STARTING AND DRIVING
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Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knobin the tunnel console when the remote key is inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir-rors.
Make sure you can fully depress thebrake pedal.
The remote key is not physically used to start theignition because the vehicle is equipped with thekeyless Passive Start system.
To start the vehicle:
1.The remote key must be inside the vehicle.For vehicles with Passive Start, the key mustbe in the front section of the passengercompartment. With the optional keyless lock-ing/unlocking function*, the key can be any-where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal1 as faras possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.The control will automatically return to theoriginal position.
WARNING
Never use more than one inlay mat at atime on the driver's floor. If any other typeof floor mat is used, remove the originalmat from the driver's seat floor beforedriving. All types of mats must be securelyanchored in the attachment points in thefloor. Make sure the floor mat does notimpede the movement of the brake pedalor accelerator pedal in any way, as thiscould be a serious safety hazard.
Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-erly secured in the attachment points inthe floor to help ensure they cannot slideand become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the enginestarts or until overheating protection is triggered.
During normal start conditions, the vehicle's elec-tric motor will be prioritized and the gasolineengine will remain off. This means that once thestart knob is turned clockwise, the electric motorhas been "started" and the vehicle is ready to bedriven. The warning and information symbols inthe instrument panel will go out and the selectedtheme will be displayed to indicate that the elec-tric motor is activated.
1If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob clockwise to start the engine.
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Symbol in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
The symbol will be illuminatedwhen the parking brake is acti-vated.
A flashing symbol indicates that afault has been detected. Read themessage in the instrument panel.
ACanadian models.BUS models.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically
when the ignition is switched off and the set-ting for automatically activating the parkingbrake is activated in the center display.
when the gear selector is moved to P on asteep hill.
if the auto-hold brake (automatic brake atstandstill) function is activated and
the vehicle has been stationary for a pro-longed period of time (5-10 minutes)
the vehicle is switched off
the driver has left the vehicle.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be acti-vated when the vehicle is moving by pulling andholding up the control. The braking process iscanceled when the control is released or if theaccelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE
In case of emergency braking at high speeds,a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control.
> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Deactivating automatically
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move thegear selector to D or R and press the accel-erator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
For automatic deactivation to be possible, thedriver's seat belt must be buckled or the driv-er's door closed.
Related information
Settings for automatically activating the park-ing brake (p. 402)
Parking brake malfunction (p. 402)
Parking brake (p. 400)
Parking on a hill (p. 402)
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Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
A flashing symbol indicates that afault has been detected. See themessage in the instrument panel.
A
B
Fault in the brake system. See themessage in the instrument panel.
Information message in the instru-ment panel.
ACanadian models.BUS models.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 400)
Parking on a hill (p. 402)
Start battery (p. 574)
Volvo's service program (p. 556)
Auto-hold brakes
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver canrelease the brake pedal and the brakes willremain applied, for example, when the vehiclehas stopped at a traffic light or intersection.
When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activatedautomatically. The function can use either thenormal brakes or the parking brakes to keep thevehicle stationary and works on flat surfaces orhills. When driving off, the brakes will be automat-ically released if the driver's seat belt is buckled.
NOTE
When braking to a stop on an uphill or down-hill gradient, depress the brake pedal withslightly more force than usual before releas-ing to ensure that the vehicle cannot move atall.
The parking brake is activated if
the vehicle is switched off
the driver's door is opened
the driver's seat belt is removed
the vehicle has been stationary for a pro-longed period of time (5-10 minutes)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehi-
cle on inclines (HSA4) helps prevent the vehiclefrom rolling backward when starting on an uphillgradient. When backing up a hill, HSA helpsprevent the vehicle from rolling forward.
The function retains pressure from the brakepedal in the brake system for several secondsafter the brake pedal has been released.
This temporary braking effect is released after afew seconds or when the driver begins driving.
Hill Start Assist is available even when the Auto-hold brake function is switched off.
Related information
Auto-hold brakes (p. 403)
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level isreached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tensionersor airbags, or if a collision with a large animal isdetected, the vehicle's brakes will be automati-cally activated. This function is intended to helpprevent or reduce the effects of any subsequentcollision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be pos-sible to control and steer the vehicle. In order toavoid or mitigate a possible further collision witha vehicle or an object in the vehicle's path, thebrake assist system is activated automatically tohelp stop the vehicle safely.
The brake lights and hazard warning flashers areactivated during braking. When the vehicle hasstopped, the hazard warning flashers will con-tinue to flash and the parking brake will beapplied.
If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a riskof being hit by passing traffic, the driver can over-ride the system by depressing the acceleratorpedal.
This function assumes that the brake system isintact after a collision.
Brake assist is part of the Rear Collision Warningand Blind Spot Information safety systems.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning (p. 320)
BLIS* (p. 321)
Brake functions (p. 396)
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Select gears by moving the spring-loaded, non-locking gear selector forward or backward.
Gear selector positions
Park - P
Park is activated using the P button located nextto the gear selector.
Select P when the vehicle is parked or when star-ting the engine. The vehicle must be stationarywhen Park is selected.
