Volvo C70 2009 User Manual

VOLVO C70
Owner's manual
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis­sion standards. For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents

00 Introduction
General information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 Safety
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 26
Side impact protection airbags................. 29
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
(DMIC) ...................................................... 30
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS) ........ 31
Crash mode.............................................. 32
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems............................. 35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats...................................... 39
Booster cushions...................................... 41
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 42
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Child restraint registration and recalls...... 43
02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview.................................. 46
Instrument panel....................................... 49
Indicator and warning symbols................. 51
Symbols – instrument panel..................... 53
Information display................................... 56
12-volt sockets......................................... 58
Lighting panel........................................... 59
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 61
Trip computer........................................... 63
Cruise control (option)............................... 65
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 67
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warn-
ing flashers................................................ 69
Parking brake............................................ 70
Power windows......................................... 71
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Mirrors....................................................... 72
Personal settings...................................... 75
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 77
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03 Climate
General information.................................. 82
Air vents.................................................... 84
Electronic Climate Control ....................... 85
Air distribution........................................... 88
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04 Interior
Front seats................................................ 92
Power retractable hard top ...................... 96
Interior lighting........................................ 102
Storage compartments........................... 104
Trunk ...................................................... 109
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05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade................ 114
Valet locking ........................................... 118
Keyless drive (option as available).......... 120
Locking and unlocking............................ 124
Alarm (option).......................................... 127
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06 Starting and driving
General information................................ 132
Fuel requirements................................... 136
Ignition switch......................................... 139
Starting the vehicle................................. 140
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive
(option as available)................................ 142
Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain
markets only)........................................... 143
Automatic transmission (option)............. 144
Shiftlock override.................................... 146
Brake system.......................................... 147
Stability system....................................... 149
Towing.................................................... 151
Jump starting.......................................... 154
Towing a trailer....................................... 155
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Detachable trailer hitch........................... 157
Transporting loads.................................. 158
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)–
option...................................................... 159
Park assist (Option/accessory)............... 163
07 Wheels and tires
General information................................ 168
Tire inflation............................................. 170
Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 172
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 173
Tire designations..................................... 174
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 176
Vehicle loading........................................ 177
Uniform tire quality gradings................... 179
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires.. 180
Temporary spare..................................... 181
Wheel nuts.............................................. 182
Tire rotation............................................. 183
Changing a wheel................................... 184
Tire Sealing System ............................... 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 191
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08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car................. 196
Paint touch up......................................... 200
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo maintenance.................................. 204
Maintaining your car............................... 206
Hood....................................................... 208
Engine compartment............................... 209
Engine oil................................................ 210
Fluids....................................................... 212
Wiper blades........................................... 214
Battery..................................................... 215
Replacing bulbs...................................... 217
Fuses....................................................... 224
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10 Audio
Audio functions....................................... 234
Radio functions....................................... 239
CD player/CD changer............................ 244
Audio menu............................................. 248
Bluetooth® hands-free connection......... 249
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11 Specifications
Label information.................................... 256
Dimensions and weights......................... 258
Fuel, oils, and fluids................................ 260
Engine oil................................................ 262
Engine specifications.............................. 263
Electrical system..................................... 265
Three-way catalytic converter................. 267
Volvo programs....................................... 268
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Index....................................................... 269
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Introduction

General information

Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park (P) position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from Park (P).
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park (P) position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self­diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turn­ing it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is run­ning when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.
About this manual
Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information, see page 210. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and controls", and "Starting and driving".
Information contained in the balance of the
manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access.
NOTE
Optional or accessory equipment
described in this manual may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.
All information, illustrations and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change spec­ifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation.
Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun­try's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
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WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Cali­fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
General information
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Introduction

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus­tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environ­mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and the search to eliminate the remaining emis­sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec­tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo vehi­cles and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling
is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehicle, which makes the vehi­cle among the most recycled industrial prod­ucts. In order to have efficient and well­controlled recycling, dismantling information is available for all Volvo models. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with inter­national symbols that indicate how the com­ponent is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal com­bustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our part­ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.
Tests have shown decreased fuel econ­omy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-
sible. See a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible for inspec­tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-
cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-related
waste such as used motor oil, used batter­ies, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, please use
genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are formulated to be environmentally friendly.
For additional information regarding the envi­ronmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page at: http://www.volvocars.us.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
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Important warnings

Accessory Installation

We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installa­tions be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to
ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your vehi­cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv­ice technician before installing any acces­sory in or on your vehicle.
Accessories that have not been approved
by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your vehi­cle's systems.
Any of your vehicle's performance and
safety systems could be adversely affec­ted if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
Damage caused by unapproved or
improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. See your Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsi­bility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of nonge­nuine accessories.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction results from driver activ-
ities that are not directly related to control­ling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable elec­tronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.
For all of these systems, we want to pro-
vide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety:
Never use these devices or any feature of
your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In addition to this general warning, we offer the fol­lowing guidance regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle:
Never use a hand-held cellular telephone
while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit
cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving.
If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-
tion system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.
Never program your audio system while
the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre­sets with the vehicle parked, and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
Never use portable computers or personal
digital assistants while the vehicle is mov­ing.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth­ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
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Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16
Seat belts................................................................................................ 18
Supplemental Restraint System.............................................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)............................................................. 26
Side impact protection airbags............................................................... 29
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system (DMIC) ................................... 30
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS) ...................................................... 31
Crash mode............................................................................................. 32
Child safety............................................................................................. 33
Child restraint systems........................................................................... 35
Infant seats.............................................................................................. 37
Convertible seats.................................................................................... 39
Booster cushions.................................................................................... 41
ISOFIX lower anchors............................................................................. 42
Child restraint registration and recalls.................................................... 43
SAFETY
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Occupant safety

Volvo's concern for safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy­absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation.
We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car. 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 under
stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing trafficenvir­onment.
Never drink and drive.
If you are taking any medication, consult
your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.
Take a driver-retraining course.
Have your eyes checked regularly.
Keep your windshield and headlights
clean. Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks. Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.

