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Malfunction Indicator LightAs you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle'sengine, transmission, electrical and emissionsystems. The malfunction indicator light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that poten-tially may need correcting. When this hap-pens, please have your vehicle checked by atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible. A malfunction indicator light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice achange in your car's behavior. Even so, anuncorrected condition could hurt fuel econ-omy, emission controls, and drivability.Extended driving without correcting the causecould even damage other components inyour vehicle. This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine was runningwhile the vehicle was refueled.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standardbraking system will still function). Check thesystem by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off
the ignition.
2. Restart the engine. 3. If the warning light goes off, no further
action is required.
If the indicator light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for inspection, seeBrakes – general (p. 271) for additional infor-mation.
Rear fog lightsThis symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are on.
Stability systemThis indicator symbol flashes when the stabil- ity system is actively working to stabilize thevehicle, see Stability system – introduction(p. 169) for more detailed information.
Stability system - Sport modeThis symbol illuminates to indicate that the stability system's Sport mode has been acti-
vated to help provide maximum tractive force,for example when driving with snow chains,or driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Low fuel levelWhen this light comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. See Refuel-ing – fuel requirements (p. 281) for informa-tion about fuel and refueling.
Information symbolThe information symbol lights up and a text message is displayed to provide the driverwith necessary information about one of thevehicle's systems. The message can beerased and the symbol can be turned off by pressing the
OK button (see Information dis-
play – menu controls (p. 111) for information)or this will take place automatically after ashort time (the length of time varies, depend-ing on the function affected). The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicatorThis symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flashfunction is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
• Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers areused.
• If either of these indicators flash fasterthan normal, the direction indicatorsare not functioning properly.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low, see TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – generalinformation (p. 311) for detailed information.
Eco* function onThe symbol will illuminate when the Eco func- tion is activated.
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Start/stop*The symbol illuminates when the engine has auto-stopped.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 66)
• Information displays – warning symbols (p. 72)
Information displays – warning symbols
The warning lights alert the driver that an important function is activated or that a seri-ous fault has occurred.
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure A
Parking brake applied B
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol, read the text displayed in the instrumentpanel
A
Certain engines do not use this symbol to indicate low oil pressure. On these models, a text message will be dis-played on the instrument panel instead, see Engine com-partment – engine oil (p. 333).
B The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Low oil pressureIf the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil if neces- sary. If the oil level is normal and the lightstays on after restart, have the vehicle towedto the nearest trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. See Parking brake – general information (p. 274) for more information about using theparking brake.
Airbags – SRSIf this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer thanapproximately 10 seconds after the vehiclehas been started, the SRS system's diagnos-tic functions have detected a fault in a seatbelt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, sideimpact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.Have the system(s) inspected by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31) for more information about the airbagsystem.
Seat belt reminderThis symbol comes on for approximately 6 seconds if the driver has not fastened his orher seat belt.
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Generator not chargingThis symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contactan authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at highheat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.Engine overheating will be signaled with textand a red warning triangle in the middle of theinstrument display. The exact text will dependon the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine temp Reduce speed toHigh engine temp Stop engine. If appropri-
ate, other messages, such as Coolant level
low, Stop safely will also be displayed. If
your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine tocool before attempting to check oil and cool-ant levels. See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 335) for more information.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir, see Engine compartment – brake fluid(p. 336). If the level in the reservoir is belowMIN , the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brakesystem checked. If the
and symbols come on
at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driv- ing.
• If the symbols remain on, check the levelin the brake fluid reservoir, see Enginecompartment – brake fluid (p. 336). If thebrake fluid level is normal but the sym-bols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven,with great care, to an authorized Volvoworkshop to have the brake systemchecked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN,
the vehicle should be transported to anauthorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning mes- sage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• If the
and symbols
are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbolThe red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability.A message will also appear in the instrumentpanel. The symbol remains visible until thefault has been rectified but the text messagecan be cleared with the OK button, see Infor-
mation display – menu controls (p. 111). Thewarning symbol can also come on in conjunc-tion with other symbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Implement the action in accordance with the message in the display. Clear themessage using OK.
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Reminder – doors not closedIf one of the doors is not closed properly, the
information or warning symbol illuminates
(depending on the vehicle's speed), a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explanatory text message 3
will also be dis-
played in the instrument panel. Stop the vehi- cle in a safe place as soon as possible andclose the door.
If the vehicle is driven at a speedlower than approximately 5 mph(7 km/h), the information symbol illu-
minates.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph(7 km/h), the warning symbol illumi-
nates.
