Volvo V50 2006 User Manual

DEAR VOLVO OWNER

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO

We hope that you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in
your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and com­fort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest
cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy
all current safety and environmental requirements.

In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend
that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions
and maintenance information contained in this Owner’s
Manual.

Contents

2

00 Introduction

Introduction ........................................6

Volvo Cars and the environment ......... 7

01 Safety

Seatbelts .......................................... 12

Airbag system .................................. 15

Airbags (SRS) ................................... 16

Activating/deactivating the airbag

(SRS) ................................................ 19

Side airbags (SIPS bags).................. 21

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ....................... 23

WHIPS.............................................. 24

When the systems deploy................ 26

Crash mode...................................... 27

Child safety ...................................... 28

02 Instruments and controls

Overview, left-hand drive cars .......... 36

Overview, right-hand drive cars........ 38

Driver’s door control panel ............... 40

Combined instrument panel .............41

Indicator and warning symbols......... 42

Information display ........................... 47

Electrical socket and switches on

centre console .................................. 48

Lighting panel ................................... 49

Left-hand stalk switch ...................... 51

Right-hand stalk switch .................... 53

Cruise control (option) ...................... 55

Steering wheel keypad (option) ........ 57

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard

warning flashers................................ 58

Parking brake, electrical socket........ 59

Power windows................................. 60

Rearview and door mirrors ............... 62

Power sunroof (option)...................... 66

Personal preferences ........................ 68

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03 Climate control

General information on climate

control .............................................. 72

Manual climate control, A/C.............. 74

Electronic climate control, ECC

(option) ............................................. 76

Air distribution .................................. 79

Fuel-driven heater (option................ 80

04 Interior

Front seats ........................................84

Interior lighting .................................. 86

Storage spaces in the passenger

compartment .................................... 88

Rear seat........................................... 90

Cargo area ........................................ 92

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control with key blade....... 100

Keyless drive (option) ..................... 104

Locking and unlocking ................... 107

Child safety locks ........................... 110

Alarm (option) .................................. 111

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06 Starting and driving

General ............................................ 116

Refuelling........................................ 118

Starting the engine ......................... 119

Keyless drive (option) ..................... 121

Manual gearbox.............................. 122

Automatic gearbox......................... 124

All-wheel drive................................ 127

Brake system................................... 128

Stability and traction

control system................................ 130

Parking assistance (option)............. 132

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS,

option) ............................................ 134

Towing and recovery....................... 137

Start assistance.............................. 139

Driving with a trailer........................ 140

Towing equipment .......................... 142

Detachable towbar ......................... 144

Loading........................................... 149

Adjusting headlamp pattern ........... 150

07 Wheels and tyres

General........................................... 154

Tyre pressure.................................. 158

Warning triangle and spare wheel.. 160

Changing wheels............................ 161

Emergency puncture repair............ 163

08 Car care

Cleaning.......................................... 172

Touching up paintwork.................... 175

Rustproofing ................................... 176

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09 Maintenance and service

Volvo service .................................. 180

Self-maintenance ........................... 181

Bonnet and engine compartment .. 182

Diesel.............................................. 183

Oils and fluids ................................ 184

Wiper blades .................................. 189

Battery........................................... 190

Replacing bulbs ............................. 192

Fuses.............................................. 198

10 Infotainment system

General ...........................................208

Audio functions ...............................209

Radio functions ...............................211

CD functions ...................................215

Menu structure – audio system ......217

Phone functions (option) .................218

Menu structure – phone ..................225

11 Specifications

Type designation............................. 232

Dimensions and weights ................ 233

Engine specifications ..................... 234

Engine oil........................................ 236

Fluids and lubricants ...................... 240

Fuel................................................. 242

Catalytic converter ......................... 245

Electrical system ............................ 246

Introduction

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Introduction

Owner’s Manual

A good way of getting to know your new car
is to read the Owner’s Manual, ideally before
your first journey. This will give you the op­portunity to familiarise yourself with new
functions, to see how best to handle the car
in different situations, and to make the best
use of all the car’s features. Please pay at­tention to the safety instructions contained in
the manual:

The equipment described in the Owner’s
Manual is not available in all models. In addi­tion to standard equipment, this manual also
describes options (factory fitted equipment)
and certain accessories (extra equipment).

The specifications, design features and illus­trations in this Owner’s Manual are not bind­ing. We reserve the right to make modifica­tions without prior notice.

© Volvo Car Corporation

WARNING

"Warning!" texts indicate where there is a
risk of personal injury in the event of the in­structions not being followed.

IMPORTANT

"Important!" texts indicate a risk of damage
to the car in the event of the instructions not
being followed.

NOTE

Volvo cars are adapted for the varying re­quirements of different markets, as well as
for national or local legal requirements and
regulations.

Introduction

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Volvo Cars and the environment

Volvo Cars’ environmental philosophy

Environmental care, safety and quality are
the three core values which influence all op­erations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We
also believe that our customers share our
consideration for the environment.

Your Volvo complies with strict international
environmental standards and is also manu­factured in one of the cleanest and most re­source-efficient plants in the world. Volvo
Car Corporation has global certification to
the ISO 14001 environmental standard,
which supports the work within the area of
the environment.

EPI (Environmental Product Information) is
supplied for all Volvo models. You can now
compare the environmental impact of differ­ent models and engines during the entire life­cycle.

Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI

Fuel consumption

Volvo cars have competitive fuel consump­tion in each of their respective classes. Low­er fuel consumption generally results in lower
emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon di­oxide.

It is possible for the driver to influence fuel
consumption. For more information read un­der the heading Reducing environmental im­pact on page 9.

Introduction

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Volvo Cars and the environment

Efficient emission control

Your Volvo is manufactured following the
concept Clean inside and out – a concept
that encompasses a clean interior environ­ment as well as highly efficient emission con­trol. In many cases the exhaust emissions are
well below the applicable standards.

In addition there is a special radiator coating,
PremAir®

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, which can convert hazardous
ground-level ozone into pure oxygen when
the ozone passes the radiator. The higher the
ozone content in the air the more ozone is
converted.

Clean air in the passenger
compartment

A passenger compartment filter prevents
dust and pollen from entering the passenger
compartment via the air intake.

A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS

2

(In­terior Air Quality System) ensures that the in­coming air is cleaner than the air in the traffic
outside.

The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The incoming air is moni-

tored continuously and if there is an increase
in the level of certain unhealthy gases such
as carbon monoxide then the air intake is
closed. Such a situation may arise in heavy
traffic, queues and tunnels for example.

The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level
ozone and hydrocarbons is prevented by the
carbon filter.

Textile standard

The interior of a Volvo is designed to be
pleasant and comfortable, even for people
with contact allergies and for asthma suffer­ers. All of our upholstery and interior textiles
are tested with respect to certain unhealthy
substances and allergens as well as emis­sions. This means that all textiles fulfil the re­quirements in the Öko-Tex 100

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standard, a
major advance towards a healthier passen­ger compartment environment.

Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car­pets, thread and fabrics for example. The
leather in the upholstery undergoes chromi­um-free tanning with natural plant substanc­es and fulfils the certification requirements.

Volvo workshops and the environment

Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for long service life for the car and low fuel

consumption, and this way you contribute to
a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s work­shops are entrusted with the repair and
maintenance of the car, it becomes part of
our system. We make clear demands regard­ing the way in which our workshops are de­signed in order to prevent spills and dis­charges into the environment. Our workshop
staff have the knowledge and the tools re­quired to guarantee good environmental
care.

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Option for 5-cylinder engines.
PremAir

® is a registered trademark of Engel-

hard Corporation.

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Option

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More information on www.oekotex.com

Introduction

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Reducing environmental impact

You can help reduce environmental impact,
for example, by driving economically, by pur­chasing eco-labelled car care products and
by servicing and maintaining the car accord­ing to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.

The following hints will help you to do your bit
for the environment:

• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 158.

• A roof load and ski box
increase wind resist­ance, leading to signifi­cantly higher fuel
consumption. Remove
them immediately after
use.

• Remove unnecessary items from the car ­the greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.

• Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel con­sumption and exhaust emissions.

• Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.

• Drive in the highest gear
possible. Low engine
speeds result in lower fuel
consumption.

•Use engine braking to
slow down.

• Avoid idling. Take consideration of local
regulations. Switch off the engine in longer
stationary traffic.

• Always dispose of envi­ronmentally hazardous
waste, such as batteries
and oils, in an environ

­mentally safe manner. If
uncertain about disposal,
consult an authorised
Volvo workshop for advice.

• Service your car regularly.

• High speed increases consumption con­siderably due to increased wind resist­ance. A doubling of speed increases wind
resistance four times.

These hints will help you to reduce your fuel
consumption without increasing your travel
time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.
Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be
saving money - and the Earth’s resources.

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Seatbelts .................................................................................................. 12

Airbag system .......................................................................................... 15

Airbags (SRS)........................................................................................... 16

Activating/deactivating the airbag

(SRS) ........................................................................................................ 19

Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......................................................................... 21

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................... 23

WHIPS...................................................................................................... 24

When the systems deploy........................................................................ 26

Crash mode.............................................................................................. 27

Child safety .............................................................................................. 28

01

SAFETY

01 Safety

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Seatbelts

01

Always use a seatbelt

Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be
positioned low down.

Heavy braking can have serious conse­quences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure
that all passengers use their seatbelts.

Putting on a seatbelt:

– Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by

pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud
"click" indicates that the belt has locked.

Releasing the belt

– Press the red lock button and let the belt

retract. If the belt does not retract fully,

feed the belt in by hand so that it does not
hang lose.

The belt locks and cannot be withdrawn

• if it is pulled out too quickly.

• during braking and acceleration.

• if the car leans heavily.

It is important that the belt lies against the
body so it can provide maximum protection.
Do not lean the backrest too far back. The
seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal
seating position.

Keep in mind the following:

• do not use clips or anything else that can
prevent the belt from fitting properly.

• ensure the belt is not be twisted or caught
on anything.

• the hip strap must be positioned low down
(not over the abdomen).

• tension the hip strap over the lap by
pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as
illustrated

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat­belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by the
airbag in the event of a collision.

WARNING

Each belt is intended for one person only.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the belt yourself.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. If
the belt has been subjected to a major load,
such as in a collision, the entire belt, includ

­ing reel, anchorage and buckle, must be re­placed. Some of the belt’s protective
properties may have been lost even if the
belt does not appear damaged. The belt
should also be replaced if it shows signs of
wear or damage. The new belt must be
type-approved and designed for installation
at the same location as the replaced belt.

01 Safety

13

Seatbelts

01

Seatbelt reminder

Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fas­ten their seatbelts through an audio and visu­al reminder. The audio reminder is speed-de­pendent. The visual reminder is located in the
roof console and the combined instrument
panel. At low speed, the audio reminder will
sound for the first six seconds.

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.

Rear seat

The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has
two subfunctions:

• Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat (shown in

the information display). The message is
automatically cleared after approx.
30

seconds or can be acknowledged

manually by pressing the READ button.

