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Instruments and controls.......................... 68
Volvo Sensus ........................................... 77
Key positions............................................ 78
Seats......................................................... 80
Steering wheel.......................................... 85
Lighting..................................................... 86
Wipers and washing.................................. 98
Windows, rearview and door mirrors...... 101
Compass*............................................... 106
Power sunroof*....................................... 107
Alcolock*................................................. 109
Starting the engine.................................. 113
Starting the engine – Flexifuel.................118
Starting the engine – external battery..... 120
Gearboxes............................................... 121
DRIVe Start/Stop*................................... 127
All-wheel drive – AWD*...........................134
Foot brake............................................... 135
Parking brake.......................................... 137
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DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 146
Road sign information - RSI*.................. 148
Speed limiter*.......................................... 150
Cruise control*........................................ 152
Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 154
Distance Warning*..................................165
City Safety™........................................... 168
Collision Warning with Auto Brake &
Pedestrian Protection*............................ 173
Driver Alert System*................................ 181
Driver Alert System - DAC*.....................182
Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 185
Park assist syst*...................................... 188
Park assist camera*................................ 191
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. . 194
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 200
Menu source MY CAR............................202
Climate control........................................ 210
Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-
senger compartment heater*.................. 220
Additional heater*.................................... 223
Trip computer......................................... 224
Adapting driving characteristics............. 226
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment........................................................ 227
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Introduction
Important information
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Bulleted listsA bulleted list is used when there is a list of
points in the owner's manual.
Example:
•Coolant
•Engine oil
To be continued
This symbol is located furthest down to the
right when a section continues on the following
page.
Recording data
Your vehicle contains a number of computers
whose function is to continuously check and
monitor the vehicle's operation and function-
ality. Some of the computers can record infor-
mation during normal driving if they detect an
error. In addition, information is recorded in the
event of a collision or incident. Parts of the
recorded information are required so that tech-
nicians can diagnose and rectify faults in the
vehicle during servicing and maintenance and
so that Volvo can fulfil legal requirements and
other regulations. In addition to this, the infor-
mation is used for research purposes by Volvo
in order to continually develop quality and
safety, as the information can contribute to a
better understanding of the factors that cause
accidents and injuries. The informationincludes details of the status and functionality
of various systems and modules in the vehicle
with regard to engine, throttle, steering and
brake systems, amongst other things. This
information may include details regarding the
way the driver drives the vehicle, such as vehi-
cle speed, brake and accelerator pedal use,
steering wheel movement and whether or not
the driver and passengers have used their
seatbelts. For the reasons given this informa-
tion may be stored in the vehicle's computers
for a certain length of time, but also as a result
of a collision or incident. This information may
be stored by Volvo as long as it can help to
further develop and further enhance safety and
quality and as long as there are legal require-
ments and other regulations that Volvo needs
to consider.
Volvo will not contribute to the above-descri-
bed information being disclosed to third parties
without the vehicle owner's consent. However,
due to national legislation and regulations
Volvo may be required to disclose such infor-
mation to authorities such as police authorities,
or others who may assert a legal right to have
access to it.
To be able to read and interpret the information
recorded by the computers in the vehicle
requires special technical equipment that
Volvo, and workshops that have entered into
agreements with Volvo, have access to. Volvois responsible that the information, which is
transferred to Volvo during servicing and main-
tenance, is stored and handled in a secure
manner and that the handling complies with
applicable legal requirements. For further infor-
mation - contact a Volvo dealer.
Accessories and extra equipment
The incorrect connection and installation of
accessories can negatively affect the car's
electrical system. Certain accessories only
function when their associated software is
installed in the car's computer system. Volvo
therefore recommends that you always con-
tact an authorised Volvo workshop before
installing accessories which are connected to
or affect the electrical system.
Change of ownership for cars with
Volvo On Call*
Volvo On Call is a supplemental service that
consists of safety, security and comfort serv-
ices. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is a
change of owner, it is very important that these
services are discontinued so that the former
owner cannot access the services in the car.
Contact the call centre by pressing the ON
CALL button in the car or contact an author-
ised Volvo workshop. See also "Changing the
security code" in the owner's manual for Volvo
On Call.
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Safety mode 01
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Driving after a collision
If the car is involved in a collision, the textSafety mode See manual may appear on the
information display. This means that the car
has reduced functionality. Safety mode is a
protective state that is enforced when the col-
lision may have damaged any of the car's vital
functions, such as the fuel lines, sensors for
one of the safety systems, or the brake system.
Attempting to start the carFirst, check that no fuel is leaking from the car.
There must be no smell of fuel either.
If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you
may attempt to start the car.
Remove the remote control key and open the
driver's door. If a message is now shown to theeffect that the ignition is on, press the start
button. Then close the door and reinsert the
remote control key. The car's electronics will
now try to reset themselves to normal mode.
Then try to start the car.
If the message
Safety mode See manual is
still shown on the display then the car must not
be driven or towed, but a vehicle recovery serv-
ice used instead. Even if the car appears to be
driveable, hidden damage may make the car
impossible to control once moving.
Moving the car
If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode
See manual has been reset, the car can be
moved carefully out of a dangerous position.
Do not move the car further than necessary.
WARNING
Never attempt to repair your car or reset the
electronics yourself if the car has been in
safety mode. This could result in personal
injury or the car not functioning as normal.
