
Table of contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.3
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03 Your driving environment
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
Ÿ *............................................ 141
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04 Driver support
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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01 Safety
Seatbelts 01
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Seatbelt reminder
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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten
their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual
reminder. The audio reminder is speed
dependent, and in some cases time depend-
ent. The visual reminder is located in the roof
console and the combined instrument panel.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seatThe seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
•Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat. A message
appears in the information display when
the seatbelts are in use, or if one of the rear
doors has been opened. The message is
cleared automatically after driving for
approximately 30 seconds or after press-
ing the indicator stalk's OK button.
•Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-
belts is unfastened during travel. This
warning takes the form of a message on
the information display along with the
audio/visual signal. The warning stops
when the seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can
also be acknowledged manually by press-
ing the OK button.
The message on the information display show-
ing which seatbelts are in use is always avail-
able. Press the OK button to see stored mes-
sages.
Certain marketsAn acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind
the driver and front seat passenger to use a
seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one. At
low speed, the audio reminder will sound for
the first 6 seconds.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with belt ten-
sioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner
tightens the seatbelt in the event of a suffi-
ciently violent collision. The seatbelt then pro-
vides more effective restraint for the occu-
pants.
WARNING
Never insert the tongue of the passenger's
seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.
Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into
the buckle on the correct side. Do not make
any damages on seatbelts nor insert any
foreign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts
and buckles would then possibly not func-
tion as intended in the event of a collision.
There is a risk of serous injury.
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01 Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag* 01
22* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Key switch off - PACOS*
General informationThe airbag for the front passenger seat can be
deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch,
PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch). For
information on how to activate/deactivate, see
under the heading Activating/deactivating.
Key switch off/switchThe switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)
is located on the passenger end of the instru-
ment panel and is accessible when the pas-
senger door is open (see under the heading
below, Activating/deactivating).
Check that the switch is in the required posi-
tion. Volvo recommends that the remote con-
trol key's key blade be used to change posi-
tion.
For information on the key blade, see
page 48.
WARNING
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger the life of passengers in the
car.
WARNING
If the car is equipped with a front passenger
airbag, but does not have a PACOS switch
(Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch), then the
airbag will always be activated.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag
is activated and the symbol
in the roof
console is illuminated. Failure to follow this
advice could endanger the life of the child.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas-
senger seat if the message in the roof con-
sole (see page 23) indicates that the air-
bag is deactivated and if the warning sym-
bol for the airbag system is also displayed
in the combined instrument panel. This indi-
cates that there has been a severe malfunc-
tion. Visit a workshop as soon as possible.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Activating/deactivating
Switch location.
The airbag is activated. With the switch in
this position, persons taller than 140 cm
can sit in the front passenger seat, but
never children in a child seat or on a
booster cushion.
The airbag is deactivated. With the switch
in this position, children in a child seat or
on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*01
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.23
WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion on the front passenger seat
when the airbag is activated. This applies to
everyone shorter than 140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in
the front passenger seat when the airbag is
deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger life.
NOTE
When the remote control key is in key posi-
tion II the warning symbol for the airbag is
displayed on the combined instrument
panel for approx. 6 seconds (see page 19).
Following which, the indicator in the roof
console is illuminated showing the correct
status for the front passenger seat airbag.
For more information about the different key
positions for the remote control key, see
page 78.
Activated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is
activated.
A warning symbol in the roof console indicates
that the airbag for the front passenger seat is
activated (see preceding illustration).
Deactivated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is
deactivated.
A text message and a symbol in the roof con-
sole indicate that the airbag for the front pas-
senger seat is deactivated (see preceding illus-
tration).
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01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags) 01
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Side airbag
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In a side impact collision a large proportion of
the collision force is transferred by the SIPS
(Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pil-
lars, the floor, the roof and other structural
parts of the body. The side airbags at the driv-
er's and front passenger seats protect the
chest area and the hip and are an important
part of the SIPS.
The SIPS bag system consists of two main
components, side airbag and sensors. The
side airbags are located in the front seat back-
rests.
WARNING
•Volvo recommends that repairs are only
carried out by an authorised Volvo
workshop. Defective work in the SIPS-
bag system could cause malfunction
and result in serious personal injury.
•Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door
panel, since this area is required by the
side airbag.
•Volvo recommends the use only of car
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other
seat covers may impede the operation
of the side airbags.
•The side airbag is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Child seats and side airbagsThe protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the side airbag.
A child seat or booster cushion can be placed
on the front passenger seat provided that the
car does not have an activated
1 passenger air-
bag.
