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02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.57
Headlights/Parking lights
Panel vents
Display
Temperature gauge
Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator
Speedometer
Turn signal indicator lights
Tachometer
Ambient temperature gauge, clock, gear indicator
Fuel gauge
Indicator and warning symbols
Panel vents
Glove compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Audio system
Climate system controls
Windshield wiper/washer lever
Audio control buttons in steering wheel
Instrument panel
Horn
Cruise control buttons in steering wheel
Turn signals, High/low beams, READ-
button
Parking brake pedal
Parking brake release handle
Reading lights
Courtesy light
Moonroof control*
Seat belt reminder
Rearview mirror
Control panel in the driver's door
G029570
Central locking button
Lockout switch for rear seat power win- dows
Power window controls
Door mirror controls
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02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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Instrument panel
G027133
Turn signal indicators – right/left
Text window – The text window displays information and warning messages.
Temperature gauge – The pointer should be approximately midway on the gaugewhen driving. Do not drive the vehicle if
the warning light is on. The text window
will provide you with additional informa-tion. If the engine temperature remainshigh, check coolant level – see page 224.
Trip odometer – The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances.The right-hand digit gives tenth of a mile/kilometer. Press the button for more than2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and 2 using one short presson the button. The display presents infor-mation and warning messages, the ambi-ent temperature, and the clock, etc.When the ambient temperature isbetween 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), asnowflake symbol is shown in the display.This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please notethat this symbol does not indicate a faultwith your car. At low speeds, or when thecar is not moving, the temperature read-ings may be slightly higher than theactual ambient temperature.
Odometer
Speedometer
Warning symbol
High beam indicator
Tachometer – The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutionsper minute (rpm). Do not drive continu-ously with the needle in the red area ofthe dial, which indicates maximum allow-able engine rpm range. Instead, shift to ahigher gear or slow the vehicle down. Theengine management system will automat-ically prevent excessively high enginesspeeds. This will be noticeable as a pro-nounced unevenness in engine speed.
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12 Index
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303
rotation............................................... 178
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 205
spare................................................... 191
speed ratings...................................... 182
storing................................................. 180
tire sealing system.............................. 192
tread wear indicator............................ 179
Tire sealing system.................................. 192
Towing a trailer........................................ 164
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 163
Towing the vehicle................................... 162
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 167
Trailer towing........................................... 164Transmission shiftlock override.................................. 23
Transmission, automatic.......................... 149
Tread wear indicator................................ 179
Treble....................................................... 255
Trip computer............................................ 76
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 71
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 189
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 69
Unlocking the car..................................... 130 Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 147
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 284
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 283
Vehicle loading........................................ 187
Vehicle maintenance................................ 216
Vehicle weights........................................ 286
Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 216
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 296
W
Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 216
Washer fluid reservoir...................... 221, 224
Washing the vehicle................................. 208
Water, driving through............................. 147
Waxing..................................................... 209
Weights.................................................... 286
Wheels..................................................... 178 storing................................................. 180
Windshield IR coating............................................. 74
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............ 224
Windshield wipers.................................... 226
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 169
Wipers...................................................... 226
W – Winter............................................... 150