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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*
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Activating/deactivating BLIS
Button for activating/deactivating BLIS BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing the button on the center console. The number or combinations of options on the vehicle may not leave a space availableon the center console for the BLIS button. Ifthis is the case, BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system (see
page 209)
• Select Off or On in
SettingsCar
settings
BLIS.
When BLIS is deactivated/reactivated, the indicator lights will go out/illuminate (the indi-cators will also flash once when the functionis reactivated) and a message will appear inthe instrument panel. To erase the message: •
Press the
OK button on the left steering
wheel lever
or
• Wait for approx. 5 seconds for the mes- sage to disappear
When does BLIS function
Zone 1. Blind area, Zone 2. Area for passing vehicles
The system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). BLIS is designed to react to:
• Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind area"
• Vehicles that are passing your vehicle When BLIS detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a passing vehicle in zone 2, the indicator light inthe door panel will glow steadily. If the driverthen uses the turn signal on the side on whichthe warning is given, the indicator light willflash and become brighter.
WARNING
•
BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when yourvehicle is backing up.
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
On vehicles equipped with the optional Park assist system (see page 192), Cross TrafficAlert (CTA) can be deactivated/reactivated bypressing the Park assist button on the centerconsole. The BLIS indicator lights on the frontdoors will flash when CTA is reactivated bypressing the button.

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Park assist/CTA button
When does CTA function
How CTA works
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver of crossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example, when backing out of a parkingspace. It is primarily designed to detect another vehi- cle but in certain cases may also detectpedestrians or smaller objects such as bicy-cles. CTA is only activated when the vehicle is backing up and is activated automaticallywhen the gear selector is put in reverse.
• An audible signal indicates that CTA has detected something that is approachingfrom the side. The signal will come fromeither the left or right audio systemspeakers, depending on which the side ofyour vehicle the approaching vehicle/object has been detected.
• CTA also provides a warning by illuminat-ing the BLIS indicator lights.
• An icon will also illuminate in the Parkassist graphic on the center console dis-play.
LimitationsCTA has limitations in certain situations, for example, the CTA sensors cannot "see"through other parked vehicles or obstruc-tions. The following are several examples where CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limited and approaching vehicles cannot be detecteduntil they are too close:
The vehicle is pulled far into a parking space
CTA's blind area
CTA's "field of vision"

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In angled parking spaces, CTA may be "blind" on one side
However, as you back your vehicle out of a parking space, CTA's "field of vision"expands. Examples of other limitations include:
• Dirt, ice or snow obstructing the sensors may reduce the system's function ormake it impossible to detect other vehi-cles or objects.
• Do not attach tape, decals, etc., on thesurface of the sensors (see the illustrationin the following "Maintenance" section).
• BLIS and CTA are deactivated if a trailer'swiring is connected to the vehicle's elec-trical system.
Maintenance
Location of the BLIS/CTA sensors 2
The BLIS/CTA sensors are located on the inside of the rear fenders/bumper. The surfaces in front of the sensors must be kept clean for the system to function opti-mally.
CAUTION
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/or paint work on the rear bumper should onlybe done by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Messages
If BLIS/CTA are not functioning normally, a symbol will illuminate in the instrument paneland a text message will be displayed. Followany instructions that may be provided. These messages include:
MessageSystem status
CTA OFFCTA has been switched off manually. BLIS remainsactive.
BLIS and CTA OFFTrailerattachedBLIS and CTA are tempo- rarily deactivated becausea trailer's wiring has beenconnected to the vehicle'selectrical system.
BLIS and CTA Serv-ice requiredBLIS and CTA are not functioning normally.
• If this message recurs, the systems should beinspected by a trainedand qualified Volvoservice technician.
Messages can be erased by pressing the
OK
button on the left steering wheel lever.
2 Generic illustration

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Menus and messages........................................................................... 207
The MY CAR menus.............................................................................. 209
Climate system..................................................................................... 215Trip computer........................................................................................ 224
Active chassis system–Four C*............................................................. 231
Passenger compartment convenience................................................. 232

