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SymbolMeaning
Oil pressure
If the symbol illuminates duringdriving, 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 duringdriving if a fault has occurred inthe electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop ortrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
AUS modelsBCanadian models
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark inthe brake fluid reservoir or if a warningmessage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towedto a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician 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 doorare 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. 132)
•Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 130)
Compass
The rear-view mirror has an integrated compassthat shows the direction in which the vehicle istraveling.
Rearview mirror with compass
Eight different directions are shown with theabbreviations: N (north) NE (northeast) E (east),SE (southeast) S (south), SW (southwest) W(west) NW (northwest)
Switching the compass on/off
The compass is displayed automatically when thevehicle is started or in ignition mode II.
To switch the compass on/off:
–Use a pen, paperclip or similar object andpress in the button on the underside of themirror.
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Lightingring posi-tion
Result
With the ignition in mode II or ifthe engine is running:
•The Daytime Running Lightswill be on in daylight condi-
tionsB
•The low beam headlights willautomatically switch on indark conditions
•Tunnel detection will be acti-vated
•Active High Beams (AHB)can be activated
•High beam flash can be used
•Continuous high beams canbe used in dark conditions
Active High Beams On/Off
AThe parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignitionis switched off. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights illumi-nate automatically when the tailgate is open, regardless of thering's position or ignition mode.BUS models only: The use of Daytime Running Lights can beactivated/deactivated in the center display's Settings menu.
NOTE
Volvo recommends the use of Daytime Run-ning Lights in the United States. The use ofthese lights is mandatory in Canada.
Volvo recommends using the positionwhenever possible.
WARNING
•Daytime Running Lights are a driving aiddesigned to help make the vehicle visibleto other roads users.
•The driver is always responsible foradapting the use of Daytime RunningLights/headlights according to ambientlighting and weather conditions.
Lighting panel
Instrument lighting
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting display bright-ness
Illumination of the display and instrument lightswill vary, depending on ignition mode.
The display lighting is automatically subdued indarkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumbwheel.
Related information
•Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 146)
•High and low beam headlights (p. 148)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.149
Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable(e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When the systembecomes active again or if the sensors in thewindshield are no longer obscured, the messages
will disappear and the symbol will illumi-nate.
WARNING
•Automatic high beams are a driving aiddesigned to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
•The use of aftermarket or non-Volvoglass can have an adverse effect on theautomatic high beam function.
•The driver is always responsible for man-ually toggling between high and lowbeams when this is required by traffic orweather conditions.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces-sary to switch between high and low beamsmanually:
•In heavy fog or rain
•In blowing snow or slush
•In bright moonlight
•In freezing rain
•In areas with dim street lighting
•When oncoming vehicles have dim frontlighting
•If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
•If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
•When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
•When there are vehicles on connectingroads
•At the top of hills or in dips in the road
•In sharp curves
Related information
•City Safety™ troubleshooting (p. 332)
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed tohelp light up a curve according to movements ofthe steering wheel.
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light functiondeactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically11 when the engineis started and the low beam headlights are on.ABL can be deactivated in the center display.
If a fault is detected in the system, the symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate. Atext message will be displayed and an additionalsymbol will also illuminate.
11The factory default setting is on.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.151
Brake lights
The brake lights illuminate automatically whenthe brakes are applied.
In addition to illuminating when the brake pedal isdepressed, the brake lights also illuminate whenone of the driver support systems (e.g., adaptivecruise control, City Safety or collision warning)slow the vehicle.
Related information
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (p. 281)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Emergency brake lights (p. 380)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used toindicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Pressthe button again to turn off the flashers.
Regulations regarding the use of the hazardwarning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
•Using turn signals (p. 151)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the leftsteering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequence
The driver can automatically flash the turnsignals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.
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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can beinterrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
•If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequence
Move the lever as far up or down as possibleto start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
•Hazard warning flashers (p. 151)
•Settings view (p. 115)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con-trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can beturned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
•the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started
•the engine is switched off and the ignition isin mode 0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lightsand courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting (AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing therespective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lightingon or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press-ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. Theindicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switchon and off as follows:
The courtesy lighting:
•comes on when the vehicle is unlocked andwhen the ignition is switched off
•goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
•comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
•remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.155
Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates thearea in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and license platelights 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 possibletowards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
•Using the center display (p. 50)
•Settings view (p. 115)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lighting, courtesylighting and footwell lighting) can be activated toprovide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select WelcomeLight in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, itis activated by pressing the unlock button onthe 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. 115)
•Home safe lighting (p. 155)
•Remote key (p. 238)
Messages in the instrument paneland 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)
High-priority messages are displayed in theinstrument panel.
Messages may appear in different parts of theinstrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to bestored will be saved under My car messages inthe center display's Top view.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.166
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to variouspositions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steeringwheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can beadjusted. To do so:
1.Push the lever down to release the steeringwheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi-tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheelin place. If the lever is difficult to pull intoplace, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalspeed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.
Related information
•Steering wheel (p. 164)
•Adjustable steering force (p. 262)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The frontseats can be adjusted electronically* or man-ually. The second and third row seats areadjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power frontseats*, door mirrors and the head-up display canbe stored in memory buttons.
Using the multi-function control*, comfort in thefront seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust-ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion.
The rear seats can be folded down and theirhead restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.
Related information
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Adjusting function settings in the multifunc-tional front seats* (p. 171)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Getting into and out of the third row of seats(p. 179)
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•Moving the second row seats forward/rear-ward (p. 176)
•Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 177)
Manually operated front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number ofways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the front edge of seat cushionby pumping up/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by pullingthe bar upward and moving the seat.
Change lumbar support by pressing the but-ton*
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down
Change backrest tilt by turning the wheel
WARNING
•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.
•Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
•Turning seat heating* on and off (p. 210)
•Power front seats* (p. 168)
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Seat belts (p. 66)