INTRODUCTION
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On-board owner's manual The owner's manual can be displayed on the center console screen and you can carry outsearches for the information that you require.
To open the owner's manual, press the MY CAR
button on the center console, press OK/MENU
and select
Owner's manual.
For basic information, see "Infotainment - operat- ing the system." The following sections also pro-vide more detailed information.
The on-board owner's manual start page
There are four ways of finding information articles in the on-board owner's manual:
•
Searching: search for an article.
•
Categories: All of the articles are sorted by
category. •
Favorites: Quick access to frequently read
articles.
•
Quick Guide: A selection of articles cover-
ing commonly used functions.
Select the symbol in the lower right-hand corner for additional information about the on-boardowner's manual.
NOTE
• The on-board owner's manual cannot be accessed while the vehicle is moving.
• Specifications regarding your vehicle arenot found in the on-board information.This information is listed in the printedowner's manual.
Searching for information
Searching using the text wheel
List of characters
Switching between character entry modes (see the following table)
Surf history
Use the text wheel to enter a web address. 1. Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press
OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter
keys on the center console can also be used.
2. Continue to the next letter, etc. The results of the search will be displayed in the phone book.
INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.21
quality of these used parts may also have been affected due to environmental exposure.
Related information
•
Important warnings (p. 24)
• Information on the Internet (p. 21)
• Contacting Volvo (p. 15)
Information on the Internet
Additional information regarding your vehicle can
be found at www.volvocars.com.
Support on the InternetGo to support.volvocars.com or use the QR code below to visit the site, which is available in mostmarkets.
QR code to the support site
The information on the support site is searchable and is grouped into different categories. Itincludes support for e.g., Internet-based servicesand functions, Volvo On Call (VOC), the naviga- tion system * and apps. Video and step-by-step
instructions explain various procedures such as how to connect the vehicle to the Internet via acell phone.
Downloadable information
Maps
Sensus Navigation system * maps can be down-
loaded from the support site.
Mobile apps
For certain model year 2014 and 2015 Volvos, the owner's manual is available in the form of an app. The VOC * app can also be found here.
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos are available in PDF format. Quick Guides and sup-plements can also be found on the support site.Select a model and a model year and downloadthe desired information.
ContactContact information for customer support and thenearest Volvo retailer are available on the site.
Related information
• About this manual (p. 15)
• Contacting Volvo (p. 15)
INTRODUCTION
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Important warnings
Please keep the following warnings in mind when operating/servicing your vehicle.
Driver distractionA driver has a responsibility to do everything pos- sible to ensure his or her own safety and thesafety of passengers in the vehicle and otherssharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is partof that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehiclein the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, orcan be, equipped with many feature-rich enter-tainment and communication systems. Theseinclude hands-free cellular telephones, navigationsystems, and multipurpose audio systems. Youmay also own other portable electronic devicesfor your own convenience. When used properlyand safely, they enrich the driving experience.Improperly used, any of these could cause a dis-traction. For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvoconcern for your safety. Never use these devicesor any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis-tracts you from the task of driving safely. Distrac-tion can lead to a serious accident. In addition tothis general warning, we offer the following guid-ance regarding specific newer features that maybe found in your vehicle:
WARNING
• Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibitcellular telephone use by a driver whilethe vehicle is moving.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-tion system, set and make changes toyour travel itinerary only with the vehicleparked.
• Never program your audio system whilethe vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-sets with the vehicle parked, and use yourprogrammed presets to make radio usequicker and simpler.
• Never use portable computers or per-sonal digital assistants while the vehicleis moving.
Accessory installation
•We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved acces-sories, and that accessory installations beperformed only by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested toensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician knows where accessoriesmay and may not be safely installed in yourVolvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician beforeinstalling any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Related information
•
About this manual (p. 15)
• Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 20)
SAFETY
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Occupant safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safetyOur concern for safety dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line.Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safetycages, and energy-absorbing impact zones weredesigned into Volvo vehicles long before it wasfashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety fea-tures and to refine those already in our vehicles.You can help. We would appreciate hearing yoursuggestions about improving automobile safety.We also want to know if you ever have a safetyconcern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions understress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to helpyou cope with the ever changing traffic environ-ment. •
Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult yourphysician about its potential effects on yourdriving abilities.
• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly with regard tostopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use of acell phone while driving.