• Provide a warning if one of the rear seat­belts is unfastened during travel. This
warning takes the form of a message in
the information display along with the
audio/visual signal. The warning ceases
when the seatbelt is re-fastened or when
manually acknowledged by pressing the
READ button.

The message in the information display
showing which belts are in use is always
available. Press the READ button to see
stored messages.

Certain markets

An unbelted driver will be reminded to fasten
his or her seatbelt through an audio and visu­al reminder. At low speed, the audio reminder
will sound for the first six seconds.

Seatbelts and pregnancy

The seatbelt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in
the correct way. The diagonal section should
wrap over the shoulder then be routed be­tween the breasts and to the side of the ab­domen. The lap section should lay flat over
the thighs and as low as possible under the
abdomen. – 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

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Seatbelts

01

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
abdomen and the steering wheel.

Seatbelt tensioner

Label on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner.

All the seatbelts (except the centre rear belt)
are equipped with belt tensioners. A mecha­nism in the belt tensioner tightens the seat­belt around in the event of a sufficiently vio­lent collision. This provides more effective re­straint for passengers.

01 Safety

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Airbag system

01

Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel

The airbag system1 is continually monitored
by the system control module. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel il­luminates when the ignition key is turned to
position I , II or III. The symbol goes out after
approx. seven seconds provided the airbag
system

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is fault-free.

As well as the warning sym­bol, a message may appear
on the information display in
appropriate cases. If the
warning symbol malfunc­tions, the warning triangle il­luminates and the message

SRS AIRBAG SERVICE RE­QUIRED

or SRS AIRBAG

SERVICE URGENT

appears
in the information display. Contact an author­ised Volvo workshop urgently.

1

Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS
and IC.

WARNING

If the warning symbol for the Airbag system
remains on or illuminates while driving, it
means that the Airbag system is not func­tioning fully. The symbol indicates a fault in
the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, SRS system or IC
system. Contact an authorised Volvo work­shop urgently.

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Airbags (SRS)

01

Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) in the steering wheel to
supplement the protection afforded by the
seatbelt. This airbag is fitted into the centre
of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is
marked SRS AIRBAG.

Passenger airbag (SRS)

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) to supplement the protec­tion afforded by the seatbelt. The passenger
airbag

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is fitted behind a panel above the

glovebox. This panel is marked SRS AIRBAG

.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat­belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by the
airbag in the event of a collision.

1

Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS).
This can be unselected when the car is or­dered.

WARNING

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and
backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must
be secured.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air-

bag (SRS) is activated.

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Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat. No one shorter
than 140 cm should sit in the front passen­ger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger the life of the child.

1

For information on activated/deactivated air­bag (SRS) see page 19.

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Airbags (SRS)

01

SRS system

SRS system, left-hand drive.

The system consists of airbags and sensors.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sen­sors and the airbag(s) are inflated with hot
gas. To cushion the impact, the airbag de­flates when compressed. When this occurs,
smoke escapes into the car. This is com­pletely normal. The entire process, including
inflation and deflation of the airbag, occurs
within tenths of a second.

SRS system, right-hand drive.

NOTE

The sensors react differently depending on
the course of the collision and whether the
seatbelts on the driver and passenger side
are used. It is therefore possible that only
one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a
collision. The SRS system senses the force
of the collision on the car and adapts ac­cordingly so that one or more airbags is de­ployed.

NOTE

The airbags have a function whereby their
capacities are adapted to the collision force
to which the car is subjected.

WARNING

Repairs must only be performed by an au­thorised Volvo workshop.
Unauthorised work on the SRS system
could cause malfunction and result in seri

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ous injury.

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Airbags (SRS)

01

Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand
drive and right-hand drive cars

WARNING

Never interfere with SRS components in the
steering wheel or the panel above the
glovebox.

Objects and accessories must not be posi­tioned or glued on or near the SRS AIR-

BAG panel (above the glovebox) or in the

area affected by a deployed airbag.

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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

01

PACOS (option)

Indicator showing that the passenger airbag
(SRS) is deactivated.

The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat
can be deactivated using a switch. This is
necessary if a child seat is to be fitted there
for example.

Indicator

A text message on the roof panel indicates
that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivat­ed.

Activating/deactivating

Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off
Switch).

The switch is located on the passenger end
of the dashboard and is accessible when the
passenger door is open. Check that the
switch is in the required position. Volvo rec­ommends that that the ignition key be used
to change position (Other items with a shape
similar to a key can be used).

WARNING

If the car is equipped with a front passenger
airbag (SRS), but does not have PACOS,
the airbag will always be activated.

WARNING

Activated airbag (passenger seat):

Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion on the front passenger
seat when the airbag is activated. This ap­plies to everyone shorter than 140 cm.

Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in
the front passenger seat when the airbag is
deactivated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger life.

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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

01

Switch position

Switch for SRS in ON position.

ON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With the switch
in this position, persons taller than 140 cm
can sit in the front passenger seat, but never
children in a child seat or on a booster cush­ion.

Switch for SRS in OFF position.

OFF = Airbag (SRS) is deactivated. With the
switch in this position, children in a child seat
or on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas­senger seat if the text message in the roof
panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) is de­activated and if the warning symbol for the
AIRBAG system is also displayed on the
combined instrument panel. This indicates
that there has been a severe malfunction.
Visit an authorised Volvo workshop urgent­ly.

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Side airbags (SIPS bags)

01

Side airbags – SIPS bags

Side airbag locations.

A large proportion of the collision force is
transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact Protec­tion System) to beams, pillars, the floor, the
roof and other structural parts of the body.
The side airbags at the driver’s and front pas­senger seats protect the chest area and are
an important part of the SIPS. The side air­bags are located in the front seat backrests.

Inflated side airbag.

Child seats and side airbags

The side airbag does not diminish the protec­tion provided by the car to children seated in
a child seat or on a booster cushion.

A child seat or booster cushion can be
placed on the front passenger seat provided
that the car does not have an activated

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pas-

senger airbag.

WARNING

Side airbags are a supplement to the SIPS
system. Always wear a seatbelt.

WARNING

Repairs must only be performed by an au­thorised Volvo workshop.

Work on the SIPS system can cause mal­function and result in serious personal inju­ry.

WARNING

Do not put objects in the area between the
outside of the seat and the door panel,
since this area is required by the side air

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bag.

WARNING

Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat
covers may impede the operation of the
side air bags.

1

For information on activated/deactivated air­bag (SRS) see page 19

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Side airbags (SIPS bags)

01

SIPS bags

Driver’s side

The SIPS bag system consists of side air­bags and sensors. A sufficiently violent colli­sion trips the sensors and the side airbags
are inflated. The airbag inflates between the
occupant and the door panel and thereby
cushions the initial impact while deflating.
The side airbag is normally only deployed on
the side of the collision.

Passenger side

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Inflatable Curtain (IC)

01

Properties

The inflatable curtain, IC (Inflatable Curtain),
is a supplement to the SIPS system. It is fit­ted in the headlining along both sides of the
roof and protects both front and rear seat
passengers. The inflatable curtain is activat­ed by sensors in the event of a sufficiently vi­olent collision and the inflatable curtain in­flates. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent
the driver and passengers from striking their
heads on the inside of the car during a colli­sion.

WARNING

Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only de­signed for light clothing (not for solid ob­jects such as umbrellas for example).

Do not screw or fit anything to the headlin­ing, door pillars or side panels. This could
compromise the intended protection. Only
use Volvo genuine parts that are approved
for placement in these areas.

WARNING

Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the side windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.

Always use a seatbelt.

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WHIPS

01

Protection against whiplash injury –
WHIPS

The whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints for the
front seats. The system is actuated by a rear­end collision, where the angle and speed of
the collision, and the nature of the colliding
vehicle all have an influence.

Properties of the seat

When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests fall backward to alter the
position of the driver and front seat passen­ger. This diminishes the risk of whiplash inju­ry.

WHIPS system and child seats/
booster cushions

The WHIPS system does not diminish the
protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cush­ion.

Correct seating position

For the best possible protection, the driver
and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as pos­sible between the head and the head re­straint.

WARNING

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.

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WHIPS

01

Do not obstruct the WHIPS system

WARNING

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat back­rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.

WARNING

If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the folded
backrest.

WARNING

If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear-end collision,
the WHIPS system must be checked by an
authorised Volvo workshop.

Part of the WHIPS system’s protective ca­pacity may have been lost even if the seat
appears to be undamaged.

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to
have the system checked after even a minor
rear-end collision.

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When the systems deploy

01

If the airbags have been deployed, the fol­lowing is recommended:

• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with de­ployed airbags.

• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.

• Always contact a doctor.

System Tr ig ge re d

Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
Airbags (SRS)

In a frontal collision1.

Side airbags (SIPS)

In a side-impact accident1.

Inflatable Curtain IC

In a side-impact accident1.

Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.

1

The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the
speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.

NOTE

The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys­tems are deployed only once during a colli­sion

WARNING

The AIRBAG control module is located in
the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, discon

­nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to
start the car since the airbags may deploy.
Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.

WARNING

Never drive with deployed airbags. They
can make steering difficult. Other safety
systems may also be damaged. The smoke
and dust created when the airbags are de

­ployed can cause skin and eye irritation
after intensive exposure. In case of irrita

­tion, wash with cold water. The rapid de­ployment sequence and airbag fabric may
cause friction and skin burns.

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Crash mode

01

Driving after a collision

If the car is involved in a collision, the text

CRASH MODE - SEE MANUAL may appear

on the information display. This means that
the car has reduced functionality. Crash
mode is a protective state that is enforced
when the collision may have damaged the
car’s vital functions, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, or the
brake system.

Attempting to start the car

First, check that no fuel is leaking from the
car. There should be no smell of fuel.

If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you
may attempt to start the car.

Firstly, remove the ignition key and then rein­sert it. The car’s electronics will then try to re­set themselves to normal mode. Then try to
start the car. If

CRASH MODE is still shown

in the display then the car must not be driven
or towed. Even if the car appears to be drive­able, hidden damage may make the car im­possible to control once moving.

Moving the car

If NORMAL MODE is shown after CRASH

MODE

has been reset, the car can be moved
carefully out of a dangerous position. Do not
move the car further than necessary.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair your car or reset the
electronics yourself if the car has been in
crash mode. This could result in personal
injury or the car not functioning as normal.
Always allow an authorised Volvo workshop
to check and restore the car to

NORMAL

MODE

after CRASH MODE has been dis-

played.

WARNING

Never, under any circumstances, attempt to
restart the car if it smells of fuel when the

CRASH MODE message is displayed.

Leave the car at once.

WARNING

If the car is in CRASH MODE it must not be
towed. It must be transported to an author­ised Volvo workshop.

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28

Child safety

01

Children should sit comfortably and
safely

The position of a child in the car and the
choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s
weight and size. For more information see
page 30.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a
child to sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo’s own child safety equipment is de­signed for your car. Use Volvo genuine
equipment to best ensure that the mounting
points and attachments are correctly posi­tioned and are sufficiently strong.

