Contents
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03 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview ................................. 58
Information displays – introduction........... 58
Eco Guide* and Power Meter*.................. 61
Information displays – indicator symbols. 62
Information displays – warning symbols... 64
My Car – introduction............................... 66Information displays – ambient tempera-
ture sensor................................................ 67 Information displays – trip odometer and
clock......................................................... 67
Inserting/removing remote key................. 68
Ignition modes.......................................... 69
Front seats................................................ 70
Front seats – folding backrest*................. 70
Front seats – power seat.......................... 71Key memory – power driver's seat* and
door mirrors.............................................. 72
Rear seats – head restraints..................... 74
Rear seats – folding backrest................... 74
Steering wheel.......................................... 75
Electrically heated* steering wheel........... 75
Lighting panel........................................... 76
High/low beam headlights........................ 77
Active high beams (AHB)*......................... 77
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Tunnel detection (models with the rain
sensor* only)............................................. 78
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*.................... 79
Auxiliary lights*.......................................... 79
Instrument and "theater" lighting.............. 80
Parking lights............................................ 80
Rear fog lights........................................... 80
Hazard warning flashers........................... 81
Turn signals............................................... 81
Front interior lighting................................. 82
Rear interior lighting.................................. 83
Home safe lighting.................................... 83
Approach lighting...................................... 83
Windshield wipers..................................... 84
Rain sensor*.............................................. 84
Windshield washer.................................... 85
Tailgate wiper/washer............................... 86
Power windows......................................... 86
Power door mirrors................................... 87Power door mirrors – automatic tilting/
retraction................................................... 88 Heated windshield*, rear window and
door mirror defrosters............................... 89
Interior rearview mirror.............................. 90
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Digital compass*....................................... 90 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System* –
introduction............................................... 91HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System* –
programming............................................. 92
Volvo Sensus............................................ 95
Information display – menu controls......... 96
Information display – menu overview....... 96
Information display – messages............... 97
Trip computer – introduction ................... 98Trip computer – functions, analog instru-
ment panel................................................ 99 Trip computer – functions, digital instru-
ment panel.............................................. 102 Trip computer – Supplementary informa-
tion.......................................................... 104
Trip computer – Trip statistics................ 105
02 Safety
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.43
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the func-tion of the WHIPS system.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to pre-vent it from sliding forward against thefront seat backrests in the event of acollision from the rear. This couldinterfere with the action of the WHIPSsystem.
WARNING
Any contact between the front seat back- rests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child seat could impede the functionof the WHIPS system. If the rear seat isfolded down, the occupied front seatsmust be adjusted forward so that they donot touch the folded rear seat.
Related information
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Seat belts – general (p. 28)
Crash mode – general information
After a collision, the functionality of some of the vehicle's systems may be reduced as asafety precaution.
Warning symbol: analog instrument panel
Warning symbol: digital instrument panel*
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70* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Ignition mode II–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engineSee Starting the engine (p. 211) and Switch- ing off the engine (p. 213) for information onstarting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towingSee Towing the vehicle (p. 245) for importantinformation about the remote key when thevehicle is being towed.
Related information
•Inserting/removing remote key (p. 68)
Front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortableseating position.
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so thatthe brake pedal can be depressedfully. In addition, position the seat asfar rearward as comfort and controlallow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
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Front seats – power seat (p. 71)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 74)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 74)
Front seats – folding backrest*
The front passenger's seat backrest can be folded down to make it easier to transportlong objects.
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make roomfor a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back and down as possible.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the back- rest.
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.71
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward. Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under theglove compartment.
Return the seat to its upright position in thereverse order.
WARNING
• When transporting long objects, cover sharp edges on the load to help pre-vent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting duringsudden stops.
• When the seat's backrest is returnedto the upright position, push and pull itto be sure that it is securely locked inthis position.
Related information
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Front seats (p. 70)
• Front seats – power seat (p. 71)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 74)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 74)
Front seats – power seat 11
The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with theremote control without the key in the ignitionslot. Seat adjustment is normally made whenthe ignition is on and can always be madewhen the engine is running.
Power seat
Power seat adjustment controls
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Raise/lower the seat
Seat forward/rearward
Backrest tilt
Electronic lumbar support*
Operation
NOTE
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Only one of the power seat's controls can be used at the same time.
• The power seats have an overloadprotector that activates if a seat isblocked by any object. If this occurs,switch off the ignition (key in posi-tion
0) and wait for a short period
before operating the seat again.
Power seat memory function
Power seat memory buttons
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
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72* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Button for storing a position
M (memory) button
Programming the seat's memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi- tions can be stored in the driver seat's mem-ory. The following example explains how button (1) can be programmed. Buttons (2) and (3)are programmed in the same way. To program (store) a seat and door mirror position in button (1):
1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the
desired positions using the seat and mir- ror adjustment controls.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory)
button (4).
