CLIMATE
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Temperature and blower control
When the vehicle is started, the most recent set- ting is resumed. The blower should always be activated to help avoid condensation and fogging on the win-dows.
Temperature controlThe temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can beset separately.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature thanthe actual temperature required.
Blower controlTurn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise todecrease the blower speed. If AUTO (p. 132) is selected,
blower speed will be regulated automatically and this will over-ride manual adjustment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which may resultin fogging on the windows.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 126)
• Electronic climate control (ECC) (p. 130)
• Air conditioning (p. 133)
• Climate – sensors (p. 126)
Automatic climate control The Auto function automatically controls tem- perature (p. 132), air conditioning (p. 133),blower speed (p. 132), recirculation (p. 135)and air distribution (p. 129).
If you select one or more man- ual functions, the other func-tions continue to be controlledautomatically. The air qual-ity (p. 127) sensor is engagedand all manual settings are switched off when
AUTO is
pressed. The display shows
AUTO CLIMATE.
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under
Climate settingsAutomatic blower
adjustment. Choose between Low, Normal orHigh.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the win-dows.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 126)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.133
Air conditioning
The air conditioning function cools and dehu- midifies the air in the passenger compartment.
When the indicator light in the button is on, the air condition-ing is controlled automatically.This cools/heats and dehu-midifies the incoming air. Whenthe indicator light in the buttonis off, the air conditioning is
disengaged. Other functions are still controlledautomatically. When maximum defroster (p. 133)is selected, the air conditioning system is set formaximum blower speed and dehumidifies thecabin as quickly as possible.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 126)
• Automatic climate control (p. 132)
Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield
*
The heated windshield and max. defroster func- tions are used to clear the windshield and frontside windows of condensation and ice asquickly as possible.
The selected settings are shown in the center console display
Electrical heating *
Max. defroster
Models without an electrically heated windshield
• Press the button once to start defrosting/de- icing the windshield and front side windows.The indicator light (2) in the defroster buttonilluminates when the function is active.
• Press the button twice to switch off thedefroster (the indicator light will switch off).
Models with an electrically heated windshield *
• If this feature is switched off, press the but- ton once to start heating the windshield 2
.
Symbol (1) will illuminate in the center con- sole display.
• Press the button twice to start both thedefroster and the windshield heating. Sym-bols (1) and (2) will illuminate in the centerconsole display.
• If these features are on, press the button toswitch them off. The symbols will no longerbe displayed.
2
If a "C" appears in the rear-view mirror when the button is pressed, the compass * has to be recalibrated, see Digital compass * (p. 107).
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CLIMATE
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134
NOTE
• Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electrically andwill take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
• The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpondersused to automatically pay highway tolls orother communication equipment.
The following occurs when the defroster/wind- shield heating functions have been activated:
• Blower speed increases automatically andthe air conditioning (p. 133) will switch on (ifnot already on and if the passenger compart-ment blower is not turned off) to dehumidifythe air in the passenger compartment. Airconditioning can be switched off by pressing the
AC button.
• Recirculation (p. 135) will not function while defrost is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous set-tings when the defroster/windshield heatingfunction is switched off. See also Heated windshield *, rear window and
door mirror defrosters (p. 106) for additional information.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 126)
• Automatic climate control (p. 132)
Air distribution – function
The air distribution function consists of three buttons.
Manual air distribution—defroster
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—floor
When a button is pressed, the corresponding fig- ure will appear in the display with an arrow indi-cating which manual air flow has been selected(see the following illustration). See also the airdistribution chart (p. 136).
Air distribution is shown in the center console display
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 126)
• Air distribution – general (p. 129)
• Air distribution – recirculation (p. 135)
LOCKS AND ALARM
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Locking/unlocking points with private locking activated.
With the private locking function activated:• The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote
• The engine can be started
• The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
• The tailgate cannot be unlocked or openedwith the remote
• The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
Activating the private locking function
Insert the key blade in the glove compart- ment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A mes- sage will appear in the instrument panel dis-play.