You may place:

• a child seat or booster cushion on the
front passenger seat, provided the pas­senger airbag is not activated1.

• a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that
uses the back of the front seat as support.

Child seats and airbags

Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag is activated

1

. A child in a
child seat on the front passenger seat may
suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.

Location of airbag decal in door opening on front
passenger side

NOTE

Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to coun­try. Check what laws apply.

1

For information on activated/deactivated air­bag (SRS) see page 19.

WARNING

Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit in
the front passenger seat if the passenger
airbag is deactivated.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air

-

bag (SRS) is activated1. Failure to follow
this advice can endanger the life of the
child.

1

For information on activated/deactivated air­bag (SRS), see page 19.

01 Safety

29

Child safety

01

Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face

(Australia only).

01 Safety

30

Child safety

01

Placement of children in the car

Weight/age

Front seat

1

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

<10 kg
(0–9 months)

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and straps. Use a protective
cushion between the child seat and the
dashboard.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

9–18 kg
(9–36 months)

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and straps. Use a protective
cushion between the child seat and the
dashboard.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03135

15–36 kg
(3–12 years)

Booster cushion with or without
backrest.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03139

Booster cushion with or without
backrest.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03139

Integrated booster cushion

3

.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03168

Booster cushion with or without
backrest.

L

2

: Type approval no. E5 03139

1

For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 19.

2

L: Suitable for certain child seats as listed in the specified type approval. Child seats can be vehicle-specific, limited, semi-universal or universal.

3

Option

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Child safety

01

Integrated booster cushion (option)

Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the
outer rear seats is specially designed to pro­vide optimum safety for children. Combined
with the regular seatbelts, the booster cush­ion is approved for children weighing be­tween 15 and 36 kg.

Raising the booster cushion

– Pull that handle to raise the booster

cushion (1).

– Grasp the cushion with both hands and

push it backwards (2).

– Push until it locks in place (3).

Check that:

• the booster cushion in locked in position.

• the seatbelt is in contact with the child’s
body and is not slack or twisted

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air­bag (SRS) is activated.

No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit
in the front passenger seat if the airbag

(SRS) is activated.

1

Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger the life of the child.

1

For information on activated/deactivated airbag
(SRS), see page 19.

WARNING

The booster cushion must be in the locked
position before the child is placed there.

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32

Child safety

01

• the seatbelt is in contact with the child’s
body and is not slack or twisted, and that
the belt is positioned correctly across the
shoulder.

• the hip strap is low across the hips for
optimum protection.

• the seatbelt does not lie across the child’s
throat or below the shoulder

• Carefully adjust the position of the head
restraint to suit the child.

Lowering the booster cushion

– Pull the handle (1).
– Lower the seat and press until it locks (2).
Remember to stow away the booster cush-

ion before lowering the rear seat backrest.

WARNING

Repair or replacement should only be per­formed by an authorised Volvo workshop.
Do not make any modifications or additions
to the booster cushion.

If an integrated booster cushion has been
subjected to a major load, such as in con

­junction with a collision, the entire booster
cushion must be replaced. Even if the
booster cushion appears to be undamaged,
it may not afford the same level of protec

­tion. The booster cushion must also be re­placed if it is heavily worn.

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33

Child safety

01

Fitting a child seat

Volvo has child safety products that are de­signed for and tested by Volvo.

When using other child safety products avail­able on the market it is important to read the
installation instructions included with the
product.

• Do not attach the straps for the child seat
to the horizontal adjustment bar, springs,
rails or beams under the seat. Sharp
edges can damage the straps.

• Allow the back of the child seat to rest
against the dashboard. This applies to
cars without a passenger airbag or where
the airbag is deactivated.

ISOFIX fixture system for child seats
(option)

The outer rear seats have ISOFIX attachment
points. Contact a Volvo dealer for further in­formation on child safety equipment.

WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel
braces or some other design that could rest
on the seatbelt buckle’s opening button
must not be used, as they could cause the
seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.
Do not allow the upper section of the child
seat to rest against the windscreen.

WARNING

Never place the child seat in the front seat if
the car is equipped with an activated

1

front
passenger airbag. If problems arise when
fitting child safety products, contact the
manufacturer for clearer instructions.

1

For information on activated/deactivated airbag
(SRS), see page 19.

34

Overview, left-hand drive cars.................................................................. 36

Overview, right-hand drive cars ............................................................... 38

Driver’s door control panel....................................................................... 40

Combined instrument panel .....................................................................41

Indicator and warning symbols................................................................ 42

Information display................................................................................... 47

Electrical socket and switches on centre console ................................... 48

Lighting panel........................................................................................... 49

Left-hand stalk switch.............................................................................. 51

Right-hand stalk switch ........................................................................... 53

Cruise control (option).............................................................................. 55

Steering wheel keypad (option)................................................................ 57

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers .............................. 58

Parking brake, electrical socket............................................................... 59

Power windows ........................................................................................ 60

Rearview and door mirrors....................................................................... 62

Power sunroof (option) ............................................................................. 66

Personal preferences ............................................................................... 68

02

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

02 Instruments and controls

36

Overview, left-hand drive cars

02

02 Instruments and controls

37

Overview, left-hand drive cars

1. Steering wheel adjustment

2. Bonnet release

3. Control panel

4. Direction indicators, main beam, trip computer

5. Lighting, fuel filler flap opener

6. Door handle, lock button.

7. Air vents in dashboard

8. Air vent for side window

9. Cruise control

10.Horn, airbag

11.Combined instrument panel

12.Keypad for infotainment system

13.Windscreen wipers and washer, headlamp washers

14.Ignition switch

15.Sunroof controls

16.No function

17.Deactivation of alarm detectors, deadlocks

18.Switch for interior lighting

19.Reading lamp, left-hand side

20.Reading lamp, right-hand side

21.Seatbelt reminder

22.Interior rearview mirror

23.Display for climate control and infotainment system

24.Infotainment system

25.Controls for climate control, infotainment system and personal
preferences

26.Climate control

27.Gear lever

28.Hazard warning flashers

29.Door handle

30.Glovebox

31.Parking brake

32.Electrical socket/cigarette lighter

33.Blind Spot Information System, BLIS

34.Switch, optional equipment

02 Instruments and controls

38

Overview, right-hand drive cars

02

02 Instruments and controls

39

Overview, right-hand drive cars

1. Switch, optional equipment

2. Blind Spot Information System, BLIS

3. Electrical socket, cigarette lighter

4. Parking brake

5. Control panel

6. Glovebox

7. Door handle

8. Air vent for side window

9. Air vents in dashboard

10.Gear lever

11.Climate control

12.Controls for climate control, infotainment system and personal
preferences

13.Infotainment system

14.Display for climate control and infotainment system

15.Interior rearview mirror

16.Seatbelt reminder

17.Switch for interior lighting

18.Reading lamp, left-hand side

19.Reading lamp, right-hand side

20.No function

21.Deactivation of alarm detectors, deadlocks

22.Sunroof controls

23.Ignition switch

24.Windscreen wipers and washers, headlamp washers

25.Cruise control

26.Combined instrument panel

27.Horn, airbag

28.Keypad for infotainment system

29.Hazard warning flashers

30.Door handle, lock button

31.Lighting, fuel filler flap opener

32.Direction indicators, main beam, trip computer

33.Bonnet release

34.Steering wheel adjustment

02 Instruments and controls

40

Driver’s door control panel

02

Driver’s door control panel

1. Blocking switch for rear power windows
(standard) Electric child locks (option)

2. Power windows

3. Door mirror, left-hand side

4. Door mirrors, setting

5. Door mirror, right-hand side

02 Instruments and controls

41

Combined instrument panel

02

1. Speedometer.

2. Direction indicators, left.

3. Warning symbol.

4. Information display – The display
presents information and warning mes­sages, outside temperature and the
time. When the ambient temperature is
between +2

C and –5 C, a snowflake
symbol appears on the display. This
warns of icy roads. The outside tem

­perature gauge may show a slightly
high reading after the car has been
stationary.

5. Information symbol.

6. Direction indicator, right.

7. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

8. Indicator and warning symbols.

9. Fuel gauge.

10.Button for trip meter – Used to measure
short distances. Press the button to
switch between trip meters

T1 and T2.
Press and hold (more than 2 seconds)
to zero the active trip meter.

11.Display – Display for automatic gear
position, rain sensor, odometer, trip
meter and cruise control.

12.Main beam indicator.

13.Knob for clock – Turn the knob to
adjust the time.

14.Temperature gauge – Displays the tem­perature of the engine cooling system.
A message will appear on the display if
the temperature becomes too high and
the gauge goes into the red zone. Bear
in mind that extra lights placed in front
of the air intake, for example, reduce
the cooling capacity at high outside
temperatures and high engine loads.

15.Indicator and warning symbols.

02 Instruments and controls

42

Indicator and warning symbols

02

Functionality check, symbols

All indicator and warning symbols1 illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to position II
before starting. This is to check that the sym­bols are working. When the engine starts, all
the symbols should go out except the hand­brake symbol, which extinguishes when the
handbrake is released.

If the engine does not start
within five seconds, all sym­bols extinguish except the
symbols for a fault in the car’s
emissions system and for low
oil pressure. Certain symbols
may have no function, de-

pending on the car’s specifications.

Symbols in the centre of the
instrument panel

The red warning symbol illumi­nates when a fault has been in­dicated which could affect the
safety and/or driveability of the

car. An explanatory text is
shown in the information display at the same
time. The symbol and message text are visi­ble until the fault has been rectified.

The warning symbol can also illuminate in
conjunction with other symbols.

– Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car

further.

– Read the information on the information

display.

– Rectify the fault as instructed or contact

an authorised Volvo workshop.

When one of the car’s systems
does not behave as intended,
the yellow information symbol il­luminates and a text appears in

the information display. The
message text is cleared using the READ but­ton, see page 47, or disappears automatical­ly after two minutes.

The yellow information symbol can also illu­minate in conjunction with other symbols.

1

For certain engine variants, the symbol for low
oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given
via display text, see page 184.

NOTE

When the message text TIME FOR

REGULAR SERVICE

is shown, the symbol
lamp and message text are cleared using
the

READ button, or disappear automati-

cally after two minutes.

02 Instruments and controls

43

Indicator and warning symbols

02

Indicator symbols – left-hand side

1. Fault in car’s emissions system

Drive to an authorised Volvo
workshop to have the system
checked.

2. ABS fault

If this symbol lights, the system
is not working. The car’s regular
brake system continues to work,
but without the ABS function.

– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off

the engine.

– Restart the engine.
– Drive to an authorised Volvo workshop to

have the ABS checked if the symbol re­mains lit.

3. Rear fog lamp

This symbol is lit when the rear
fog lamp is on.

4. Stability system STC or DSTC

For information on the system’s
functions and symbols, see
page 130.

5. No function

6. Engine preheater (diesel)

This symbol is lit during engine
preheating. Preheating occurs
when the temperature is below –
2



C. The car can be started once

the symbol extinguishes.

