02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Steering wheel adjustment
Hood opener
Controls in front doors
Left steering wheel lever
Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
Door open handle and locking button
Lock indicator light
Climate system air vent
Side window air vent
Cruise control
Horn, airbag
Main instrument panel
Audio controls
Right steering wheel lever
Ignition switch
Rear-view mirror
Seat belt reminder and Occupant
Weight Sensor indicator
Driver's side reading light
Movement detector*, alarm sensor
Courtesy lighting switch
Position for accessory switch
Passenger's side reading light
Display for climate control, personal
settings, and audio system
Controls for personal settings and
audio system
Controls for climate system
Hazard warning flashers
Door open handle and locking button
Glove compartment
Gear selector
12-volt socket
Switch for raising/lowering the power
retractable hard top
Parking brake
Position for optional equipment
Position for optional equipment
Control panel in driver's door
Power windows
Door mirror button, driver's side
Door mirror adjustment control
Door mirror button, passenger's side
02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
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Function check
The indicator and warning symbols1 light up
when you turn the ignition key or the optional
keyless drive start control to the driving posi-
tion (position II) before starting. This shows that
the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all sym-
bols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all of the
symbols except the malfunction
indicator light (CHECK ENGINE)
and the oil pressure warning light
will go out. Certain symbols may
not have their functions illustrated, depending
on the car's equipment.
The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until
the parking brake has been released.
Symbols in the center of the instrument
panel
Warning symbolThe red warning symbol lights up
to indicate a fault that could affect
the car's drivability.This symbol
illuminates when the vehicle is
traveling at speeds above 5 mph
(7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault
will also be shown in the information display.
The symbol and accompanying text will remain
on until the fault has been corrected. This sym-
bol may also light up in combination with other
indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit-
able location.
2. Read the message in the information dis-
play.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or con-
tact a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician. Erase the message by pressing
READ, see page 61.
Information symbolThe yellow information symbol
lights up to alert the driver to a
message in the information dis-
play. This symbol illuminates when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds
below 5 mph (7 km/h).
The message can be erased by pressing the
READ button, see page 61, or will disappear
automatically (the length of time required for
the message to disappear varies, depending
on the function indicated).
When the message "
TIME FOR REGULAR
MAINTENANCE" is displayed, the text can be
erased and the information symbol light can be
turned off by pressing the READ button. The
text will disappear and the symbol light will go
out automatically after two minutes.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 219.
02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain
markets only)
If you are towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
one of the turn signals on the trailer
or on the car are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake appliedThis light is on when the parking
brake (hand brake) is applied. The
parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats, see
page 157 for more information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
3. SRS system warning lightIf this light comes on while the car
is being driven, or remains on for
longer than approximately 10 sec-
onds after the car has been
started, the SRS system's diag-
nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat
belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side
impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.
Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving,
the car, stop the engine immedi-
ately, and check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is normal and
the light stays on after restart, have
the car towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv-
ing, the light may come on occasionally when
the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it
goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminderThis symbol (and the seat belt
reminder light above the rear view
mirror) will light up if either front
seat occupant has not buckled his/
her seat belt. If the car is not mov-
ing, the symbols will go out after approximately
6 seconds.
6. Generator warning lightIf the light comes on while the
engine is running, have the charg-
ing system checked by an author-
ized Volvo workshop.
1On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 219.
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Symbols – instrument panel
02
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7. Brake failure warning lightIf this light comes on while driving
or braking, stop the car as quickly
as possible in a safe place, open
the hood, and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir, see
page 218 for the location of the
reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a BRAKE FAILURE STOP
SAFELY message is displayed in the infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake sys-
tem inspected.
If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come
on at the same time, this could indicate a fault
in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch
off the engine.2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required and the car can be
driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has
been restarted, switch off the engine again
and check the brake fluid level, see
page 218 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the
hood or the trunk are open or ajar.
At low speedsIf the car is moving at a speed of
less than approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), the Information symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
At higher speedsIf the car is moving at a speed
above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
Hood and trunkIf the hood and/or trunk is not com-
pletely closed, the Information
symbol in the instrument panel will
light up and a message will be dis-
played, regardless of the vehicle's
speed.
02 Instruments and controls
Information display
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When an indicator or warning light in the instru-
ment panel comes on, a message is also
shown in the information display. To read a
message:
1.
Press the READ button (1).
2.
Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to
scroll to any other messages that may be
stored.
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are
using the trip computer, this message must
be read before you can access the trip com-
puter.
MessageMeaning
.....STOP
SAFELYAStop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
HIGH ENGINE
TEMP STOP
SAFELYStop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
......SERVICE
URGENTATake your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection
immediately.
......SEE MAN-
UALARefer to your owner's
manual. For additional
information, please
contact your Volvo
retailer.
MessageMeaning
.....SERVICE
REQUIREDATake your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection as
soon as possible (but
preferably before the
next scheduled mainte-
nance service).
BOOK TIME
FOR MAINTE-
NANCEBook time for service at
an authorized Volvo
workshop.
TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCEThis message is affec-
ted by the number of
miles/km driven, by the
number of months, or
by the number of engine
hours since the service
reminder was reset at
the most recent regu-
larly scheduled service.
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Information display
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MessageMeaning
MAINTE-
NANCE OVER-
DUEIf the vehicle is not serv-
iced according to
schedule, the warranty
may not apply to dam-
aged parts, etc.
REMINDER
CHECK OIL
LEVELStop as soon as possi-
ble and switch off the
engine, check the oil
level and top up if nec-
essary, see page 219.
AThis is part of the message. Additional information will also
be displayed.
02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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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.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press button (4)
to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that
the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the
car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler
door re-locks.
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
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If it should be necessary to manually unlock the
fuel filler door from the trunk, the power retract-
able hard top should be up.
1. Remove the panel covering the taillight
housing on the right side of the trunk.
2. Gently pull the cord that is attached to a
hook to pop open the fuel filler door.
When the fuel filler door has opened, return the
cord to the hook and replace the taillight cover
panel.
02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
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Control panel in driver's door
Open/close front windows
Open/close rear windows
The power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests.
•The ignition must be ON (ignition key in
position I, II or the engine running) for the
power windows to function.
•The power windows will also function after
the ignition has been switched off as long
as neither of the front doors has been
opened.
Opening a windowLightly press down the front edge of any of the
buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to
open a window to the position of your choice.
WARNING
•Always remove the ignition key when
the vehicle is unattended.
•Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
•Make sure that the windows are com-
pletely unobstructed before they are
operated.
1. Press down the front part of one or both
buttons A as far as possible and release to
automatically open the front window(s)
completely.
2. To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear
windows are opened, also open the front
windows slightly.
Closing a window1. Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the
buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop")to close a window to the position of your
choice.
2. Pull up the front part of one or both buttons
(A) as far as possible and release to auto-
matically close the front window(s) com-
pletely.
Power window control – front
passenger's side
The control for the power window in the front
passenger's door operates that window only.