Related information
• Recall information (p. 28)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 29)
Recall information Information regarding recalls or other service campaigns is available on our website atwww.volvocars.com/us/.
On our website, select the tab YOUR VOLVO and the heading RECALL INFORMATION will be dis-played at the lower left side of the screen. Enteryour Vehicle Identification Number for your vehi-cle (found at the base of the windshield). If yourvehicle has any open Recalls, they will be dis-played on this page.
Volvo customers in Canada
For any questions regarding open recalls for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Volvoretailer. If your retailer is unable to answer yourquestions, please contact Volvo Customer Rela-tions at 905 695-9626, Monday through Friday,8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST or by e-mail [email protected]. You may also write us at: Volvo Cars of CanadaNational Customer Service9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
Related information
•Occupant safety (p. 28)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 29)
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Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the National High-way Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) in addition to notifying VolvoCars of North America, LLC. If NHTSAreceives similar complaints, it may openan investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehi-cles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individual problemsbetween you, your retailer, or VolvoCars of North America, LLC. To contactNHTSA, you may either call the AutoSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-tation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov, where you can alsoenter your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identi-fication Number) to see if it has anyopen recalls. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service cam-paign, safety or emission recall or simi-lar action, it should be completed assoon as possible. Please check withyour local retailer or Volvo Cars ofNorth America, LLC if your vehicle iscovered under these conditions. NHTSA can be reached at:Internet:http://www.nhtsa.govTelephone:1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Reporting safety defects in CanadaIf you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform Transport Canada inaddition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
Transport Canada can be contacted at:
1-800-333-0510 Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500Fax: 1-819-994-3372Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z 0A1
Related information
•
Occupant safety (p. 28)
• Recall information (p. 28)
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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The center console control panel and the steering wheel keypad. The illustration is generic and the appearance/location of the buttons may vary.
MY CAR : opens the MY CAR menu system.
OK/MENU : Press the button on the center
console or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to select a menu alternative orto store a selected function in the system'smemory.
TUNE : Turn this control on the center con-
sole or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to navigate up/down in amenu.
EXIT
EXIT functionsDepending on which function the cursor is point- ing to and the menu level, briefly pressing 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 cancelled
• Go back/up in the menu system
Pressing and holding EXIT takes you to the nor-
mal view for MY CAR. If you are already in normal view, this will take you to the main source menu.
Menu selections and pathsPlease consult your Sensus Infotainment supple-ment for a description of the MY CAR menuselections and paths.
Information displays – ambient temperature sensor
Location of the ambient temperature sensor, A: digital instrument panel *, B: analog instrument panel
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tempera-ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your
vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov- ing, the temperature readings may be slightlyhigher than the actual ambient temperature.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 69)
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.89
Steering wheel The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions and has controls for the horn, cruise control*, menus, the infotainment system and
Bluetooth ®
-connected cell phone.
Adjusting
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Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
To adjust the steering wheel's height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you. 3. Push back the lever to lock the steering
wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to push into place, press the steering wheel lightly atthe same time as you push the lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
With the optional speed-dependent power steer- ing the level of steering force can be adjusted, see Active chassis * (Four C) (p. 172).
Keypads and steering wheel paddles *
Steering wheel keypads and paddles*
Cruise control, see Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 179). Adaptive cruise con- trol
*, see Adaptive Cruise Control – introduc-
tion (p. 182).
Paddles for manually shifting gears (Gear- tronic), see Transmission – Geartronic(p. 264).
Infotainment system controls, see Sensus Infotainment supplement.
Horn
Horn
–Press the steering wheel hub to sound the horn.
Related information
• Electrically heated
* steering wheel (p. 90)
LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Tunnel console The tunnel console is located between the front seats.
Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under armrest, AUX input/USB connector.
Includes cup holder for driver and passenger, 12-volt socket (p. 142) and a small storagecompartment.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt accessories such as cell phone chargers andcoolers. For the socket to supply current, theignition must be in at least mode I (p. 80). The
sockets are located between the cup holders inthe tunnel console and on the rear side of the
tunnel console (p. 142) for rear seat passen-gers.
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
12-volt socket in the rear center console
The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in thepassenger compartment is in use. If both thefront and rear sockets are used at the same time,the maximum current consumption per socket is7.5A (90W). The auxiliary sockets can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters andashtrays can be purchased from your Volvoretailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
• 12-volt socket in the cargo area
* (p. 143)