Volvo S60 Cross Country 2018 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
VÄLKOMMEN!
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 get the most from your Volvo, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the instructions and maintenance information in this owner’s manual. The owner’s manual can also be found in a mobile app (Volvo manual) and on Volvo Car’s support site at support.volvocars.com.
cle 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 federal safety and emis­sion standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, please contact your Volvo retailer or see the article "Contacting Volvo" for infor­mation on getting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.
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INTRODUCTION
On-board owner's manual
10
Owner's information
12
Contacting Volvo
13
About this manual
13
Change of ownership
17
Crash event data
17
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
18
Information on the Internet
19
Volvo ID
20
Open Source Software Notice
20
Volvo and the environment
21
Important warnings
22
Volvo Roadside Assistance
23
Technician certification
23
SAFETY
Occupant safety
26
Recall information
26
Reporting safety defects
27
Seat belts – general
28
Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling
29
Seat belt reminder
30
Seat belts – pregnancy
31
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
31
Front airbags
33
Occupant Weight Sensor
36
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags
39
Inflatable Curtain (IC)
41
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
42
Crash mode – general information
44
Crash mode – starting the vehicle
45
Crash mode – moving the vehicle
45
Child safety
46
Child restraints
47
Infant seats
49
Convertible seats
52
Booster cushions
54
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
55
Top tether anchors
56
Child safety locks
58
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instrument overview
60
Information displays – introduction
63
Eco Guide* and Power Meter*
66
Information displays – indicator symbols
67
Information displays – warning symbols
69
My Car – introduction
71
Information displays – ambient tem­perature sensor
72
Information displays – trip odometer and clock
73
Inserting/removing remote key
73
Ignition modes
74
Front seats
75
Front seats – folding backrest*
76
Front seats – power seat
76
Key memory – power driver's seat* and door mirrors
78
Rear seats – head restraints
79
Rear seats – folding backrest
81
Steering wheel
82
Electrically heated* steering wheel
83
Lighting panel
83
High/low beam headlights
84
Active high beams (AHB)*
85
Tunnel detection (models with the rain sensor* only)
86

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
86
Auxiliary lights*
87
Instrument and "theater" lighting
88
Parking lights
88
Rear fog lights
89
Hazard warning flashers
89
Turn signals
90
Front interior lighting
91
Rear interior lighting
92
Home safe lighting
92
Approach lighting
92
Windshield wipers
93
Rain sensor*
94
Windshield washer
94
Tailgate wiper/washer
95
Power windows
96
Sun shades
97
Power door mirrors
97
Power door mirrors – automatic tilt­ing/retraction
98
Heated windshield*, rear window and door mirror defrosters
99
Interior rearview mirror
100
Digital compass*
100
Power moonroof – introduction
101
Power moonroof – operation
102
HomeLink® Wireless Control Sys­tem* – introduction
103
HomeLink® Wireless Control Sys­tem* – programming
104
Volvo Sensus
107
Information display – menu controls
108
Information display – menu overview
108
Information display – messages
109
Trip computer – introduction
110
Trip computer – functions, analog instrument panel
111
Trip computer – functions, digital instrument panel
114
Trip computer – Supplementary information
116
Trip computer – Trip statistics
117
CLIMATE
Climate – general information
120
Climate – sensors
121
Air quality
121
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*
122
Climate – menu settings
123
Air distribution – general
123
Electronic climate control (ECC)
125
Heated seats
126
Temperature and blower control
127
Automatic climate control
127
Air conditioning
128
Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield*
128
Air distribution – function
129
Air distribution – recirculation
130
Air distribution – table
131
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LOADING AND STORAGE
Storage spaces
134
Tunnel console
136
Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets
136
Glove compartment
137
Vanity mirror
137
12-volt socket in the trunk*
137
Loading – general
138
Ski hatch
138
Loading – roof load carriers
139
Load anchoring eyelets
140
Grocery bag holder
141
LOCKS AND ALARM
Remote key and key blade
144
Remote key – loss
144
Key memory
145
Locking/unlocking confirmation
146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
146
Remote key – functions
147
Remote key – range
148
Detachable key blade – general information
149
Detachable key blade – detaching/ reinserting
149
Detachable key blade – unlocking
150
Valet locking
150
Remote key – replacing the battery
151
Keyless drive*– locking/unlocking
153
Keyless drive* – unlocking with key blade
154
Keyless drive* – key memory
155
Keyless drive* – messages
155
Keyless drive* – antenna locations
156
Locking/unlocking – from the outside
157
Manual locking
158
Locking/unlocking – from inside
158
Locking/unlocking – glove compartment
160
Locking/unlocking – trunk
160
Alarm – general information
162
Alarm indicator
162
Alarm – arming/disarming
163
Alarm signal
163
Alarm – turning off
164
Alarm-related functions
164
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DRIVER SUPPORT
Stability system – introduction
166
Stability system – operation
167
Stability system – symbols and messages
168
Adjustable steering force*
170
Road Sign Information (RSI)* – intro­duction
170
Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation
171
Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations
172
Cruise control (CC) – introduction
172
Cruise control (CC) – engaging and setting speed
173
Toggling between ACC and CC (standard Cruise Control)
174
Cruise control (CC) – deactivating
175
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction
175
Adaptive Cruise Control – function
177
Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging
179
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting speed
179
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time interval
180
Adaptive Cruise Control – deactivating
181
Adaptive Cruise Control – passing another vehicle
182
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Queue Assist
183
Radar sensor
185
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations
185
Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols and messages
187
Adaptive Cruise Control – trouble­shooting
189
Distance Alert – introduction
190
Distance Alert – operation
190
Distance Alert – limitations
191
Distance Alert – symbols and messages
193
City Safety – introduction
194
City Safety – function
195
City Safety – operation
196
City Safety – limitations
196
City Safety – troubleshooting
197
City Safety – symbols and messages
199
City Safety – Laser sensor
200
Collision warning – introduction
201
Collision warning* – function
203
Collision warning* – operation
204
Collision warning* – Cyclist detection
205
Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection
206
Collision warning* – limitations
207
The camera’s limitations
209
Collision warning – troubleshooting
210
Collision warning – symbols and messages
212
Driver Alert System
214
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction
214
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation
215
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function
216
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations
216
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and messages
218
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – introduction
220
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – operation
221
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ­limitations
222
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – symbols and messages
223
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – introduction
225
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – operation
226
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – limitations
228
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – symbols and messages
229
Park assist – introduction
230
Park assist – function
230
Park assist – operation
232
Park assist – limitations
233
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – introduction
234
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – function
234
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – operation
235
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – limitations
237
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – symbols and messages
238
Park assist – troubleshooting
238
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – introduction
239
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function
239
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – operation
240
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – guiding and marker lines
241
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limitations
243
BLIS* – introduction
243
BLIS* – function
244
BLIS* – operation
245
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
246
BLIS* – limitations
247
BLIS* – messages
248
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine
250
Switching off the engine
252
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – intro­duction
252
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – star­ting the engine
253
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching off the engine
253
Jump starting
254
Transmission – general information
255
Transmission – positions
255
Transmission – Geartronic
257
Transmission – shiftlock override
259
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)
260
Start/Stop – introduction
260
Start/Stop – function
261
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions
262
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions
262
Start/Stop – settings
263
Start/Stop – symbols and messages
264
ECO*
265
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
267
Brakes – general
267
Brakes – symbols
269
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
269
Brake lights
270
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
270
Parking brake – general information
271
Parking brake – applying
271
Parking brake – releasing
272
Parking brake – symbols and messages
274
Driving through water
275
Engine and cooling system
275
Conserving electrical current
276
Before a long distance trip
276
Driving in cold weather
277
Refueling – fuel requirements
277
Refueling – octane rating
278
Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door
280
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap
281
Emission controls
281
Economical driving
282
Towing a trailer
283
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
285
Towing the vehicle
286
Towing eyelet
286
Towing by tow truck
287
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires – general information
290
Tires – storage and age
291
Tires – tread wear indicator
292
Tires – tire economy
292
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation
293
Changing a wheel – removing wheel
293
Changing a wheel – spare wheel
296
Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel
297
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel
297
Tire inflation – general information
298
Tire inflation – checking pressure
299
Tire specifications
300
Loading specifications
302
Loading specifications – load limit
302
Tire specifications – terminology
303
Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality Grading
304
Snow chains
305
Snow tires/studded tires
306
Tire pressure monitoring - overview
306
Tire Monitor - introduction
307
Calibrating Tire Monitor
308
Tire Monitor status information
309
Tire Monitor – messages
309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information
310
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – changing wheels
311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – recalibrating
312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – activating/deactivating
312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – messages
313
Tire sealing system* – general infor­mation
314
Tire sealing system* – overview
315
Tire sealing system* – sealing a hole
317
Tire sealing system – checking infla­tion pressure
319
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires
319
Tire sealing system* – sealing com­pound container
320
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction
322
Maintenance – owner maintenance
323
Maintenance – hoisting
324
Onboard Diagnostic System
325
Booking service and repairs
325
Maintenance – opening/closing hood
327
Engine compartment – overview
328
Engine compartment – engine oil
329
Engine compartment – coolant
332
Engine compartment – brake fluid
333
Engine compartment – power steer­ing fluid
333
Bulbs – introduction
334
Bulbs – headlight housing
335
Bulbs – cover
336
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen
337
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen
337
Bulbs – extra high beam
338
Bulbs – front turn signals
338
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs
339
Bulbs – taillight housing
340
Bulbs – license plate lighting
340
Bulbs – trunk lighting
341
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting
341
Bulbs – specifications
341
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Wiper blades – service position
342
Wiper blades – windshield
343
Engine compartment – washer fluid
344
Battery – symbols
344
Battery – handling
345
Battery – maintenance
346
Battery – changing
347
Fuses – introduction
349
Fuses – engine compartment
350
Fuses – glove compartment
353
Fuses – cargo area/trunk
356
Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only)
357
Washing the vehicle
359
Automatic car wash
360
Polishing and waxing
361
Cleaning the interior
361
Touching up paintwork
363
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information
366
Dimensions
369
Weights
371
Engine specifications
372
Oil specifications
373
Oil volume
374
Coolant – specification and volume
375
Transmission oil – specification and volumes
375
Brake fluid – specification and volume
375
Power steering – specification
376
Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
376
Tire inflation – pressure table
377
Air conditioning – specification and volume
378
Battery specifications
378
Symbols – general information
378
Warning symbols
379
Indicator symbols
380
Information symbols
380
Information symbols – ceiling console
381
Information symbols – center console
382
INDEX
Index 383
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On-board owner's manual

