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for security purposes. See the article "Program- ming HomeLink."
Related information
•
Programming the HomeLink ®
Wireless Con-
trol System * (p. 99)
Programming the HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System *
NOTE
Some vehicles may require the ignition to be switched on or be in the “accessories” posi-tion for programming and/or operation ofHomeLink. It is also recommended that a newbattery be placed in the hand-held transmitterof the device being programmed to Home-Link for quicker training and accurate trans-mission of the radio-frequency signal. TheHomeLink buttons must be reset first. Whenthis has been completed, Homelink is inlearning mode so that you can perform pro-gramming.
To program HomeLink®
1. Press the HomeLink ®
button to be pro-
grammed. The HomeLink ®
indicator will
begin flashing yellow once a second. You do not need to continue holding the button.
2. Point the hand-held transmitter toward the HomeLink ®
button to be programmed and
hold it approx. 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) away from the HomeLink ®
button. Do not
obstruct the HomeLink ®
indicator light. 3. Press and hold the button on the original
remote control that is to be programmed onHomeLink ®
and observe the HomeLink ®
indicator light. Hold the button until the indi- cator light has changed from flashing yellowonce a second to either flashing green 10times a second or by glowing steadily green. When the HomeLink ®
indicator light flashes
or glows steadily green, the button on the original remote control can be released. Note : for certain remote controls, the
instructions listed under "Gate operators/ Canadian programming" at the end of thisarticle should be used instead of step 3.

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CAUTION
The optional panoramic roof should not be opened while load carriers are installed onthe vehicle.
Manual open (arrow points toward the rear of the vehicle)
Auto open
Manual close
Auto close
The laminated panoramic roof and sun shade can be operated when the ignition is in at least mode I.
Manual operation1.
Opening the sun shade : Pull the control
back to the first stop (the manual open posi- tion) and hold it until the sun shade hasopened to the position of your choice.
2. Opening the laminated panoramic roof :
Pulling the control back to the first stop (the manual open position) and holding it a sec-
ond time will open the laminated panoramic
roof to the "comfort" position that helps reduce wind noise while driving. Pull the con- trol a third time to open the roof completely.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to close the laminated panoramic roof and/or sun shade. Movement of the laminated panoramic roof will stop if the control is released while it is in themanual open position.
NOTE
For manual opening, the sun shade must first be fully open before it will be possible to openthe laminated panoramic roof. When closing,the laminated panoramic roof must be fullyclosed before the sun shade can be closed.
Automatic operation1. Opening the sun shade : Pull the control as
far back as possible (to the auto open posi- tion) and release it. 2.
Opening the laminated panoramic roof :
Pull the control as far back as possible a second time (to the auto open position) and
release it to open the laminated panoramic roof to the "comfort" position that helpsreduce wind noise while driving. Pull the con- trol a third time (to the auto open position)
and release it to open the roof completely.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to close the laminated panoramic roof/sun shade. Theroof will not stop at the "comfort" position if it isclosed from the fully open position. The laminated panoramic roof will stop when it reaches the "comfort" position, the fully openposition or the closed position. Movement willalso stop if the control is moved in the oppositedirection to the movement of the roof. The roof will not stop at the "comfort" position if it is closed from the fully open position.

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Navigation system voice commands
Many of the navigation system's functions can be activated using voice commands.
The procedure for using voice control is descri- bed in greater detail in the articles "Voice con-trol," "Using voice control" and "Voice controlsettings."
Voice commandsThe following list contains examples of com-mands that are unique to navigation system. To use the voice control system, press the
on the right-side steering wheel keypad and say one of the following commands after the tone:
• "
Navigation": Starts a navigation voice com-
mand dialog and displays available com- mands.
• "
Take me home": Guidance will be given to
the location set as Home.
• "
Go to [City]": Enter a city as a destination,
e.g., "Go to New York."
• "
Go to [Address]": Enter an address as a
destination, e.g., Go to 125 43 St., New York."
• "
Go to Intersection": Starts a dialog where
two street names are entered. The destina- tion will then be the intersection of the twostreets. •
"
Go to [Zip code]": Enter a zip code as a
destination, e.g., "Go to 07405."
• "
Go to [Name]": Enter a name from a list of
contacts e.g., "Go to John Smith."
• "
Search [POI category] in [City]": The list
of results will be sorted around the center of the selected city/town, e.g., Search restau-rants in Butler.
•
Search [POI category]": For example,
Search Yankee Stadium.
• "
Change country/Change state":
Changes the country/state in which a search is conducted.
• "
Show favorites": Shows a list of Favoritesin the center display's Top view.
• "
Clear itinerary": Deletes all intermediate
destinations in an itinerary.
• "
Repeat voice guidance": Repeats the
most recent guidance instruction.
• "
Pause guidance": Pauses guidance on
the map.
• "
Resume guidance": Resumes guidance
on the map.
• "
Turn off voice guidance": Turns voice
navigation guidance off.
• "
Turn on voice guidance": Turns voice
navigation guidance on.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 119)
• Using voice commands (p. 119)
• Voice control settings (p. 124)