7. Low level in fuel tank

This symbol lights when there
are approximately 8 litres of usa­ble fuel left in a petrol-engined
car, or approximately 7 litres in a
diesel-engined car.

02 Instruments and controls

44

Indicator and warning symbols

02

Indicator symbols – right-hand side

1. Indicator symbol for trailer

This symbol flashes when the di­rection indicators are used and a
trailer is coupled. If the symbol
does not flash, one of the lamps

on the trailer or the car is defective.

2. Parking brake applied

The lamp illuminates when the
parking brake is applied. Always
pull the parking brake lever to the
end position.

3. Airbags – SRS

If this symbol remains on or illu­minates while driving, it means a
fault has been detected in the

seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or IC
system. Drive directly to an authorised Volvo
workshop to have the system checked.

4. Low oil pressure1

If this symbol lights up while driv-

ing, the engine oil pressure is too

low. Stop the engine immediately

and check the engine oil level,
top up if necessary. If the symbol lights up
and the oil level is normal, contact an author­ised Volvo workshop.

5. Seatbelt reminder

This symbol lights if someone in
a front seat has not put on their
seatbelt or if someone in a rear
seat has taken off their seatbelt.

6. Alternator not charging

If this symbol lights while driving,
a fault has occurred in the elec­trical system. Contact an author­ised Volvo workshop.

7. Fault in brake system

If this symbol lights, the brake
fluid level may be too low.

– Stop the car in a safe place and check the

level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 187. If the level in the reservoir is
below MIN, the car should not be driven
any further. Transport the car to an author­ised Volvo workshop to have the brake
system checked.

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols
illuminate at the same time, there
may be a fault in the brake force
distribution system.

NOTE

The lamp illuminates irrespective of how
hard the parking brake is applied.

1

For certain engine variants, the symbol for low
oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given
via display text, see page 184.

02 Instruments and controls

45

Indicator and warning symbols

02

– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off

the engine.
– Restart the engine.
– If both symbols extinguish, continue driv-

ing.
– If the symbols remain on, check the level

in the brake fluid reservoir. See page 187.
– If the brake fluid level is normal but the

symbols are still lit, the car can be driven,

with great care, to an authorised Volvo

workshop to have the brake system

checked.
– If the level in the reservoir is below MIN

then the car should not be driven any

further. Have the car transported to an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the

brake system checked.

WARNING

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at the
same time, there is a risk that the rear end
will skid during heavy braking.

02 Instruments and controls

46

Indicator and warning symbols

02

Reminder – doors not closed

If one of the doors, the bonnet1 or the tailgate
is not properly closed, the driver will be re­minded of this.

Low speed

If the car moves at a speed less
than approx. 7 km/h, the infor­mation symbol illuminates and

DRIVER DOOR OPEN, PAS­SENGER DOOR OPEN,

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN, BONNET OPEN

or RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN, is shown in
the display. Stop the car safely as soon as
possible and close the door or bonnet.

High speed

If the car is moving faster than
approx. 7 km/h, the symbol illu­minates and one of the texts in­dicated in the previous para-

graph appears in the display.

Tailgate reminder

If the tailgate is open, this infor­mation symbol will illuminate and

TAILGATE OPEN will appear on

the display.

1

Only cars with alarms.

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47

Information display

02

Messages

When a warning or indicator symbol come, a
message appears on the information display.

–Press the READ button (1).
Switch between messages with the READ

button. Fault messages are stored in the
memory until the fault is rectified.

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read (press

READ) before the previous

activity can be resumed.

Message Specification

STOP SAFELY

Stop the car in a safe manner and turn off the engine. Serious risk of damage.

STOP ENGINE

Stop the car in a safe manner and turn off the engine. Serious risk of damage.

SERVICE URGENT

Have the car checked by an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

SEE MANUAL

Read the Owner’s Manual.

SERVICE REQUIRED

Have the car checked by an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible.

TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE

Time for regular service at an authorised Volvo workshop. The timing is determined by the number of
kilometres driven, number of months since the last service and engine running time.

CHECK OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level. The message is shown every 10 000 km (certain engine variants). For information
on checking the oil level, see page

185.

SOOT FILTER FULL – SEE MANUAL

Diesel particle filter requires regeneration, see page 119.

STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF

The function of the stability and traction control system is reduced, see page 131 for more variants.

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48

Electrical socket and switches on centre console

02

12 V electrical socket

Electrical socket, BLIS and extra equipment

The electrical socket can be used for 12 V
accessories, such as mobile phone chargers
and coolers. The maximum current is 10 A.
For the socket to supply current, the ignition
key must be in at least position

I.

Cigarette lighter (option)

Activate the lighter by pushing in the button.
The button pops out when the lighter is hot.
Pull out the lighter and light a cigarette on the
heated coils.

Extra equipment

Space for an extra switch for retrofitted
equipment.

WARNING

Always leave the plug in the socket when
the socket is not in use.

02 Instruments and controls

49

Lighting panel

02

Headlamp levelling

The load in the car changes the vertical align­ment of the headlamp beam, which could
dazzle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by ad­justing the height of the beam.

– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Turn the headlamp control (2) to one of the

end positions.

– Roll the control (1) up or down respective-

ly to raise or lower beam alignment.

Cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps

1

have auto­matic headlamp levelling, so there is no
control (1).

Position/parking lamps

Position/parking lamps can be switched on
irrespective of ignition key position.

– Turn the headlamp control (2) to the centre

position.

When the ignition key is in position II the po­sition/parking lamps and number plate light­ing are always on.

Headlamps

Automatic dipped beam (certain
countries)

Dipped beam comes on automatically when
the ignition key is turned to position II , ex­cept when the headlamp control (2) is in the
centre position. If necessary, the automatic
dipped beam can be deactivated by an au­thorised Volvo workshop.

Automatic dipped beam, main beam

– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Dipped beam is activated by means of

turning the headlamp control (2) clockwise
to the end position.

– Main beam is activated by means of mov-

ing the left-hand stalk switch towards the
steering wheel to the end position and
releasing it, see page 51.

The lamps are switched off automatically
when the ignition key is turned to position I or

0.

Instrument lighting

The instrument lighting is switched on when
the ignition key is in position II and the head­lamp control (2) is in one of the end positions.
The lighting is automatically dimmed during

Position Specification

Automatic/deactivated dipped
beam. Only main beam flash.

Position/parking lamps

Automatic dipped beam. Main
beam and main beam flash work
in this position.

1

Option.

02 Instruments and controls

50

Lighting panel

02

the day and can be controlled manually at
night.

– Roll the control up or down (3) for brighter

or dimmer lighting.

Enhanced display lighting

To facilitate reading the odometer, trip meter,
clock and outside temperature gauge, these
illuminate when the car is unlocked and when
the key is removed from the ignition switch.
The displays extinguish when the car is
locked.

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps (option)

The front fog lamps can be switched on
along with the headlamps or the position
lamps/parking lamps.

– Press the button (4).
The light in the button (4) illuminates when

the front fog lamps are switched on.

Rear fog lamp

The rear fog lamp can only be switched on
with the headlamps or the front fog lamps.

– Press the button (6).
The rear fog lamp indicator symbol on the

combined instrument panel and the light in
the button (6) illuminate when the rear fog
lamp is switched on.

Fuel filler flap

Press button (5) to open the fuel filler flap
when the car is unlocked, see page 107.

NOTE

Regulations for use of fog lamps vary from
country to country.

02 Instruments and controls

51

Left-hand stalk switch

02

Stalk switch positions

1. Short flash sequence, direction indicators

2. Continuous flash sequence, direction
indicators

3. Main beam flash

4. Switching, main and dipped beam, and
home safe lighting

Direction indicators

Continuous flash sequence

– Move the stalk switch up or down to end

position (2).

The stalk switch remains in its end position
and is moved back manually, or automatical­ly by steering wheel movement.

Short flash sequence

– Move the stalk switch up or down to

position (1) and release.

The direction indicators flash three times and
the stalk switch returns to its home position.

Switching, main and dipped beam

The ignition key must be in position II for
main beam to be switched on.

– Turn the headlamp control clockwise to

the end position, see page 49.

– Move the stalk switch towards the steer-

ing wheel to the end position (4) and re­lease.

Main beam flash

– Move the stalk switch gently towards the

steering wheel to position (3).

Main beam comes on until the stalk switch is
released.

Home safe lighting

Some exterior lights can be kept lit and serve
as home safe lighting after the car is locked.
The standard delay is 30 seconds

1

, but can
be changed to 60 or 90 seconds; see
page 69.

– Remove the key from the ignition switch.

– Move the stalk switch towards the steer-

ing wheel to the end position (4) and re­lease.

– Get out of the car and lock the door.

1

Factory settings.

02 Instruments and controls

52

Left-hand stalk switch

02

Trip computer (option)

Controls

To scroll through trip computer information,
turn the thumbwheel (B) in steps, either up­ward or downward. Continue turning to re­turn to the starting point.

Functions

The trip computer displays the following in­formation:

• AVERAGE SPEED

• ACTUAL SPEED MPH

1

• INSTANTANEOUS

• AVERAGE

• KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

• STC/DSTC, see page 130

AVERAGE SPEED

When the ignition is switched off, the average
speed is stored and used as the basis of the
new value when you continue driving. Reset
using the RESET button (C).

ACTUAL SPEED MPH

1

Current speed is displayed in mph.

INSTANTANEOUS

Current fuel consumption is calculated every
second. The information on the display is up­dated every couple of seconds. When the car
is stationary, "

----" appears on the display.

During the period for regeneration

2

fuel con-

sumption may increase, see page 119.

AVERAGE

The average fuel consumption since the last
reset (RESET ). The average fuel consump­tion is stored when the ignition is switched
off and remains until the function is reset. Re­set using the RESET button (C).

KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

The range to empty is calculated based on
the average fuel consumption over the last
30 km. When the range to empty is shorter
than 20 km then "----" is shown on the
display.

Resetting

– Select AVERAGE SPEED or AVERAGE
– Press and hold the RESET button (C) for

at least five seconds to reset the average
speed and average consumption at the
same time.

NOTE

If a warning message interrupts while you
are using the trip computer, this message
must be acknowledged. Acknowledge by
pressing the

READ button (A) and revert to

the trip computer function.

1

Certain countries.

2

Only applies to diesel cars with particle filter.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if
a fuel-driven heater is used.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if
fuel consumption is changed due to a
change in driving style or if a fuel-driven
heater is used for example.

02 Instruments and controls

53

Right-hand stalk switch

02

Windscreen wipers

A. Windscreen and headlamp washers
B. Rain sensor – On/Off
C. Thumbwheel
D. Wiper and washer, rear window

Windscreen wipers off

The windscreen wipers are off
when the stalk switch is in
position 0.

Single sweep

Raise the stalk switch to make a
single sweep.

Intermittent wiping

The delay between sweeps can
be adjusted. Turn the thumb-

wheel (C) up for a shorter interval
between sweeps. Turn it down to increase
the delay.

Continuous wiping

The wipers sweep at normal

speed.