Volvo recommends that you engage an
authorised Volvo workshop to check and
restore the car to normal status after
Safety
mode See manual has been displayed.
WARNING
Never, under any circumstances, attempt to
restart the car if it smells of fuel when the
Safety mode See manual message is dis-
played. Leave the car at once.
WARNING
If the car is in safety mode it must not be
towed. It must be transported from its loca-
tion. Volvo recommends that it is transpor-
ted to an authorised Volvo workshop.
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Instruments and controls........................................................................ 68
Volvo Sensus ......................................................................................... 77
Key positions.......................................................................................... 78
Seats....................................................................................................... 80
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 85
Lighting................................................................................................... 86
Wipers and washing................................................................................ 98
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....................................................101
Compass*.............................................................................................. 106
Power sunroof*..................................................................................... 107
Alcolock*............................................................................................... 109
Starting the engine................................................................................ 113
Starting the engine – Flexifuel............................................................... 118
Starting the engine – external battery................................................... 120
Gearboxes............................................................................................. 121
DRIVe Start/Stop*................................................................................. 127
All-wheel drive – AWD*.........................................................................134
Foot brake............................................................................................. 135
Parking brake........................................................................................ 137
HomeLink
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Instruments and controls
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FunctionPage
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer87,
92, 200,
224
Cruise control152, 154
Horn, airbags20, 85
Combined instrument
panel71, 75
Menu, audio and phone
control202,
236, 262,
238
START/STOP ENGINE
button113
Ignition switch78
Display for infotainment
and menus202,
235, 238
Door handle–
Control panel58, 62,
101, 103
Hazard warning flashers92
FunctionPage
Control for infotainment
and menu control202,
235, 238
Control panel for climate
control213
Gear selector121
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*226
Wipers and washing98, 99
Steering wheel adjust-
ment85
Bonnet opener328
Parking brake137
Seat adjustment*81
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate59, 86,
287
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Instruments and controls
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FunctionPage
Display for infotainment
and menus202,
235, 238
Ignition switch78
START/STOP ENGINE
button113
Cruise control152, 154
Combined instrument
panel71, 75
Horn, airbags20, 85
Menu, audio and phone
control202,
236, 262,
238
Wipers and washing98, 99
Door handle–
Control panel58, 62,
101, 103
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate59, 86,
287
Seat adjustment*81
FunctionPage
Parking brake137
Steering wheel adjust-
ment85
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer87,
92, 200,
224
Gear selector121
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*226
Control panel for climate
control213
Control for infotainment
and menu control202,
235, 238
Hazard warning flashers92
Bonnet opener328
Information displays
The combined instrument panel's information
displays show information on some of the car's
functions, e.g. cruise control, trip computer
and messages. The information is shown with
text and symbols.
There are further descriptions under the func-
tions that use the information displays.
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Meters
Meters in the combined instrument panel.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge. See also Trip computer, page
224, and Refuelling, page 287.
Tachometer. The meter indicates engine
speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols.
Main beam and direction indicator symbol
warning symbols1
Symbol for DRIVe - Start/Stop*, see
page 127
Indicator symbols
Functionality checkAll indicator and warning symbols illuminate in
key position II or when the engine is started.
When the engine has started, all the symbols
should go out except the parking brake sym-
bol, which only goes out when the brake is dis-
engaged.If the engine does not start or if the functionality
check is carried out in key position II then all
symbols go out after 5 seconds except the
symbol for faults in the car's emissions system
and the symbol for low oil pressure.
Indicator symbols
SymbolSpecification
ABL fault
Emissions system
ABS fault
Rear fog lamp on
Stability system
Stability system, sport mode
Engine preheater (diesel)
Low level in fuel tank
Information, read display text
1For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made via display text. For information on checking the oil level, see page 329.
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SymbolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop*, the engine
auto-stopped, see page 127
Tyre pressure system*, see
page 319
ABL faultThe symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in
the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).
Emissions systemIf the symbol illuminates then it may be due to
a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to
a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
ABS faultIf this symbol illuminates then the system is not
working. The car's regular brake system con-
tinues to work, but without the ABS function.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.2. Restart the engine.
3. If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to
a workshop to have the ABS system
checked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Rear fog lamp onThis symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp
is on. There is only one fog lamp. It is located
on the driver's side.
Stability systemA flashing symbol indicates that the stability
system is operating. If the symbol illuminates
with constant glow then there is a fault in the
system.
Stability system, Sport modeSport mode allows for a more active driving
experience. The system then detects whether
the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-
ments and cornering are more active than in
normal driving and then allows controlled skid-
ding of the rear section up to a certain level
before it intervenes and stabilises the car.
Engine preheater (diesel)This symbol illuminates during engine preheat-
ing. Preheating takes place mostly due to low
temperature.
Low level in fuel tankWhen the symbol illuminates the level in the
fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.
Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not
behave as intended, this information symbol
illuminates and a text appears on the informa-
tion display. The message text is cleared with
the OK button, see page 200, or it disappears
automatically after a time (time depending on
which function is indicated). The information
symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with
other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the OK
button, or disappear automatically after a
time.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on
and with main beam flash.
Left/right-hand direction indicatorsBoth direction indicator symbols flash when
the hazard warning flashers are used.
DRIVe – Start/Stop*The symbol shines when the engine is auto-
stopped.
Tyre pressure systemThe symbol illuminates in the event of low tyre
pressure, or if a fault arises in the tyre pressure
system.
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