Reporting safety defects in the U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North Amer­ica, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga­tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Trans­portation, Washington D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at: Internet: http://www.nhtsa.gov Telephone:
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1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Reporting safety defects in Canada

If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Trans­port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region.
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Seat belts

Using seat belts

Adjusting the seat belt
Seat belts should always be worn by all occu­pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop­erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt pretensioners
All seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These preten­sioners are triggered in situations where the front or side impact airbags deploy, and in cer-
tain impacts from the rear. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat belt
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far.
NOTE
The seat belt is easiest to reach by grasping it near the lower seat belt guide, not over the shoulder.
The retractor will lock up as follows:
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
during braking and acceleration
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:
The belt should not be twisted or turned.
The lap section of the belt must be posi-
tioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled
up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red sec-
tion on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If nec­essary, guide the belt back into the retrac­tor slot.
WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
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WARNING
Never repair the belt yourself; have this
work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only.
Any device used to induce slack into the
shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection avail­able to you in the event of a collision.
The seat back should not be tilted too
far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

Seat belt guides

Seat belt guides (on both front seats)
These guides are designed to help provide easier access to the seat belts. A belt can be taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost part of the lower seat belt anchorage rod to make it easier for passengers to enter or exit the rear seat.
Seat belts

Seat belt use during pregnancy

The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and
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steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.

Child seats

Please refer to page 35 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light near the rearview mir­ror and a symbol in the instrument panel that alert all occupants of the vehicle if their seat
belts are not fastened. These signals will last for approximately 6 seconds.
Rear seats
The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two additional functions:
It provides information about which seat
belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes­sage will appear in the information display when a belt is being used. This message will disappear after approximately 30 sec­onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever.
It also provides a reminder if one of the
occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. A visual and audible signal will be given. These signals will stop when the seat belt has been re-buckled or can be stopped by pressing the READ button.
The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has been erased, by pressing the READ button to display stored messages.

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild deter­gent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

SRS warning light
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air­bags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and door-mounted inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration) illu­minates when the ignition key is turned to posi­tion I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illumi­nates. If this warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and either SRS AIRBAG
SERVICE URGENT or SRS AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.
WARNING
If the SRS warning light stays on after
the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never try to repair any component or
part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer­ence in the system could cause mal­function and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Supplemental Restraint System

WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before discon­necting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service tech­nician for repairs.
Automatic transmission
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Wait at least one minute.
3. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
4. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
5.
Move the gear selector from Park (P) to the Neutral (N) position, see page 146, for information on manually overriding the shiftlock system.
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The front airbag system

The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas genera­tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera­tion sensors that activate the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
Location of the passenger's side front airbag
As the movement of the seats' occupants com­presses the airbags, some of the gas is expel­led at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a sec­ond.
The location of the front airbags is indicated by SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash.
The driver's side front airbag is folded and
located in the steering wheel hub. The passenger's side front airbag is folded
behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
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WARNING
The airbags in the vehicle are designed
to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replace­ment for-the three-point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
Never drive a vehicle with a steering
wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel pad/airbag hous­ing.
The front airbags are designed to help
prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with consider­able force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from deployment of one or both of the airbags.
When installing any accessory equip-
ment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged. Any interfer­ence in the system could cause mal­function.

Front airbag deployment

The front airbags are designed to deploy
during certain frontal or front-angular col­lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend­ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
The SRS sensors, which trigger the front
airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.
If the collision involves a nonrigid object
(e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.
Front airbags do not normally deploy in a
side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation.
The amount of damage to the bodywork
does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
Supplemental Restraint System
NOTE
Deployment of front airbags occurs only
one time during an accident. In a colli­sion where deployment occurs, the air­bags and seat belt pretensioners acti­vate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.
Volvo's front airbags use special sen-
sors that are integrated with the front seat buckles. The point at which the air­bag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the collision.
Collisions can occur where only one of
the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the airbags are trig­gered at partial capacity. If the impact is more severe, the airbags are triggered at full capacity.
Should you have questions about any compo­nent in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
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Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey
07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1.
Never drive with the airbags deployed.
The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.
The smoke and dust formed when the
airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of pro­longed exposure.
Airbag decal in the front passenger's door opening
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See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 26.
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Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard
WARNING
Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger's seat. Volvo recom­mends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See page 34 for guidelines.
Occupants in the front passenger's seat
must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupant's back must be as upright
as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on
the dash, seat or out of the window.
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WARNING
No objects or accessory equipment,
e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment.
There should be no loose articles, e.g.
coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dash­board area.
Never try to open the airbag cover on
the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Disabling the passenger's side front airbag

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of any vehi­cle with a passenger's side front airbag, and be properly restrained. Children should always be seated in child restraints appropriate for their size and weight. See also the child safety rec­ommendations on page 33.
The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (will
not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag under certain conditions.
The OWS works with sensors that are part of the front passenger's seat and seat belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger's side front airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas­senger's side front airbag when:
the front passenger's seat is unoccupied,
or has small/medium objects in the front seat,
the system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions,
the system determines that a small child is
present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac­turer's instructions,
the system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat, a front passenger takes his/her weight off
of the seat for a period of time, a child or a small person occupies the front
passenger's seat.
The OWS uses a indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self-diagnostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
The OWS indicator light will stay on
The SRS warning light (see page 21) will
come on and stay on
The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE
URGENT will be displayed in the information
display.
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WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi­cated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the passenger's side front air­bag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni­cian as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never try to open, remove, or repair any
components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
The front passenger's seat should not
be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS sys­tem's function.
The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the
passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see the following table).
Passenger's seat occu­pancy status
OWS indica­tor light sta­tus
Passenger's side front airbag sta­tus
Seat unoc­cupied
OWS indica­tor light
Passenger's side front airbag disa-
is
bled
Passenger's side front airbag disa­bled
Passenger's side front airbag ena­bled
lights up
Seat occu­pied by low
OWS indica-
tor light weight occupant/
A
object
Seat occu­pied by
lights up
OWS indica-
tor light heavy occu­pant/object
A
Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger's side front air­bag, move the child restraint to the rear seat.
not lit
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag anytime the
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and remain off.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
1. Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
2. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the per­son's legs comfortably extended.
3.
Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the pas­senger's frontal airbag.
4.
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains on even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.
This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicate OWS malfunction.
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for
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example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys­tems, please contact Volvo at:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey
07647-0914 1-800-458-1552
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario
M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255
WARNING
No objects that add to the total weight
on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
The seat belt should never be wrapped
around an object on the front passeng­er's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function.
The front passenger's seat belt should
never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exer­ted on the weight sensor by a child, and could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
WARNING
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger's seat:
The full weight of the front seat passen-
ger should always be on the seat cush­ion. The passenger should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console, by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the passenger's side front airbag.
Do not place any type of object on the
front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing, or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct use of the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retrac­tor (ALR/ELR) seat belt, see page 34.
No objects should be placed under the
front passenger's seat. This could inter­fere with the OWS system's function.
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Side impact airbags – front seats only

Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS air­bags are designed to deploy only during cer­tain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
SIPS airbag deployment
NOTE
SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of gas gen­erators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests.

