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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

00 Introduction

01 Safety

Introduction ........................................ 6
Volvo Cars and the environment......... 7

Seatbelts ..........................................
Airbag system ..................................
Airbags (SRS) ...................................
Activating/deactivating
the airbag (SRS) ...............................
Side airbags (SIPS bags)..................
Inflatable Curtain (IC) .......................
WHIPS..............................................
When the systems deploy................
Crash mode......................................
Child safety ......................................

02 Instruments and controls
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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 ........................... 46
Electrical socket and switches on
centre console .................................. 47
Lighting panel ................................... 48
Left-hand stalk switch ...................... 50
Right-hand stalk switch .................... 52
Cruise control (option) ...................... 54
Steering wheel keypad (option) ........ 55
Steering wheel adjustment, hazard
warning flashers................................ 56
Parking brake, electrical socket ........ 57
Power windows................................. 58
Rearview and door mirrors ............... 60
Power sunroof (option)...................... 64
Personal preferences ........................ 66

Contents

03 Climate control

04 Interior

05 Locks and alarm

General information on climate
control ..............................................
Manual climate control, A/C.............
Electronic climate control,
ECC (option) .....................................
Air distribution ..................................
Fuel-driven heater (option) ...............

Front seats ........................................ 82
Interior lighting .................................. 84
Storage spaces in the passenger
compartment .................................... 86
Rear seat........................................... 88
Cargo area ........................................ 90

Remote control with key blade......... 94
Keyless drive (option) ....................... 98
Locking and unlocking ................... 101
Child safety locks ........................... 104
Alarm (option) ................................. 105

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Contents

06 Starting and driving

07 Wheels and tyres

General ........................................... 110
Refuelling........................................ 112
Starting the engine ......................... 113
Ignition switch and steering lock.... 114
Keyless drive .................................. 115
Manual gearbox.............................. 116
Automatic gearbox ......................... 118
All-wheel drive ................................ 121
Brake system.................................. 122
Stability and traction control
system ............................................ 124
Parking assistance (option)............. 126
Blind Spot Information System BLIS
(option)............................................ 128
Towing and recovery....................... 131
Start assistance.............................. 133
Driving with a trailer........................ 134
Towing equipment .......................... 136
Detachable towbar ......................... 138
Loading........................................... 143
Adjusting headlamp pattern ........... 144

General...........................................
Tyre pressure ..................................
Warning triangle and spare wheel..
Changing wheels............................
Emergency puncture repair ............

08 Car care
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Cleaning.......................................... 168
Touching up paintwork.................... 171
Rustproofing ................................... 172

Contents

09 Maintenance and service

10 Infotainment system

11 Specifications

Volvo service ................................... 176
Self-maintenance ........................... 177
Bonnet and engine compartment .. 178
Diesel.............................................. 179
Oils and fluids ................................ 180
Wiper blades .................................. 185
Battery........................................... 186
Replacing bulbs ............................. 188
Fuses .............................................. 194

General ........................................... 204
Audio functions ............................... 205
Radio functions............................... 207
CD functions ................................... 211
Menu structure – audio system ...... 213
Phone functions (option)................. 214
Menu structure – phone.................. 221

Type designation............................. 228
Dimensions and weights ................ 229
Engine specifications ..................... 230
Engine oil ........................................ 232
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 236
Fuel ................................................. 238
Catalytic converter ......................... 241
Electrical system ............................ 242

Introduction
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:

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.

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

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

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

Introduction
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.

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.

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.

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
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®1, 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, IAQS2 (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 monitored 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

1 Option

for 5-cylinder engines.
PremAir ® is a registered trademark of
Engelhard Corporation.

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 re2

Option

quirements in the Öko-Tex 1003 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.

More information on www.oekotex.com

Introduction
Volvo Cars and the environment
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 152.
• 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 environmentally 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.