To move to another gear from Park, the brakepedal must be depressed and the ignition inmode II.
When parking – apply the parking brake beforeshifting to Park.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parkingon an incline. Selecting a gear or putting theautomatic transmission in P may not be suffi-cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit-uations.
NOTE
The gear selector must be in the P positionbefore the vehicle can be locked and thealarm set.
Help functions
The system will automatically shift to P
if the ignition is switched off while D or R isselected.
if the driver unbuckles the seat belt andopens the driver's door while the vehicle isrunning with the gear selector in a gear otherthan P.
To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat belt andopen door – end P mode by shifting to R or Dagain.
The system will not automatically shift to P if theignition is switched off while the gear selector isin the neutral position (N). This is to make it pos-sible to wash the vehicle in an automatic carwash in which the vehicle is pulled forward onrolling wheels.
Reverse - R
Select R when backing up. The vehicle must bestationary when Reverse is selected.
Neutral - N
No gear is selected and the engine can bestarted. Apply the parking brake if the vehicle isstationary with the gear selector in N.
To move the gear selector from Neutral toanother gear, the brake pedal must be depressedand the ignition in mode II.
D drive mode
D is the normal driving gear position. The trans-mission shifts up or down automatically depend-ing on acceleration and speed.
The vehicle must be stationary when the gearselector is moved from R to D.
LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Grocery bag holders
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop-ping bags in place and prevent them from fallingover and spilling their contents in the cargocompartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There is a grocery bag holder in the side panelon each side of the cargo compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended tohold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).
Under the parcel shelf *
Fold down the hook from underneath the parcelshelf. Bags with handles of a suitable height canbe hung from the hooks.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 551)
Using the glove compartment (p. 549)
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo com-partment can be used to secure objects withstraps, a net, etc.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro-truding from the vehicle can cause injury inthe event of hard braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with aseat belt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 551)
Weights (p. 617)
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Volvo's service program
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as pos-sible, follow the Volvo service schedule speci-fied in the Warranty and Maintenance RecordsInformation booklet.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-senger vehicle can expose you to chemicalsincluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,phthalates, and lead, which are known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. To mini-mize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, donot idle the engine except as necessary, serv-ice your vehicle in a well ventilated area andwear gloves or wash your hands frequentlywhen servicing your vehicle. For more infor-mation go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Volvo recommends having an authorized Volvoworkshop perform service and maintenance.Volvo workshops have the staff, service literatureand special tools to guarantee the highest qualityof service.
CAUTION
To ensure the Volvo warranty is not invalida-ted, check and follow the Warranty and Serv-ice Records Information booklet.
Service and repairs
Service the vehicle regularly. Follow Volvo's rec-ommended service intervals.
Detailed inspection and repairs may only be per-formed by an authorized workshop.
WARNING
Do not make any repairs on this vehicle your-self. Electrical cables and/or components thathave come loose may only be corrected by anauthorized workshop – an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
Introduction
The maintenance services contain several checksthat require special instruments and tools andtherefore must be performed by a qualified tech-nician. To keep your Volvo in top condition, spec-ify time-tested and proven Genuine Volvo Partsand Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manu-facturers to furnish written instructions to the ulti-mate purchaser to assure the proper servicingand function of the components that controlemissions. These services, which are listed in the"Warranty and Service Records Information"booklet, are not covered by the warranty. You willbe required to pay for labor and material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspectionsbefore it was delivered to you, in accordance withVolvo specifications. The maintenance proce-dures outlined in the Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet, many of which willpositively affect your vehicle's emissions, shouldbe performed as indicated. It is recommendedthat receipts for vehicle emission maintenance beretained in case questions arise concerningmaintenance. Inspection and maintenance shouldalso be performed anytime a malfunction isobserved or suspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadianregulations, the following list of warranties is pro-vided.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Sys-tems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are federal warranties; other warranties areprovided as required by state/provincial law.Refer to your separate Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet for detailed informa-tion concerning each of the warranties.
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Swipe your hand from left to right under thehood, grasp the handle and move it up and tothe side to release the catch and lift thehood.
Warning - hood not closed
When the hood is released, a warningsymbol and graphic will be displayed inthe instrument panel and an audiblesignal will sound. If the vehicle beginsto roll, the audible signal will be repeated severaltimes.
NOTE
If the warning symbol is illuminated or anaudible warning signal sounds even thoughthe hood is securely closed, consult a work-shop - an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-ommended.
Closing the hood
1. Press down the hood until it begins to closeunder its own weight.
2. When the hood reaches the catch at thehandle in the front edge of the vehicle, pressdown on the hood to close it completely.
WARNING
Risk of injury! When closing, make sure thatthe hood is completely unobstructed and thatno one can be injured.
WARNING
Make sure the hood locks securely after clos-ing. It must audibly lock on both sides.
Hood not completely closed.
Hood completely closed.
WARNING
Never drive with the hood open!
If there are any indications while driving thatthe hood is not completely closed, stop imme-diately and close it securely.
Related information
Engine compartment overview (p. 568)
Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51)