Side impact protection airbags

WARNING
The SIPS airbag system is a supple-
ment to the structural Side Impact Pro­tection System and the three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
The use of seat covers on the front seats
may impede SIPS airbag deployment. No objects, accessory equipment or
stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
Never try to open or repair any compo-
nents of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS airbag to provide
its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright posi­tion with the seat belt properly fastened.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
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Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system (DMIC)
The DMIC is a supplement to the structural side impact protection. These inflatable curtains are concealed in the upper section of both doors.
The Inflatable Curtain (DMIC) and the Side
Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will both deploy in certain side impacts.
DMIC deployment can occur regardless of
whether the power retractable hard top is up or down.
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains
inflated for approximately 5 seconds.
WARNING
The DMIC system is a supplement to
the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle. It only provides protection for the occu­pants of the front seats.
There is a risk of injury if the driver or
front seat passenger leans on or against the door panel when the DMIC deploys.
Never install or mount any equipment
on the insides of the doors, door pillars, or side panels. This could impede the function of the DMIC system.
Never try to open or repair any compo-
nents of the DMIC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
In order for the DMIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. See page 34 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
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Introduction

Deployed ROPS roll bars
The ROPS system consists of two roll bars located behind the rear seat head restraints, and a sensor that monitors the roll or pitch angle of the vehicle.
If the vehicle rolls or pitches beyond a preset angle, or in the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient force, the roll bars are automatically deployed (raised).
The ROPS system is designed to function regardless of whether the power retractable hard top is up or down. By design, the tops of the roll bars are equipped with a point in order to pierce the rear window if the top is up.
NOTE
If ROPS has deployed, the system should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is
intended for two occupants, and only two rear seat belts are provided. The center section of the seat should never be used to seat a passenger.
No objects should be placed over the
roll bars or behind the rear seat head restraints.
All repairs or maintenance to the ROPS
system should only be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech­nician.

Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)

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Crash mode

Driving after a collision

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display. This indi­cates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced.
This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is intact.
CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The collision may have damaged an important function in the vehicle, such as the
fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety sys­tems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed CRASH
MODE SEE MANUAL. This could
result in injury or improper system func­tion.
Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing mode should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech­nician.
After CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL
has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control, see page 142.
2. Reinsert the key or start control in the igni­tion switch. The vehicle will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to normal mode.
3.
Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle
If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE SEE
MANUAL will no longer be displayed), the
vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres­ent position, if for example, it is blocking traffic. It should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after CRASH MODE has been set, it should not be driven or towed (pulled by another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control. The vehicle should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali­fied Volvo service technician for inspection/ repairs.
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Children should be seated safely

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.
Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an accident only if they are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehi­cle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person. The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejec­ted from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly
restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation gov­erning how and where children should be car­ried in a car. Find out the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent accident sta­tistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint sys­tem can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a child restraint system:
It should have a label certifying that it
meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Can­ada, CMVSS 213.
Make sure the child restraint system is
approved for the child's height, weight and development – the label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this infor­mation.
In using any child restraint system, we urge
you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.

Child safety

When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips (see the illustration on page
41). Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in combination with the seat belt, depending on the child's age and/or size. Please check local regulations.
A specially designed and tested booster cush­ion (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your Volvo retailer for children weighing 33 – 80 lb. (15 – 36 kg) and 38-54 inches (97 – 137 cm) in height.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
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Child safety

Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR)

To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip­ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
1.
Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal. The belt will now be locked in place. This function is auto­matically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel­ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over sev­enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
Always wear your seat belt.
Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
device which, when used with a three­point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents.
Volvo recommends that you do not dis­connect the airbag system in your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag.
Drive safely!
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Child restraints

There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and booster cushions. They are classified accord­ing to the child's age and size.
The following section provides general infor- mation on securing a child restraint using a three-point seat belt. Refer to page 42 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors.
Convertible seat
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the
Passenger airbag off symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi­tion.

Child restraint systems

Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufac­turer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.
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Child restraint systems
WARNING
When not in use, keep the child restraint
system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help pre­vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
A small child's head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recom­mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that chil­dren should ride rearward facing, prop­erly restrained, as long as possible.
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Securing an infant seat with a seat belt

Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng­er's seat
NOTE
Refer to page 42 for information on secur­ing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only. The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.
1.
Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer's instruc­tions.

Infant seats

Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi­tion.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.
5.
Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time
and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction.
6.
Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
7. The infant seat can be removed by unbuck­ling the seat belt and letting it retract com­pletely.
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Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt

Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas­senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to page 42 for information on secur­ing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for­ward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita­ble for the child's age and size. See the convertible seat manufacturer's recommen­dations.
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat

Convertible seats

WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider­able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil­dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom­mends that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained, as long as pos­sible.
WARNING
Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only. A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.
1.
Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
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Convertible seats
Fasten the seat belt
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instruc­tions.
3.
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4.
Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.
5.
Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
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Securing a booster cushion

Position the child correctly on the booster cushion and fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the
Passenger airbag off symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi­tion.
Booster cushions are recommended for chil­dren who have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to the man­ufacturer's instructions.
3.
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4.
Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child.
WARNING
The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's hips, not across the stomach.
The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across the chest and shoulder.
The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the arm.

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ISOFIX lower anchors

Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in both rear seating positions, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions (see the illustration).
To access the anchors:
1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel.
3.
Fasten the attachment on the child restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX lower anchors.
4.
Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc­tions.
NOTE
Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions and use ISOFIX lower anchors whenever possi­ble.
WARNING
Child seats should never be placed in
the center of the rear seat. This area is not intended to be a seating position and is not equipped with a seat belt or ISOFIX anchors.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX lower anchors
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision.
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Registering a child restraint

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily avail­able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern­ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

Child restraint registration and recalls

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Instrument overview................................................................................ 46
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 49
Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 51
Symbols – instrument panel.................................................................... 53
Information display.................................................................................. 56
12-volt sockets........................................................................................ 58
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 59
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 61
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 63
Cruise control (option)............................................................................. 65
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 67
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers............................. 69
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 70
Power windows....................................................................................... 71
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 72
Personal settings..................................................................................... 75
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 77
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Instrument overview