The owner's manual can be displayed on the center console screen and you can carry out searches for the information that you require.
To open the owner's manual, press the MY CAR button on the center console, press OK/MENU and select
Owner's manual.
For basic information, see "Infotainment - operat­ing the system." The following sections also pro­vide more detailed information.
The on-board owner's manual start page
There are four ways of finding information articles in the on-board owner's manual:
Searching: search for an article.
Categories: All of the articles are sorted by
category.
Favorites: Quick access to frequently read
articles.
Quick Guide: A selection of articles cover-
ing commonly used functions.
Select the symbol in the lower right-hand corner for additional information about the on-board owner's manual.
NOTE
The on-board owner's manual cannot be accessed while the vehicle is moving.
Specifications regarding your vehicle are not found in the on-board information. This information is listed in the printed owner's manual.

Searching for information

Searching using the text wheel
List of characters
Switching between character entry modes (see the following table)
Surf history
Use the text wheel to enter a web address.
1.
Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter keys on the center console can also be used.
2. Continue to the next letter, etc. The results of the search will be displayed in the phone book.
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3. To switch from letter entry mode to the entry mode for numbers or special characters, or to go view surf history, turn TUNE to one of the selections (see the explanation in the fol­lowing table) in the list for switching charac­ter entry mode (2) and press OK/MENU.
123/A BC
Toggle between letters and num­bers by pressing OK/MENU.
=>
This leads to surf history. Turn TUNE to select a web address and press OK/MENU to go to the web­site.
Go
Go to the website by pressing OK/ MENU.
a|A
Toggle between upper and lower case letters by pressing OK/MENU.
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Switch from the text wheel to the
Address: field. Use TUNE to move
the cursor and erase characters by pressing EXIT. Press OK/MENU to return to the text wheel.
The number/letter keys on the cen­ter console can also be used to edit the
Address: field.
Press EXIT briefly to erase a single character. Press and hold EXIT to erase all characters.
Pressing a number key on the center console while the text wheel is displayed (see the previ­ous illustration) will display a list of characters. Press the desired key repeatedly to enter the desired letter and continue to the next letter, etc.
To enter a number, press and hold the button.

Categories

The articles in the on-board owner's manual are divided into main categories and sub-categories. The same article may be listed in several applica­ble categories to help make searches easier.
Turn TUNE to navigate in the category structure and press OK/MENU to open a category (indi-
cated by the
symbol) or an article (indicated
by the
symbol). Press EXIT to return to the
previous view.

Favorites

Articles that have been marked as favorites can be found here. For information about marking an article as a favorite, see "Navigating in an article" below.
Turn TUNE to navigate in the list of favorites and press OK/MENU to open an article. Press EXIT to return to the previous view.

Quick Guide

This is a selection of articles that will help you become familiar with some of the vehicle's most common functions. These articles can also be
found in their respective categories but are listed here for quick access.
Turn TUNE to navigate in the Quick Guide and press OK/MENU to open an article. Press EXIT to return to the previous view.

Navigating in an article

Home: Returns you to the owner's manual
start page. Favorites: Add/remove an article from the
list of favorites. This can also be done by pressing the FAV button on the center con­sole keypad.
Highlighted link: takes you to the linked article.
Important information: if the article con­tains warnings, cautions or notes, symbols for these types of information and the number of
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such texts in the article will be displayed here.
Turn TUNE to navigate among the links or scroll in an article. When you have scrolled to the beginning/end of an article, you can return to the start page or a favorite by scrolling one additional step up/down. Press OK/MENU to activate a selection or highlighted link. Press EXIT to return to the previous view.

Related information

Information on the Internet (p. 19)

Owner's information

Your vehicle is equipped with a screen on which you can display information about your vehicle's features and functions. The printed owner's manual supplements the on-board information and contains important texts, the latest updates and instructions that can be useful in situations when it is not practical to read the information on the screen.
Changing the language used for the on-board information could mean that some of the infor­mation displayed may not comply with national or local statutes and regulations.
NOTE
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.
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 market-specific adaptations or special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all mar­kets.
Some of the illustrations shown are generic and are intended as examples only, and may not depict the exact model for which this owner's information is intended.
Volvo reserves the right to make model and product changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation.
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WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and for comply­ing with current statutes and regulations.
It is also essential to maintain and service the vehicle according to Volvo's recommendations as stated in the owner's information and the service and warranty booklet.
If the on-board information differs from the printed owner's manual, the printed informa­tion always takes precedence.

Contacting Volvo

In the USA:
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive,
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada:
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca

Related information

About this manual (p. 13)
Important warnings (p. 22)
Crash event data (p. 17)
Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 18)

About this manual

Reading your owner's manual is a good way to familiarize yourself with the features and systems in your vehicle.
Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, we recommend that you look through the information found in the chapters "Your Driving Environment" and "During Your Trip."
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.

On-board owner's manual

When the printed manual refers to the on-board owner's manual, this pertains to the information displayed on the center console screen.
The language used on the center console screen and instrument panel can be changed in the
MY
CAR system settings menu.
NOTE
Please be aware that changing languages to one that you do not understand may make it difficult to change back to the original lan­guage.
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There are four ways of finding information articles in the on-board owner's manual:
Searching: search for an article.
Categories: All of the articles are sorted by
category.
Favorites: Quick access to frequently read
articles.
Quick Guide: A selection of articles cover-
ing commonly used functions.
Select the symbol in the lower right-hand corner for additional information about the on-board owner's manual.
NOTE
The on-board owner's manual cannot be accessed while the vehicle is moving.
Specifications regarding your vehicle are not found in the on-board information. This information is listed in the printed owner's manual.

The owner's manual in mobile devices

NOTE
The owner's manual mobile app can be down­loaded at www.volvocars.com.
The mobile app also contains videos and searchable content, and provides easy naviga­tion between the various articles.

Footnotes

Certain pages of this manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to (a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table).

Display texts

There are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated by various
systems and functions in the vehicle. These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Manual by being in slightly larger type than the surrounding text and are printed in gray, (for example:
Change doors
unlock setting).

Decals

There are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important informa­tion in a clear and concise way. The importance of these decals is explained as follows, in descending order of importance.
Risk of injury
G031590
Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back­ground, white text/image on a black background. Decals of this type are used to indicate potential danger. Ignoring a warning of this type could result in serious injury or death.
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Risk of damage to the vehicle
G031592
White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space for a message. If the information on decals of this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle could result.
Information
G031593
White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. These decals provide general information.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual are examples only and are not intended to be reproductions of the decals actually used in the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indica­tion of how they look and their approximate location in the vehicle. The applicable infor­mation for your particular vehicle can be found on the respective decals in the vehicle.

Types of lists used in the owner's information

Procedures
Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or actions that must be carried out in a certain order, are arranged in numbered lists in this manual.
If there is a series of illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, each step in the procedure is numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration.
Lists in which letters are used can be found with series of illustrations in cases where the order in which the instructions are carried out is not important.
Arrows with or without numbers are used to indicate the direction of a movement.
Arrows containing letters are used to indi­cate movement.
If there are no illustrations associated with a step-by-step list, the steps in the procedure are indicated by ordinary numbers.
Position lists
Red circles containing a number are used in general overview illustrations in which certain components are pointed out. The corres­ponding number is also used in the position list's description of the various components.
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Bullet lists
Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information that can be listed in random order.
For example:
Coolant
Engine oil

Continues on next page

} }This symbol can be found at the lower right
corner to indicate that the current topic continues on the following page.

Continuation from previous page

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corner to indicate that the current topic is a con­tinuation from the previous page.

Options and accessories

Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.
Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa­tion.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability 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.
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.

Shiftlock

When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, the ignition must be in mode II (p. 74) or the engine must be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P (Park).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 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 the illustration in Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door (p. 280)) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. It will relock when closed and there will be an audible click.

Points to keep in mind

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
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operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
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. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.
Some of the illustrations shown are generic and may not depict the exact model for which this manual is intended.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifica­tions or design without notice and without incurring obligation.

