06 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
06
146
To start the engine
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat if
necessary.
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake if not already set.
The gear selector should be locked in the
Park (P) position (Shiftlock). See also page
153.
Manual transmission: The clutch must be
fully depressed.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be notice-
ably higher than normal for a short period.
This is done to help bring components in the
emission control system to their normal
operating temperature as quickly as possi-
ble, which enables them to control emis-
sions and help reduce the vehicle's impact
on the environment.
3. The vehicle is equipped with an autostart
feature. Without touching the throttle
pedal, turn the key to position III and
release it. The starter motor will then oper-
ate automatically (for up to ten seconds)
until the engine starts. If the engine fails to
start, repeat this step.
4. To release the gear selector from the Park
(P) position, the engine must be running (or
the ignition key must be in position II) and
the brake pedal must be depressed.
5. Select the desired gear. On models with an
automatic transmission, the gear engages
after a very slight delay which is especially
noticeable when selecting R.NOTE
•Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your
vehicle are close together, e.g., on the
same key ring when you try to start the
vehicle, this could cause interference in
the immobilizer system and result in the
vehicle not starting. If this should occur,
remove one of the keys from the key
ring before trying to start the vehicle
again.
•Keylock: Models equipped an auto-
matic transmission have a keylock sys-
tem. When the engine is switched off,
the gear selector must be in the Park
(P) position before the key can be
removed from the ignition switch
1.
•When starting in cold weather, the
transmission may shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds than normal until
the automatic transmission fluid rea-
ches normal operating temperature.
•Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
1The optional keyless drive start control does not need to be removed from the ignition switch.
06 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive*
06
148* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Starting a vehicle with keyless drive
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Keyless drive makes it possible to unlock, start
and lock the vehicle without using a remote
key.
A start control is fitted in the ignition switch on
vehicles equipped with the optional keyless
drive. This control is used in the same way as
the ignition key to start the engine. See also
page 146 for general information on starting
the engine.
NOTE
A keyless drive remote key must be inside
the vehicle in order to start the engine.
1. Press the brake pedal (the clutch pedal
must also be fully depressed on models
with a manual transmission).
2. Press in the keyless drive start control and
turn it to position III.
NOTE
The vehicle is equipped with an autostart
function that makes it possible to start the
engine without holding the start control in
position III. Turn the start control to posi-
tion III and release it. The starter motor will
then operate automatically (for up to ten
seconds) until the engine starts.
Starting the vehicle with the ignition key
(remote key)
A vehicle with keyless drive can also be started
with the ignition key (if, for example, the battery
in the keyless drive remote key is weak). To do
so:
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Removing the keyless drive start control
Press the catch on the side of the start con-
trol (see the illustration).
Pull the keyless drive start control out of the
ignition switch.
Insert the remote key into the ignition switch
and turn it to position III to start the engine,
page 146 for complete starting information.
10 Audio
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
10
261
> The audio system will search for cell
phones that are in range. This search
takes approximately 30 seconds. Any
phones detected will be displayed with
their Bluetooth
® names. The hands-free
system’s Bluetooth® name will appear
in the cell phone’s display as My Car.
4. Select one of the cell phones shown in the
audio system’s (center console) display.
5. Using the cell phone’s keypad, enter the
digits shown in the audio system’s display.
Alternative 2–using the cell phone’s menus
1. Activate the hands-free system by briefly
pressing the PHONE button in the center
console. If there is a cell phone connected,
disconnect it from the hands-free system
(by pressing PHONE in the center console
for several seconds).
2. Perform a search using the cell phone’s
Bluetooth
® function (consult the cell
phone’s owner’s manual if necessary).
3.
Select
My Car in the list of devices shown
in the cell phone’s display.
4. When prompted, enter the PIN code 1234
in the cell phone.
5.
Connect to
My Car from the cell phone.The cell phone will be registered and will be
connected automatically to the audio system
while the text
Synchronising is displayed. For
more information on synchronizing a cell
phone, see page 263.
When a connection has been established, the
symbol and the cell phone’s Bluetooth®
name will be displayed. The cell phone can
now be controlled from the audio system.
Making a call1.
Ensure that TELEPHONE is shown at the
top of the center console display and that
the
symbol is visible (by pressing briefly
on PHONE on the center console).
