Contents
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 72
Ignition modes.......................................... 79
Seats......................................................... 81
Steering wheel.......................................... 87
Lighting..................................................... 88
Wipers and washers................................. 94
Power windows......................................... 97
Mirrors....................................................... 99
Laminated panoramic roof* ................... 101
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*. . . 103
Starting the engine.................................. 106
Transmission...........................................110
Brakes..................................................... 113
Hill Descent Control (HDC)..................... 115
Parking brake.......................................... 117
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Menus and messages............................. 122
Climate system....................................... 126
Audio system.......................................... 133
Bluetooth
® hands-free connection......... 147
Trip computer......................................... 153
Compass................................................. 155
Stability system....................................... 156
Active chassis system–Four C................158
Cruise control.......................................... 159
Collision warning with Auto-brake*......... 161
City Safety™ .......................................... 167
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 173
Distance alert ......................................... 180
Driver Alert System* ............................... 183
Park assist*............................................. 188
Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ....................191
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 194
Passenger compartment convenience. . . 198
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05 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 204
Refueling................................................. 208
Loading................................................... 212
Cargo area ............................................. 215
Towing a trailer....................................... 219
Emergency towing.................................. 221
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Instruments and controls
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FunctionPage
Menus and mes-
sages, turn signals,
high/low beams,
trip computer122, 91,
88, 153
Cruise control159
Horn, airbag87, 20
Main instrument
panel73
Audio system/Blue-
tooth hands-free
controls133, 147
START/STOP
ENGINE button79
Ignition slot79
Information display-
Door handle–
In-door control pan-
els (power win-
dows, mirrors,
power child safety
locks, central lock-
ing button)97, 99,
50, 64
FunctionPage
Hazard warning
flashers91
Audio system con-
trols133
Climate system
controls128
Gear selector110
Controls for active
chassis (Four-C)*158
Wipers and washers94, 95
Steering wheel
adjustment87
Hood opening con-
trol229
Parking brake117
Power seat* adjust-
ment controls81
Lighting panel, con-
trols for opening
fuel filler door/tail-
gate88, 210,
65
Information displays
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Information displays in the instrument panel
The information displays (1) show information
on some of the vehicle's functions, such as
cruise control, the trip computer and mes-
sages. The information is shown with text and
symbols.
More detailed information can be found in the
descriptions of the functions that use the infor-
mation displays.
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Mirrors
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to the neutral position for electric retracting/
extending to work.
•Retract the mirrors with the L and R but-
tons.
•Fold them out again with the L and R but-
tons.
The mirrors are now reset in neutral position.
Home safe and approach lightingThe light on the door mirrors comes on when
approach lighting or home safe lighting is
selected, see page 93.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly remove fog and ice
from the rear window and the door mirrors.Press the button once to start simultaneous
rear window and door mirror defrosting. The
light in the button indicates that the function is
active. Defrosting is deactivated automatically
and its duration is controlled by the outside
temperature.
The rear window is defogged/de-iced auto-
matically if the vehicle is started in an outside
temperature lower than 45 °F (7 °C).
Defrosting can be selected under Climate
settings
Auto. rear defroster. Select
between
On or Off.
Interior rearview mirror
Auto-dim functionAn integrated sensor reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare in the mirror.
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Menus and messages........................................................................... 122
Climate system..................................................................................... 126
Audio system........................................................................................ 133
Bluetooth
® hands-free connection....................................................... 147
Trip computer........................................................................................ 153
Compass............................................................................................... 155
Stability system..................................................................................... 156
Active chassis system–Four C.............................................................. 158
Cruise control........................................................................................ 159
Collision warning with Auto-brake*.......................................................161
City Safety™ ........................................................................................ 167
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*............................................................ 173
Distance alert ....................................................................................... 180
Driver Alert System* ............................................................................. 183
Park assist*........................................................................................... 188
Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ..................................................................191
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 194
Passenger compartment convenience................................................. 198
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Menus and messages
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Lock settings
Reduced guard
1
Tire pressure
Door mirror settings
Parking camera settings (accessory)
Lane departure warning*
Steering force level*
Information
Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust
Recirculation timer
Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
Main menu AMHD radio
Audio settings
2
Sound stage
Equalizer, front
Equalizer, rear
Auto. volume controlResets all audio settings.