Related information

Information on the Internet (p. 19)
Volvo and the environment (p. 21)
Important warnings (p. 22)

Change of ownership

When the vehicle changes owners, all personal settings should be reset to the factory defaults.
To reset, press the MY CAR button in the center console followed by OK/MENU and select
Settings Reset to factory settings.
User data e.g., for apps, the web browser and for personal settings in menus such as the climate system and vehicle settings should be reset to factory defaults.
For vehicles equipped with the optional Volvo On Call, personal settings stored in the vehicle should be deleted, see Changing ownership of a vehicle with Volvo On Call.

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Volvo ID (p. 20)

Crash event data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit­uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under­standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand­ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi­tions and the EDR never registers who is driving the vehicle or the location of a crash or a near crash-like situation. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou-
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tinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with a number of computers whose task is to continu­ously control and monitor the vehicle’s operation. They can also register some of this information during normal driving conditions, most importantly if they detect a fault relating to the vehicle’s oper­ation and functionality or upon activation of the vehicle’s active safety systems (e.g. City Safety and the auto-brake function). Some of the regis­tered information is required by technicians when carrying out service and maintenance to enable them to diagnose and rectify any faults that have occurred in the vehicle and to enable Volvo to ful­fill legal and other regulatory requirements. Infor­mation thus registered in the vehicle is registered in the vehicle’s computers until the vehicle is serviced or repaired. In addition to the above, the registered information may – on an aggregated basis – be used for research and product devel­opment purposes in order to continuously improve the safety and quality of Volvo vehicles.
For additional information, contact:
In the United States
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive, P.O. box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca

Related information

Information on the Internet (p. 19)
Contacting Volvo (p. 13)

Volvo Structural Parts Statement

Volvo has always been and continues to be a leader in automotive safety.
Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles designed to help protect vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a collision. This energy absorption system including, but not limited to, structural components such as bumper reinforcement bars, bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons, A-pillars, B-pillars and body panels must work together to maintain cabin integrity and protect the vehicle occupants.
The supplemental restraint system including but not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags, and deployment sensors work together with the above components to provide proper timing for air bag deployment.
Due to the above, Volvo Car USA, LLC does not support the use of aftermarket, alternative or any­thing other than original Volvo parts for collision repair.
In addition Volvo does not support the use or re­use of structural components from an existing vehicle that has been previously damaged. Although these parts may appear equivalent, it is difficult to tell if the parts have been previously replaced with non-OE parts or if the part has been damaged as a result of a prior collision. The
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quality of these used parts may also have been affected due to environmental exposure.

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Important warnings (p. 22)
Information on the Internet (p. 19)
Contacting Volvo (p. 13)

Information on the Internet

Additional information regarding your vehicle can be found at www.volvocars.com.

Support on the Internet

Go to support.volvocars.com or use the QR code below to visit the site, which is available in most markets.
QR code to the support site
The information on the support site is searchable and is grouped into different categories. It includes support for e.g., Internet-based services and functions, Volvo On Call (VOC), the naviga­tion system* and apps. Video and step-by-step instructions explain various procedures such as how to connect the vehicle to the Internet via a cell phone.

Downloadable information

Maps
Sensus Navigation system* maps can be down­loaded from the support site.
Mobile apps
For certain model year 2014 and 2015 Volvos, the owner's manual is available in the form of an app. The VOC* app can also be found here.
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos
Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos are available in PDF format. Quick Guides and sup­plements can also be found on the support site. Select a model and a model year and download the desired information.

Contact

Contact information for customer support and the nearest Volvo retailer are available on the site.

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About this manual (p. 13)
Contacting Volvo (p. 13)
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Volvo ID

This is your personal ID that can be used to access a number of services
1

Creating a Volvo ID

To create a Volvo ID, provide your personal email address and then follow the instructions provided in the email that you will receive from Volvo. This can be done from:
An Internet-connected vehicle: Enter your email address in the app that requires a Volvo ID and follow the instructions provides
or press the Internet connect (
) button on
the center console and select
Apps,
Settings and follow the instructions provi-
ded.
Volvo On Call (VOC*): download the latest version of the VOC app and create a Volvo ID on the start page.

Open Source Software Notice

The systems in your Volvo contain certain free/ open source and other software.
This product uses certain free / open source and other software originating from third parties, that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2 and 3 (GPLv2/GPLv3), GNU Lesser General Public License version 3 (LGPLv3), The FreeType Project License (“FreeType License”) and other different and/or additional copyright licenses, disclaimers and notices. The links how to access the exact terms of GPLv2, GPLv3, LGPLv3, and the other open source software licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are provided to you below. Please refer to the exact terms of the relevant License, regarding your rights under said licenses. Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) offers to provide the source code of said free/open source software to you for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling, upon written request. Please contact your nearest Volvo retailer.
This offer is valid for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by VCC / or for as long as VCC offers spare parts or customer support.
Portions of this product uses software copyrighted © v2.4.3/2010 The FreeTypeProject (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
This product includes software under following licenses:
GPL v2 : http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old­licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Linux kernel (merge between MontaVista
2.6.31 kernel and kernel from L2.6.31_MX51_ER_1007 BSP)
uBoot (based on v2009.08)
busybox (based on version 1.13.2.)
GCC runtime library exception: http:// www.gnu.org/licenses/gcc-exception.html
libgcc_s.so.1
LGPL v3: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.html
Libc.so.6, libpthread.so.0, Librt.so.1
The FreeType Project License: http:// www.freetype.org/FTL.TXT
libfreetype.so.6 (version 2.4.3)

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About this manual (p. 13)
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These services vary and may be subject to change. Consult your Volvo retailer.
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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. Concern 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. 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 possible.
See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) 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.
FSC
®
The FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) symbol indicates that the wood pulp used in this publica­tion comes from FSC® certified forests and other responsible sources.

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Economical driving (p. 282)
Tires – tire economy (p. 292)
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Important warnings

Please keep the following warnings in mind when operating/servicing your vehicle.

Driver distraction

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.
Driver distraction results from driver activities 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 provide 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:
WARNING
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 naviga­tion 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.

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 car's systems.
Any of your car'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.

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About this manual (p. 13)
Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 18)
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Volvo Roadside Assistance

Your new Volvo comes with a four year roadside assistance program.
Additional information, features, and benefits of this program are described in a separate informa­tion package in your glove compartment.
If you require assistance, dial: In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475

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Information on the Internet (p. 19)

Technician certification

In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup­ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.).
Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These professional techni­cians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance proce­dures to keep your Volvo at peak operating con­dition.
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Occupant safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.

Volvo's concern for safety

Our concern for safety dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo vehicles 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 vehicles. 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 vehicle. 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 traffic environ­ment.
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.
Never send text messages while driving.
Refrain from using or minimize the use of a cell phone while driving.

Related information

Recall information (p. 26)
Reporting safety defects (p. 27)

Recall information

Information regarding recalls or other service campaigns is available on our website at www.volvocars.com/us/.
On our website, select the "Own" tab on the upper left side of the screen and click the head­ing "Recall Information" on the right side of the screen. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for your vehicle (found at the base of the windshield). If your vehicle has any open Recalls, they will be displayed on this page.
Volvo customers in Canada
For any questions regarding open recalls for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer. If your retailer is unable to answer your questions, please contact Volvo Customer Rela­tions at 800-663-8255, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST or volvocars.com/ca. You may also write us at:
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

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Occupant safety (p. 26)
Reporting safety defects (p. 27)
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Reporting safety defects

The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.

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 Car USA, 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 Car USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll­free 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, where you can also enter your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identi­fication Number) to see if it has any open recalls.
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 Car USA, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at: Internet: http://www.nhtsa.gov Telephone: 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 Car Canada Ltd.
Transport Canada can be contacted at:
1-800-333-0510
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500
Fax: 1-819-994-3372
Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z 0A1

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Occupant safety (p. 26)
Recall information (p. 26)
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Seat belts – general

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.
Adjusting the seat belt
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 certain 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.

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.
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.
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.

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Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling (p. 29)
Seat belt reminder (p. 30)
Seat belts – pregnancy (p. 31)
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Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling

Seat belts should be used by all occupants in the vehicle when it is in motion.

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.
Adjusting seat belt height (front seat belts only)
Adjusting seat belt height
The height of the shoulder section of the seat belt must be correctly adjusted. Press the button and move the upper seat belt anchor to position it as high as possible so that the shoulder section of the belt is across the seat occupant's collar­bone and not across the throat.
Correct height adjustment
Incorrect height adjustment
Seat belt retractor
The seat belt retractor will lock up in the fol­lowing situations:
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
during braking and acceleration
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
when driving in turns
if the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emer­gency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) is acti­vated
NOTE
Each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with the ALR/ELR function, which is designed to help keep the seat belt taut. ALR/ELR activates if the seat belt is pulled out as far as possible. If this is done, a sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible, which is normal, and the seat belt will be pulled taut and locked in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted.
See also Child restraints (p. 47) for information about using a seat belt's ALR/ELR function to anchor a child seat.

When wearing the seat belt remember:

The belt should not be twisted or turned.
The lap section of the 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.
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Unbuckling the seat belt

To remove the seat belt, press the red section 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.

Related information

Seat belt reminder (p. 30)
Seat belts – pregnancy (p. 31)

Seat belt reminder

The seat belt reminder is intended to alert all occupants of the vehicle that their seat belts should be fastened before the vehicle begins to move.
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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 to fasten their seat belts (p. 28). The indicator light will be on for sev­eral seconds from the time the ignition is switched on. There will also be an audible signal if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
If the front seat belts are unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion, the audible signal and warn­ing light will be active for a several 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 several seconds or can be erased by pressing the OK 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 OK button.
The message
Unbelted in rear seat will
appear in the information display if one of the rear doors has been opened.
The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has been erased, by pressing the OK button to display stored mes­sages.