2. Dial the desired phone number or use the
phone book (see page 263).
3.
Press ENTER.
End the call by pressing EXIT.
Disconnecting the cell phoneThe cell phone is automatically disconnected
from the audio system if it is moved out of
range. For more information about connec-
tions, see page 260.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected
from the hands-free system by pressing
PHONE. The hands-free system is also deac-
tivated when the ignition is switched off (or ifthe driver’s door is opened on vehicles equip-
ped with the optional keyless drive).
When the cell phone is disconnected from the
hands-free system, a call in progress can be
continued using the cell phone’s own speaker
and microphone.
NOTE
Certain cell phones may require confirma-
tion from the phone’s keypad when a call is
transferred from hands-free to the cell
phone.
Handling calls
Incoming calls
Press ENTER to answer a call, even if the
audio system is currently in e.g., CD or FM
mode.
Press EXIT to defer a call.
Automatic answerThis function means that incoming calls will be
answered automatically. Activate or deactivate
the function in the menu system under Phone
settings
Call optionsAutomatic
answer.
11 Specifications
Electrical system
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278
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)600 AA700 AB
Reserve capacity
(RC)120 min135 min
Capacity (Ah)7080
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio system.BModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlight55WH7
High beam headlight (applies to vehicles with halogen headlights)55WH9
Extra high beam (models with Active Bending Lights only)55WH7
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284
DSTC, stability system............................ 157
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrical current – conserving................ 140
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 82
Electrical system...................................... 278
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 156
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake....................................... 76
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 161
Emergency towing................................... 159
Emission inspection readiness................ 214
Engine
specifications...................................... 276
starting................................................ 146
starting with keyless drive.................. 148
Engine compartment overview................217Engine oil................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 275
volumes.............................................. 273
Equalizer, audio system........................... 245
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 119
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Flat tires
changing............................................. 192
repairing with tire sealing system....... 194
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 247
Fog lights
front...................................................... 64
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 64
Front park assist...................................... 170
Front seats............................................... 104
adjusting the head restraints.............. 107folding backrests................................ 104
manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 105
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 65
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 142
Fuel tank volume.....................................273
Fuses, replacing......................................232
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 142
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 112
locking................................................ 131
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)....................... 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
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285
HD digital radio........................................ 249
Headlights.................................................. 63
Active Bending Lights........................... 63
changing bulbs................................... 225
high and low beams............................. 66
high beam flash.................................... 66
Headlight washers..................................... 72
Head restraints, rear seat........................115
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beams................................................ 66
Hoisting the vehicle.................................214
Home safe lighting............................... 66, 85
Hood, opening......................................... 216
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer.............................................. 146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Indicator and warning symbols............ 53, 55
Infant seats................................................ 38
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 179Inflation pressure, checking..................... 180
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Information display..............................53, 60
messages in.......................................... 60
Information symbol.................................... 55
Inspection, preparing for......................... 214
Inspection readiness................................ 214
Instrument overview.................................. 50
Instrument panel.................................. 50, 53
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 109
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 243
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
J
Jacket hanger.......................................... 112
Jump starting........................................... 161
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Key blade.........................................124, 128
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 129
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 127
power seat memory............................ 128
starting the engine.............................. 148
Keylock.................................................... 146
Kickdown.................................................152
L
Label information..................................... 268
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 43
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load anchoring eyelets...........................119
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 165
Locking
from the inside.................................... 131
glove compartment............................. 131
Locking the vehicle.................................. 127
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287
Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 232
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 165
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 104
Shiftlock
override............................................... 153
Side door mirrors....................................... 80
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 251
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................246
Sound settings, audio system................. 244
Spare tire................................................. 190
Stability system....................................... 157
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 157
Starting the engine..................................146
with keyless drive...............................148
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 146
STC, stability system............................... 157Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 75
keypad................................................ 243
Storage compartments............................ 111
Studded tires........................................... 189
Subwoofer............................................... 245
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 82
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
T
Tachometer................................................ 53
Tailgate wipers................................... 73, 222
Temporary spare tire...............................190
Three-way catalytic converter................. 280
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing............................................. 192
changing from summer to winter........ 177