Deactivating the private locking function
Turn the key blade 180 degrees counterclock- wise in the glove compartment lock to deactivateprivate locking. For information on locking the glove compart- ment normally, without activating the private lock-ing function, see Locking/unlocking the glovecompartment (p. 165).
Remote key – replacing the battery The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced.
The battery should be replaced if:
• The information symbol illuminates and
Low
battery in remote control. Please change batteries.
is shown in the display and/or
• if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approxi- mately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.161
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button on one of the door handles or by pressing thelock button on the remote key, or if it is leftunlocked for more than 30 minutes, the keymemory function will be deactivated. To reactivate the key's memory:
• Unlock the vehicle by pulling a door han- dle with the remote key in your posses-sion or by pressing the unlock button onthe remote key.
Related information
•
Keyless drive
*– locking/unlocking (p. 159)
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)
Keyless drive
* – messages
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the igni-tion modes (p. 80) is in mode II and all of the
doors are closed, a message will appear in theinstrument panel display and an audible signalwill sound.
When at least one remote key has been returned to the car, the message will be erased in the dis-play and the audible signal will stop when:
• A door has been opened and closed
• The remote key has been inserted in theignition slot
• The
OK button has been pressed. For the
location of this button, see Information dis-play – menu controls (p. 115)
CAUTION
• Keyless drive remote keys should never be left in the vehicle. In the event of abreak-in, a remote found in the vehiclecould make it possible to start theengine.
• Electromagnetic fields or metal obstruc-tions can interfere with the keyless drivesystem. The remote key should never beplaced closer than approximately 4-6 in.(10-15 cm) to cell phones, metallicobjects or e.g., stored in a metal brief-case.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952, KR55WK48964 NOTEThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must acceptinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. CAUTIONChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's author-ity to operate the equipment. Siemens VDO5WK48891
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Alarm – general information
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. The alarm is automatically armed (p. 170) whenever the vehicle is locked with the remotekey. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The followingconditions will trigger the alarm:
• The hood is forced open.
• The tailgate is forced open.
• A door is forced open.
• The ignition slot is tampered with.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key not coded to thecar's ignition).
• The battery is disconnected (while the alarmis armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarm isdisarmed.
A message will appear in the information displayif a fault should occur in the alarm system. Con-tact a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo- nents in the alarm system yourself. This couldaffect the insurance policy on the vehicle.
Related information
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm signal (p. 170)
• Alarm indicator (p. 169)
Alarm indicator
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the dashboard (seeillustration):
• Indicator light off: the alarm is not armed (p. 170)
• The indicator light flashes at one-secondintervals: the alarm is armed
• The indicator light flashes rapidly before theremote key is inserted in the ignition slot and the ignition is put in mode
I: the alarm has
been triggered.
Related information
• Alarm – general information (p. 169)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm signal (p. 170)
DRIVER SUPPORT
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Stability system – symbols and messages
Symbols and messages in the maininstrument panel
A text message can be erased by pressing briefly the OK button on the turn signal lever.
SymbolMessageDescription
ESC Temporarily OFFThe ESC system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The function reacti- vates 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.
and
"Message"Read the message in the instrument panel.
Steady glow for 2 seconds.The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.
DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.179
Adjustable steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasy to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Adjustable steering force *Steering force can be changed under MY CAR
Car settingsSteering wheel force.
Select Low, Medium or High. For a description
of the menu system, My Car – introduction (p. 77).
NOTE
This steering force level menu function can- not be accessed when the vehicle is inmotion.
NOTE
In certain situations, the power steering may become too warm and will have to be tempo-rarily cooled down. While this is happening,the power steering effect will be reducedslightly and somewhat more effort may berequired to turn the steering wheel. If this occurs, a message will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
• Active chassis
* (Four C) (p. 174)
Road Sign Information (RSI) * –
introduction
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road signs with the posted speed limit.
Introduction
Examples of readable road signs
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speed limit, this will be displayed in the center console.
WARNING
RSI does not function in all situations and is only intended to provide supplementary infor-mation. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle safely.
Related information
• Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation (p. 180)
• Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations(p. 180)