If the hood is not closed properly, the warn-
ing symbol illuminates, a graphic will be dis-
played in instrument panel and an explana- tory text message 3
will also be displayed in
the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close thehood. If the tailgate is not closed properly, the
information symbol illuminates and a graphic
will be displayed in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possi-ble and close the tailgate.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 66)
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 70)
My Car – introduction
The MY CAR menu system provides access to menus for operating many of the vehicle'sfunctions, such as setting the clock, door mir-rors, lock and alarm settings, etc. Some of the features or functions are stand- ard; others are optional and vary according tomodel/market.
OperationUse the buttons on the center console or thesteering wheel keypad to navigate in themenus.
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Text message applies only to models with the optional digital instrument panel
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The center console control panel and the steer- ing wheel keypad. The illustration is generic andthe appearance/location of the buttons may vary.
MY CAR : opens the MY CAR menu sys-
tem.
OK/MENU : Press the button on the cen-
ter console or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to select a menualternative or to store a selected functionin the system's memory.
TUNE : Turn this control on the center
console or the thumb wheel on the steer- ing wheel keypad to navigate up/down ina menu.
EXIT
EXIT functionsDepending on which function the cursor is pointing to and the menu level, briefly press-ing EXIT will result in:
• An in-coming phone call will be rejected
• The current function will be cancelled
• Characters entered will be erased
• The most recent selection will be cancel- led
• Go back/up in the menu system
Pressing and holding EXIT takes you to the
normal view for MY CAR. If you are already in normal view, this will take you to the mainsource menu.
Menu selections and pathsPlease consult your Sensus Infotainment sup-plement for a description of the MY CARmenu selections and paths.
Information displays – ambient temperature sensor
Location of the ambient temperature sensor, A: digital instrument panel*, B: analog instrumentpanel
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tem-perature. This symbol serves as a warningfor possible slippery road surfaces. Pleasenote that this symbol does not indicate a
fault with your vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may beslightly higher than the actual ambienttemperature.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 66)
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Information displays – trip odometer and clock
The trip odometers T1 and T2 and clock are
displayed in the instrument panel.
Trip odometers
Trip odometer 4
Odometer display
Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever to display the desired trip odome-ter. Press and hold the RESET button on the left
steering wheel lever for at least 1 second to reset the selected trip odometer 5
.
Clock
Clock, digital instrument panel*
Display 6
Setting the clockThe clock can be set in the
MY CAR menu
system. See My Car – introduction (p. 74) for additional information about these menus. Go to
SettingsSystem optionsTime
settings
. Set Auto time to ON (check the
box) and select the correct time zone under
Location.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 66)
Inserting/removing remote key
The remote key is used to start the engine or to use various electrical functions withoutstarting the engine.
Inserting and removing the remote key
Ignition slot with remote key and
START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote key 7Holding the end of the remote key with the base of the key blade, insert the remote keyinto the ignition slot as shown in the illustra-tion and press it in as far as possible.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can impair function or cause damage.
4
The trip odometer will be displayed differently in analog and digital instrument panels
5 Models with a digital information panel: press and hold RESET for more than approximately 4 seconds to reset all trip computer information
6 Models with an analog instrument panel: the time will be displayed in the center of the instrument panel
7
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Removing the remote keyThe remote key can be removed from the ignition slot by pulling it out.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 77)
Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition has 3 modes:
0, I, and II
that can be used without starting the engine. The following table shows examples of whichfunctions are available in the respectivemodes.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without
starting the engine, the brake pedal must not be depressed.
ModeFunction
0The odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illuminated.Power seats* can be adjustedand the infotainment system canbe used for a limited time (to min-imize battery drain, see the Sen-sus Infotainment Supplement).
IThe Moonroof*, power windows, 12-volt sockets in the passengercompartment, navigation sys-tem*, climate system blower,windshield wipers can be used.
IIThe headlights/taillights illumi- nate. Warning/indicator lights illu-minate for 5 seconds. Other sys-tems are activated. However, theheated seats* and heated rearwindow function can only be acti-vated when the engine is running. Mode II should only be used for very short periods to help avoiddraining the battery.
Ignition modes
Ignition mode 0–The vehicle is unlocked.
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Ignition mode I–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
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. 252) and Switch- ing off the engine (p. 254) for information onstarting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towingSee Towing the vehicle (p. 289) for importantinformation about the remote key when thevehicle is being towed.
Related information
•Inserting/removing remote key (p. 76)
Front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortableseating position.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of yourchoice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Electronic lumbar support*. Press the button to adjust.
Control panel for power seat*, see Front seats – power seat (p. 79).
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
•
Front seats – power seat (p. 79)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 84)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 82)
8
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.