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Instrument overview
Steering wheel adjustment
Hood opener
Controls in front doors (see page 48)
Left steering wheel lever
Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
Door open handle and locking but­ton
Lock indicator light
Climate system air vent
Side window air vent
Cruise control
Horn, airbag
Main instrument panel
Audio controls
Right steering wheel lever
Ignition switch
Rear-view mirror
Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator
Driver's side reading light
Movement detector (option)A, alarm sensor
Courtesy lighting switch
Position for accessory switch
Passenger's side reading light
Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio system
Controls for personal settings and audio system
Controls for climate system
Hazard warning flashers
Door open handle, and locking but­ton
Glove compartment
Gear selector
12-volt socket
Switch for raising/lowering the power retractable hard top
Parking brake
Position for optional equipment
Position for optional equipment
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Certain markets only
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Instrument overview

Control panel in driver's door

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Power windows
Door mirror button, driver's side
Door mirror adjustment control
Door mirror button, passenger's side
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Instrument panel

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

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Speedometer
Turn signal, left
Warning symbol – See the following pages for additional information.
Information display – The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23 °F and 36 °F (–5 °C and +2 °C), a snowflake sym­bol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient tempera­ture.
Information symbol – See the following pages for additional information.
Turn signal, right
Tachometer – Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent exces-
sively high engines speeds. This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed.
Indicator and warning symbols
Fuel gauge, see page 260 for fuel tank vol­ume. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. see page 63 for more information on fuel level and con­sumption in the "Trip computer” section.
High beam indicator
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02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
Function display – This window displays information on functions such as the odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise control.
Trip odometer reset button – The trip odometers are used to measure short dis­tances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1 and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets the currently selected trip odometer.
Temperature gauge – The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling sys­tem. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone, a mes­sage is shown in the display. Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
Indicator and warning symbols
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Indicator and warning symbols

Function check

The indicator and warning symbols1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to the driving posi­tion (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all sym­bols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except the malfunction indicator light (CHECK ENGINE) and the oil pressure warning light
will go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment.
The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released.

Symbols in the center of the instrument panel

Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's drivability.This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is
traveling at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected. This sym­bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit­able location.
2. Read the message in the information dis­play.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or con­tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Erase the message by pressing
READ, see page 56.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information dis­play. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds
below 5 mph (7 km/h). The message can be erased by pressing the
READ button, see page 56, or will disappear automatically (the length of time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated).
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR
SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased
and the information symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out auto­matically after two minutes.
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On certain engines, the symbol for low oilpressure is not used. Instead, a text warningis provided in the information display, see page 210.
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Indicator and warning symbols
This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
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NOTE
The car can still be driven after the informa­tion symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1–2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed.
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02 Instruments and controls

Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – left side

1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, trans­mission, electrical and emission systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light
up if the computer senses a con­dition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv­ice technician as soon as possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau­ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving with­out correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function).
The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspec­tion, see page 147 for additional information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on.
4. Stability system DSTC
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is actively working to stabilize the car, see page 149 for more detailed infor-
mation.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
This system monitors inflation pressure in the tires. See page 191 for more information.
6. Fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, the vehi­cle should be refueled as soon as possible.
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Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – right side

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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain markets only)
If you are towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the car are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied
This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats, see page 70 for more information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. SRS system warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 sec­onds after the car has been
started, the SRS system's diag­nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, the car, stop the engine immedi­ately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is normal and
the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali­fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv­ing, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
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5. Seat belt reminder
This symbol (and the seat belt
reminder light above the rear view
mirror) will light up if either front
seat occupant has not buckled his/
ing, the symbols will go out after approximately 6 seconds.
her seat belt. If the car is not mov-
6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the
engine is running, have the charg-
ing system checked by an author-
ized Volvo workshop.
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On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 210.
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Symbols – instrument panel
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, see
page 209 for the location of the reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a Brake failure – Service
urgent message is displayed in the infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake sys­tem inspected.
If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven.
4.
If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level, see page 209 for the location of the reservoir.

Door open warning

The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood or the trunk are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up
information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.
and a message will be shown in the
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.
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Information display

Messages

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When an indicator or warning light in the instru­ment panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information display. To read a message:
1.
Press the READ button (1).
2.
Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access the trip com­puter.
Message Meaning
A
STOP SAFELY
HIGH ENGINE TEMP STOP SAFELY
SERVICE URGENT
A
SEE MANUAL
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri­ous damage.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri­ous damage.
Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni­cian for inspection immediately.
A
Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
Message Meaning
SERVICE REQUIRED
BOOK TIME FOR SERVICE
TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTE­NANCE
MAINTE­NANCE OVER­DUE
Take your car to a
A
trained and qualified Volvo service techni­cian for inspection as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled mainte­nance service).
Book time for service at an authorized Volvo workshop.
This message is affec­ted by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu­larly scheduled service.
If the vehicle is not serv­iced according to schedule, the warranty may not apply to dam­aged parts, etc.
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Message Meaning
TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTE­NANCE
REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL
A
This is part of the message. Additional information will also be displayed.
This message is affec­ted by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu­larly scheduled service.
Stop as soon as possi­ble and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if nec­essary, see page 210.
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Information display
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02 Instruments and controls

12-volt sockets

12-volt socket (front seat)

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12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment
The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer­tain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The maximum current is 10 A. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cig­arette lighter1, and ashtrays, which can be pur­chased from your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
The cover should be kept on when the aux­iliary socket is not in use.
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Lighting panel

Pos. Lighting
All lighting off. Low beam head­lights (daytime running lights) will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and license plate lights will also be on. High beams can be briefly flashed. The headlights switch off automatically when the ignition key is removed.

Parking lights

Daytime running lights. High beams and high beam flash can be used in this position.
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch (1) to the parking light position.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.

Headlights

1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in the parking light position1.
NOTE
See page 61 for information on switching between high and low beams.

Brake lights

The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.

Fog lights

Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (3) to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
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On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.
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Lighting panel
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's
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side taillight cluster. The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (5) to turn on the rear fog light. An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).

Instrument panel lighting

The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch
(1) is in either position or .
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The light­ing will go out when the vehicle is locked.
Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.

Unlocking the fuel filler door

With the ignition switched off, press button (4) to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.

Manually unlocking the fuel filler door

If it should be necessary to manually unlock the fuel filler door from the trunk, the power retract­able hard top should be up.
1. Remove the panel covering the taillight
housing on the right side of the trunk.
2. Pull the cord that is attached to a hook to
pop open the fuel filler door.
When the fuel filler door has opened, return the cord to the hook and replace the taillight cover panel.
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Left-side steering wheel lever

Lever positions

Turn signals, lane change position
Turn signals, position for normal turns
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting

Turn signals

When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as pos­sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn sig­nals 3 times by:
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it. Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi­tion.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.