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Seat belts – pregnancy (p. 31)
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Seat belts – pregnancy

The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. However, it is crucial that it be worn correctly.
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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 ensure 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 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.

Related information

Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling (p. 29)
Seat belt reminder (p. 30)
Child restraints (p. 47)

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts (p. 28), your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Models with an analog instrument panel
Models with an digital instrument panel*
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Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags (p. 33), side impact air­bags (p. 39), a front passenger occupant weight sensor (p. 36), and inflatable cur­tains (p. 41). 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 is in modes I or II, and will normally go out after approximately 6 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 a text message will be displayed.
See also Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 67) and Information displays – warning sym­bols (p. 69) for more information about indica­tor and warning lights.
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.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle), do not attempt to start the vehicle or insert the remote key into the ignition slot before dis­connecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in serious injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over­riding the shiftlock system Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 259).

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Crash mode – general information (p. 44)
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Front airbags

The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts (p. 28). For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
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The front airbag system

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.
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 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 equipment, 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
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certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
The SRS (p. 31) 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.
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to a qualified repair facility.
If necessary seek medical attentIon.
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.
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 Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca
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See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information, (p. 36).
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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 sensors 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.

Airbag decals

Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
Passenger's side airbag decal
WARNING
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat.
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, such as 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.

Related information

Occupant Weight Sensor (p. 36)
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags (p. 39)
Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 41)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31)

Occupant Weight Sensor

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.
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front airbag

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 (p. 33), and be properly restrained for their size and weight. For child safety recommendations, see Child safety (p. 46).
The OWS works with sensors that are part of the front passenger's seat and seat belt (p. 28). 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 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 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.
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NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will illuminate for several 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 (p. 31) will come on and stay on
The message
Pass. Airbag OFF Service
urgent will be displayed in the information
display.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi­cated as described, 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.
Passenger's seat occu­pancy status
OWS indi­cator light status
Passenger's side front air­bag status
Seat unoccu­pied
OWS indi­cator light lights up.
Passenger's side front air­bag disabled
Seat occu­pied by low weight occu­pant/object
A
OWS indi­cator light lights up
Passenger's side front air­bag disabled
Seat occu­pied by heavy occupant/ object
OWS indi­cator light is not lit
Passenger's side front air­bag enabled
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.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag in the event of a collision anytime the 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
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person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
Have the person sit upright in the seat, cen­tered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended.
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.
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 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 Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
In Canada
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
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.
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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 passen­ger 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 front, passenger's side airbag.
WARNING
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 (Child restraints (p. 47)).
No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could inter­fere with the OWS system's function.

Related information

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31)

Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags

As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it is also equip­ped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
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Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front seats only)
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 side­impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
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Driver's side SIPS airbag
Passenger's side SIPS airbag
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 a gas gener­ator, the side airbag modules built into the out­board sides of both front seat backrests, and electronic sensors/wiring.
WARNING
The SIPS airbag system is a supplement 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 vehicle 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 compo­nents 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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Related information

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31)
Front airbags (p. 33)
Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 41)

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

The inflatable curtain is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in certain side impact collisions.
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.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur­tain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag Sys­tem (p. 39) (SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 6 seconds.
WARNING
The IC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the rear of the vehicle.
Never try to open or repair any compo­nents of the IC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable Curtain.
The rear seat should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Inflat­able Curtain.
WARNING
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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an acci­dent.
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Related information

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31)
Front airbags (p. 33)
Child safety (p. 46)

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)

The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended).
In the event of a rear-end collision, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the
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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 whiplash.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is designed to sup­plement the other safety systems in your vehicle. 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.
The WHIPS system is designed to func­tion in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash severity, angle and speed.
WARNING
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.
If your vehicle has been involved in a rear­end collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a trained and quali­fied Volvo service technician, 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.
WARNING
Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the Whiplash Protection System.
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 Whiplash Protection System.
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WARNING
Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child 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.

Related information

Seat belts – general (p. 28)

Crash mode – general information

After a collision, the functionality of some of the vehicle's systems may be reduced as a safety precaution.
Warning symbol: analog instrument panel
Warning symbol: digital instrument panel*
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text
Safety mode See manual may appear in
the information display.
NOTE
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 (e.g. front (p. 33) or side airbags (p. 39), an inflatable curtain (p. 41), 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.
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WARNING
Never attempt to repair the vehicle your­self or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed
Safety mode
See manual. This could result in injury or
improper system function.
Restoring the vehicle to normal operating status should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
After
Safety 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.

Related information

Crash mode – starting the vehicle (p. 45)
Crash mode – moving the vehicle (p. 45)

Crash mode – starting the vehicle

If Crash mode has been set Crash mode (p. 44)) and damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the engine.
To do so:
1. Remove the remote key from the ignition slot and open the driver's door. If a message is displayed that the ignition is on, press the start button.
2. Close the driver's door and reinsert the remote key in the ignition slot.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
WARNING
If the message Safety mode See manual is still displayed, the vehicle should not be driven and must be towed. Concealed faults may make the vehicle difficult to control.

Related information

Crash mode – general information (p. 44)
Crash mode – moving the vehicle (p. 45)

Crash mode – moving the vehicle

If the message
Normal mode appears after an
attempt has been made to start the engine, Star­ting the vehicle after a crash (p. 45), 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.

Related information

Crash mode – general information (p. 44)
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Child safety

Children should always be seated safely when traveling in the vehicle.

General information

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems (p. 47) for all occupants including chil­dren. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a vehicle.
Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/ LATCH attachments (p. 55), 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 vehicles 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 vehicle. 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.
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 Booster cushions (p. 54) for illustra­tion). 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 and backrest can be obtained from your Volvo retailer. See also Booster cushions (p. 54)
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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 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.
Sedan models: Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep remote controls out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised chil­dren could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the vehi­cle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-rela­ted injury or death. Small children are par­ticularly at risk.
Child seat should always be registered. See Child restraints (p. 47) for more information.

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 (p. 33) 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 (p. 28).
Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-point 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!

Related information

Infant seats (p. 49)
Convertible seats (p. 52)
Booster cushions (p. 54)
Child safety locks (p. 58)
Top tether anchors (p. 56)

Child restraints

Suitable child restraints should always be used when children travel in the vehicle.

Child restraint systems

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Infant seat
There are three main types of child restraint sys­tems: infant seats (p. 49), convertible seats (p. 52), and booster cushions (p. 54). They are classified according to the child's age and size.
The following section provides general informa- tion on securing a child restraint using a three­point seat belt (p. 28). Refer to ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 55) and Top tether anchors (p. 56) for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
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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.
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Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufactur­er's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.
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 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.

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.
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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.

Child restraint registration and recalls

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 or go to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ recalls/register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/ menu.htm.

Related information

Child safety locks (p. 58)

Infant seats

Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.

Securing an infant seat with a seat belt

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Do not place the infant seat in the front passenger's seat
NOTE
Refer to (p. 55) and (p. 56) for informa­tion on securing a child restraint using ISO­FIX/LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
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2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat
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.
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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Fasten the seat belt
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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.
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Ensure that the seat is securely in place
6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

Related information

Child safety (p. 46)
Child restraints (p. 47)
Convertible seats (p. 52)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 55)
Top tether anchors (p. 56)
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Convertible seats

Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.

Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt

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Do not place the convertible seat in the front passeng­er's seat
NOTE
Refer to (p. 55) and (p. 56) for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a forward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child.
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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suitable for the child's age and size. See the converti­ble seat manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
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.
Convertible child seats should be installed 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.
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Fasten the seat belt
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.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuck­ling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
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Ensure that the seat is securely in place
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. 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.
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Related information

Child safety (p. 46)
Child restraints (p. 47)
Infant seats (p. 49)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 55)
Top tether anchors (p. 56)

Booster cushions

Booster cushions should be properly positioned in the vehicle.

Securing a booster cushion

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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
Booster cushions are recommended for children who have outgrown convertible seats (p. 52).
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.
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Positioning the seat belt
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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Related information

Child safety (p. 46)
Child restraints (p. 47)
Infant seats (p. 49)
Convertible seats (p. 52)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 55)
Top tether anchors (p. 56)

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, hidden below the backrest cushions.

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors

Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. To access the anchors, kneel on the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel. Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and top tethers (p. 56) whenever possible.
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/ LATCH/LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to the child restraint system's manual for weight and size ratings.
NOTE
The rear seat's center position is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors. When installing a child restraint in this position, attach the restraint's top tether strap (if it is so equipped) to the top tether anchorage point and secure the restraint with the vehicle's center seat belt.
Always follow your child seat manufactur­er's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/LATCH 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.
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the outboard seating positions. These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint that is positioned in the center seating position. When securing a child restraint in the center seating position, use only the vehicle's center seat belt.

Related information

Child safety (p. 46)
Infant seats (p. 49)
Convertible seats (p. 52)

Top tether anchors

Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are located on the rear parcel shelf.

