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05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Active chassis system–Four C*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.205 Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con-
trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-
racteristics of the shock absorbers so that the
car's driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride
and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm.
This mode is particularly suitable for long-dis-
tance highway driving. The indicator light in the
button will be on when this mode is selected.
SportIn this mode, the vehicle's body sway is
reduced during cornering and steering
response is more immediate. The transmission
shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The
indicator light in the button will be on to indi-
cate that Sport mode has been selected.
AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimal
and steering response is very direct. Gear shift-
ing is done at high rpm in each gear for
dynamic and active driving.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated the next time
the engine is started.
Speed-dependent steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.
At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in
order to facilitate parking, etc.
Steering force can be changed under MY CAR
Car settingsSteering wheel force.
Select
Low, Medium or High. For a descrip-
tion of the menu system, see page 189.
NOTE
This steering force level menu function can-
not be accessed when the vehicle is in
motion.

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Passenger compartment convenience
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Compartment in door panel
Storage pocket on the front edge of the
front seat cushions
Glove compartment
Storage compartment
Jacket holder
Storage compartment, 12-volt socket and
AUX input/USB connector
Rear seat cup holders
Storage pocket
Jacket holderThe jacket hanger is located on the inboard
side of the front passenger's seat head
restraint. It is only intended for hanging light
garments.
Tunnel console
Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under
armrest, AUX input/USB connector.
Includes cup holder for driver and passen-
ger, 12-volt socket and small storage com-
partment.
Glove compartment
The owner's manual and maps can be kept
here. There are also holders for pens and fuel
cards. The glove compartment can be locked
manually with the key blade, see page 67.

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Passenger compartment convenience
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208* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Vanity mirror
G021438
Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the
cover is lifted.
12-volt sockets
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
12-volt socket in the rear center console
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt
accessories such as cell phone chargers and
coolers. For the socket to supply current, theignition must be in at least mode I, see
page 84.
The maximum current consumption is 10A
(120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in the
passenger compartment is in use. If both the
front and rear sockets are used at the same
time, the maximum current consumption per
socket is 7.5A (90W).
The auxiliary sockets can also be used to
power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette
lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from
your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not
in use.
12-volt socket in the trunk*

06 Infotainment
Introduction
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214* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
recent source in the selected mode (e.g.,
FM1) will be displayed. The location of
these buttons on the center console may
vary slightly from model to model.
OK/MENU: confirm a menu selection. This
leads to the selected mode’s (RADIO,
MEDIA) menu view. Arrows at the right of
the screen indicate submenus.
TUNE: turn to scroll among tracks/folders,
radio stations, phone contacts or to navi-
gate among the alternatives shown on the
screen.
EXIT: short press - go upward in the menu
system, cancel a current function, reject an
incoming phone call or erase characters
that have been entered on the screen.
Press and hold - from a mode’s main view
to come to the infotainment system's main
view, see page 216.
# INFO: if more information is available
than is currently displayed on the screen,
press # INFO to display the remaining
information.
Keypad (for preset stations, entering let-
ters or numbers, etc).
* FAV: this button can be used to store a
shortcut to a commonly used function in
AM/FM/SIRIUS/DISC, etc. See the section"* FAV—storing a shortcut" on page 217
for information on using this button.
Steering wheel keypad
The buttons on the right-hand steering wheel
keypad can be used in the same way as some
of the controls on the center console. There are
two versions of the keypad, depending on your
vehicle's specifications.
Left/right arrow keys: a short press moves
between preset radio stations or tracks on
a disc. Press and hold to search within
tracks or to tune to the next/previous
strong radio station.
Volume
EXIT: a short press takes you upward in
the menu system, cancels a current func-
tion, rejects an incoming phone call or era-
ses characters that have been entered on
the screen. Press and hold from a mode’s
main view to come to the infotainment sys-
tem's main view.
Thumb wheel: pressing functions in the
same way OK/MENU on the center con-
sole. Turning the thumb wheel functions in
the same way as TUNE on the center con-
sole.
Voice button: 2 press to voice-activate cer-
tain functions on a BluetoothŸ-connected
cell phone and the navigation system.
Main view
From a mode’s normal view, pressing and
holding EXIT will display the infotainment sys-
tem's main view, which enables you to select
a mode.
NAV: Navigation system*
RADIO
2Models with the optional navigation system only. On models without navigation, this button mutes/unmutes the infotainment system.