The wipers sweep at high

speed.

Windscreen/headlamp washer

Pull the stalk switch towards the steering
wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp
washers. The wipers will make three more
sweeps once the stalk is released.

High-pressure headlamp washing
(option in certain markets)

High-pressure headlamp washing consumes
a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid,
the headlamps are washed as follows.

Dipped beam selected with the switch on
lighting panel:

The headlamps are washed the first time the
windscreen is washed. Within the next ten
minutes, they are washed every fifth wash of
the windscreen. If more than ten minutes
passes between washes, the headlamps are
washed every time.

Parking/position lamps selected with the
switch on the lighting panel:

• Bi-Xenon headlamps are only washed
every fifth wash cycle irrespective of the
time that elapses.

• Halogen headlamps are not washed.

The switch on the lighting panel is in
position 0:

• Bi-Xenon headlamps are only washed
every fifth wash cycle irrespective of the
time that elapses.

• Halogen headlamps are not washed.

IMPORTANT

Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers
are cleaning the windscreen. The wind­screen must be wet when the windscreen
wipers are operating.

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Right-hand stalk switch

02

Rear window wiper and washer

Press the stalk switch forward to initiate rear
window washing and wiping. The wiper blade
makes several sweeps once washing has fin­ished. The control at the end of the stalk has
three positions:

Intermittent wiping:
– Depress the top of the switch.

Normal speed:
– Depress the bottom of the switch.

Neutral:
– Function deactivated.

Wiper – reversing

Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen
wipers are on initiates intermittent rear win­dow wiping. If the rear window wiper is al­ready on at normal speed, no change is
made.

The function for intermittent wiping for re­verse can be deactivated. Contact an author­ised Volvo workshop.

Rain sensor (option)

The rain sensor automatically activates the
windscreen wipers based on how much wa­ter it detects on the windscreen. The sensitiv­ity of the rain sensor can be adjusted using
the thumbwheel (C).

Turn the thumbwheel clockwise for higher
sensitivity and anticlockwise for lower sensi­tivity. (An extra sweep is made when the
thumbwheel is turned clockwise.)

On/Off

When activating the rain sensor, the ignition
key must be in position I

or II and the wind-

screen wiper stalk switch must be in
position 0.

Activating the rain sensor:
– Press the button (B). A display symbol

shows that the rain sensor is active.

To turn the rain sensor off, either:
– Press button (B)

– Press the stalk switch downward to anoth-

er wiper program. If the stalk switch is
raised, the rain sensor will remain active,
the wipers make an extra sweep and then
return to rain sensor mode when the stalk
is released to position 0.

The rain sensor is automatically deactivated
when the key is removed from the ignition
switch or five minutes after the ignition is
switched off.

Thumbwheel

Use the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
of sweeps when intermittent wiping is select­ed, or the sensitivity to rain when the rain
sensor is selected.

IMPORTANT

At an automatic car wash: Deactivate the
rain sensor by pressing the button (B) while
the ignition key is in position

I or II. Other-

wise, the windscreen wipers could start
swiping and become damaged.

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Cruise control (option)

02

Activating

The controls for cruise control are to the left
of the steering wheel.

Setting the desired speed:
–Press the CRUISE button.

CRUISE is

shown on the combined instrument panel.

–Touch

+ or — to lock the vehicle speed.

CRUISE-ON appears on the combined

instrument panel.

Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds
below 30 km/h or above 200 km/h.

Increasing or decreasing speed

– Increase or decrease the speed by press-

ing and holding + or —. The speed of the
car when the button is released is set as
the new speed.

Pressing (less than half a second)

+ or —

changes the speed 1 km/h or 1.6 km/h

1

.

Temporary disengagement

– Press 0 to disengage the cruise control

temporarily.

CRUISE will be shown on the

combined instrument panel. The speed
set earlier is stored in the memory.

The cruise control is also temporarily disen­gaged when:

• the brake pedal or clutch pedal is de­pressed

• speed falls below 25–30 km/h when trav­elling uphill

1

• the gear selector is moved to position N

• wheel spin or wheel lock-up occurs.

• a temporary increase in speed lasts longer
than one minute.

NOTE

A temporary increase in speed (less than
one minute) using the accelerator, such as
while overtaking, does not affect the cruise
control setting. When you release the accel­erator, the car will return to the pro­grammed speed.

1

Depending on engine type.

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Cruise control (option)

02

Return to the set speed

–Press this button to resume
the previously set speed.

CRUISE ON appears on the

combined instrument panel.

Disengaging

–Press CRUISE to disengage the cruise

control. CRUISE ON goes out on the com­bined instrument panel.

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Steering wheel keypad (option)

02

The four buttons at the bottom of the steering
wheel keypad control the radio and the
phone. The function of a button depends on
which system is active. The steering wheel
keypad can be used to scroll between preset
stations, change CD tracks and adjust the
volume.

– Press and hold one of the arrow keys to

fast forward/reverse or search for the next
station.

The phone must be switched on to adjust
audio system settings. It must be activated
with the ENTER key to enable control of the
phone functions with the arrow keys.

To return to Audio only, press EXIT.

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Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers

02

Steering wheel adjustment

The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and reach.

– Pull the lever towards you to release the

steering wheel.

– Adjust the steering wheel to the position

that suits you best.

– Push back the lever to fix the steering

wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press the
steering wheel lightly at the same time as
you push the lever back.

Hazard warning flashers

Use the hazard warning flashers (all direction
indicators flash) when the car is stopped
where it could be a traffic hazard or obstruc­tion. Press the button to activate the
function.

WARNING

Adjust the steering wheel before driving off,
never while driving. Before driving, check
that the steering wheel is fixed in position.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the use of hazard
warning flashers vary from country to coun­try.

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Parking brake, electrical socket

02

Parking brake (handbrake)

The lever is located between the front seats.

How to Apply the parking brake

– Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
– Pull up the parking brake lever firmly to its

full extent.

– Release the foot brake pedal and make

sure that the car is at a standstill position.

– If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever

must be pulled more firmly.

When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in 1st gear (for manual transmission)
or P (for automatic transmission).

Parking on a hill

If the car is parked facing uphill; turn the
wheels away from the kerb.

If the car is parked facing downhill; turn the
wheels toward the kerb.

How to release the parking brake

–Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.

Electrical socket in the rear seat

The electrical socket can be used for 12 V
accessories, such as mobile phone chargers
and coolers. The maximum current is 10 A.
For the socket to supply current, the ignition
key must be in at least position

I.

Cigarette lighter (option)

Activate the lighter by pushing in the button.
The button pops out when the lighter is hot.
Pull out the lighter and light a cigarette on the
heated coils.

NOTE

The warning lamp symbol in the combined
instrument panel illuminates irrespective of
how hard the parking brake is applied.

WARNING

Always leave the plug in the socket when it
is not in use.

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Power windows

02

Operation

The power windows are operated using the
controls in the doors. The ignition key must
be in position I and II for the power windows
to operate. The windows continue to work for
a limited time when the car is stopped and
ignition key removed, provided none of the
doors is opened. Operate the windows with
caution.

To open a window:
– Depress the front of the control.

To close a window:
– Raise the front of the control.

Remote control and lock buttons

To operate the power windows with lock but­tons and remote control, see page 100 and
page 108.

Driver’s door

Controls, power windows. A. Front B. Rear.

The driver can operate all of the power win­dows from the driver’s seat.

The windows can be opened and closed in
two ways:

Manual operation

– Depress one of the controls (A) or (B) gen-

tly or raise it gently. The power window
opens or closes as long as the switch is
actuated.

Automatic operation

– Fully depress one of the controls (A) or (B)

or raise it fully, then release. The side

window will then open or close automati­cally. If the window is obstructed by an
object, the movement will stop.

WARNING

Make sure that children and other passen­gers cannot be trapped in any way when
closing the windows. Pay close attention if
the rear door windows are controlled from
the driver’s door or if the windows are
closed with the remote control.

WARNING

The function that interrupts the movement
of the windows in the event of blocking
works with both automatic and manual
closing, although not with pinch protection
deployed.

WARNING

If there are children in the car:
Remember to switch off the supply to the

power windows by removing the ignition
key if the driver leaves the car.

Make sure that children and other passen­gers cannot be trapped in any way when
closing the windows.

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Power windows

02

Blocking power windows in the rear
doors

Blocking rear power windows and electric child
safety locks1.

The light in the switch is lit

The rear door windows can only be operated
from the driver’s door.

The light in the switch is extinguished

The rear door windows can be operated both
with the control on each rear door and with
the controls on the driver’s door.

Front passenger seat

Front passenger seat

The control in the front passenger door oper­ates that window only.

Rear power windows

The rear door windows can be operated with
the control on each door or with the switch
on the driver’s door. If the light in the switch
for blocking the rear power windows (located
in the control panel in the driver’s door) is lit,
the rear door windows can only be operated
from the driver’s door. The windows in the
rear doors are operated in the same way as
the windows in the front doors.

1

Option.

NOTE

If the car has electric child safety locks on
the rear doors, the light indicates that these
are activated. The doors then cannot be
opened from the inside. A text message is
shown on the display when the electric child
safety locks are activated.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

Interior rearview mirror

Bright light from behind could be reflected in
the rearview mirror and dazzle the driver. Use
dimming when disturbed by light from be­hind.

Dipping

1. Control for dimming

2. Normal position

3. Dimmed position.

Automatic dimming (option)

Bright light from behind is automatically
dimmed by the rearview mirror. The control
(1) is not available in mirrors with automatic
dimming.

Rearview mirror with compass (option
on certain markets)

The upper right-hand corner of the rearview
mirror has an integrated display that shows
the compass direction in which the front of
the car is pointing. Eight different directions
are shown with English abbreviations:

N

(north), NE (north east), E (east), SE (south
east),

S (south), SW (south west), W (west)

and

NW (north west).

Calibrating the compass

The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass is set for the geographical area
to which the car was delivered. The compass
should be calibrated if the car is moved
across several magnetic zones.

– Stop the car in a wide open area with the

engine running at idling speed.

– Press and hold button (1) for at least

6 seconds. Following which, the sign

C is

shown (the button is concealed, so use a
paper clip for example to press it in).

– Press and hold button (1) for at least

3 seconds. The number for the current
magnetic zone is displayed.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

– Press the button (1) repeatedly until the

number for the required magnetic zone (1–

15

) is shown, refer to the map of magnetic

zones for the compass.

– Wait until the display returns to showing

the character

C.

– Following which, press and hold the but-

ton for 9 seconds and select

L for left-

hand drive cars and R for right-hand drive.

– Drive slowly in a circle with a maximum

speed of 10 km/h until a compass direc­tion is shown on the display, which indi­cates that the calibration is complete.

Magnetic zones, Europe.

Magnetic zones, Asia.

Magnetic zones, South America.

Magnetic zones, Australia.

Magnetic zones, Africa.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

Door mirrors

The controls for adjusting the two door mir­rors are at the front of the driver’s door arm­rest. The rearview mirrors can be operated in
ignition position I and II.