Child restraint anchorages

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Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Fold up the plastic cover over the anchorage to be used.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and attach it to the anchor.
4. Fold down the outboard head restraints or lower the center head restraint for easier access to the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor.
5. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISO­FIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is not equipped with lower tether straps, or the restraint is used in the center seating posi­tion, follow instructions for securing a child restraint using the Automatic Locking Retractor seat belt (see Child restraints (p. 47)).
6. Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the child seat.
WARNING
Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufacturer.
Volvo recommends that the top tether anchors be used when installing a for­ward-facing child restraint.
Never route a top tether strap over the top of the head restraint. The strap should be routed beneath the head restraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho­rages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint anchor­age runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the proper use of the top tether strap.

Related information

Child safety (p. 46)
Infant seats (p. 49)
Convertible seats (p. 52)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 55)
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Child safety locks

Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Manual child safety locks

Child safety locks – rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control's key blade or a screw­driver to adjust these controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the slot is in the horizontal position.
The rear doors can be opened from the inside when the slot is in the vertical position.

Related information

Detachable key blade – general information (p. 149)
Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 158)
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Instrument overview

This overview shows the location of the instru­ment panel and center console displays, and controls/buttons/switches.
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Function See
Controls for menus and messages, turn signals, high/low beams, trip computer
(p. 71), (p. 90), (p. 83), (p. 110)
Paddles for manually shifting gears*
(p. 257)
Cruise control (p. 172)
Horn, airbag (p. 82),
(p. 33)
Main instrument panel (p. 63)
Infotainment system/ Bluetooth hands-free controls
Sensus Info­tainment sup­plement
START/STOP ENGINE button
(p. 73)
Ignition slot (p. 73)
Display for infotainment system functions and menus
(p. 108), Sen­sus Infotain­ment supple­ment
Door handle -
Function See
In-door control panels (power windows, mir­rors, central locking but­ton)
(p. 96), (p. 97), (p. 158)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 89)
Controls for the info­tainment system and menus
(p. 71), (p. 125), Sen­sus Infotain­ment supple­ment
Climate system controls (p. 125)
Gear selector (p. 255)
Not in use -
Wipers and washers (p. 93),
(p. 94)
Steering wheel adjust­ment
(p. 82)
Hood opening control (p. 327)
Parking brake (p. 271)
Function See
Power seat* adjustment controls
(p. 76)
Lighting panel, buttons for opening fuel filler door and unlocking and opening the trunk
(p. 83), (p. 280), (p. 160)

Related information

Information displays – ambient temperature sensor (p. 72)
Information displays – trip odometer and clock (p. 73)
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Information displays – introduction

The displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions, such as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The information is shown with text and symbols.
Information displays: analog instrument panel
Information displays: digital instrument panel*
More detailed information can be found in the descriptions of the functions that use the infor­mation displays.

Gauges and indicators: analog instrument panel

Fuel gauge: When the indicator shows one white marking1, a yellow indicator light will illuminate to indicate a low fuel level. See also Trip computer – introduction (p. 110) and Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 277) for additional information.
Eco meter: Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven. The higher the needle moves on the scale, the more economically the vehicle is being driven.
Speedometer
Tachometer: Shows engine speed in thou­sands of revolutions per minute (rpm)
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
1
When the message
Distance to empty fuel tank: shows "----", the marker turns red
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Gauges and indicators: digital instrument panel*

Different themes (display alternatives) can be selected for the digital instrument panel:
Elegance
Eco
Performance
To change themes, press the OK button on the left steering wheel lever and use the thumb wheel to scroll to
Themes. Press OK to confirm
your choice.
Theme Elegance: gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows one white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu­minate to indicate a low fuel level. See also Trip computer – introduction (p. 110) and
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 277) for additional information.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Theme Eco: gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu­minate to indicate a low fuel level. See also Trip computer – introduction (p. 110) and Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 277) for additional information.
Eco Guide (see Eco Guide* and Power Meter* (p. 66))
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Theme Performance: gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light will illu­minate to indicate a low fuel level. See also Trip computer – introduction (p. 110) and Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 277) for additional information.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (shows engine speed in thou­sands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
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Power Meter (see Eco Guide* and Power Meter* (p. 66)).
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear

Indicator and warning symbols

Indicator and warning symbols: analog instrument panel
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols: digital instrument panel
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning symbols
Function check
All indicator and warning symbols light up in igni­tion mode II or when the engine is started. When the engine has started, all the symbols should go out except the parking brake symbol, which only goes out when the brake is disengaged.
If the engine does not start or if the function check is carried out in ignition mode II, all sym­bols go out after 5 seconds except the malfunc­tion indicator light, which may indicate a fault in the vehicle's emissions system, and the symbol for low oil pressure.
Some of the symbols shown may not be available in all markets or models.

Related information

Instrument overview (p. 60)
Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 67)
Information displays – warning symbols (p. 69)
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Eco Guide* and Power Meter*
Eco guide and Power guide are two gauges in the instrument panel that help improve driving economy.
The vehicle also stores driving-related statistics in the form of a bar graph, see Trip computer – Trip statistics (p. 117).

Introduction

To display or remove these functions from the instrument panel, select the "Eco" theme (see Information displays – introduction (p. 63)).
Driving statistics are also stored and can be dis­played in the form of a bar chart (see Trip com­puter – Trip statistics (p. 117)).

Eco Guide

This gauge gives an indication of how economi­cally the vehicle is being driven.
Current (instantaneous) reading
Average
Current (instantaneous) reading
This is the current level of economical driving; the higher the reading, the more economically the vehicle is being driven.
This value is calculated based on the vehicle's speed, engine speed (rpm), engine load and brake use.
The optimal speed range is between approxi­mately 30–50 mph (50–80 km/h), preferably at as low rpm as possible. The markers fall when the brake or accelerator pedal is pressed.
If the current reading is very low, the red field in the gauge will illuminate after a slight delay, indi­cating low driving economy.
Average
The average reading changes gradually accord­ing to changes in the current reading to indicate how economically the vehicle has been driven recently. The higher the average reading, the more economically the vehicle has been driven.

Power Meter

This gauge indicates the engine power that has been utilized and the amount of power remaining.
Available power
Utilized power
Available power
The smaller, upper indicator shows the engine's available power2. The higher the reading on the scale, the greater the amount of power remaining in the current gear.
2
Depending on rpm
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Utilized power
The larger, lower indicator shows the amount of engine power that has been utilized2. The higher the reading on the scale, the greater the amount of power that is being utilized.
The larger the gap between the two indicators, the greater the amount of power remaining.

Information displays – indicator symbols

The indicator symbols alert the driver when cer­tain functions are activated, that a system is actively working or that a fault may have occur­red in a system or function.
Symbol Description
Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL)*system
Malfunction indicator light
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Rear fog lights on
Stability system
The stability system's Sport mode is activated
Low fuel level
Information symbol, read the text displayed in the instrument panel
High beam indicator
Symbol Description
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)
A
The Eco function is on.
TheStart/Stop function is active (the engine has auto-stopped)
A
Option in Canada
Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL) system
This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system. See Active Bending Lights (ABL)* (p. 86) for more information about this system.
2
Depending on rpm
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Malfunction Indicator Light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diag­nostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems.
The malfunction indicator light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and quali­fied Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
A malfunction indicator 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 vehicle.
This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine was running while the vehicle was refueled.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). Check the sys­tem by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off the ignition.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.
If the indicator light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection, see Brakes – general (p. 267) for additional information.
Rear fog lights
This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle, see Stability system – introduction (p. 166) for more detailed information.
Stability system - Sport mode
This symbol illuminates to indicate that the stabil­ity system's Sport mode has been activated to help provide maximum tractive force, for example when driving with snow chains, or driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. See Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 277) for information about fuel and refueling.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a text mes­sage is displayed to provide the driver with nec­essary information about one of the vehicle's sys­tems. The message can be erased and the sym­bol can be turned off by pressing the OK button (see Information display – menu controls (p. 108) for information) or this will take place
automatically after a short time (the length of time varies, depending on the function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash func­tion is used.
Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers are used.
If either of these indicators flash faster than normal, the direction indicators are not functioning properly.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pres­sure in one or more tires is low, see Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information (p. 310) for detailed information.
Eco* function on
The symbol will illuminate when the Eco function is activated.
Start/stop*
The symbol illuminates when the engine has auto-stopped.
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Related information

Information displays – introduction (p. 63)
Information displays – warning symbols (p. 69)

Information displays – warning symbols

The warning lights alert the driver that an impor­tant function is activated or that a serious fault has occurred.
Symbol Description
Low oil pressure
A
Parking brake applied
B
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol, read the text dis­played in the instrument panel
A
Certain engines do not use this symbol to indicate low oil pres­sure. On these models, a text message will be displayed on the instrument panel instead, see Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 329).
B
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital instrument panel.
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehi­cle, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. If the oil
level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily when the parking brake has been set.
See Parking brake – general information (p. 271) for more information about using the parking brake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approxi­mately 10 seconds after the vehicle 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.
See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (p. 31) for more information about the airbag sys­tem.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec­onds if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt.
Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
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Engine temperature
Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction. Engine overheating will be signaled with text and a red warning triangle in the middle of the instrument display. The exact text will depend on the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine temp Reduce speed to High engine temp Stop engine. If appropriate, other messages,
such as Coolant level low, Stop safely will also be displayed. If your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine to cool before attempting to check oil and coolant levels.
See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 332) for more information.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see Engine compartment – brake fluid (p. 333). If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked.
If the
and symbols come on at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
If the symbols remain on, check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see Engine com­partment – brake fluid (p. 333). If the brake fluid level is normal but the symbols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care, to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked.
If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an author­ized Volvo workshop to have the brake sys­tem checked.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni­cian and have the brake system inspec­ted.
If the
and symbols are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in the instrument panel. The symbol remains visible until the fault has been rectified but the text message can be cleared with the OK button, see Information dis­play – menu controls (p. 108). The warning sym­bol can also come on in conjunction with other symbols.
Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Imple­ment the action in accordance with the mes­sage in the display. Clear the message using OK.
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Reminder – doors not closed
If one of the doors is not closed properly, the information or warning symbol illuminates
(depending on the vehicle's speed), a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explana­tory text message3 will also be displayed in the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the door.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed lower than approximately 5 mph (7 km/h), the information symbol illuminates.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph (7 km/h), the warning symbol illumi-
nates. If the hood is not closed properly, the warning
symbol illuminates, a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explanatory text mes­sage3 will also be displayed in the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the hood.
If the trunk is not closed properly, the informa- tion symbol illuminates and a graphic will be dis­played in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the trunk.