06 Infotainment
Radio
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222* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General functions
RADIO button for selecting the AM, FM1,
FM2, SAT1* or SAT2* wavebands.
Keypad (buttons 0-9)
Navigate among the menu alternatives in
the display by turning TUNE or the thumb
wheel on the steering wheel keypad.
Confirm your selection or access the radio
menus by pressing OK/MENU or the
thumb wheel on the steering wheel key-
pad.
Left/right arrow keys: Press and hold to go
to the next/previous strong station, press
briefly to tune to a preset station.
Menu navigationRADIO menu selections can be made from the
center console or the steering wheel keypad,
see page 214 for more information.
Selecting a station (in wavebands AM/
FM1/FM2)
Automatic tuning
1.
Press RADIO, turn TUNE to toggle to the
desired waveband (AM, FM1, etc.) and
press OK/MENU or the thumb wheel on
the steering wheel keypad.
2.
Press
/ keys on the center console
control panel or steering wheel keypad to
search for the next available station.
List of stations (in wavebands FM1/FM2
only)
The radio automatically compiles a list of the
strongest FM stations whose signals are cur-
rently being received. This enables you to find
stations when driving in areas where radio sta-
tions and their frequencies are unfamiliar.
To access this list:
1.
Select the desired waveband (
FM1 orFM2).
2.
Turn TUNE slightly in either direction. This
displays the list of stations in the area. Thecurrently tuned station will be indicated in
the list by magnified text.
3.
Turn TUNE again in either direction to
select a station on the list.
4.
Confirm by pressing OK/MENU or the
thumb wheel on the steering wheel key-
pad.
NOTE
•This list will only display the frequencies
of the stations currently being received,
not a complete list of all radio frequen-
cies on the currently selected wave-
band.
•If the signal from the currently tuned
station is weak, this may prevent the
radio from updating the list of stations.
If this occurs, press
while the list
of stations is displayed to switch to
manual tuning mode and select a sta-
tion. If the list of stations is no longer
displayed, turn TUNE in either direction
to display the list again and press
.
The list will disappear from the display after
several seconds.
If the station list is no longer displayed, turn
TUNE in either direction and press
on the

06 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Searching for contacts
Searching for contacts using the text wheel
List of characters
Switch between character entry modes
(see the following table)
Phone book (list of contacts)
To search for or edit a contact in phone mode,
go to Phone menu
Phone book
Search.
1.
Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press
OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter
keys on the center console can also be
used.
2. Continue to the next letter, etc. The results
of the search will be displayed in the phone
book (3).3. To switch from letter entry mode to the
entry mode for numbers or special charac-
ters, or to go to the phone book, turn
TUNE to one of the selections (see the
explanation in the following table) in the list
for switching character entry mode (2) and
press OK/MENU.
Character entry modes
123/ABC
Toggle between letters and num-
bers by pressing OK/MENU.
MoreSwitch to special characters by
pressing OK/MENU.
This leads to the phone book (3).
Turn TUNE to select a contact
and press OK/MENU to display
the contact's information.
Press EXIT briefly to erase a single character.
Press and hold EXIT to erase all of the char-
acters that have been entered.
If a number button on the center console is
pressed while the text wheel is displayed, a list
of characters (1) will be displayed. Briefly press
the button once to enter its first letter, twice to
enter the second letter, etc. Continue to press
the button to display other characters. Con-
tinue with the next character, etc.
To enter a number, press and hold the button.
Adding a new contact
Enter the name of a new contact
Switch between character entry modes
(see the following table)
Character entry field
New contacts can be added in phone mode in
Phone menu
Phone bookNew
contact.
1.
When
Name is highlighted, press OK/
MENU to go to the character entry mode
(see the illustration).
2.
Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press
OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter
keys on the center console can also be
used.

07 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
•Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
•Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
•Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
•Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
•Using the transmission's Sport mode1 may
increase fuel consumption somewhat. Use
the transmission's Drive (D) position as
often as possible. See page 119 for addi-
tional information about Sport mode.
•Do not exceed posted speed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
•Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.
•At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
•Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:
•Dirty air cleaner
•Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
•Dragging brakes
•Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the trunk must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:
•Close the windows
•Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the trunk, the less the
tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
1Certain models only.

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Driving recommendations
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tributed so that capacity weight or maximum
permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Driving through water
•The vehicle can be driven through water up
to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm),
at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
•Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
•Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water.
•When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on
the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes
are functioning normally. Water or mud can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting in
delayed braking effect.
CAUTION
•Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
•If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 10 in (25 cm), water may
enter the differential and the transmis-
sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating
capacity and may shorten the service
life of these components.
•Do not allow the vehicle to stand in
water up to the door sills longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result
in electrical malfunctions.
•If the engine has been stopped while the
vehicle is in water, do not attempt to
restart it. Have the vehicle towed out of
the water.
Engine and cooling systemUnder special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and
cooling system will overheat. Proceed as fol-
lows to avoid overheating the engine.
•Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep hills.
•Do not turn the engine off immediately
when stopping after a hard drive.
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.
•Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of
the grille when driving in hot weather con-
ditions.
•Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm
if driving with a trailer in hilly terrain. The oil
temperature could become too high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid
using ignition mode II. Many electrical sys-
tems (the audio system, the optional navi-
gation system, power windows, etc) will
function in ignition modes 0 and I. These
modes reduce drain on the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc., that consume a great
deal of current when the engine is not run-
ning could result in the battery being com-
pletely drained. Driving or having the
engine running for approximately
15 minutes will help keep the battery
charged.