
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Manually operated front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the front edge of seat cushion by pumping up/down
Change the length of the seat cushion by pulling up the lever and moving the cushionforward/rearward with your hand
Move the seat forward/rearward by pulling the bar upward and moving the seat.
Change lumbar support by pressing the but- ton *
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down
Change backrest tilt by turning the wheel
WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
•
Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 194)
• Power front seats
* (p. 162)
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 165)
• Seat belts (p. 60)
Power front seats
*
The power front seats offer a number of adjust- ment possibilities to help maximize comfort andergonomics.
The power seats have an overload protector that
activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, put the ignition in mode I or 0 and wait
for a short period before operating the seat again. The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remotekey without switching the ignition on. Seat adjust-ment can always be made when the engine isrunning.
Related information
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 165)
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 164)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 162)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 194)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 195)

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Front door closed
–Press and hold one of the buttons ( 1 or 2)
until the seat, door mirrors and head-up dis- play have moved to the positions stored inthat button.
The seat, door mirrors and head-up display willstop automatically if the button is released beforethe they have reached the stored positions.
WARNING
• Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should neverbe left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPEDat any time by pressing any button on thepower seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not beobstructed in any way when the seat is inmotion.
Related information
•
Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Power front seats
* (p. 162)
Multifunctional front seats *
In addition to the adjustment settings offered by the power seat controls, the multifunction controlprovides additional possibilities for convenienceand comfort.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
The multifunction control can be used to adjust lumbar support *, the backrest's side bolsters *, the
length of the seat cushion and the massagefunction *. The adjustment settings made with the
control are shown in the center display * and cer-
tain settings can be made directly from the cen- ter display.
Center displayThe adjustment settings for the driver and pas-senger seats made using the multifunction con-trol are shown in the center display. If only oneseat is adjusted, the settings are shown in the center of the display. If both seats are adjusted,the settings for the driver seat are shown on theupper half of the screen and the ones made forthe passenger seat are on the lower half. Press the Home button on the center console to exit the seat adjustment setting view.
Related information
•
Power front seats
* (p. 162)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 166)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 194)

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WARNING
•When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position,check that it is properly locked in place bypushing and pulling it.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in the eventof a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and apply theparking brake when loading/unloadingthe vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
Folding down a section of the backrestThe vehicle must be stationary and one of therear doors must be open before a backrest sec-tion can be folded down.
Buttons on the driver's side of the parcel shelf
Be sure that the rear seat is unoccupied and that there are no objects on the seat.
1. If necessary, manually press down the center position's head restraint.
2. Press one of the buttons on the driver's side of the parcel shelf (see the illustration).
3. The backrest lock will release and the back- rest can then be folded down. The head restraint will fold down automatically.
Returning a backrest to the upright position
The backrests always have to be returned to the upright position manually.
1. Fold the backrest up.
2. Press the backrest into place until it locks inthe upright position. 3. Manually return the head restraint to the
upright position.
4. If necessary, adjust the height of the center position's head restraint.
Related information
• Rear seats (p. 169)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 169)

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that makes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the rear seat backrests, the cargo capacity of the vehicle increases consider-ably. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-cery bag holder to secure objects. The jack *, tire sealing system and tools can be
found under the floor of the trunk.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 207)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 207)
• Ski hatch
* (p. 202)
• Folding down the rear seat backrests
*
(p. 170)
Ski hatch *
The hatch in the center section of the rear seat
backrest can be opened without folding the backrest down to transport long objects such asskis, etc.
1. From the trunk, grasp the ski hatch's handle and pull it down.
2. Fold down the rear seat's center armrest. If the vehicle is equipped with the private locking function *, the ski hatch must be closed.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 207)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 233)
Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactwith the front seat backrests. This couldimpede the function of the WhiplashProtection System (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.

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WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Extra loading space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down * to
added cargo space or for transporting long objects. The hatch in the center section of the rear seat backrest * can be opened without folding the
backrest down to transport long objects such as skis, etc.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe Whiplash Protection System.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loadsLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle (see the article"Weights" for specific information).
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits.
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.

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NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 204)
• Electrical sockets (p. 209)
• Alarm (p. 236)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shopping bags in place.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There is a hook on each side of the trunk.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders (hooks) are only intended to hold weights less than approx.11 lbs (5 kg).
Load anchoring eyelets The eyelets in the trunk can be folded out to secure objects with straps, a net, etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that help provide the driver withactive/passive support.
Some of these systems are standard while others are optional and they are designed to e.g., helpthe driver maintain a set speed or a set distanceto a vehicle ahead, or warn the driver of a poten-tial collision situation and in certain cases applythe brakes if necessary. Certain optional systemscan also assist in various parking situations.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 242)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 243)
• Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 247)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 247)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 259)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 254)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 261)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 275)
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 288)
• Driver support system camera (p. 292)
• City Safety
™ (p. 296)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 309)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 311)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 316) •
Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 318)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 320)
• Run-off Mitigation (p. 325)
• Park Assist
* (p. 328)
• Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 332)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 338)
Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force levelTo change the level of steering force, see theinformation under the heading "individual" in arti-cle "Drive modes" for additional information. On models not equipped with the drive mode control in the center console, the selection ismade in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering force
NOTE
•This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.

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SymbolMessage Description
ESC Temporarily offThe ESC system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The function reac- tivates automatically when the brakes have cooled.
ESC Service requiredThe ESC system is not functioning properly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it.
• If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the system inspected.
WARNING
The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supplements, but cannever replace, the driver's judgment andresponsibility when operating the vehicle.Speed and driving style should always beadapted to traffic and road conditions.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 243)