Related information

Information displays – introduction (p. 63)
Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 67)
Engine compartment – coolant (p. 332)

My Car – introduction

The MY CAR menu system provides access to menus for operating many of the vehicle's func­tions, such as setting the clock, door mirrors, lock and alarm settings, etc.
Some of the features or functions are standard; others are optional and vary according to model/ market.

Operation

Use the buttons on the center console or the steering wheel keypad to navigate in the menus.
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The center console control panel and the steering wheel keypad. The illustration is generic and the appearance/ location of the buttons may vary.
MY CAR: opens the MY CAR menu system.
OK/MENU: Press the button on the center
console or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to select a menu alternative or to store a selected function in the system's memory.
TUNE: Turn this control on the center con­sole or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to navigate up/down in a menu.
EXIT

EXIT functions

Depending on which function the cursor is point­ing to and the menu level, briefly pressing EXIT will result in:
An in-coming phone call will be rejected
The current function will be cancelled
Characters entered will be erased
The most recent selection will be cancelled
Go back/up in the menu system
Pressing and holding EXIT takes you to the nor­mal view for MY CAR. If you are already in normal view, this will take you to the main source menu.

Menu selections and paths

Please consult your Sensus Infotainment supple­ment for a description of the MY CAR menu selections and paths.

Information displays – ambient temperature sensor

Location of the ambient temperature sensor, A: digital instrument panel*, B: analog instrument panel
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflake symbol will be displayed next to the tempera­ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos­sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your vehicle.
At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov­ing, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature.

Related information

Information displays – introduction (p. 63)
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Information displays – trip odometer and clock

The trip odometers
T1 and T2 and clock are dis-
played in the instrument panel.

Trip odometers

Trip odometer
4
Odometer display
Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever to display the desired trip odometer.
Press and hold the RESET button on the left steering wheel lever for at least 1 second to reset the selected trip odometer5.

Clock

Clock, digital instrument panel*
Display
6
Setting the clock
The clock can be set in the MY CAR menu sys­tem. See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for addi­tional information about these menus.
Go to
Settings System options Time
settings
. Set Auto time to ON (check the box)
and select the correct time zone under Location.

Related information

Information displays – introduction (p. 63)

Inserting/removing remote key

The remote key is used to start the engine or to use various electrical functions without starting the engine.

Inserting and removing the remote key

Ignition slot with remote key and START/STOP ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote key
7
Holding the end of the remote key with the base of the key blade, insert the remote key into the ignition slot as shown in the illustration and press it in as far as possible.
4
The trip odometer will be displayed differently in analog and digital instrument panels
5
Models with a digital information panel: press and hold RESET for more than approximately 4 seconds to reset all trip computer information
6
Models with an analog instrument panel: the time will be displayed in the center of the instrument panel
7
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can impair function or cause damage.

Removing the remote key

The remote key can be removed from the ignition slot by pulling it out.

Related information

Ignition modes (p. 74)

Ignition modes

The vehicle's ignition has 3 modes: 0, I, and II that can be used without starting the engine. The following table shows examples of which functions are available in the respective modes.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star­ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be depressed.
Mode Function
0
The odometer, clock and temperature gauge are illuminated. Power seats* can be adjusted and the infotainment system can be used for a limited time (to minimize battery drain, see the Sensus Infotainment Supplement).
I
The Moonroof*, power windows,12­volt sockets in the passenger com­partment, navigation system*, climate system blower, windshield wipers can be used.
II
The headlights/taillights illuminate. Warning/indicator lights illuminate for 5 seconds. Other systems are acti­vated. However, the heated seats* and heated rear window function can only be activated when the engine is run­ning. Mode II should only be used
for very short periods to help avoid draining the battery.

Ignition modes

Ignition mode 0
The vehicle is unlocked.
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Ignition mode I
With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot8, press START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II
With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot8, press START/STOP ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0
To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press START/STOP ENGINE briefly.

Starting and stopping the engine

See Starting the engine (p. 250) and Switching off the engine (p. 252) for information on star­ting the engine and switching it off.

Emergency towing

See Towing the vehicle (p. 286) for important information about the remote key when the vehi­cle is being towed.

Related information

Inserting/removing remote key (p. 73)

Front seats

The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortable seat­ing position.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Electronic lumbar support*. Press the button to adjust.
Control panel for power seat*, see Front seats – power seat (p. 76).
WARNING
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.
Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.

Related information

Front seats – power seat (p. 76)
Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 81)
Rear seats – head restraints (p. 79)
8
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Front seats – folding backrest*
9
The front passenger's seat backrest can be folded down to make it easier to transport long objects.
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back and down as pos­sible.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
Return the seat to its upright position in the reverse order.
WARNING
When transporting long objects, cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops.
When the seat's backrest is returned to the upright position, push and pull it to be sure that it is securely locked in this posi­tion.

Related information

Front seats (p. 75)
Front seats – power seat (p. 76)
Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 81)
Rear seats – head restraints (p. 79)
Front seats – power seat
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The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remote control without the key in the ignition slot. Seat adjustment is normally made when the ignition is on and can always be made when the engine is running.

Power seat

Power seat adjustment controls
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Raise/lower the seat
Seat forward/rearward
Backrest tilt
Electronic lumbar support*
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The front passenger's seat backrest on models equipped with the optional sport seat cannot be folded down
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Operation

NOTE
Only one of the power seat's controls can be used at the same time.
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 a short period before operating the seat again.

Power seat memory function

Power seat memory buttons
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
M (memory) button
Programming the seat's memory
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button (1) can be programmed. Buttons (2) and (3) are pro­grammed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat and door mirror posi­tion in button (1):
1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the desired positions using the seat and mirror adjustment controls.
2.
Press and hold down the M (memory) button (4).
3. With the memory button depressed, press button (1) briefly to store the current position for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when a button was pro­grammed:
Press and hold down button (1) until the seat and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset position.

Heated seats*

See Heated seats (p. 126).

Related information

Front seats (p. 75)
Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 81)
Rear seats – head restraints (p. 79)
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Key memory – power driver's seat* and door mirrors
Each remote key has a memory that enables it to store (remember) the position of the power driv­er's seat and door mirrors when the vehicle is locked with that remote key.
Remote key memory and the power driver's seat* and door mirrors
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The key memory has to be activated for each of the remote keys used in the vehicle as fol-
lows:
1. Insert a remote key in the ignition slot.
2.
Go into the MY CAR menu and go to
Settings Car settings Car key memory
3. To activate the remote key memory feature, press ENTER (check the box).
> The remote key is now ready to store the
position of the power driver's seat and door mirrors.
Repeat this procedure for each of the vehicle's remote keys.
See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a descrip­tion of the menu system.
Storing the positions of the power driver's seat/mirrors in the remote key
1. Move the seat and door mirrors to the desired position using the seat and mirror adjustment controls.
2. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors with the remote key (or close the driver's door and press the lock button on the door handle with the remote key in your possession on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
> The positions of the power driver's seat
and door mirrors are now stored in the remote key's memory.
NOTE
The remote key's memory feature and the power driver's seat memory function (the set­tings made using the buttons on the side of the seat, see the section "Power seat mem­ory function" in Front seats – power seat (p. 76)) work independently of each other.
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Returning the seat/mirrors to the stored positions
To move the seat and door mirrors to the position stored in the remote key:
1.
Unlock the driver's door with the same remote key (the one used to lock the doors). For models equipped with the optional key­less drive, you must have the same remote key in your possession.
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat and door mirrors will automati­cally move to the position in which you left them (if the vehicle has been unlocked with one of the other keys and new seat/mirror adjustments have been made).
NOTE
The seat will move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different position and locked the vehicle with a dif- ferent remote key.
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote keys that you use with your vehicle.

Emergency stop

WARNING
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
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.

Related information

Remote key – functions (p. 147)

Rear seats – head restraints

The rear seat head restraints can be folded down. The center head restraint can be raised/ lowered according to the passenger's height.

Rear center head restraint

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The center head restraint should be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head.
Pull the head restraint up as required.
To lower, press the button at the base of the head restraint’s left support while pressing the head restrain down carefully.
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should only be in its lowest position when this seat is NOT occupied. When the center seat is occu­pied, the head restraint must be correctly adjusted to the passenger’s height so that, if possible, the entire back of the head is cov­ered.