Location
Driver's seat, left-hand drive.
Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.
The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags
and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips
1For information on activating/deactivating the airbag, see page 22.
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Inflatable Curtain (IC) 01
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Properties
The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a
part of SIPS and the airbags. It is fitted in the
headlining along both sides of the roof and
protects the car's occupants sitting in the outer
seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the
sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated.
The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the
driver and passengers from striking their heads
on the inside of the car during a collision.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only
designed for light clothing (not for solid
objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car's headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended pro-
tection. Volvo recommends that you only
ever use Volvo genuine parts that are
approved for placement in these areas.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under
the top edge of the door windows. Other-
wise, the intended protection of the inflat-
able curtain, which is concealed in the head-
lining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade
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General
The car is supplied with 2 remote control keys
or PCCs (Personal Car Communicator). They
are used to start the car and for locking and
unlocking.
Additional remote control keys can be ordered
- up to 6 can be programmed and used for the
same car.
The remote control key contains a removable
key blade made of metal. The visible section is
available in two versions so that it is possible
to distinguish between the remote control
keys.
The PCC has increased functionality com-
pared with the remote control key. The contin-
uation of this chapter describes the functions
available in both the PCC and the remote con-
trol key.
WARNING
If there are children in the car:
Remember to switch off the supply to the
power windows and sunroof by removing
the remote control key if the driver leaves
the car.
Loss of a remote control keyIf you lose a remote control key then a new one
can be ordered at a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended. The remain-
ing remote control keys must then be taken to
the workshop. The code of the missing remote
control key must be erased from the system as
a theft prevention measure.
The current number of keys registered to the
car can be checked in the menu system MY
CAR under Information
Number of keys.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 202.
Key memory1 – door mirrors and driver's
seat
The settings are automatically connected to
each respective remote control key, see pages
81 and 103.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
the menu system MY CAR under Settings
Car settingsCar key memory.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 202.
For cars with the Keyless drive system, see
page 53.
Indicator for locking/unlockingWhen the car is locked or unlocked using the
remote control key, the direction indicators
confirm that locking/unlocking was correctly
performed.
•Locking - one flash and the door mirrors
are folded2 in.
•Unlocking - two flashes and the door mir-
rors are folded2 out.
After locking the indication is only given if all
locks have been activated once the doors have
been closed.
Selecting the functionDifferent options for indicating locking/unlock-
ing with light can be set in the car's menu sys-
tem, see page 202.
Search in the menu system MY CAR for
Settings
Car settingsLight settings
and select
Door lock confirmation light and/
or Unlock confirmation light.
1Only in combination with power driver's seat and power mirrors.2Only for cars with retractable power door mirrors.
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02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade
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46* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote control key with PCC* - Personal Car
Communicator.
Information
Function buttons
Locking – Locks the doors and tailgate
while the alarm is activated.
Press and hold (at least 2 seconds) to close all
the windows and sunroof* simultaneously.
WARNING
If the sunroof and windows are closed using
the remote control key, check that no one is
in danger of getting hands caught.
Unlocking – Unlocks the doors and tail-
gate while the alarm is deactivated.Press and hold (at least 4 seconds) to open all
windows simultaneously.
The function can be changed from unlocking
all doors simultaneously, to unlocking the driv-
er's door only with one press of the button and,
after a further press of the button - within 10
seconds - unlocking the remaining doors.
The function can be changed in the menu sys-
tem MY CAR under Settings
Car settings
Lock settingsDoors unlock with both
the alternatives
All doors and Driver door,
then all. For a description of the menu system,
see page 202.
Approach light duration – Used to switch
on the car's lighting at a distance. For more
information, see page 94.
Tailgate - Unlocks and disarms the alarm
for the tailgate only. For more information, see
page 60.
Panic function – Used to attract attention
in an emergency.
Press and hold the button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds to acti-
vate the direction indicators and the horn.
The function can be turned off with the same
button once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function switches off
automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
RangeThe remote control key's functions have a
range of about 20 m from the car.
If the car does not verify a button being pressed
- move closer and try again.
NOTE
The remote control key functions can be
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc. The
car can always be locked/unlocked using
the key blade, see page 48.
If the remote control key is removed from the
car when the engine is running or key position
I or II is active (see page 78) and if all doors
are closed, then a warning message is shown
in the information display and an audible
reminder signal sounds at the same time.
The warning message clears and the audio
reminder signal stops when the remote control
key is brought back to the car after:
•The remote control key has been inserted
in the ignition switch
•Speed exceeds 30 km/h
•the OK button has been pressed.
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