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282* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop
Some engine and gearbox combinations are equipped with a Start/Stop function whichengages in the event of e.g. stationary trafficor waiting at traffic lights. Although theStart/Stop function is activated, the enginedoes not always stop automatically. The engine does not auto-stop if:
ConditionsM/A A
the car has not first reached approx. 8 km/h after a key start orthe last auto-stop.M + A
the driver has unbuckled the seat- belt.M + A
battery capacity is below the mini- mum permitted level.M + A
the engine does not have normal operating temperature.M + A
outside temperature is below freezing point or aboveapprox. 30 °C.M + A
the windscreen's electric heating is activated.M + A
ConditionsM/AA
the environment in the passenger compartment deviates from thepreset values - indicated by theventilation fan running at a highspeed.M + A
the car is reversed.M + A
the starter battery temperature is below the freezing point or is toohigh.M + A
the driver makes greater steering wheel movements.M + A
the exhaust system's particulate filter is full - the temporarily disen-gaged Start/Stop function is reac-tivated as soon as an automaticcleaning cycle has been per-formed (see Diesel particle filter(DPF) (p. 305)).M + A
the road is very steep.M + A
a trailer is connected electrically to the car’s electrical system.M + A
the bonnet has been opened
B
.M + A
the gearbox does not have normal operating temperature.A
ConditionsM/A A
the atmospheric air pressure is less than equivalent to 1500-2500metres above sea level - the cur-rent air pressure varies with theprevailing weather conditions.A
adaptive cruise control Queue Assist is activated.A
the gear selector is in
S position C
or " +/-".A
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
B With certain engines only.
C Sport mode.
Related information
• Start/Stop* (p. 279)
• Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 280)
• Starting the engine (p. 264)
• Start/Stop* - settings (p. 285)
• Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start (p. 284)
• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p.283)
• Start/Stop* - involuntary engine stoppagemanual gearbox (p. 284)
• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages (p.286)
• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 365)
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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts
Some engine and gearbox combinations are equipped with a Start/Stop function whichengages in the event of e.g. stationary trafficor waiting at traffic lights. An auto-stoppedengine may restart in certain cases withoutthe driver having decided that the journeyshould continue. In the following cases the engine also starts automatically if the driver has not depressedthe clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takeshis/her foot off the brake pedal (automaticgearbox):
ConditionsM/A A
Misting forms on the windows.M + A
The environment in the passenger compartment deviates from thepreset values.M + A
There is a temporarily high current take-off or battery capacity dropsbelow the minimum permittedlevel.M + A
Repeated pumping of the brake pedal.M + A
The bonnet is opened
B
.M + A
ConditionsM/A A
The car starts to move, or increa- ses speed slightly if the car auto-stopped without being fully sta-tionary.M + A
The driver's seatbelt buckle is opened with the gear selector in
D
or N position.A
Steering wheel movements B
.A
The gear selector is moved out of the D position to S position C
, R or
" +/- ".A
The driver's door is opened with the gear selector in D position - a
"ping" sound and text messageinform that the Start/Stop functionis active.A
A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
B With certain engines only.
C Sport mode.
WARNING
Do not open the bonnet when the engine has stopped automatically - the enginemay suddenly start automatically. Firstswitch off the engine as normal using theSTART/STOP ENGINE button before
opening the bonnet.
Related information
• Start/Stop* (p. 279)
• Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 280)
• Starting the engine (p. 264)
• Start/Stop* - settings (p. 285)
• Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start (p. 284)
• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop (p.282)
• Start/Stop* - involuntary engine stoppagemanual gearbox (p. 284)
• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages (p.286)
• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 365)
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Disengaging the parking brake
Parking brake control - release.
Cars with manual gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni- tion switch. 13
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control PUSH LOCK/PULL
RELEASE .
>
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
The parking brake can also be released manually by depressing the clutch pedalinstead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-mends that the brake pedal is used.
Releasing automatically1. Start the engine.
2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
3. Ease up the clutch and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Cars with automatic gearbox Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch 13
.
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Releasing automatically1. Put the seatbelt on. 2. Start the engine.
3. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
4. Move the gear selector to position
D or R
and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine isrunning and the driver is wearing a seat-belt. The parking brake is released imme-diately on cars with automatic gearboxwhen the accelerator pedal is depressedand the gear selector is in position D or R.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brakeis released automatically on a steep incline.Avoid this by depressing the control whiledriving off. Release the control when theengine achieves traction.
Replacing the brake liningsThe rear brake linings must be replaced at aworkshop due to the design of the electricparking brake - an authorised Volvo work-shop is recommended.
13
For a car with the Keyless system: Press START/STOP ENGINE.
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Group 3
(dry dirt, dust)
1. Use a soft brush to remove the dirt.
2. Same procedure as for group 1.
Stains on interior plastic parts, metal parts and wood parts
A fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly moistened with water, available from Volvodealers, is recommended for cleaning interiorparts and surfaces. Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong stain removers. A special cleaning agentavailable from Volvo dealers can be used formore difficult cleaning.
SeatbeltsUse water and a synthetic detergent. A spe-cial textile cleaning agent is available fromyour Volvo dealer. Make sure the seatbelt isdry before allowing it to retract.
Related information
• Car washing (p. 379)
Paint damage
Paint is an important part of the car's rust- proofing and should therefore be checkedregularly. The most common types of paint-work damage are stone chips, scratches, andmarks on the edges of wings, doors andbumpers.
Touching up minor paintwork damageTo avoid the onset of rust, damaged paint-work should be rectified immediately. Materials
• primer 17
- a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic- coated bumpers
• basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks 18
• masking tape
• fine sand paper 17
.
Colour code
Code for the car's colour
It is important that the correct colour is used. For product label location, see Type designa-tions (p. 386).
17 If required.
18 Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.425
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Related information
• Volvo Sensus (p. 68)
Symbols in the display
There are a variety of different symbols in the display in the car. The symbols are dividedinto warning, indicator and information sym-bols. Shown below are the most commonsymbols with their meanings and a referenceto where in the manual further information canbe found.
- Red warning symbol, illuminates when
a fault has been indicated which could affect the safety and/or driveability of the car. Anexplanatory text is shown in the combinedinstrument panel at the same time.
- Information symbol, illuminates in
combination with text in the combined instru- ment panel, when a deviation in any of thecar's systems has occurred. The informationsymbol can also illuminate in conjunction withother symbols.
Warning symbols in the combined
instrument panel
SymbolSpecificationSee
Low oil pressure(p. 65)
Parking brake applied(p. 65), (p. 293)
Parking brake applied, alterna-tive symbol(p. 65)
SymbolSpecificationSee
Airbags – SRS(p. 27), (p. 65)
Seatbelt reminder(p. 23), (p. 65)
Alternator not charging(p. 65)
Fault in brake system(p. 65), (p. 290)
Warning, safety mode(p. 27), (p. 37), (p. 65),(p. 276)
Control symbols in the combined instrument panel
SymbolSpecificationSee
ABL fault*(p. 64), (p. 84)
Emissions sys- tem(p. 64)
ABS fault(p. 64), (p. 290)
Rear fog lamp on(p. 64), (p. 85)
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SymbolSpecificationSee
Start/Stop*(p. 286)
Driver Alert Sys- tem*, Lane Depar-ture Warning(LDW), Lane Keep-ing Aid (LKA)(p. 227), (p. 232),(p. 238)
Driver Alert Sys- tem*, Lane Depar-ture Warning*(p. 230)
Driver Alert Sys- tem*, Lane Depar-ture Warning*(p. 232)
Recorded speed information*(p. 179)
Engine block and passenger com-partment heater*(p. 132)
Activated timer*(p. 132)
Activated timer*(p. 132)
SymbolSpecificationSee
Low battery(p. 132)
Fuel filler flap, right-hand side(p. 300)
Information symbols in the roof console display
SymbolSpecificationSee
Seatbelt reminder(p. 26)
Airbag, passenger seat, activated(p. 30)
Airbag, passenger seat, deactivated(p. 30)
Related information
• Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols (p. 64)
• Combined instrument cluster - meaningof warning symbols (p. 65)
• Messages - handling (p. 102)
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429
symbols on the battery....................... 362
warning symbols................................. 362
Bioethanol E85........................................ 304
BLIS................................................. 253, 254
Bonnet, opening...................................... 343Booster seat lowering................................................ 46
raising................................................... 45
seating position.................................... 44
Brake and clutch fluid.............................. 350 Brake fluid grade and volume............................... 401
Brake light.................................................. 86
Brakes.............................................. 290, 291 Anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 291
brake light............................................. 86
brake system.............................. 290, 291
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 292
emergency brake lights........................ 86
filling brake fluid.................................. 351
handbrake........................................... 293symbols in the combined instrument
panel................................................... 290
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 353
C
Camera sensor................................ 207, 220
Car care................................................... 379
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 382Cargo area cargo cover......................................... 147