Automatically folding down the rear seat’s outboard head restraints

1.
The ignition must be in mode II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility.
NOTE
The head restraint must be returned to the upright position manually.
The outboard head restraints cannot be folded down on models that are not equipped with this button.
CAUTION
The rear head restraints should not be kept folded down for prolonged periods. This could result in pressure marks in leather upholstery.
WARNING
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded down. If these posi­tions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.

Related information

Front seats (p. 75)
Front seats – power seat (p. 76)
Rear seats – head restraints (p. 79)
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Rear seats – folding backrest

The rear seat head restraints and backrests can be folded down. The center head restraint can be raised/lowered according to the passenger's height.

Folding down the rear seat backrests

The rear seat backrests are split and can be folded down together or separately
1. Pull the release control handle(s).
2. Fold the backrest forward. Adjust the center seat head restraint if necessary.
NOTE
When the backrests are folded down, move the outboard head restraints forward slightly so that they do not press on the seat cushion.
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to the upholstery, there should be no objects on the rear seat and the seat belt should not be buckled when the backrest is folded down.
WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child’s reach. Unsuper­vised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these high temper­atures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk.
WARNING
When one or more sections of the back­rest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place by pushing and pulling it.
Return the outboard head restraints to the upright position.
Long loads should always be securely anchored to help avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop.
Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
Place the transmission in the Park (P) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of the gear selector.
On hot days, the temperature in the vehi­cle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small chil­dren are particularly at risk.

Related information

Front seats (p. 75)
Front seats – power seat (p. 76)
Rear seats – head restraints (p. 79)
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Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions and has controls for the horn, cruise control*, menus, the infotainment system and Bluetooth®-connected cell phone.

Adjusting

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Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
To adjust the steering wheel's height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to push into place, press the steering wheel lightly at the same time as you push the lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Keypads and steering wheel paddles*

Steering wheel keypads and paddles*
Cruise control, see Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 172). Adaptive cruise con­trol*, see Adaptive Cruise Control – introduc­tion (p. 175).
Paddles for manually shifting gears (Gear­tronic), see Transmission – Geartronic (p. 257).
Infotainment system controls, see Sensus Infotainment supplement.

Horn

Horn
Press the steering wheel hub to sound the horn.

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Electrically heated* steering wheel (p. 83)
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Electrically heated* steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated electrically.
Button for steering wheel heating
With the engine running, press this button once to begin warming the steering wheel (press again to switch off). The indicator light in the button will illuminate when the function is active.
This function can also be started automatically (the setting can be activated/deactivated in the MY CAR menu) if the vehicle is cold and the ambient temperature is below approximately 50° F (10° C).

Lighting panel

The lighting panel is used to control the daytime running lights, parking lights, etc., and to adjust the instrument panel lighting and "theater" light­ing (p. 88).
Lighting panel overview
Thumb wheel for adjusting display, instru­ment and "theater" lighting (see Instrument and "theater" lighting (p. 88))
Rear fog lights (see Rear fog lights (p. 89))
Headlight switch
Volvo recommends using the
position
whenever possible.

Headlight switch positions

Daytime running lights function as follows:
With the headlight switch in the
posi-
tion:
In the US: the daytime running lights will be off
In Canada: the daytime running lights will be on
With the headlight switch in the
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posi­tion and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running (see Ignition modes (p. 74))
In the US: the daytime running lights will be off
In Canada: the daytime running lights will be on
With the headlight switch in the
posi-
tion:
The daytime running lights will be on (the low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions)
US models only: The daytime running lights in
mode can be switched on or off in the
MY CAR menu system under
Settings Car
settings
Light settings Daytime running
lights
.
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The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off.
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NOTE
Volvo recommends the use of Daytime Run­ning Lights in the United States. The use of these lights is mandatory in Canada.
With the headlight switch in the posi­tion:
The daytime running lights will be off and the low beam headlights will be on

High/low beam headlights

When the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically if the headlight control is
in position
.
Headlight switch and steering wheel lever

High beam flash

Toggle between high and low beams

Continuous high beam headlights

With the headlight switch in the (in dark conditions only, when the daytime running lights have automatically switched off and the low beam
headlights have switched on) or
position:
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to position 2 and release it to toggle between low and high beams.
High beam flash
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to posi­tion 1. The high beams come on until the lever is released.

Related information

Active Bending Lights (ABL)* (p. 86)
Active high beams (AHB)* (p. 85)
Lighting panel (p. 83)
Tunnel detection (models with the rain sen­sor* only) (p. 86)
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Active high beams (AHB)*

AHB uses a camera at the upper edge of the windshield to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillights of a vehicle directly ahead. When this happens, the headlights will automatically switch from high beams to low beams. When the camera no longer detects the headlights/taillights of other vehicles, your head­lights will switch back to high beams after sev­eral seconds.
To activate AHB:
Turn the headlight control to the
posi-
tion.
The feature will begin functioning if the engine has been running for at least 20 seconds and the vehicle's speed is at least 12 mph (20 km/h).
Headlight switch in the AUTO position
Switch AHB on or off by pulling the left steering wheel lever rearward (toward the steering wheel) as far as possible and releasing it. If AHB is switched off while the high beams are on, the headlights will change to low beams.
Models with an analog instrument panel
When AHB is activated, the symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel. The high beam
indicator (
) in the instrument panel will also
illuminate when the high beams are on.
Models with a digital instrument panel
When AHB is activated, will illuminate as a white symbol in the instrument panel. When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to
blue.
NOTE
Keep the windshield in front of the cam­era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
Do not mount or in any way attach any­thing on the windshield that could obstruct the camera.
If Active high beam Temporary unavailable
Switch manually is displayed in the instrument
panel, switching between high and low beams will have to be done manually. However, the light
switch can remain in the
position. The
same applies if
Windscreen Sensors blocked
is displayed and the symbol is displayed. The
symbol will go out when these mes-
sages are displayed.
AHB may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When AHB becomes active again or if the sensors in the windshield are no longer obscured, the messages will disappear
and the
symbol will illuminate.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces­sary to switch between high and low beams manually:
In heavy fog or rain
In blowing snow or slush
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In bright moonlight
In freezing rain
In areas with dim street lighting
When oncoming vehicles have dim front lighting
If there are pedestrians on or near the road
If there are reflective objects, such as signs, near the road
When oncoming vehicles' lights are obscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
When there are vehicles on connecting roads
At the top of hills or in dips in the road
In sharp curves
See The camera’s limitations (p. 209) for more information about the camera's limitations.

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High/low beam headlights (p. 84)
Lighting panel (p. 83)
Tunnel detection (models with the rain sensor* only)
For models without automatic low beams, tunnel detection activates the low beams when the vehicle enters a tunnel. The low beams are switched off approx. 20 seconds after the vehi­cle leaves the tunnel.
The rain sensor reacts to the change in lighting conditions when, for example, the vehicle enters a tunnel and the tunnel detection feature will then activate the low beam headlights. The low beams will be switched off approx. 20 seconds after the vehicle leaves the tunnel.
The rain sensor does not have to be activated for tunnel detection to function.

Related information

Lighting panel (p. 83)
High/low beam headlights (p. 84)

Active Bending Lights (ABL)*

With ABL activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel (see the right­pointing beam in the following illustration).
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically13 when the engine is started.
The function can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system under
My S60 Active Bending Lights or under Settings Car settings Light settings Active
Bending Lights
.
See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a descrip­tion of the menu system.
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The factory default setting is on.
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NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion.
If a fault should occur in the system, the symbol will illuminate and a message will be displayed as shown in the table.
Symbol Display Explanation
Headlamp failure Service required
The system is not functioning properly and should be inspected/repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo serv­ice technician.
Cornering lights
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Models equipped with ABL also have front cor­nering lights that temporarily provide extra light to the front left or right of the vehicle at low speeds when making a sharp turn (for example, when turning into a parking space) or when the turn signals are used.
This feature is activated when:
High or low beam headlights are on
and
The vehicle's speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h)
The feature is also activated when the vehicle is backing up.
The cornering lights are deactivated when the vehicle's speed exceeds approx. 25 mph (40 km/h).

Related information

Lighting panel (p. 83)
High/low beam headlights (p. 84)
Active high beams (AHB)* (p. 85)

Auxiliary lights*

If the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary lights, the driver can use the MY CAR menu system to choose to deactivate and turn these lights on and off along with the high beam headlights.
The auxiliary lights must be connected to the vehicle's electrical system, which should only be done by a trained and authorized Volvo service technician. See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for more information about the menu system.
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Instrument and "theater" lighting

Instrument lighting

Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode.
The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumb wheel.
The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumb wheel.

"Theater" lighting

When the overhead courtesy lighting has gone out and the engine is running, several LEDs located near the roof console illuminate to pro­vide faint lighting for the occupants of the front seats. This lighting goes out just after the over­head courtesy lighting when the vehicle is locked.

Related information

Lighting panel (p. 83)
Front interior lighting (p. 91)
Rear interior lighting (p. 92)
Ignition modes (p. 74)

Parking lights

Turn the headlight switch to the
position (the license plate lighting comes on at the same time).
Headlight switch in the parking light position
Canadian models: If the ignition is in position II or the engine is running, the daytime running lights will also be on.
With the headlight switch in this position, the parking lights will remain on even when the igni­tion is switched off.
In dark ambient lighting conditions, the rear park­ing lights also illuminate when the trunk is opened to alert anyone traveling behind your vehicle. This happens regardless of the position that the headlight control is in or which mode the ignition is in.

