VOLVO Cross Country User Manual
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This manual deals with the operation and care of your
Volvo.
Welcome to the worldwide 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. To help ensure
your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/ recommendations in this manual.
We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other automobile.
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, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255
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800-458-1552
We also invite you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at:
http://www.volvocars.com
Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Climate control system
Chapter 4 - Interior
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Index
Back Cover
General information
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector
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from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal,
press the button on the front of the gear selector knob and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position
before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic 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 (see on
page 32) when the car is at a standstill to unlock the
fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car is driven again at
a a speed of over approximately 5 mph (8km/h). An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler
door relocks.
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.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil
consumption information on page 131. You should also be familiar with the information in the
chapters one, two and four of this manual.
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 car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable
safety and exhaust emission 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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All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be
equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements and that optional equipment
described in this manual may not be available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or
design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of our 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 freons, lead
chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used
in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter
with a Lambda sond, now called 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% 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 for all models
as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purification systems
and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars 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 car, which makes the car among the
most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many
Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual
components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 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.
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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
· Drive at a constant speed
· See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction
indicator) lamp 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 car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been
adapted to the environment
Prem-Air
On the surface of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a special coating called Prem-Air.
Prem-Air works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ozone passing through the radiator
into oxygen, thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in
which Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet
Home Page at:
http://www.volvocars.com
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Chapter 1 - Safety
pg. 1 Safety
Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the threepoint seat belt, urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children
are 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 car. Fact: In every state and province,
some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states and provinces have
already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province
may mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's
a good thing I was wearing my seat belt."
Seat belts 2
Center head restraint 3
Front airbags (SRS) 4
Side impact airbags (SIPS) 8
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 9
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 10
Child safety 11
Occupant safety 17
Brake system 18
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 19
Stability Traction Control (STC) 20
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Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) 20
pg. 2 Seat belts
Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride. A chime will sound several times if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened.
To buckle:
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. 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 For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it
must be worn correctly. When wearing the seat belt remember:
● The belt should not be twisted or turned.
● The lap belt must be positioned 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.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide
the belt back into the retractor slot.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
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Child seats: Please refer to page 14 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in
such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be
located low, as shown in the above illustration.
pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint
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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 the 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.
● Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer 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.
Center head restraint (rear)
The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be
carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head.
To raise, lift up to desired position. To lower the center head restraint, press the release button behind
the right-hand support while pressing down the head restraint to the desired position.
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As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's
sides and seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the
protection provided by the three-point seat belt system. All three rear seat belts are also equipped with
tensioners. The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" 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 airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They
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 airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt
tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas
generators causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. 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 tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a
second.
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WARNING!
● As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to -not a replacement for - the three-
point belt system. 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.
● When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not
attempt to service any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious
personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
inspection as soon as possible.
pg. 5 Front airbags - SRS
A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. This system does not, however,
monitor the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. If a fault is detected, the warning light will
illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel.
Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition key is turned to positions I, II or III
and should go out after 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this light is functioning
properly every time the car is started.
The following items are monitored by the self-diagnostic system:
● Sensor unit
● Cable harness
● Gas generator igniters
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WARNING!
● Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing.
● No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the
SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the
area affected by airbag deployment.
● If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are
driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and year shown on the decal on
the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or
replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners. This service must be performed by an authorized
Volvo retailer.
Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or
Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255
800-458-1552
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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 fastened.
NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where
deployment occurs, the air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small
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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.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold air bags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat
buckles. The point at which the air bag 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.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-stage air bags:If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear
injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at just 70% of its total capacity. If the impact is more
severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered with full capacity.
WARNING!
● Children must never be allowed in the front passenger 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 14 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.
● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed
near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see illustration
on page 4 ).
● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.
● Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side dash. This should
only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.
● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 7 Front airbags - SRS
NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is
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 airbags to be deployed.
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WARNING!
The SRS is 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 of airbag(s)
deployment.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
● Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.
● Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.
● Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts,
tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a
snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system 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.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the
SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the
car. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.
WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor
of the vehicle) or if your car 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 car towed to an authorized Volvo
retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position.
● Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
● Wait at least one minute
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● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II
● Press firmly on the brake pedal.
● Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
WARNING!
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
car. 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.
pg. 8 Side impact airbags (SIPS)
SIPS airbag (front seats only)
As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also
equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of
airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), wires (2) and gas generators/sensor
units (3). 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. The airbags are not
designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
WARNING!
● The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the 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 (see illustration to the right
above).
● Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only
by an authorized 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.
*A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of
the car.
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NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact.
WARNING!
● Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
car. 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.
● If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your car 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. This may cause airbag
deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo
retailer for repairs.
pg. 9 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
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Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the
center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help
protect the heads of the occupant of the front seat and the occupant of the outboard rear seat position in
certain side impact collisions.
NOTE: IC system deployment occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.
In certain side impacts, BOTH the Inflatable Curtain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPSbag) will deploy, whereas, in some cases, ONLY the Inflatable Curtain (IC) will deploy. In cases
where BOTH the IC and the SIPS-bag deploy, deployment will occur simultaneously.
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
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WARNING!
● The IC 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 car or in most rollover situations.
● Never try to open or repair any components of the IC system. This should be done only by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
● The inflatable curtains are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The inflatable curtains are not designed to
deploy in all side impact situations.
● In order for the IC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear
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 14 for guidelines.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
● When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the car should not be loaded to a level higher
than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear passenger door windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the function of the inflatable curtain.
pg. 10 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats
only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests and
head restraints designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear ("rearended"). In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are
designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's
head before moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could
result in the whiplash effect.
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WARNING!
● Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function
of the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted
forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat.
● Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration above) could impede the
function of the WHIPS system.
● The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this
system to function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system
can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
● If your car has been involved in a collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by an
authorized Volvo retailer even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain components in the
WHIPS system may need to be replaced. Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS
system yourself.
● If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding
forward against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere
with the action of the WHIPS system.
● The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the
crash severity, angle and speed.
● Occupants in the front seats must never 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.
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 21 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 22
Exterior 23
Instruments 24
Instrument panel 25
Indicator and warning lights 26
Text information window 28
Switches in the center console 29
Trip computer 30
Cruise control 31
Light switch panel 32
Steering wheel adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock 33
Turn signals 34
Windshield wipers/washers 35
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats 36
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 37
Electrically operated windows 38
Rearview/sideview mirrors 39
Sun roof 40
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pg. 24 Instruments
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pg. 25 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional
information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see
page 129.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
Press the button quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2
seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see see
page 26).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section.
The engine has an built-in function preventing too high an engine speed. When this function operates,
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you may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the
automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window
is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
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.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)*. When the warning light comes on there
are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and V70 with non-turbo engine.
pg. 26 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 26 and 27 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument
panel should go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has
started, the system indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully
released.
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Warning lamp in the center of the instrument
panel
This lamp lights up red or orange depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Orange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the
text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected
a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for
more information.
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the
brake fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 130 for reservoir position and page 133 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
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Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check
the engine oil level. See
page 132. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest
authorized Volvo retailer. 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.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is
situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal, if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
pg. 27 Indicator and warning lights
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's
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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 Volvo retailer 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 cleanliness, and
driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in
your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be
affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
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 Volvo retailer for inspection. See
page 19 for
additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)
system (option)
An LED in the STC or DSTC switch in the center console will light up to indicate that the system is
activated. See
page 19 for further information.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the
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light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are
functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
pg. 28 Text information window
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text
window. After you have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration
above).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also uses the text window. A
warning message must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice.
Press button A to erase the warning message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can
scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message
will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
General messages
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STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as
possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo
retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your
convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance
service.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,
after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the
service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the
servicing retailer.
pg. 29 Switches in the center console
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC) -option
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the STC system on or off. An LED in the switch will
light up to indicate that the system is on. See
page 19 for more information on STC. This system
should be switched off if you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different
dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
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