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SymbolMeaning
Oil pressure If the symbol illuminates during driving, stop the vehicle, theengine oil level is too low. Stop theengine immediately and check theengine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the oil level is normal andthe symbol remains illuminated,have the vehicle towed to thenearest authorized Volvo work-shop or trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred inthe electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop ortrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
A
US models
B Canadian models
WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark in
the brake fluid reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed
to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake systeminspected.
• If the
BRAKE and ABS symbols illumi-
nate at the same time, there is a risk ofreduced vehicle stability.
Door/hood/tailgate/fuel filler door reminder
It a door, tailgate, the hood or the fuel filler door are not closed properly, the information or warn-ing symbol will illuminate and a graphic will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 124)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 127)
Compass
The rear-view mirror has an integrated compass that shows the direction in which the vehicle istraveling.
Rearview mirror with compass
Eight different directions are shown with the abbreviations: N (north) NE (northeast) E (east),SE (southeast) S (south), SW (southwest) W(west) NW (northwest)
Switching the compass on/offThe compass is displayed automatically when the vehicle is started. To switch the compass on/off:
–Use a pen, paperclip or similar object and press in the button on the underside of themirror.

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High and low beam headlights
If the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is started, the low beams are activated automati- cally if the lighting ring is in position
. In
dark conditions, the low beams will also be on if the lighting ring is in the
position.
Lighting ring
High beam flash
Continuous high beams
High beam flashPull the lever slightly toward the steering wheel. The high beams illuminate until the lever isreleased.
Continuous high beamsContinuous high beams are available if the light- ing ring is turned to 10 or . Toggle to
high beams by moving the lever forward. Return to low beams by moving the lever toward thesteering wheel. The
symbol will illuminate in the instrument
panel when the high beams are on.
Active high beamsThe active high beam system uses a camera at the upper edge of the windshield to detect theheadlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillightsof a vehicle directly ahead. When this happens,the headlights will automatically switch from highbeams to low beams. When the camera no longer detects an approaching vehicle or one that is ahead, yourheadlights will switch back to high beams.
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When the camera no longer detects the head- lights of an approaching vehicle or the taillightsof a vehicle ahead, your headlights will switchback to high beams after several seconds.
Operation
Activate/deactivate this function by turning the lighting ring past the
position to .When released, the ring will automatically return to the
position.
If the active high beam function has not been activated, switching between high and low beamsmust be done manually. A white symbol (
) in the instrument panel
indicates that the function has been activated. When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the cam- era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Do not mount or in any way attach any-thing on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If a message is displayed in the instru- ment panel saying that active highbeams are temporarily unavailable,switching between high and low beams
will have to be done manually. However, the light switch can remain in the
position. The
same applies if a message saying that the wind- shield sensors are blocked and the symbol above are displayed. The
symbol will go out if this
happens.
10 When the low beams are on.11
Halogen headlights are not available on all models.

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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights * and license plate
lights for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display. Thedefault setting is 30 seconds. To activate home safe lighting:1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 44)
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting, courtesy
lighting and footwell lighting) can be activated to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select Welcome
Light in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, it
is activated by pressing the unlock button on the remote key as you approach the vehicle .
If a door is opened while the function is activated, the lighting in the outer door handle * and cour-
tesy lighting will remain illuminated for a some- what longer period of time.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Home safe lighting (p. 150)
• Remote key (p. 227)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)

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158Activate the rain sensor by pressing the
button. The wipers will make one sweep. If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make additional sweeps across the windshield. Move the thumb wheel upward for increased sen- sitivity or downward for decreased sensitivity. Thewipers will make one extra sweep if the thumbwheel is moved upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button or by moving the lever upward to another wiper position. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode
0.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when the wipers blades are put in the serviceposition and will reactivate when the wipers havebeen returned to the normal operating position.
CAUTION
Deactivate the rain sensor when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash if the engine is running or if the ignition is left in mode I or
II . The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out. If the rain sensor is not deactivated, the wipers may start inadvertently in the car washand could be damaged.
Activating/deactivating the memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate the rain sensor each time the engine isstarted: 1. In the center display, select
SettingsMy
Car
Wipers
2. Activate by selecting the Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Deactivate by deselecting the
Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 157)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 518)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Windshield and headlight washers
Use the windshield/headlight washers to help improve visibility.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever toward the wheel to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
> After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.

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Folding the second row backrests
The second row of seats has three individual seating positions whose backrests can befolded down separately.
CAUTION
• To help avoid damage to the seat uphols- tery, before a rear seat backrest is foldeddown, remove any objects from the seatand ensure that the seat belts are notbuckled.
• The integrated booster cushion
* in the
center position must be stowed (foldeddown) before the backrest is foldeddown.
• The center seating position armrest mustbe folded up before the backrest isfolded down.
NOTE
•It may be necessary to adjust the front seat backrests and/or move these seatsforward in order to fold down the rearseat backrests completely.
• It may also be necessary to move thesecond row of seats rearward.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and be sure it is locked in the new position before driving.
Center seat
To fold down the backrest:
1. Fold down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the center seat's right side.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks in posi-
tion. The seat cushion will move downward/ forward as the backrest is folded down tocreate a flat surface.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold the backrest and release the strap. Push it into position until its lock engages. 3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
Outboard seats
To fold down the backrest:
1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of
the seat while the backrest is being folded down.
2. Be sure that the backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with the front seatswhile they are being folded down. Fold downuntil the backrest locks in place.
> The seat cushion will move downward/forward as the backrest is folded down to create a flat surface. The head restraintfolds down automatically when the back-rest is folded down.