Seatbelts ..................................................................................................
Airbag system ..........................................................................................
Airbags (SRS) ...........................................................................................
Activating/deactivating
the airbag (SRS) .......................................................................................
Side airbags (SIPS bags) .........................................................................
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ...............................................................................
WHIPS......................................................................................................
When the systems deploy........................................................................
Crash mode..............................................................................................
Child safety ..............................................................................................

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SAFETY

01 Safety
01

Seatbelts
Always use a seatbelt

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

WARNING
Each belt is intended for one person only.

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.

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,

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
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, including 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
Seatbelts
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:
• Provide 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.

Seatbelts and pregnancy

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.

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

01 Safety
01

Seatbelts
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
Airbag system
Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel

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.

WARNING

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
system1 is fault-free.

1 Includes

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.

SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS

and IC.

01 Safety
01

Airbags (SRS)
Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side

Passenger airbag (SRS)
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

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.

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt. The passenger
airbag1 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.

Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.1
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.

01 Safety
Airbags (SRS)
SRS system

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
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.

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

WARNING
Any repair must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Any interference in the SRS system could
cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.

01 Safety
01

Airbags (SRS)

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 AIRBAG panel (above the glovebox) or in the
area affected by a deployed airbag.

01 Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
PACOS (option)

Activating/deactivating

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.

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

Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off
Switch).

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.

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).

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

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

01 Safety
01

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Switch position

Switch for SRS in ON position.

Switch for SRS in OFF 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.

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.

01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
Side airbags – SIPS bags

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 airbag.

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.

Child seats and side airbags
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.

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

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 activated1 passenger airbag.

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.
1 For

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

01 Safety
01

Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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

01 Safety
Inflatable Curtain (IC)

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
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.

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.

01 Safety
01

WHIPS
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.

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

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

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.

01 Safety
WHIPS
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system

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.

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.

01 Safety
01

When the systems deploy

System

Triggered

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.

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.

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.

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, disconnect 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 deployed can cause skin and eye irritation
after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid deployment sequence and airbag fabric may
cause friction and skin burns.

01 Safety
Crash mode
Driving after a collision

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.

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.

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.

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 displayed.

01 Safety
01

Child safety
Children should sit comfortably and
safely

Child seats and airbags

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.

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

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.
1 For

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

Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

Location of airbag decal in door opening on front
passenger side.

Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag is activated1. A child in a
child seat on the front passenger seat may
suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.

WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated1. Failure to follow
this advice can endanger the life of the
child.

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

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

01 Safety
Child safety

Decal located on instrument panel end face.

Decal located on instrument panel end face
(Australia only).

01 Safety
01

Child safety
Placement of children in the car
Weight/age

Front seat1

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.
L2: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
L2: 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.
L2: Type approval no. E5 03135

Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
L2: Type approval no. E5 03135

15–36 kg
(3–12 years)

Booster cushion with or without
backrest.
L2: Type approval no. E5 03139

Integrated booster cushion3.
L2: Type approval no. E5 03168
1

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

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

3Option

01 Safety
Child safety
Integrated booster cushion (option)

Raising the booster cushion

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.

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.

– 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).

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

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, and that

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01

Child safety
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

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

– Pull the handle (1).
– Lower the seat and press until it locks (2).

NOTE
Remember to stow away the booster cushion before lowering the rear seat backrest.

01 Safety
Child safety
Fitting a child seat

ISOFIX fixture system for child seats
(option)

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

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.

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.

WARNING
Never place the child seat in the front seat if
the car is equipped with an activated1 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.

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

Overview, left-hand drive cars..................................................................
Overview, right-hand drive cars ...............................................................
Driver’s door control panel.......................................................................
Combined instrument panel.....................................................................
Indicator and warning symbols ................................................................
Information display...................................................................................
Electrical socket and switches on centre console ...................................
Lighting panel...........................................................................................
Left-hand stalk switch..............................................................................
Right-hand stalk switch ...........................................................................
Cruise control (option)..............................................................................
Steering wheel keypad (option)................................................................
Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers ..............................
Parking brake, electrical socket ...............................................................
Power windows ........................................................................................
Rearview and door mirrors.......................................................................
Power sunroof (option) .............................................................................
Personal preferences ...............................................................................