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Rear fog lights

The rear fog lights are 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).
The rear fog lights will only function in combina­tion with the high/low beam headlights.
Press the button to switch the rear fog lights on/off.
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The rear fog light indicator symbol on the instrument panel and the light in the button illuminate when the rear fog lights are switched on.
NOTE
The rear fog lights are 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).
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short time.

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Lighting panel (p. 83)

Hazard warning flashers

The hazard warning flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard.
When the function is activated, both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel will flash.
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
To activate the flashers, press the 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 acti­vated automatically if an airbag deploys.
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Turn signals (p. 90)

Turn signals

The turn signals are controlled by the left steer­ing wheel lever.
Turn signals

When changing lanes

The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up or down to the first position and releasing it.
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.

When turning

Move the lever as far up or down as possible 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.

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Hazard warning flashers (p. 89)
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Front interior lighting

The lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons in the ceiling console.
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Light switches, front roof lighting
Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
Switch (3) has three positions for all passenger compartment lighting:
Off: right side depressed, automatic lighting off.
Neutral position: automatic lighting is on.
On – left side depressed, passenger com­partment lighting on.
Overhead courtesy lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is switched on and off automatically when button (3) is in the neutral position.
The lighting comes on and remains on for 30 seconds if:
the vehicle is unlocked from the outside with the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode 0.
The lighting switches off when:
the engine is started
the vehicle is locked from the outside.
The lighting comes on and remains on for two minutes if one of the doors is open.
The passenger compartment lighting can be switched on and off manually within 30 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked.
If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting will switch off automatically after one minute.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting*
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off automatically when one of the front doors is opened/closed.
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting switches on/off automatically when the lid is opened/closed.

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Rear interior lighting (p. 92)
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Rear interior lighting

The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button.
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Trunk lighting

The trunk lighting comes on automatically when the trunk lid is opened.

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Front interior lighting (p. 91)

Home safe lighting

When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
This function illuminates the headlights, parking lights, lights in the door mirrors and license plate lights. These lights will remain on for 30 15, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be set in
MY CAR under
Settings Car settings
Light settings Home safe light duration.
See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a descrip­tion of the menu system.
1. Remove the key from the ignition slot to put
the ignition in mode 0 (see Ignition modes (p. 74) for information about the ignition modes).
2. Pull the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

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Approach lighting (p. 92)

Approach lighting

Approach lighting activates the parking lights, door mirror lights, license plate lighting, dome lighting and door step lighting when you approach the vehicle.
This function is activated by pressing the approach light button on the remote key (see the illustration in Remote key – functions (p. 147)).
The time interval for this lighting can be set by pressing MY CAR and going to
Car settings
Light settings Approach light duration. See
My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a description of the menu system.

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Home safe lighting (p. 92)
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Factory setting
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Windshield wipers

Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.
Windshield wipers and washers
Rain sensor* on/off
Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
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.
Windshield wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to switch off the windshield wipers.
Single sweep
Move the lever upward from position 0 to sweep the windshield one stroke at a time for as long as the lever is held
up.
Intermittent wiping
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the thumb wheel upward to increase wiper
speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiping
The wipers operate at normal speed.
The wipers operate at high speed.
Windshield wiper service position
The windshield wipers must be in the service position before the wiper blades can be cleaned or replaced. See Wiper blades – service position (p. 342) for additional information.

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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)
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Rain sensor*

The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted moving the thumb wheel up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less fre­quently).
NOTE
The wipers will make an extra sweep each time the thumb wheel is adjusted upward.
When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol
will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating and setting the sensitivity
When activating the rain sensor, the vehicle must be running or in ignition mode II and the wind­shield wiper lever must be in position 0 or in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the button
. The windshield wipers will make one
sweep.
Press the lever up for the wipers to make an extra sweep. The rain sensor returns to active mode when the stalk is released back to position
0.
Deactivating
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button
or press the lever down to another wiper
position.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition slot or five minutes after the ignition has been switched off.
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.

Windshield washer

Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.
Washing function

Heated washer nozzles*

The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing.

High-pressure headlight washing*

High-pressure headlight washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the headlights are washed using two alternatives:
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
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the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
Parking lights on. Optional Active Bending Lights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed. Normal halo­gen headlights will not be washed.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation.
When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the headlights will no longer be washed. A text message will also be displayed to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.

Related information

Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)

Tailgate wiper/washer

The tailgate wiper operates at two speeds: inter­mittent and continuous.
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not operate if its electric motor overheats. The wiper will function again after a cool-down period (30 seconds or longer, depending on the heat of the motor and ambient temperature condi­tions).

Tailgate wiper and reverse gear

If the windshield wipers are on and the transmis­sion is put into reverse gear, the tailgate wiper will go into intermittent wiping function16. This function is deactivated when a different gear is selected.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor, the tailgate wiper will be activated when reverse is selected, if the rain sensor is activated and it is raining.
If the tailgate wiper is in the normal (continuous) wiping mode, selecting different gears will not affect its function.

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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)
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Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated.
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Power windows

All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The control panels in the other doors only operate the win­dow in the respective doors.
Driver's door control panel
Switch for disengaging rear door power win­dow buttons
Rear door window controls
Front door window controls.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended to put the ignition in mode 0 (see Ignition modes (p. 74) for information about the ignition modes).
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Make sure that the windows are com­pletely unobstructed before they are operated.

Operating

Operating the power windows
Manual up/down
Auto up/down.
For the power windows to function, the ignition must be in at least mode I. When the vehicle has
been running, the power windows can be oper­ated for several minutes after the remote key has been removed from the ignition slot, or until a door has been opened.
NOTE
Movement of the windows will stop if they are obstructed in any way.
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly.
Manual up/down
Move one of the controls up/down slightly. > The power windows move up/down as
long as the control is held in position.
Auto up/down
Move one of the controls up/down as far as possible and release it.
> The window will open or close completely.

Resetting

If the battery has been disconnected, the auto open function must be reset so that it will work properly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the button to close the window and hold it for one second.
2. Release the button briefly.
3. Raise the front section of the button again for one second.
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Sun shades

A sun shade can be integrated into the rear par­cel shelf.

Integrated rear sun shade*

Integrated sun shade
Pull up the sun shade and attach its hooks to the ceiling clips.
> The sun shade's spring-loading will pull it
taut.
When not in use, release the hooks and hold the sun shade while it retracts.

Related information

Ignition modes (p. 74)

Power door mirrors

The control on the driver's door is used to adjust the position of the door mirrors.
Door mirror controls

Adjusting

1.
Press the L button for the left door mirror or the R button for the right door mirror. The light in the button comes on.
2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the center.
3.
Press the L or R button again. The light should no longer be on.
WARNING
Objects seen in the wide-angle passenger's side mirror may be closer than they appear to be.

Retractable power door mirrors*

The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving in narrow spaces:
1.
Press down the L and R buttons at the same time.
2. Release them after approximately one sec­ond. The mirrors automatically stop in the fully retracted position.
Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors automat­ically stop in the fully extended position.

Storing the position*

The mirror positions are stored in the key mem­ory when the vehicle has been locked with the remote key. When the vehicle is unlocked with the same remote control the mirrors and the driv­er's seat adopt the stored positions when the driver's door is opened.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
MY CAR under
Settings Car settings Car
key memory
Personal settings in key
memory
. See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a
description of the menu system.
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Tilting the door mirrors when parking*
The door mirrors can be tilted down to help give the driver a better view along the sides of the vehicle, for example when parallel parking.
To activate this function, select reverse gear and press the L or R mirror control button to tilt the mirror down.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
MY CAR under
Settings Car settings
Side mirror settings Tilt left mirror or Tilt
right mirror. See My Car – introduction (p. 71)
for a description of the menu system.
The door mirror will reset to its normal position:
after 10 seconds when reverse is disen­gaged and the car remains stopped.
immediately when reverse is disengaged and the vehicle's forward speed exceeds approxi­mately 6 mph (10 km/h).
immediately if you press the corresponding L or R button again.
when the engine is turned off.
when the side mirrors are folded in.
NOTE
Only one mirror can be tilted down at a time.

Home safe and approach lighting

The light on the door mirrors comes on when approach lighting or home safe lighting is selected, see Approach lighting (p. 92) and Home safe lighting (p. 92).

Related information

Interior rearview mirror (p. 100)
Heated windshield*, rear window and door mirror defrosters (p. 99)
Power door mirrors – automatic tilting/ retraction (p. 98)

Power door mirrors – automatic tilting/retraction

The control on the driver's door is used to adjust the position of the door mirrors.

Automatically tilting the door mirrors when parking

The door mirrors can tilt down automatically to help give the driver a better view along the sides of the vehicle, for example when parallel parking. When the transmission is no longer in reverse, the mirrors will automatically return to their origi­nal position.
This function can be activated/deactivated in MY
CAR under
Settings Car settings Side
mirror settings
In reverse gear tilt left
mirror
or In reverse gear tilt right mirror. See
My Car – introduction (p. 71) for information about the MY CAR menu system.

Automatic retraction when locking

When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the remote key the door mirrors are automatically retracted/extended.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
MY CAR under
Settings Car settings
Side mirror settings Retract side mirrors when locking
. See My Car – introduction (p. 71)
for a description of the menu system.
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