–Press the L button for the left-hand door

mirror or R for the right-hand door mirror.
The light in the button lights.

– Adjust the position with the joystick in the

centre.

–Press the L or R button again. The light

goes out.

Retractable power door mirrors
(option)

The mirrors can be retracted for parking and
driving in narrow spaces. This can be done in
ignition position I and II.

Retracting the mirrors

–Press the L and R button at the same

time.

– Release the buttons. The mirrors automat-

ically stop in the fully retracted position.

Folding out the mirrors

–Press the L and R button at the same

time.

– Release the buttons. The mirrors automat-

ically stop in the fully extended position.

Resetting to neutral

Mirrors that have been moved out of position
by an external force must be reset to the neu­tral position for electric retracting and ex­tending to work.

– Press the L and R button to retract the

mirrors.

– Extend the mirrors again with the L and R

button. The mirrors are now reset to the
neutral.

Home safe and approach lighting

The light on the door mirrors (option) illumi­nates when the approach lighting or home
safe lighting is activated.

Blind Spot Information System, BLIS
(option)

BLIS is an information system that under cer­tain conditions can help to draw the driver’s
attention to vehicles moving in the same di­rection in the so-called "blind spot", see
page 134.

IMPORTANT

Do not use a scraper to remove ice from the
mirrors as this could scratch the glass and

the water and dirt-repellent coating

1

could
be damaged. Use the defroster function in­stead, see page 75.

1

Option

WARNING

The driver-side door mirror is wide angled
to provide optimal vision. Objects may ap­pear further away than they actually are.

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Rearview and door mirrors

02

Water and dirt-repellent coating
(option)

The door mirrors are treated with a coating
that maintains good rear-view vision despite
the rain.

The mirrors treated with the
water and dirt-repellent
coating are marked with a
small symbol. For informa­tion on how the mirrors
should be maintained, see
page 173.

In certain weather conditions, the function of
the dirt-repellent coating is improved if the
door mirror defrosters are used, see
page 75 or 78.

Heat the door mirrors:

• If they are covered with ice or snow.

• In heavy rain and dirty road conditions.

• If they are misted.

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Power sunroof (option)

02

Open positions

The sunroof controls are located in the roof
panel. The sunroof can be opened to two po­sitions:

A. Ventilation position, up at the rear edge
B. Sliding position, backwards/forwards
The ignition key must be in position I or II.

1. Opening, automatic

2. Opening, manual

3. Closing, manual

4. Closing, automatic

5. Opening, ventilation position

6. Closing, ventilation position

Ventilation position

Open:

– Press the rear edge of the control (5) up-

ward.

Close:

– Pull the rear edge of the control (6) down-

ward.

From ventilation position to fully open sun­roof:

– Pull the control rearward to the end

position (1) and release.

Sliding position

Automatic operation

– Pull the control past the point of

resistance (2) to the rear end position (1)
or past the point of resistance (3) to the
forward end position (4) and release. The
sunroof opens/closes completely.

Manual operation

Open:

– Pull the control rearward to the point of

resistance (2). The sunroof moves toward
the fully open position as long as the
button is held in this position.

Close:

– Press the control forward to the point of

resistance (3). The sunroof moves toward
the closed position as long as the button
is held in this position.

WARNING

If there are children in the car:
Switch off the supply to the power sunroof

by removing the ignition key if the driver
leaves the car.

WARNING

The sunroof’s pinch-protection function
only operates during automatic closing, not
manual closing.

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Power sunroof (option)

02

Closing with remote control or lock
button

– Press and hold the lock button for two

seconds. The sunroof and windows close
and the doors lock.

If you need to interrupt closing:
– Press the lock button again.

Sunscreen

The sunroof features a manual, sliding interi­or sunscreen. The sunscreen slides back au­tomatically when the sunroof is opened. Grip
the handle and slide the screen forwards to
close it.

Pinch protection

The sunroof’s pinch protection function is
activated if the hatch is blocked by an object.
If blocked, the sunroof will stop and automat­ically open to the previous position.

WARNING

Make sure that children or other passengers
are not in danger of having hands trapped
when closing the sunroof with the remote
control. Always operate the sunroof with
caution.

WARNING

The sunroof’s pinch protection function
only operates during automatic closing, not
during manual closing.

Make sure children’s hands are clear when
closing the sunroof.

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Personal preferences

02

Control panel

Possible settings

Personal preferences can be set for some of
the car’s functions: the locks, climate control
and audio functions. For audio functions, see
page 208.

Control panel

A. Display

B. MENU

C. EXIT
D. ENTER

E. Navigation

Use

The settings are shown on the display (A).
Open the menu to enter settings:
– Press MENU (B).

– Scroll, for example, to

Car Settings with

the navigation button (E).
– Press ENTER (D).
– Select an alternative with the navigation

button (E).
– Activate your selection with ENTER.
Close the menu:

– Press EXIT (C) for approximately one sec-

ond.

Climate control settings

Auto blower adjust

The fan speed can be set to AUTO mode in
cars equipped with ECC:

– Select from

Low , Normal and High.

Recirculation timer

When the timer is active, the air recirculates
for 3 – 12 minutes, depending on the outside
air temperature.

– Select

On/Off depending on whether you

wish the recirculation timer to be active.

Reset all

Resets the climate function options to the
factory settings.

Car settings

Unlock confirm. light

The hazard warning flashers can provide
feedback when the car is unlocked with the
remote control. This function can be turned

On or Off.

Lock confirm. light

The hazard warning flashers can provide
feedback when the car is locked with the re­mote control. This function can be turned

On

or Off

.

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Personal preferences

02

Automatic locking – doors

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h
the doors and tailgate can be locked auto­matically. This function can be turned

On/

Off

. Pulling the door handle twice unlocks

and opens the doors from the inside.

Unlock doors

There are two alternatives for unlocking:

• All doors – one press of the remote con­trol unlocks both doors and the tailgate.

• Driver’s door first, then all others – one
press of the remote control unlocks the
driver’s door. A second press then un

-

locks all the other doors and the tailgate.

Keyless entry (option in certain markets)

• All doors – all doors are unlocked at the
same time.

• Doors on the same side – front and rear
doors on the same side are unlocked
simultaneously.

• Both front doors – both front doors are
unlocked simultaneously.

• One front door – one of the front doors
(either) can be unlocked separately.

Approach lighting

Select the time the car’s lights should remain
on when the approach lighting button is
pressed. The following alternatives are avail­able:

30/60/90 seconds.

Home safe lighting

Select the time the car’s lights should remain
on when the left-hand stalk switch is pulled
back after the ignition key has been re­moved. The following alternatives are availa­ble:

30/60/90 seconds.

Information

• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). The
car’s unique identity number.

• Number of keys. The number of keys
registered for the car is shown.

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General information on climate

control ...................................................................................................... 72

Manual climate control, A/C...................................................................... 74

Electronic climate control, ECC

(option) ..................................................................................................... 76

Air distribution.......................................................................................... 79

Fuel-driven heater (option........................................................................ 80

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CLIMATE CONTROL

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General information on climate control

03

Air conditioning

The climate control system cools or heats,
and dehumidifies the air entering the passen­ger compartment. The car is equipped with
either manual (

A/C ) or electronic climate

control (

ECC).

Misting windows

Reduce the problem of windows misting up
on the inside by cleaning the windows. Use a
regular window cleaner.

Ice and snow

Remove ice and snow from the climate con­trol air intake (the grille between the bonnet
and the windscreen).

Fault tracing and repair

Entrust fault tracing and repair of the climate
control system to an authorised Volvo work­shop only.

Refrigerant

The air conditioning system contains R134a
refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no chlo­rine, which means that it is harmless to the
ozone layer. The system must only be
charged with R134a refrigerant. Have an au­thorised Volvo workshop carry out this work.

Passenger compartment filter

All air which enters the passenger compart­ment is first cleaned by a filter. This filter
must be replaced regularly. Follow the Volvo
Service Programme for the recommended
replacement intervals. If the car is used in a
severely contaminated environment, it may
be necessary to replace the filter more often.

Display

There is a display above the climate control
panel that displays climate control settings.

Personal preferences

You can set preferences for two climate con­trol functions:

• Fan speed in AUTO mode (applies only to
cars with ECC).

• Recirculation timer for passenger com­partment air.

For information about these settings, see
page 68.

NOTE

The air conditioning system can be
switched off, but to ensure the best possi­ble air in the passenger compartment and
prevent the windows from misting, it should
always be on.

NOTE

There are several different types of passen­ger compartment filter. Ensure that the cor­rect filter is installed.

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General information on climate control

03

Air vents in the dashboard

A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow
Aim the outer vents towards the side win-

dows to remove misting from the front side
windows.

Cold weather: Close the centre vents for op­timum comfort and best demisting.

ECC (option)

Actual temperature

The temperature you select corresponds to
the physical experience with reference to
factors such as air speed, humidity and solar
radiation in and around the car.

Sensor location

• The sun sensor is on the top side of the
dashboard.

• The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is behind the climate control
panel.

Side windows and sunroof

To ensure that the air conditioning works sat­isfactorily, close all side windows and the
sunroof (if fitted).

Acceleration

The air conditioning system switches off
temporarily at full throttle. You may feel a
temporary rise in temperature.

Condensation

In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning system may drip under the car.
This is normal.

NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.

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Manual climate control, A/C

03

Control panel

1. Fan

2. Recirculation

3. Defroster

4. Air distribution

5. AC ON/OFF

6. Heated front left seat

7. Heated front right seat

8. Rear window and door mirror defrost­ers

9. Temperature

Functions

1. Fan

Increase or decrease the
fan speed by turning the
knob.

If the knob is turned anti­clockwise and the fan indi­cator in the display goes

out, the fan and the air con­ditioning are switched off. The display shows
the fan symbol and

OFF.

2. Recirculation

Recirculation can be used
to shut out bad air, exhaust
fumes, etc. from the pas­senger compartment. The
air in the passenger com­partment is recirculated. No

outside air is taken into the
car when this function is activated. Recircu­lation (together with the air conditioning sys­tem ) cools the passenger compartment
more quickly in hot weather. If the air in the
car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of
the windows misting.

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Manual climate control, A/C

03

Timer

The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is select­ed. See page 68, for how to activate/deacti­vate the function. When the Defroster (3) pro­gram is selected, recirculation is deactivated.

3. Defroster

Quickly removes misting
and ice from the wind­screen and side windows.
Air flows to the windows at
high fan speed. The light in
the defroster button lights
when the function is active.

The following also takes place when the de­froster function is activated in order to pro­vide maximum dehumidification in the pas­senger compartment:

• the air conditioning (A/C) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
A/C button

(5)

• recirculation is automatically disengaged.

When the defroster is switched off the cli­mate control returns to the previous settings.

4. Air distribution

The airflow can be distribut­ed to the windows, dash­board vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.

A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and an illumi­nated light in the relevant button indicate
which function has been selected.

See the table on p. 79.