High/low beam headlights

Continuous high beams
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2.
With the light switch (1) in position , see page 59, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The
high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3.
Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 301, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be changed according to your
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Factory setting
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Left-side steering wheel lever
preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 75 for more information.
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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/ erase a message)
Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus)
RESET
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian models) that can be shown in the information display.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption)
INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel con-
sumption)
AVERAGE SPEED
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ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in mph,
Canadian models only)
DSTC, see page 149
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitor­ing systems will override the trip computer function.
If a warning message is shown in the informa­tion display while you are using the trip com­puter:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ (button 1).
2.
Press READ again to return to the trip computer function.

Controls

The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting the thumb wheel (2) one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a final time returns you to the original function.
Resetting
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption) and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset.
1.
Select one of these functions.
2.
Press RESET (3).

Trip computer

MILES TO EMPTY TANK
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken.
When the message ---- miles to empty tank appears in the display, refuel as soon as pos­sible.
AVERAGE
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset, by press­ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until
RESET (button 3) is pressed again.
INSTANTANEOUS
This value indicates the current fuel consump­tion, based on readings taken once per sec­ond. When the car is not moving, "----" will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset, by press­ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button 3) is pressed again.
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Trip computer
ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instan-
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taneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph.
NOTE
Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car, tire inflation, or driving style.
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Cruise control (option)

Engaging the cruise control function

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
1.
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.
2.
Press + or – to set the current speed.
CRUISE ON will be displayed.

Increasing or decreasing speed

Use + or – in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:
1.
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. This will become the set speed when the button is released.
2.
Press + or – for approximately a half sec­ond and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h). Momentary acceleration, for less than
1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control oper­ation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Temporarily disengaging the cruise control

Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
CRUISE will appear in the function display.
The currently set speed is stored in the sys­tem's memory.

Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:

If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. When the brake or clutch pedal is
depressed. If the gear selector is moved to posi-
tion N.
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Cruise control (option)
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using
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the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.

Returning to the set speed

Press the button to resume the previously set speed. CRUISE
ON will be displayed.

Disengaging cruise control

Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE
ON will no longer be shown in the function
display). Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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02 Instruments and controls

Right-side steering wheel lever

Windshield wipers

Windshield/headlight washers
Rain sensor (option) – on/of, see page 67
Thumb wheel
Windshield wipers off
The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0.
Manual wiper function
From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as the lever is held up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by mov­ing the thumb wheel (C) upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiper function
The wipers operate at "normal" speed.
High speed wiper function.

A–Windshield washers

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2–3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation.
Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the wind­shield/rear window. Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place.

Headlight washers (certain models)

When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the head­lights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid, see page 59 for information on the light switch positions:
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the head­lights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10­minute period.
Parking lights on
Optional Bi-Xenon® headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
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Right-side steering wheel lever

B – Rain sensor (option)

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The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
Activating the rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position
0.
3. Press button B (see page 67). The rain sen­sor symbol will appear in the lower display.
Manual deactivation
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B).
or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down.
NOTE
The rain sensor function will remain acti­vated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the "manual sweep" function.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
Automatic deactivation
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in the following situations:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched
off if the key is left in the ignition.

C – Thumb wheel

The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper inter­val when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount of rain on the wind­shield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/ decrease wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when the this function is activated.
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02 Instruments and controls

Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers

Steering wheel adjustment

Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi­tion for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. If nec­essary, press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.
Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv­ing.

Hazard warning flashers

The four-way flasher should be used to indi­cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz­ard. To activate the flashers, press the triangu­lar button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the
hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
The hazard warning flashers will be acti-
vated automatically if an airbag deploys.
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Parking brake

Parking brake (hand brake)

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The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will illuminate even if the parking brake has only been partially applied.
When applying the parking brake
1.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmis­sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
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Power windows

Operation

Control panel in driver's door
Open/close front windows
Open/close rear windows
The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests.
The ignition must be ON (ignition key in
position I, II or the engine running) for the power windows to function.
The power windows will also function after
the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
Opening a window
Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to open a window to the position of your choice.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when
the vehicle is unattended. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Make sure that the windows are com-
pletely unobstructed before they are operated.
Press down the front part of one or both
buttons A as far as possible and release to automatically open the front window(s) completely.
To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly.
Closing a window
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the
buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop")
to close a window to the position of your choice.
Pull up the front part of one or both buttons
(A) as far as possible and release to auto­matically close the front window(s) com­pletely.

Power window control – front passenger's side

The control for the power window in the front passenger's door operates that window only.
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Mirrors

Rearview mirror

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Auto-dim function
An integrated sensor reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.

Rearview mirror with compass (option)

The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be dis­played: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered, and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zone. A "C" will be displayed if cali­bration becomes necessary.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "C" will be displayed.
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Mirrors
Magnetic zones
3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone.
4.
Press button (1) repeatedly until the num­ber for the required geographical area (115) is displayed. "C" will be displayed again.
5.
Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) until a compass direc­tion is displayed.
Calibration is complete.

Power door mirrors

The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.

Adjusting the mirrors

WARNING
The mirrors should always be adjusted
prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side
wide-angle door mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Driver's door mirror:
Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door mirror:
1.
Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
2.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment control.
Storing the mirrors' position
The position of the door mirrors is stored when the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote control and that door is opened within 2 minutes, the optional power driver's seat and side door mir­rors will automatically move to the position that they were in when the doors were most recently locked with the same remote control.
Folding power door mirrors (option on certain markets only)
The mirrors can be folded in for parking/driving in narrow spaces.
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Mirrors
Folding the mirrors in
1.
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Press down the L and R mirror control but­tons on the driver's door at the same time.
2. Release them after approximately one sec­ond. The mirrors automatically fold in to the fully retracted position.
Folding the mirrors out
Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors automatically fold out to the fully extended position.
Automatic folding
When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the remote control or with the optional keyless drive system (see page 120), the power door mirrors with automatically fold in or out.
NOTE
The door mirrors will not fold out automati­cally when the vehicle is unlocked if they were folded in using the buttons on the driv­er's door control panel.
This function can be activated/deactivated in Personal settings (see page 75). In the menu system, go to Car settings Fold mirr. when
locking.
Return to "neutral" position
If a mirror has been inadvertently moved (bum­ped in a parking lot, etc.) from its original (neu­tral) position, it must be moved back to this position before automatic folding will function again.
To so so:
1.
Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and R mirror control buttons on the driver's door at the same time.
2.
Fold them out again by pressing the L and R mirror control buttons.
This returns the mirrors to their original (neutral) positions.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) ­option
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind area." See page 159 for detailed infor­mation.
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Personal settings

Control panel

Display
Menu button
Exit button
Enter button
Menu navigation controls
Personal settings can be made for some of the car's functions, such as the central locking system, climate control, and the audio system. Please refer to page 235 for more information on the audio functions that can be adjusted. The settings are presented in the display (A).
To access the menu and adjust settings
1.
Press MENU (B).
2.
Scroll to Car Settings using the menu nav­igation control (E).
3.
Press ENTER (D).
4. Select an alternative using the menu navi­gation control (E).
5. Confirm your selection by pressing
ENTER.
To exit the menu
Press EXIT (C).