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Volvo Sensus
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Introduction
Center console control panel
Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV:
see the separate VNS manual for operat- ing instructions.
Infotainment ( RADIO, MEDIA , TEL ): see
page 238 .
Vehicle-related settings - MY CAR: see
page 209.
Park assist camera - CAM*: see
page 196.
Climate system: see page 215.
Volvo Sensus is the operating system in your vehicle providing a coordinated interface for anumber of functions such as the individual-ized settings that can be made in the MY
CAR menus, the climate and infotainment systems as well as other options such as thepark assist camera(s), etc. Volvo Sensus uses the screen in the center instrument panel to display information andselections are made using this panel’s con-trols and buttons. Certain features can alsobe controlled using the steering wheel key-pad. Press
MY CAR to present all of the available
settings related to driving and/or controlling the vehicle, such as City Safety, setting theclock, lock settings, etc. Press RADIO , MEDIA , TEL , NAV * and CAM*
to change a source and to activated systems or functions such as AM, FM1, CD, DVD,Bluetooth, navigation* and the park assistcamera *. See the respective sections in this manual for more detailed information about your vehi-cle's various features and functions.

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Main instrument panel
Analog Instrument panel and menu controls
Digital Instrument panel* and menu controls
OK : access to the list of messages and
message confirmation.
Thumb wheel: browse among menus and options in the list of functions.
RESET : reset the active function. Used in
certain cases to select/activate a func- tion, see the explanation under eachrespective function.
The menus shown on the information displaysin the instrument panel are controlled with theleft lever. The menus displayed depend onignition mode. Press OK to erase a message
and return to the menus.
Menu overview
The following menu alternatives may vary, depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle.
Analog instrument panelDigital speed Trip comp. opt.Service status
Messages (##) 1
Digital instrument panel*
Settings
Themes
Contrast mode /Color mode
Service status
Messages Trip computer reset
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Introduction
The menu system provides access to menus for operating many of the vehi-cle's functions, such as setting the
clock, door mirrors, locks, etc.
Navigating in the menus is done using the buttons on the center console control panelor with the right-side steering wheel keypad. Some of the features mentioned in this sec- tion are optional.
Operation
Center console controls
Center console controls for menu navigation
Press MY CAR to access the My Car
menus.
Press OK/MENU to select a highlighted
selection or to store a certain function in the system's memory.
Turn to navigate up/down among menu selections.
EXIT
EXIT functionsThe results of a short press on EXIT vary,
depending on where the cursor is and where you are in the menu structure. •
Reject and incoming phone call
• The current function will be cancelled
• Characters that have been entered will be erased
• The most recent selection will be cancel-led
• Go back (upward) in the menu system
A long press will take you to the highest
menu level (the main view), giving you access to all of the vehicles/menus. See page 239for additional information.
Steering wheel keypad
The keypad varies according to the vehicle's equipment
Turn the thumb wheel to go up/down
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Introduction
Air conditioningThe vehicle is equipped with Electronic Cli- mate Control (ECC). The climate control sys-tem cools, heats or dehumidifies the air in thepassenger compartment.
NOTE
• The air conditioning can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible cli-mate comfort in the passenger com-partment and to prevent the windowsfrom misting, it should always be on.
• In warm weather, a small amount ofwater may accumulate under the carwhen it has been parked. This water iscondensation from the A/C systemand is normal.
Sensor location
•
The sunlight sensor is located on the top side of the dashboard.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors which side of the car that is most exposed to sunlight.This can mean that the temperature maydiffer between the right and left-side airvents, even if the temperatures set for bothsides of the passenger compartment arethe same.
•The temperature sensor for the passen- ger compartment is located below the cli-mate control panel.
• The outside (ambient) temperature sensoris located on the door mirror.
• The humidity sensor* is located in theinterior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.
Side windows and laminated panoramic roof
To ensure that the air conditioning works optimally, the side windows, and the lamina-ted panoramic roof should be closed.
Fog on the inside of the windowsThe defroster function should be used toremove fog or mist from the inside of the win-dows. Keeping the windows clean with a commercially available window washingspray will also help prevent fogging or mist-ing.
Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
The air conditioning is momentarily disen-gaged during full acceleration or when drivinguphill with a trailer. This may result in a tem-porary increase in cabin temperature.
Ice and snowAlways keep the air intake grille at the base ofthe windshield free of snow.
Climate system maintenanceSpecial tools and equipment are required tomaintain and carry out repairs on the climatesystem. Work of this type should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
RefrigerantVolvo cares about the environment. The airconditioning system in your car contains aCFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substancewill not deplete the ozone layer. See page386 for the amount of refrigerant in the A/Csystem. The system uses PAG oil.