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

02 Instruments and controls
Overview, left-hand drive cars

02 Instruments and controls
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
Overview, right-hand drive cars

02 Instruments and controls
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
Driver’s door control panel
Driver’s door control panel
02

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
Combined instrument panel

1.
2.
3.
4.

Speedometer.
Direction indicators, left.
Warning symbol.
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 temperature 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 information 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
Indicator and warning symbols
Functionality check, symbols
02

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, depending on
the car’s specifications.

For certain engine variants, the symbol for low
oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given
via display text, see page 180.

Symbols in the centre of the
instrument panel

– 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 display. The message text is
cleared using the READ button, see page 46,
or disappears automatically after two minutes.
The yellow information symbol can also
come on in conjunction with other symbols.

NOTE
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 on 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.

When the message text TIME FOR
REGULAR SERVICE is shown, the symbol
lamp and message text are cleared using
the READ button, or disappear automatically after two minutes.

02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator symbols – left-hand side

– 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 124.
5. No function
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.

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 goes out.
7. Low level in fuel tank
This symbol illuminates 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
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator symbols – right-hand side
02

2. Parking brake applied
The lamp comes on when the
parking brake is applied. Always
pull the parking brake lever to the
end position.

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

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.

3. Airbags – SRS
If this symbol remains on or
comes on 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 driving, 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.
1

For certain engine variants, the symbol for low
oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given
via display text, see page 180.

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 183. If the level in the reservoir is
below MIN, the car should not be driven
any further. Have the car transported 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.

02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
• Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
• Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
• If the symbols remain on, check the level
in the brake fluid reservoir. See page 183.
• 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.

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 at the
same time as 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 paragraph appears in the display.
Tailgate reminder
If the tailgate is open, this information symbol will illuminate and
TAILGATE OPEN will appear on
the display.

Only cars with alarm.

02 Instruments and controls
Information display
Messages
02

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 ENGINE
SERVICE URGENT
SEE MANUAL
SERVICE REQUIRED
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE

Stop the car in a safe manner and turn off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
Stop the car in a safe manner and turn off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
Have the car checked by an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
Read the owner’s manual.
Have the car checked by an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible.
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 the oil level. The message is shown every 10 000 km (certain engine variants). For information
on checking the oil level, see page 181.
Diesel particle filter requires regeneration, see page 113.
The function of the stability and traction control system is reduced, see page 125 for more variants.

CHECK OIL LEVEL
SOOT FILTER FULL – SEE MANUAL
STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF

02 Instruments and controls
Electrical socket and switches on centre console
12 V electrical socket

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.

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.

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

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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 respectively to raise or lower beam alignment.
Cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps1 have automatic headlamp levelling, so there is no
control (1).

Position/parking lamps
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.

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 moving the left-hand stalk switch towards the
steering wheel to the end position and
releasing it, see page 50.
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
1

Option.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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.

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 101.

Fog lamp
NOTE
Regulations for use of fog lamps vary from
country to country.

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Left-hand stalk switch
Stalk switch positions
02

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 48.
– Move the stalk switch towards the steering wheel to the end position (4) and release.

Main beam flash
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.

– 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 seconds1, but can
be changed to 60 or 90 seconds; see
page 67.
– Remove the key from the ignition switch.
1

Factory settings.

– Move the stalk switch towards the steering wheel to the end position (4) and release.
– Get out of the car and lock the door.

02 Instruments and controls
Left-hand stalk switch
Trip computer (option)

Functions
The trip computer displays the following information:
•
•
•
•
•
•

AVERAGE SPEED
ACTUAL SPEED MPH1

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.

AVERAGE
KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK
STC/DSTC, see page 124

ACTUAL SPEED MPH1
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 regeneration2 fuel consumption may increase, see page 113.
1 Certain
2

INSTANTANEOUS

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).