lighting.................................................. 88
mounting points.................................. 143
protective net...................................... 145
Cargo cover............................................. 147
Car upholstery......................................... 381
Car washing............................................. 379
Catalytic converter................................... 303 Recovery............................................. 314
Chassis settings...................................... 175
Checking the engine oil level................... 345Children child safety locks.................................. 39
child seat and airbag............................ 44
child seats and side airbags................. 32
location in car....................................... 44
safety.............................................. 32, 39
Child safety locks............................ 169, 170 Child seat integrated two-stage booster seat....... 44 Child seats................................................. 39
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats... 47
recommended...................................... 40size classes for child seats with ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 48
types..................................................... 49
upper mounting points for child seats.. 51
City Safety™............................................ 205 Cleaning automatic car wash............................ 379
car washing........................................ 379
rims..................................................... 380
seatbelts............................................. 383
upholstery........................................... 381
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)........ 117 Climate control actual temperature............................. 116
auto-regulation................................... 123
general................................................ 115
personal preferences.......................... 118
sensors............................................... 116
temperature control............................ 124
Clock, adjustment...................................... 68 CO 2 emissions......................................... 403
Collision..................................................... 37
Collision warning............................. 212, 213
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Power seat................................................. 73
Powershift gearbox.......................... 276, 314 Power steering fluid grade................................................... 401
Power sunroof........................................... 98
Power windows......................................... 92
Privacy locking......................................... 156
Protective grille........................................ 146
Protective net........................................... 146
Q
Queue Assist............................................ 195
Queue Assistant....................................... 195
R
Radar sensor........................................... 189 Limitations.......................................... 197
Rain sensor................................................ 90 Rear bulbs location............................................... 357
Rear seat Heating............................................... 122 Rearview and door mirrors
compass............................................... 97
door...................................................... 94
electrically retractable........................... 95
heating.................................................. 96
interior................................................... 96
Rear window, defrosting............................ 96
Recommendations during driving............ 299Recommended child seats table...................................................... 40
Recovery.................................................. 316
Refrigerant............................................... 352
Regeneration........................................... 305
Relay/fuse box, see Fuses....................... 367
Remote control immobiliser..................... 151
Remote control key......................... 149, 150 battery replacement............................ 158
detachable key blade................. 155, 156
functions............................................. 151
loss..................................................... 149
range........................................... 153, 159
Remote control key system, type appro-
val............................................................ 412
Remote Start - ERS................................. 266
Resetting, trip meter................ 107, 110, 112
Resetting the door mirrors......................... 95
Resetting the power windows................... 94 Retractable power door mirrors................. 95
Reverse gear inhibitor.............................. 272
Road sign information............................. 179
Limitations.......................................... 181
operation............................................. 179
Roof load, max. weight............................ 390
Rustproofing............................................ 381
S
Safety lock children................................................. 39
Safety mode.............................................. 37 moving the car...................................... 38
start attempt......................................... 38
Sealing fluid............................................. 338
Seat, see Seats.......................................... 72
Seatbelt...................................................... 23 loosen................................................... 25
pregnancy............................................. 25
putting on............................................. 24
rear seat................................................ 26
seatbelt reminder.................................. 26
seatbelt tensioner................................. 26
Seatbelt reminder...................................... 26
Seatbelt tensioner................................ 26, 36
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