3. With the memory button depressed, press button (1) briefly to store the cur-rent position for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the posi-tion that they were in when a button wasprogrammed:
–Press and hold down button (1) until the seat and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is releasedbefore the seat has reached the presetposition.
Heated seats*See Heated seats (p. 110).
Related information
• Front seats (p. 70)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 74)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 74)
Key memory – power driver's seat* and door mirrors
Each remote key has a memory that enables it to store (remember) the position of the powerdriver's seat and door mirrors when the vehi-cle is locked with that remote key.
Remote key memory and the power
driver's seat* and door mirrors 12
The key memory has to be activated
for each
of the remote keys used in the vehicle as
follows:
1. Insert a remote key in the ignition slot.
2. Go into the MY CAR menu and go to
SettingsCar settingsCar key
memory
3. To activate the remote key memory fea- ture, press ENTER (check the box).
> The remote key is now ready to store the position of the power driver's seat and door mirrors.
Repeat this procedure for each of the vehi-cle's remote keys. See My Car – introduction (p. 66) for a description of the menu system.
12 This information also applies to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Rear seats – head restraints
The rear seat head restraints can be folded down. The center head restraint can beraised/lowered according to the passenger'sheight.
Automatically folding down the rear
seat’s outboard head restraints
1. The ignition must be in mode II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility.
NOTE
•The head restraint must be returned to the upright position manually.
• The outboard head restraints cannotbe folded down on models that are notequipped with this button.
CAUTION
The rear head restraints should not be kept folded down for prolonged periods.This could result in pressure marks inleather upholstery.
WARNING
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seatpositions if the head restraints are foldeddown. If these positions are occupied, thehead restraints should be in the upright(fixed) position.
Related information
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Front seats (p. 70)
• Front seats – power seat (p. 71)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 74)
Rear seats – folding backrest
The rear seat head restraints and backrests can be folded down. The center headrestraint can be raised/lowered according tothe passenger's height.
Related information
• Front seats (p. 70)
• Front seats – power seat (p. 71)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 74)
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Glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable storage compartment for small items. The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens and fuelcards. The glove compartment can be lockedmanually with the key blade, see Locking/unlocking – glove compartment (p. 136).
Related information
•Storage spaces (p. 119)
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are located on the upper side of the sun visors. The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
Related information
•Storage spaces (p. 119)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 293)
Loading – general
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weightof any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase loading space, the rear seat backrests can be folded down, see Rearseats – folding backrest (p. 74).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the load anchoring eyelets with straps or weblashings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parkingbrake when loading or unloading longobjects. The gear selector can beknocked out of position by long loads,which could set the vehicle in motion.
Related information
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 121)
• Loading – roof load carriers (p. 121)
06 Locks and alarm
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Key memory
The memory in the remote key makes it possi- ble to store certain personal settings. The position of the side door mirrors, power driver's seat* and the selected instrument panel theme 1
are stored in the remote keys
when the vehicle is locked. The next time the
driver's door is unlocked with the same
remote key and the door is opened within 2 minutes , the power driver's seat and side
door mirrors will automatically move to theposition that they were in when the doorswere most recently locked with the sameremote key. If the seat/mirrors have not beenreadjusted since the vehicle was locked, theywill already be in the position stored in thatparticular remote key and will not move. Formore information on this feature, see Frontseats – power seat (p. 71). This feature can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle's menu by pressing MY CAR
and going into
SettingsCar settingsCar key memory. For a description of the
menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 66).
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked with the remote key or is left unlocked for more than 30minutes, the key memory function will bedeactivated. To reactivate the key's memory: • Press the unlock button on the remote key.
For information regarding vehicles with the optional keyless drive, see Keyless drive*–locking/unlocking (p. 131).
Related information
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Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 125)
Locking/unlocking confirmation
Settings can be made in the menu system for audible and visual confirmation when thevehicle has been locked or unlocked. Withthese functions activated, the following willoccur when the vehicle is locked/unlocked:
Locking confirmation
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The turn signals flash once, an audible signal sounds and the door mirrors willfold* in.
Unlocking confirmation
•The turn signals will flash twice and the door mirrors will fold* out.
Making a settingDifferent alternatives for locking/unlocking confirmation can be selected in the menus bypressing
MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel. • To activate visual confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLight
settings and select Door lock
confirmation light and/or Unlock
confirmation light by pressing OK/
MENU .
• To activate audible confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLock
settings and select Audible
confirmation by pressing OK/MENU.
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 66).
1 Optional digital instrument panel only