5. AC – ON/OFF

ON : Air conditioning is on. It

is controlled by the system’s
AUTO function. This way, in­coming air is cooled and de­humidified.

OFF : Off.

When the defroster function is activated the
air conditioning is automatically switched on
(can be switched off with the A/C button).

6. and 7. Heated front seats

(option in certain markets)
–Higher heat

Press the button once –
both lights illuminate.

–Lower heat

Press the button twice – one light illumi­nates.

–Heat off

Press the button three times – light not
illuminated.

8. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters

Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors.

The rear window and door

mirrors are defrosted simul­taneously if the switch is pressed once. The
function is active if one light is lit in the
switch. The door mirror heating is deactivat­ed automatically after approximately
6 minutes. The rear window heating is deac­tivated after approximately 12 minutes.

9. Temperature

Select cooling or heating for

both driver and passenger

side.

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Electronic climate control, ECC (option)

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Control panel

1. AUTO

2. Fan

3. Recirculation/Air quality system

4. Defroster

5. Air distribution

6. A/C – On/Off (ON/OFF)

7. Heated front left seat

8. Heated front right seat

9. Rear window and door mirror defrost­ers

10.Temperature selector

Functions

1. AUTO

The AUTO function auto-
matically regulates climate
control and maintains the
selected temperature. The
AUTO function controls
heating, air conditioning, fan

speed, recirculation, and air
distribution. If you select one or more manual
functions, the other functions continue to be
controlled automatically. All manual settings
are switched off when AUTO is switched on.
The display shows

AUTO CLIMATE.

2. Fan

Increase or decrease fan
speed by turning the knob.
The fan speed is regulated
automatically if AUTO is se­lected, and the previously
set fan speed is disen­gaged.

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Electronic climate control, ECC (option)

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3. Recirculation

Recirculation can be used
to shut out bad air, exhaust
fumes, etc. from the pas­senger compartment. The
air in the passenger com­partment is recirculated, i.e.

no outside air is taken into
the car when this function is activated. If the
air in the car recirculates for too long, there is
a risk of misting on the insides of the win­dows.

Timer

The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is select­ed. See Personal preferences, page 68, for
how to activate/deactivate the function.

3. Air quality system (option)

(same button as recircula­tion)

The air quality system con­sists of a multi-filter and a
sensor. The filter separates

gases and particles to re­duce the levels of odours and pollution in the
passenger compartment. When the sensor
detects polluted outside air, the air intakes
are closed and the air in the passenger com­partment is recirculated. A green light (A) illu­minates in the button when the air quality
sensor is active.

Activating the air quality sensor:
– Press AUTO (1) to activate the air quality

sensor (normal setting).

Or:
– Switch between three functions by press-

ing repeatedly the recirculation button.

• Air quality sensor engaged – the light (A)

illuminates.

• No recirculation engaged, provided it is

not required for cooling in hot weather –
light not illuminated.

• Recirculation engaged – the light (M) illu-

minates.

Keep the following in mind:

• As a rule, the air quality sensor should
always be engaged.

• Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
avoid misting.

• If the insides of the windows start misting
up, disengage the air quality sensor.

• The defroster function for the front, side
and rear windows can also be used to
demist the windows.

4. Defroster

Quickly removes misting
and ice from the wind­screen and side windows.
Air flows to the windows at
high fan speed. The light in
the defroster button lights
when the function is active.

The following also takes place when the de­froster function is activated in order to pro­vide maximum dehumidification in the pas­senger compartment:

• the air conditioning (A/C) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
A/C button

(5)

• recirculation is automatically disengaged.

When the defroster is switched off the cli­mate control returns to the previous settings.

NOTE

If the knob is turned anticlockwise and the
fan indication on the display goes out, the
fan and the air conditioning are switched
off. The display shows the fan symbol and

OFF.

NOTE

When Defroster (4) is selected, recirculation
is always deactivated.

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5. Air distribution

The airflow can be distribut­ed to the windows, dash­board vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.

A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and an illumi­nated light in the relevant button indicate
which function has been selected.

See the table on p. 79.

6. AC – ON/OFF

ON: Air conditioning is on. It

is controlled by the sys­tem’s AUTO function. This
way, incoming air is cooled
and dehumidified.

OFF: Off.

When the defroster function is activated the
air conditioning is automatically switched on
(can be switched off with the A/C button).

7. and 8. Heated front seats

(option in certain markets)
To activate front seat heat-

ing:

– Higher heat:

Press the button once – both lights illumi­nate.

– Lower heat:

Press the button twice – one light illumi­nates.

–Heat off:

Press the button three times – light not
illuminated.

9. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters

Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors.

The rear window and door

mirrors are defrosted simul­taneously if the switch is pressed once. The
function is active if one light is lit in the
switch. The door mirror heating is deactivat­ed automatically after approximately
6 minutes. The rear window heating is deac­tivated after approximately 12 minutes.

10. Temperature selector

The temperatures on the

driver and passenger sides

can be set independently.

Press the button once to

activate one side. Press

again to activate the other side. Press the
button a third time to activate both sides.

The active side is indicated by the button’s
light and in the display above the climate
control panel.

When the car is started, the most recent set­ting is resumed.

NOTE

Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
the actual desired temperature.

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Air distribution

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Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use:

Air to windows. Some air
flows to the dashboard air
vents. The air is not recircu­lated. Air conditioning is
always engaged.

To remove ice and
misting quickly.

Air to the floor and
windows. Some air flows
to the dashboard air vents.

To ensure comfortable
conditions and good
demisting in cold or
humid weather.

Air to windscreen and side
windows. Some air flows to
the dashboard air vents.

To prevent misting and
icing in a cold and
humid climate. (Not for
low fan speed.)

Air to floor and from
dashboard air vents.

In sunny weather with
cool outside tempera­tures.

Airflow to windows and
from dashboard air vents.

To ensure good
comfort in warm, dry
weather.

Air to the floor. Some air
flows to the dashboard air
vents and windows.

To w ar m t he f ee t.

Airflow to the head and
chest from the dashboard
air vents.

To ensure efficient
cooling in warm
weather.

Airflow to windows, from
dashboard air vents and to
the floor.

To provide cooler air for
the feet or warmer air to
the upper body in cold
weather or hot, dry
weather.

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Fuel-driven heater (option)

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General information about heaters

The parking heater can be started immedi­ately or set with two different start times us­ing

TIMER AM and TIMER PM. Here, start

time refers to the time the car is heated and
ready. The car’s electronic system calculates
when heating should be started based on the
outside temperature. The heater is not run if
the outside temperature exceeds 25



C. At

minus 10



C and below, the maximum run-

ning time of the parking heater is 60 minutes.

Parking on a hill

If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of
the car should point downhill to ensure that
there is a supply of fuel to the parking
heater.

Warning decal on fuel filler flap.

Activating the heater

– Enter the time when the car is to be used.

Press RESET (C) to enter the hours and
minutes.

– Press and hold the RESET (C) button until

the timer is activated.

Direct start

– Use the thumbwheel (B) to scroll to DI-

RECT START

.

– Press RESET (C) to access the options

ON and OFF.

– Select

ON. The heater will now run for

60 minutes. Heating of the passenger
compartment will begin as soon as the
engine coolant has reached a temperature
of 30 ºC.

WARNING

The car must be outdoors when the petrol
or diesel heater is used.

WARNING

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before re­fuelling. Spilled fuel could be ignited.

Check on the information display that the
heater is off. When the additional heater is
running,

PARK HEAT ON is shown on the

information display.

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Immediate stop of heater

– Use the thumbwheel (B) to scroll to DI-

RECT START

.

–Press RESET (C) to access the options

ON and OFF.

–Select

OFF.

Battery and fuel

If the battery has insufficient charge or the
fuel level is too low, the parking heater will be
switched off automatically. A message ap­pears on the information display. Acknowl­edge the message by pressing READ
once (A).

Setting the TIMER AM and PM

For safety reasons, you can only programme
times for the following 24 hours, not several
days in advance.

– Scroll with the thumbwheel to

TIMER.

–Touch RESET to move to the flashing

hours setting.

– Scroll with the thumbwheel to the desired

hour.

–Touch RESET to move to the flashing

minutes setting.

– Scroll with the thumbwheel to the desired

minute.
–Touch RESET to confirm the setting.
– Press RESET to activate the timer. After

setting

TIMER AM , a second start time

can be programmed with TIMER PM. Ac-

cess this with the thumbwheel. Set the

alternative start time in the same way as

TIMER AM.

Messages on the display

When TIMER AM , TIMER PM and DIRECT
START are activated, the information symbol
on the combined instrument panel lights and
an explanatory text appears on the informa­tion display. The display also indicates which
TIMER is active when the driver removes the
key from the ignition to leave the car.

Clock/timer

If the car clock is reset after the heater timers
are programmed, the selected times will be
cancelled.

Additional heater (diesel)

(certain countries)
Extra heat from the additional heater may be

required in cold weather to reach the correct
temperature in the passenger compartment.

The additional heater starts automatically
when extra heat is required if the engine is
running. It is switched off automatically when
the correct temperature is reached or when
the engine is switched off.

NOTE

The car can be started and driven while the
parking heater is still running.

IMPORTANT

Repeated use of the parking heater com­bined with short journeys may discharge
the battery and impair starting. If the heater
is used regularly, the car must be driven for
the same as the heater is run to ensure that
the alternator has time to charge the bat­tery.

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Front seats ...............................................................................................84

Interior lighting ......................................................................................... 86

Storage spaces in the passenger compartment...................................... 88

Rear seat.................................................................................................. 90

Cargo area................................................................................................ 92

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Front seats

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Seating position

The driver’s and passenger seats can be ad­justed to the optimum sitting and driving
positions

1. Forward/backward: lift the handle to ad­just the distance to the steering wheel
and pedals. Check that the seat is locked
after changing position.

2. Raise/lower the front of the seat cush­ion, pump up/down, (option on passen­ger side)

3. Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down,
(option on passenger side)

4. Lumbar support1, turn the wheel, (op­tion on passenger side)

5. Backrest rake: turn the wheel.

6. Control panel for power seat (option).

Lowering the front seat backrest
(option)

The passenger seat backrest can be folded
forward to make room for long loads.

– Move the seat as far back as possible.
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position

90 degrees.

– Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest

while folding it forwards.

– Push the seat forward so that the head

restraint "locks" in under the glovebox.

Floor mats (option)

Volvo supplies floor carpets which are espe­cially produced for your car.

1

Also applies to power seat.

WARNING

Adjust the position of the driver’s seat be­fore setting off, never while driving.

Check that the seat is locked in position.

WARNING

The floor mat at the driver’s seat must be
firmly fitted and secured in the attachment
clips to prevent it from being trapped
around and under the pedals.

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Front seats

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Power seat (option)

The seats can be adjusted for a certain time
after unlocking the door with the remote con­trol without the key being inserted into the ig­nition switch. The seat can always be set in
ignition position I or II.

1. Front edge of seat cushion up/down

2. Seat, forwards/backwards

3. Seat, up/down

4. Backrest rake
Overload protection is deployed if any seat is

blocked. If this occurs, switch off the ignition
and wait a short time before operating the
seat again. Only one of the seat’s settings
can be adjusted at a time.