Main menu FMHD radio
FM settings
Radio text
Advanced radio settings
Audio settings
Main menu CDRandom
Off
Folder
Disc
Single disc
All discs
CD settings
Track information*
Audio settings
Main menu AUXVolume, AUX input
Audio settings
Main menu USBUSB settings
Audio settings
Track information*
Main iPod menuiPod settings
Audio settings
Track information*
Main Bluetooth menuLast 10 missed calls
Last 10 received calls
Last 10 dialled calls
Phone book
Search
Copy fr. mobile phone
Bluetooth*
Connect phone
Change phone
Remove phone
1Certain models2The menu option for audio settings is available in all audio sources.
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Climate system
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Introduction
Air conditioningThe vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate
Control (ECC). The climate control system
cools, heats or dehumidifies the air in the pas-
senger compartment.
NOTE
•The air conditioning can be switched
off, but to ensure the best possible cli-
mate comfort in the passenger com-
partment and to prevent the windows
from misting, it should always be on.
•In warm weather, a small amount of
water may accumulate under the car
when it has been parked. This water is
condensation from the A/C system and
is normal.
Sensor location
•The sunlight sensor is located on the top
side of the dashboard.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors which side of
the car that is most exposed to sunlight.
This can mean that the temperature may
differ between the right and left-side air
vents, even if the temperatures set for both
sides of the passenger compartment are the
same.
•The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is located below the climate
control panel.
•The outside temperature sensor is located
on the door mirror.
•The humidity sensor* is located in the inte-
rior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Side windows and laminated panoramic
roof
To ensure that the air conditioning works opti-
mally, the side windows, and the optional lami-
nated panoramic roof should be closed.
Fog on the inside of the windowsThe defroster function should be used to
remove fog or mist from the inside of the win-
dows. Keeping the windows clean with a com-mercially available window washing spray will
also help prevent fogging or misting.
Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
The air conditioning is momentarily disen-
gaged during full-throttle acceleration or when
driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in a
temporary increase in cabin temperature.
Ice and snowAlways keep the air intake grille at the base of
the windshield free of snow.
Climate system maintenanceSpecial tools and equipment are required to
maintain and carry out repairs on the climate
system. Work of this type should only be done
by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
RefrigerantVolvo cares about the environment. The air
conditioning system in your car contains a
CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance
will not deplete the ozone layer. The air condi-
tioning system contains 1.8 lbs (800 g) of
R134a. The systems uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment filterReplace the cabin air filter with a new one at
the recommended intervals. Please refer to
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your Warranty and Service Records Informa-
tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for these intervals.
The filter should be replaced more often when
driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The
filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should
always be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters.
Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles
in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels
of odors and contaminants entering the vehi-
cle. The air quality sensor detects increased
levels of contaminants in the outside air. When
the air quality sensor detects contaminated
outside air, the air intake closes and the air
inside the passenger compartment is recircu-
lated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The
filter also cleans recirculated passenger com-
partment air.
NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter
replacement intervals.
Menu settingsThe default settings for three of the climate
system's functions can be changed in the
menu system, see page 122:
•Blower speed in automatic mode, see
page 129.
•Recirculation timer for passenger com-
partment air, see page 130.
•Automatic rear window defrosting, see
page 100.
The functions can also be returned to factory
settings in the menu system.
Air distribution
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The incoming air is distributed from 20 different
vents in the passenger compartment.Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO
mode.
If desired, air distribution can be controlled
manually, see page 131.
Air vents in the dashboard
Open
Closed
Horizontal airflow
Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-
dows to defrost.
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Air vents in the door pillars
Closed
Open
Horizontal airflow
Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-
dows to defrost.
Direct the vents into the passenger compart-
ment to help maintain the desired temperature
in the rear seat.
Electronic climate control, ECC
Blower
Manual air distribution
Heated driver's seat*
Auto
Heated front passenger's seat*
Temperature control, passenger's side
A/C ON/OFF
Heated rear window and door mirrors
Defroster (maximum effect)
Recirculation/Air quality system
Temperature control, driver's side
Blower controlTurn the control clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the blower
speed. Pressing the AUTO
switch will automatically reg-
ulate blower speed and over-
ride manual adjustment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air
conditioning is disengaged, which may
result in fogging on the windows.
Heated front seats*Press the button once for the
highest heat level – three indi-
cator lights come on.
Press the button twice for a
lower heat level – two indica-
tor lights come on.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat
level – one indicator light comes on.
Press the button four times to switch off the
heat – no indicator lights come on.