Left steering wheel leverLighting panel, fuel filler door
openerDoor open handle and locking but-
tonClimate system air ventSide window air ventCruise controlHorn, airbagMain instrument panelAudio controls (option)Right steering wheel leverIgnition switchMoonroof control (option)
Not in useNot is useCourtesy lighting switchDriver's side reading lightPassenger's side reading lightSeat belt reminder and Occupant
Weight Sensor indicatorRear-view mirrorDisplay for climate control, personal
settings, and audio systemAudio systemControls for personal settings and
audio systemControls for climate systemGear selectorHazard warning flashersDoor open handle, and locking but-
tonGlove compartment
Parking brake12-volt socketPosition for optional equipmentPosition for optional equipment

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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Pos.
LightingDaytime running lights off. High
beam flash only.Parking lightsDaytime running lights. High
beams and high beam flash can
be used in this position.
Parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.
±
Turn switch (1) to the parking light position.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.Headlights1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except
when the light switch (1) is in the parking
light position
1.
NOTE
See page 64 for information on switching
between high and low beams.
Active Bi-Xenon Lights (ABL)–option
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Lighting panel, vehicles with Active Bi-Xenon
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headlightsWhen the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel.
This function can be activated by turning the
lighting switch to the ABL position (indicated
by the arrow in the illustration). The indicator
light
in the ABL symbol will illuminate.
The function can be deactivated by turning the
lighting switch counterclockwise to one of the
other lighting positions.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.

02 Instruments and controlsLighting panel
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Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and
activated (right)
NOTE
•
This function can only be activated in
twilight or dark conditions, and only
when the vehicle is in motion.
•
If the indicator light flashes, this indi-
cates a fault in the ABL system. A text
message will also be displayed.
Brake lightsThe brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (3) to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.Rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side taillight cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the
optional front fog lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (5) to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal taillights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).Instrument panel lightingThe instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition is in position II and the light switch
(1) is in either position
or
.
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip
odometer, clock, and ambient temperature,
these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is
unlocked and when the key has been
removed from the ignition switch. The light-
ing will go out when the vehicle is locked.Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease brightness.

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
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Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen turning±
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automatically
by the movement of the steering wheel, or the
lever can be returned to its initial position by
hand.When changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:•
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it.
•
Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.NOTE
•
This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving
the lever in the opposite direction.
•
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2.
With the light switch (1) in position
,
see page 61, pull the turn signal lever
toward the steering wheel (position 4) to
toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The
high beams will remain on until the lever is
released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your car at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate
and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The
time interval can be changed according to your
1Factory setting

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
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preferences by using the Personal Settings
function, see page 82 for more information.

02 Instruments and controlsTrip computer
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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip
computer menus)RESET
The trip computer stores information gathered
from several systems in your car and has four
menus (five on Canadian models) that can be
shown in the information display.
•
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
•
AVERAGE
(average fuel consumption)
•
INSTANTANEOUS
(current fuel con-
sumption)
•
AVERAGE SPEED
•
ACTUAL SPEED
(current speed in mph,
Canadian models only)
•
STC/DSTC
, see page 155
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitor-
ing systems will override the trip computer
function.If a warning message is shown in the informa-
tion display while you are using the trip com-
puter:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ (button 1).
2.
PressREAD again to return to the trip
computer function.ControlsThe trip computer functions can be accessed
by twisting the thumb wheel (2) one step at a
time in either direction. Twisting a final time
returns you to the original function.ResettingAVERAGE (average fuel consumption) and
AVERAGE SPEED can be reset.
1. Select one of these functions.
2.
PressRESET (3).
MILES TO EMPTY TANKThis function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)
of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken.
When the message
---- miles to empty tank
appears in the display, refuel as soon as pos-
sible.AVERAGEThis value indicates fuel consumption since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ingRESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on fuel consumption
is stored and remains in system memory until
RESET(button 3) is pressed again.INSTANTANEOUSThis value indicates the current fuel consump-
tion, based on readings taken once per sec-
ond. When the car is not moving, "
----
" will be
displayed.
AVERAGE SPEEDThis value indicates average speed since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ingRESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on average speed is
stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button 3) is pressed again.

02 Instruments and controlsCruise control (option)
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Engaging the cruise control function
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The cruise control buttons are located on the
left side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.1.
Press the CRUISE button.
CRUISE
will
appear in the function display in the center
of the instrument panel.
2.
Press+ or – to set the current speed.
CRUISE ON
will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
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Use+ or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed:
1.
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. This will
become the set speed when the button is
released.
2.
Press+ or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase or
decrease vehicle speed by approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
•
Cruise control will not function at
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
•
Momentary acceleration, for less than
1 minute (e.g. when passing another
car), does not affect cruise control oper-
ation. The car will automatically return
to the previously set speed when the
accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise
control•
Press0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
CRUISE
will appear in the function display.
The currently set speed is stored in the sys-
tem's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically
disengaged:•
If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
•
When the brake or clutch pedal is
depressed.
•
If the gear selector is moved to posi-
tionN.

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Cruise control (option)
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•
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
•
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using
the accelerator pedal for more than 1
minute.
Returning to the set speed
Press the button to resume the
previously set speed.
CRUISE
ON
will be displayed.
Disengaging cruise controlCruise control can also be disengaged by:•
Pressing the
CRUISE
button (
CRUISE
ON
will no longer be shown in the function
display).
•
Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy
traffic or when driving on wet or slippery
roads. Cruise control may not maintain set
speed on steep downgrades.