Memory function

Buttons for memory function

Store setting

– Adjust seat.
– Press and hold button M while pressing

button 1, 2 or 3

simultaneously.

Using a stored setting

Press one of the memory buttons 1 – 3 until
the seat stops. If you release the button then
the movement of the seat will stop.

Emergency stop

If the seat accidentally begins to move, press
any of the buttons to stop the function.

Key memory in remote control key

The driver’s seat settings are stored in the
key memory when the car has been locked
with the remote control key. When the car is
unlocked with the same remote control key
the driver’s seat adopts the stored settings
when the driver’s door is opened.

WARNING

Risk of crushing. Make sure that children do
not play with the controls.
Check that there are no objects in front of,
behind or under the seat during adjustment.
Ensure that none of the rear seat passen­gers can be trapped.

NOTE

The key memory is independent of the seat
memory.

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Interior lighting

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Reading lamps and interior lighting

Passenger compartment lighting and reading
lamps.

1. Reading lamp left-hand, On/Off

2. Passenger compartment lighting front
and rear

3. Reading lamp right-hand, On/Off

Switch (2) has three positions for the interior
lighting:

•Off (0)– right-hand side depressed, auto-

matic lighting off.

• Neutral position – interior lighting comes

on when a door is opened and goes out
when the door is closed. The dimmer
function is active.

• On – left-hand side depressed, passenger

compartment lighting on.

Reading lamps, rear

4. Reading lamp left-hand rear, On/Off

5. Reading lamp right-hand rear, On/Off
The reading lamps can be switched on in ig-

nition position I and II as well as when the en­gine is running. They can also be activated
within 30 minutes after the engine has been
switched off or when one of the doors has
been opened/closed.

Cargo area lighting

Interior and cargo area lighting are switched
on when the tailgate is opened and remain on
for 5 minutes.

The lighting switches off:

• if the tailgate is closed

•if switch (2) is set to the Off position.

Automatic lighting

The passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and off automatically when
button (2) is in neutral position.

The passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and remains on for 30 seconds
if:

• the car is unlocked from the outside with
the key or remote control

• the engine is stopped and the ignition key
is turned to position 0

The passenger compartment lighting is
switched off when:

• the engine is started.

• the car is locked from the outside with the
key or remote control

The passenger compartment lighting comes
on and remains on for 5 minutes if one of the
doors is open.

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Interior lighting

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The passenger compartment lighting can be
switched on or off with button (2) within
30 minutes, from the time that the key is
turned to position 0, and it then remains on
for 5 minutes if it is not switched off.

Vanit y mirror1

The light illuminates automatically when the
cover is lifted.

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Option on certain markets.

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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

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Storage spaces

1. Storage pocket (also on front edge of
front seat cushions).

2. Compartment in door panel.

3. Ticket clip.

4. Coat hanger, only for light garments.

5. Glovebox.

6. Waste bin (accessory).

7. Storage compartment (e.g. for CD
discs) and cup holder1.

8. Bottle holder (option).

9. Storage compartment and cup holder.

Glovebox

1. Unlocking

2. Locking
The Owner’s Manual and maps can be kept

here. There are also holders for coins, pens
and fuel cards. The glovebox can be locked
with the detachable key blade in the remote
control. For further information on the key
blade, see page 101.

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Storage compartment, in certain markets.

IMPORTANT

The waste bin (6) must not be mounted if a
phone handset is mounted on the right­hand side of the centre console.

WARNING

Ensure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects
lie or protrude in such a way that they could
cause injury during heavy braking.

Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

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Rear seat

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Head restraint, rear

All head restraints can be adjusted vertically
to suit the height of the passenger. The upper
edge of the head restraint should be aligned
with middle of the back of the head. Raise
the head restraint as necessary. To lower the
head restraint, press the button by the right­hand pillar at the same time as pushing down
the head restraint. To remove the head re­straint, press the button by the right-hand pil­lar while lifting out the head restraint.

Tipping the rear seat backrest

The rear seat backrests can be tipped for­wards together, or individually, to make it
easier to transport long objects. To avoid
damaging the seatbelts when folding the
backrests up or down, these should be
hooked onto the grab handles.

– Hang the seatbelts on the hooks before

lowering or raising the backrests.

– Lift the rear edge of the seat cushion (1) to

fold the seat cushions forward.

IMPORTANT

The head restraints can be damaged if they
are not removed for loading. The head re­straint in the centre must also be removed
for heavy loads.

NOTE

When tipping the rear seat the safety plug
for the 12 V socket should be removed and
placed in the glovebox to avoid pressure
marks in the upholstery.

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Rear seat

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Lowering the backrest

– Pull the lock (2) catch up and forward to

release the backrest. A red indicator on
the lock catch shows that the backrest is
no longer locked in place.

– Fold the backrests (3) forward halfway and

remove the head restraints on the outside
seats. The centre seat’s head restraint
must be removed for a fully level floor.

– Place the head restraints in the plastic

sleeves on the undersides (4) of the raised
seat cushions.

Bottle holder (option)

A bottle holder for larger bottles is located on
the rear of the tunnel console.

NOTE

When the backrest has been raised, the red
indicator should no longer be showing. If it
is, the backrest is not locked in place.

WARNING

Remember to take down the seatbelts once
you have raised the backrest.

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Cargo area

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Safety grille (option)

The safety grille is designed to help prevent
loads or pets from being thrown forward in
the passenger compartment in the event of
sudden braking. For safety reasons, the grille
must always be correctly fastened and se­cured.

Folding up

If the safety grille is in the way it can be fold­ed up to the roof:

– Take hold of the bottom of the safety

grille.

– Pull straight backward and upward. Then

release. The gas struts prevent the grille
from dropping down.

To fold down the grille, do the reverse.

Removing

Remove the safety grille as follows:
– Fold the rear seat backrest forward slightly

(to relieve the load from the gas struts).

– Remove the caps from the nuts on either

side that secure the safety grille.

– Unscrew the nuts until the threads are

flush with the edge of the nuts.

– Turn the grille backward in the car slightly

to release it from the trim. Do not angle the
grille too much as it can become wedged,
making it difficult to pull out.

– Repeat for the other mounting and then

carefully lift the grille out of the car.

Fitting

To fit the safety grille:
– Follow the instructions in the reverse or-

der.
– Tighten the two nuts to 24 Nm.
If unsure about installing or removing the

safety grille, consult an authorised Volvo
workshop.

Cargo cover A (option)

Cargo cover type A

Use

Pull the cargo cover over the cargo area and
hook it into the recesses in the rear pillars.

Fitting the cargo cover:

Fit the cargo cover as follows:
– The end pieces must be locked in their

inner position.

– Position the cover in the recesses in the

side panels. Press the buttons to secure
the cover in place.

Check that the end pieces are locked.

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Cargo area

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Removing the cargo cover:

Remove the cargo cover as follows:
– Press the buttons on the cargo cover and

pull the end pieces out of the side panels.
Release the buttons, lift the cover and
remove it from the car.

Opening the storage cover

– Open the cover by pressing on the cargo

cover at the "PUSH" text (see illustration).

– Following which, lift up the cover.

Closing the storage cover.

– Close the cover by lowering it (in slightly

open position).

Lock by pressing on the cargo cover (see il­lustration) at the "PUSH" text.

Cargo cover B (option)

Cargo cover type B

Fitting the cargo cover.

Fit the cargo cover as follows:
– Move the front section of the cargo cover

backwards/over the cassette.
– Following which, fit the cargo cover in its

tracks along the side panels, furthest into

the cargo area.
– Push the button forward so that the catch-

es are retracted. Following which, press

the cargo cover down in the track.
– The button springs back when the cargo

cover is correctly located.
– Repeat the procedure on the opposite

side.

– Check that the cargo cover is fitted firmly

in the cargo area.

– Fit the front section of the cargo cover in

the wedge shaped tracks on the side
panels, against the rear seat.

– The cargo cover is now ready for use.

Use

Pull the cargo cover over the cargo area and
hook it into the tracks in the cargo area’s rear
pillars.

WARNING

Do not place objects on the cargo cover or
on its front section.

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Cargo area

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Removing the cargo cover.

– Lift up the front section of the cargo cover,

move it backwards and then allow it to
hang free.

– Move the button forwards, lift up one end

of the cargo cover. Repeat on the oppo­site side. Following which, pull out the
cargo cover.

Different variants

Cars with the cargo cover option are either
equipped with type A or type B.

Safety net

The retractable safety net1 storage cassette
is mounted on the back of the rear seat back­rest.

Using the safety net with raised
backrests.

– Pull out the safety net horizontally back-

ward. Extend the right hand attachment

and hold it extended. Insert the attach-

ment into the rear keyed recess in the roof

panel. Press the attachment forward in the

keyway. The attachment must be pressed

so far that the flange rides over the restric-

tion between the front and rear holes.

– Perform the same procedure on the other

side. The attachments on the net spring
shut. Pull the net over towards the left
bracket to fit it in place.

– Check that the attachments on the safety

net are securely fastened in the keyed
recesses in the roof panel.

Using the safety net with lowered
backrests

The safety net can also be used when the
backrests are lowered. In this case, use the
front attachment points in the roof panel.

Removing the safety net

– Pull one of the net’s attachments rearward

to the large hole and pull it out.

– Detach the other attachment in the same

way.

Removing the safety net storage
cassette.

– Lower the entire backrest.
– Press the cassette outward to release it

from the mounting brackets.

1

Option on certain markets

WARNING

Loads in the cargo area must be firmly se­cured even if the safety net is correctly fit­ted.

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Cargo area

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Using the safety net together with the
cargo cover

– Tip the backrests slightly forward to ac-

cess the safety net cassette. Start with the

40 % section.
– Extend the safety net rearward.
– Fold the backrests back up.
– Hook the net into the attachment points in

the roof panel as described for raised

backrests.

Load retaining eyelets

The load retaining eyelets1 are used to fasten
straps or nets to anchor items in the cargo
area.

Electrical socket in cargo area
(option)

Fold down the cover to access the electrical
socket. This socket works regardless of
whether the ignition is on. If the ignition is
switched off and an appliance requiring a
current greater than 0.1 A is plugged into the
electrical socket, a warning message ap­pears on the information display. Avoid using
the electrical socket with the ignition
switched off due to the risk of running the
battery flat.

NOTE

When the backrest has been raised, the red
indicator should no longer be showing. If it
is, the backrest is not locked in place.

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Option on certain markets.

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Cargo area

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Bag holder (option)

The bag holder holds shopping bags in place
and prevents them tipping over and spilling
their contents.

– Open the hatch in the cargo area.
– Secure the shopping bags with the strap.

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Remote control with key blade .............................................................. 100

Keyless drive (option)............................................................................. 104

Locking and unlocking........................................................................... 107

Child safety locks................................................................................... 110

Alarm (option).......................................................................................... 111

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LOCKS AND ALARM