Available settings

Clock adjust
To set the time:
1. Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys on the navigation control (E) to change the hour or minute.
2.
Select hour(s) or minute(s) to be changed with the left/right arrow keys.
3.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
NOTE
If you are currently using the 12-hour time setting, use the up/down arrow keys to select AM/PM after the minute-setting has been adjusted.
Lock confirmation light
When the car is locked/unlocked with the remote control, the direction indicators can be selected to flash to confirm the action. The alternatives On/Off are available for both lock­ing and unlocking.
Autolock
When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. The alter­natives On/Off are available.
NOTE
Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks and opens that door.
Unlock
There are two alternatives for unlocking:
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Personal settings
Global (All doors) – unlocks all doors and
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the trunk with one press on the remote control.
Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) – This
alternative unlocks the driver's door with one press on the remote control. A second press unlocks the passenger's door and the trunk
Automatically folding the door mirrors
The setting makes it possible to automatically fold the door mirrors in or out when the vehicle is locked or unlocked. See page 73.
Operating side windows
The following alternative can be selected for opening all side windows at the same time by pressing and holding the Unlock button on the central locking system’s remote control, (see page 124 for additional information).
Auto open all windows On/Off
Temporarily turning off the double locking function and alarm sensor(s)
The double locking function and the alarm sen­sors can be temporarily turned off (if, for exam­ple, a person or a pet remains in the vehicle when the doors are locked from outside with the remote control, and the power retractable hard top is down. There are two alternatives:
Activate once and Ask on exit, see
page 128 for additional information.
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the Approach light button on the central lock­ing system's remote control is pressed. Inter­vals of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected, see teh section "Remote control functions" for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected, see page 61 for information on using this function.
Information
VIN number – The VIN (Vehicle Identifica-
tion Number) is the car's unique identity number.
Number of Keys – the number of keys reg-
istered for the car is displayed here.
Climate functions
Blower speed in AUTO mode – the blower
speed can be set to AUTO mode in models
equipped with ECC. Choose between "Low", "Normal" and "High".
Timer for recirculation – when the timer is
active, the air recirculates in the car for 3– 12 minutes depending on the ambient tem­perature. Select On/Off depending on whether the recirculation timer is to be active or not.
Keyless locking and unlocking (option as available)
The following alternatives can be selected for locking and unlocking the doors and trunk:
All doors – all doors are locked or unlocked
at the same time. Doors on the same side – front and rear
doors on the same side are unlocked together.
Both front doors – both front doors are
unlocked together. One front door – either of the front doors
can be unlocked separately1.
Reset to factory settings
Use this alternative to return to the default cli­mate system settings.
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HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)

Introduction

The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro­vides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate opera­tors, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, even home lighting. Addi­tional HomeLink information can be found on the Internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING
If you use HomeLink to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the gate or door while it is in motion.
When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park outside of the garage.
Do not use HomeLink with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manu­factured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object - sig­naling the door to stop and reverse ­does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink Buttons”.

Programming HomeLink

NOTE
Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned on or to the second (“accessories”) position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also rec­ommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Position the end of your hand-held trans­mitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view.
2.
Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmit­ter buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blink­ing light. Now you may release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter but­tons.
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NOTE
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Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro­gramming” section. If the HomeLink indica­tor light does not change to a rapidly blinking light after performing these steps, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com.
3.
Firmly press, hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink but­ton up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on con-
stantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a con­stant light continue with “Program­ming” steps 4-6 to complete the pro-
gramming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener).
4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor­head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can usually be
found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit.
5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) There are 30 seconds to initiate step 6.
6.
Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the pro­grammed HomeLink button. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process.
HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device.
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require trans­mitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after sev­eral seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficul­ties programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming” pro-
cedures, step 2 with the following:
Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to com­plete.
replace “Programming HomeLink”
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release - every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand­held transmitter until the HomeLink indica­tor light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the pro­grammed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficul­ties or questions, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com.
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Erasing HomeLink Buttons

To erase programming from the three Home­Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follow the step noted:
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 10 seconds. Release both but­tons. Do not hold for longer that 20 sec­onds. HomeLink is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with “Programming” ­step 1.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button

To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the Home­Link button, proceed with “Programming”
- step 1.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.
This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada (IC) RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer­ence, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.
NOTE
The transmitter has been tested and com­plies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
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device.
HomeLink and the HomeLink house are regis­tered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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Air vents.................................................................................................. 84
Electronic Climate Control ..................................................................... 85
Air distribution......................................................................................... 88
CLIMATE
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General information

Air conditioning – A/C
Your car is equipped with a climate control system that includes either manually adjusta­ble air conditioning or optional Electronic Cli­mate Control (ECC).
The air conditioning system can be switched
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off, but for optimal air quality in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from fogging, the air conditioning should be left on – even in cool weather.
NOTE
In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked. This water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.

Ice and snow

Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.

Fog on the inside of the windows

The defroster function should be used to remove fog or mist from the inside of the win­dows. Keeping the windows clean with a com­mercially available window washing spray will also help prevent fogging or misting

Climate control maintenance

Special tools and equipment are required to maintain and carry out repairs on the climate system. Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech­nician.

Refrigerant

Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 1.2 lbs (530 g) R134a (HFC 134a), and uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment filter

Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Informa­tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.

Display

The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made.

Personal settings

There are two functions in the climate system that can be set to your preferences:
Blower speed to Auto mode (models with
ECC only). Timer controlled recirculation of the air in
the passenger compartment.
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For information about how to make these set­tings, see the Personal settings section on page 75.
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Air vents

Air vents in the dashboard

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Open
Closed
Horizontal air flow
Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side win­dows to defrost.
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Auto – On/Off
Blower speed
Recirculation
Defroster
Airflow controls
A/C – ON/OFF
Heated driver's seat
Heated front passenger's seat
Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Temperature selector

ECC functions

1. Auto – On/Off
The AUTO function automat­ically regulates climate con­trol to maintain the desired temperature. The automatic function controls heating, air conditioning, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribu-
tion. If you select one or more manual functions, the
remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically. All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on. AUTO
CLIMATE is shown in the display.
2. Blower speed
The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. The blower speed is regulated automati­cally if AUTO is selected. The previously set blower speed is disconnected.
NOTE
If the knob is turned counterclockwise and the blower indication in the display goes out, the blower and the air conditioning are switched off. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF.
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3. Recirculation
This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passen­ger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment
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into the car when this function is activated. If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.
is then recirculated, i.e. no air from outside the car is taken
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging or stale air when the recirculation function is selected, see page 75 for information on set­ting the recirculation timer.
NOTE
Recirculation is always disengaged if the defroster button is engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side windows.
4. Defroster
Directs airflow to the wind­shield and side windows and increases blower speed. When the defroster is acti­vated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower
speed. The LED in the defroster button lights up
when this function is activated. The air con­ditioning system is controlled to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically
switched on (can be switched off by press­ing button 6).
The air is not recirculated.
5. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the cli­mate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button
tion has been selected. With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 88.
indicate that the manual func-
6. Air conditioning On/Off
ON: The air conditioning sys-
tem is engaged when the ON light is lit and is controlled automatically by the system to maintain the selected tem­perature.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up
When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit, the air conditioning system is deactivated. Other functions are still controlled automati­cally.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air condi­tioning system is activated for maximum dehu­midifying.
7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating: Press the
button once – both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating: Press the button a second time – one LED lights up.
Seat heating off: Press the button a third time – no LEDs are lit.
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9. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Press to defrost the rear win­dow and door mirrors.
The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simulta­neously if the switch is
function is active if the LED in the switch is illu­minated.
The function can be switched off manually
by pressing the button. The defrost function switches off automat-
ically after 12–20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
pressed once. The defrost
NOTE
On certain markets, the defrost function
may remain on longer than 20 minutes in cold weather to help keep the rear window free from ice or condensation.
This function is automatically switched
off when the power retractable hard top is down.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the driv­er's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the thermome­ter in it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car
on (both LEDs will be on), which means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
1. Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
2.
Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car.
3.
Press the knob a third time to set the tem­perature on both sides of the car at the same time.
when the ignition is switched
NOTE
Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of
the dashboard The passenger compartment temperature
sensor is located behind the climate sys­tem control panel.
The ambient temperature sensor is in the
driver's side door mirror. The humidity sensor is in the rearview mir-
ror.
These sensors should never be obstructed.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the vehicle from which the sun shines into the passenger compartment. This means that the temperature may differ slightly between the left and right air vents, even if the climate system temperature is set to be the same for both sides of the passenger compart­ment.
Acceleration
The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration.
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Air distribution

Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use:
Defroster. Air is not recirculated in
this mode. Air conditioning is always
engaged. There is also a certain
amount of airflow to the panel air vents.
Air to windshield and front side windows.
There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents.
Defrost/de-fog the wind­shield and front side win­dows.
Prevents fogging in cold or humid weather (blower speed should be moder­ate to high).
Air to the floor and win­dows.
There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents.
Air to the floor and from the dashboard air vents.
For comfortable condi­tions and good defrosting in cold weather.
Medium to high blower speed.
For sunny weather with cool ambient tempera­tures.
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Air to the windows and from the dashboard air vents.
Airflow directed to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.
For good comfort in warm, dry weather.
To ensure efficient cooling in a warm weather.
Air to the floor. There is a certain amount
of airflow to the dash­board and window air vents.
Airflow to the windows, dashboard air vents, and floor.
To warm the feet.
For cooler air toward the feet, or for warmer air toward the head and chest.
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Front seats.............................................................................................. 92
Power retractable hard top .................................................................... 96
Interior lighting...................................................................................... 102
Storage compartments......................................................................... 104
Trunk .................................................................................................... 109
INTERIOR
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Front seats

Manual seat adjustment
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The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position.
Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice.
Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion.
Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion.
Turn this knob (option on some passeng­er's seats) to adjust the firmness of the lumbar support1.
Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
Control panel for power seats.
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
Adjust the driver’s seat and seat belt
(see page 18) before driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully.
Position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.

Accessing the rear seat

Seat access buttons (power seat shown)
Seat adjustment handle
Seat adjustment button
Manual seat
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 19).
2. Pull up handle 1 (see the illustration), hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3.
Slide the seat forward.
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Front seats
Moving the seat rearward:
1.
With the backrest folded forward in the locked position, slide the seat rearward
until it stops/locks in its original position.
2.
Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
Power seat
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 19).
2. Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Press and hold button 2 while the seat moves forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1.
With the backrest folded forward in the locked position, press and hold down
button 2 until the seat has returned to its original position.
2.
Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
The front passenger's seat belt should be in its guide while the vehicle is being driven, even if the seat is not occupied.
WARNING
After the seat has been returned to its orig­inal position, be sure that the backrest is securely locked in the upright position.

Power seats (option)

The power driver's seat can be adjusted:
If the ignition key is in position I or II.
During a 10 minute period after the doors
have been unlocked if the door remains open.
If the door is closed and the ignition key is
not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be adjusted or dur­ing a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II, or if the engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
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Seat adjustment controls
Seat adjustment controls 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your choice.
Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat cushion.
Move the control forward/rearward to move the seat forward or rearward.
Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat cushion.
Backrest tilt.
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NOTE
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for approxi­mately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
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Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)
Power seat memory buttons
Three different seating positions (and the posi­tion of the door mirrors) can be stored in the seat's memory. The memory buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat (see the illustration).
To program (store) a seat/mirror position in memory button 1:
1.
Adjust the seat (and door mirrors) to the desired position.
2.
Press and hold down the "M" (Memory) button.
3.
With the "M" button depressed, press memory button 1 to store the seat and mir­rors' current position.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when memory button 1 was programmed, press and hold down button 1 until the seat/mirrors stop moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop auto­matically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset position.
Central locking system remote control and driver's seat memory
The remote control transmitter can also be equipped with an optional function that con­trols the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
1.
Adjust the seat/door mirrors to the desired position.
2. When you leave the car, lock it using the remote control.
3. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote control and that door is opened within 2 minutes, the driver's seat and door mirrors will automatically move to the position that they were in when the doors were most recently locked with the same remote control.
NOTE
The memory function in the remote control operates independently the memory func­tion in the seat.
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WARNING
Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rear­ward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
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Power retractable hard top

Before operating the power retractable hard top

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Please observe the following information before operating the power retractable hard top:
There should be no objects on the power
retractable hard top's cover. Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from
the power retractable hard top and trunk lid.
The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered while it is wet, water may drip into the pas­senger compartment or trunk
There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters)
of free space from the ground (distance A in the illustration).
There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm)
of free space behind the vehicle (distance B in the illustration in the center column).
The ambient temperature should be above
14°F (-10°C). The trunk divider (see page 97) must be
closed. The trunk must be closed.
The vehicle must be at a standstill and the
brake pedal must be pressed.
Volvo also recommends the following:
The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on
level ground. Raising or lowering the power retractable
hard top should preferably be done in one, continuous operation.
If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the
engine should be idling to help avoid bat­tery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not followed, damage to the power retractable hard top's mechanism may occur.
WARNING
The power retractable hard top must
not be obstructed in any way when it is being operated. Always have an unob­structed view of the power retractable hard top when it is in motion. See also the decal on the trunk divider.
Anyone near the vehicle should be well
clear of the power retractable hard top's moving parts before it is operated.
Children must never be allowed to play
with the power retractable hard top control button.
Do not leave the power retractable hard
top motionless longer than necessary while it is being operated.
Do not leave the key in the ignition if
there are children in the vehicle.
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Power retractable hard top

Trunk divider

The purpose of the trunk divider is to indicate the amount of cargo that can be stowed in the trunk without affecting movement of the power retractable hard top.
To open, grasp the handle and lift. To close, pull the trunk divider rearward. Be sure to close the trunk divider completely
so that it locks in place on both the right and left sides.
NOTE
If the trunk divider is not completely closed, it will not be possible to operate the power retractable hard top.
Trunk divider decal

Power retractable hard top cover

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When lowered, the power retractable hard top is concealed by a cover, see the illustration.
CAUTION
Do not sit or place heavy objects on the power retractable hard top cover.
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Operating the power retractable hard top

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Power retractable hard top button
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II or start the engine if the vehicle is parked out­doors.
2.
Press the brake pedal.
3.
Opening the hard top: Press and hold down the button. Release the button when an audible signal sounds and the message
ROOF OPEN is displayed. Closing the hard top: Pull up and hold the
button to raise the hard top. Release the button when an audible signal sounds and the message ROOF CLOSED is displayed.
CAUTION
Please heed any messages that may
appear in the information display while the top is in operation.
Any windows that are closed will be
opened approximately 4 inches (10 cm) while the power retractable hard top is in operation. The windows will be auto­matically re-closed when the top is completely raised or lowered.
WARNING
See the section “Before operating the
power retractable hard top” on page 96 before operating the power retract­able hard top.
Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top’s hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel. Pulling this wire could lead to:
A high risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top mechanism. Unexpected movement of the hard top,
or the hard top or the trunk could inad­vertently open.
The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.
Power retractable hard top-related text messages
PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE ROOF
Press the brake pedal to operate the retractable hard top.
CLOSE TRUNK FOR ROOF
OPERATION The trunk is open and must
be closed before operating the power retractable hard top.
CLOSE TRUNK SEP. FOR ROOF
OPERAT The trunk divider (see page 97
for more information) must be closed before operating the power retractable hard top.
LOW BATTERY FOR ROOF
OPERATION The battery's charge is too
low to operate the power retractable hard top. In this case, the top can only be raised. Start the engine, or if necessary, have the battery charged before operating the top.
ROOF NOT LOCKED The power retract-
able hard top is not fully up or down. Press/ pull and hold the button again to complete the operation.
TEMP LIMITS ROOF OPERATION The
power retractable hard top mechanism has overheated, or the ambient temperature is below 14° F (-10° C). If the mechanism has overheated, wait for approximately 5 minutes (the message in the information
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display will disappear) and try to lower or raise the top again.
If a fault in the power retractable hard top mechanism occurs, the following messages will be displayed:
ROOF FAILURE SERVICE REQUIRED
The power retractable hard top cannot be operated. Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician. If the top is down in this situation, a cover for the vehi­cle is provided in the trunk. see page 96 for more information.
ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL The
power retractable hard top must be oper­ated according to the following instruc­tions.
Emergency operation
If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE
MANUAL is displayed, the power retractable
hard top cannot be operated in the normal way.
NOTE
If a fault has occurred and the power retract­able hard top has been raised, it cannot be lowered again until the fault has been cor­rected.
CAUTION
Carefully read the information under “Before operating the power retractable hard top” (see page 96) before operating the power retractable hard top. Damage may be unavoidable if the power retractable hard top must be operated under such condi­tions.
1.
Press or pull the hard top control button (see page 98) until ROOF FAILURE SEE
MANUAL is displayed.
2.
Release the button.
3. Pull the button again and hold it. After approximately 5 seconds, the power retractable hard top will begin to move. Hold the button up until the top is fully raised.
NOTE
Movement of the top may stop briefly. How­ever, the button should be pulled up throughout the entire operation. An audible signal will sound during the entire operation.
WARNING
Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top’s hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel. Pulling this wire could lead to:
High risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top’s opening/closing mechanism.
Unexpected movement of the hard top/
the hard top or the trunk could inadver­tently open.
The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.
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Temporary cover

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Covering the vehicle
Fold under windshield wipers
Attachment at front wheel housings
Door mirror opening
Attachment at rear wheel housings
Antenna opening
Attachment at rear bumper
The cover should only be used if the power retractable hard top is down and cannot be raised. It should be placed over the car so that the shock-cord attaching points are on the underside.
Location of the cover
To install the cover:
1. Raise all windows.
2. Take out the cover (stowed in the com­partment in the rear side of the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat backrest), remove it from the bag and unfold it.
3.
Slide the cover under the windshield wip­ers so that there is one fold under each wiper blade (1).
4.
Attach the front shock-cord hooks (2) on the edges of the front wheel housings.
5. Slide the openings in the cover (3) over the respective door mirrors.
6. Attach the rear side hooks (4) on the edges of the rear wheel housings.
7. Guide the antenna through opening 5.
8. Attach the hooks (6) under the rear bumper.

Wind blocker (retailer installed accessory)

Wind blocker
The wind blocker is intended for use while driv­ing with the power retractable hard top down to help reduce swirling breezes in the passen­ger compartment.
Installing the wind blocker
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