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.

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).

countries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Right-hand stalk switch
Windscreen wipers
02

Single sweep
Raise the stalk switch to make a
single sweep.
Intermittent wiping
The delay between sweeps can
be adjusted. Turn the
thumbwheel (C) up for a shorter
interval between sweeps. Turn it down to increase the delay.
Continuous wiping
The wipers sweep at normal
speed.

A. Windscreen and headlamp washers

The wipers sweep at high
speed.

B. Rain sensor – On/Off
C. Thumbwheel
D. No function

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

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

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Right-hand stalk switch
Rain sensor (option)

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:

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 windscreen wiper stalk switch must be in
position 0.

– Press button (B)
– Press the stalk switch downward to another 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.

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

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control (option)
Activating

Increasing or decreasing speed

– 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 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.

– Increase or decrease the locked speed by
pressing 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/h1.

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

Temporary disengagement

Depending on engine type.

• the brake pedal or clutch pedal is depressed
• speed falls below 25–30 km/h when travelling uphill1
• 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.

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Steering wheel keypad (option)
Button functions
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.

02 Instruments and controls
Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers
Steering wheel adjustment

Hazard warning flashers

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

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.

– 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.

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake, electrical socket
Parking brake (handbrake)

– 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).

Electrical socket in the rear seat
02

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.

The lever is located between the front seats.

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

How to Apply the parking brake
– Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
– Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.
– Release the foot brake pedal and make
sure that the car is at a standstill position.

How to release the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.

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

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
Operation
02

Driver’s door

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 stationary and
ignition key is removed, provided none of the
doors is opened. Operate the windows with
caution.

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

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.

To open a window:

WARNING

– Depress the front of the control.
To close a window:
– Raise the front of the control.
Controls, power windows. A. Front B. Rear.

Remote control and lock buttons
To operate the power windows with lock buttons and remote control, see
page 94 and 102.

The driver can operate all of the power windows from the driver’s seat.
The windows in the front doors can be
opened and closed in two ways:

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.

Manual operation
– Depress one of the controls (A) or (B)
gently 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
raise it fully, then release. The side window

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
Blocking power windows in the rear
doors

Rear power windows
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.

Front passenger seat

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.

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

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

1Option.

02 Instruments and controls
Rearview and door mirrors
Interior rearview mirror

Rearview mirror with compass (option
on certain markets)

Calibrating the compass

The illustration is a montage. The mirror has
either manual dipping or automatic dimming.

Bright light from behind could be reflected in
the rearview mirror and dazzle the driver.

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.

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).

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Rearview and door mirrors
– 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 button for 9 seconds and select L for lefthand 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, Asia.

Magnetic zones, Australia.

Magnetic zones, South America.

Magnetic zones, Africa.

Magnetic zones, Europe.

02 Instruments and controls
Rearview and door mirrors
Door mirrors
02

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 automatically stop in the fully retracted position.

IMPORTANT

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 lamp
goes out.

Do not use a scraper to remove ice from the
mirrors as this could scratch the glass and
the water and dirt-repellent coating1 could
be damaged. Use the defroster function instead, see page 73.
1

Option

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

Folding out the mirrors
– Press the L and R button at the same
time.

– Release the buttons. The mirrors automatically 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.
– Use the L and R buttons 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 128.

02 Instruments and controls
Rearview and door mirrors
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 169.
In certain weather conditions, the function of
the dirt-repellent coating is improved if the
door mirror defrosters are used, see page 73.
Heat the door mirrors:
• If they are covered with ice or snow.
• In heavy rain and dirty road conditions.
• If they are misted.

02 Instruments and controls
Power sunroof (option)
Open positions

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

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.

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.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Opening, automatic
Opening, manual
Closing, manual
Closing, automatic
Opening, ventilation position
Closing, ventilation position

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.

Ventilation position
Open:
– Press the rear edge of the control (5) upward.
Close:
– Pull the rear edge of the control (6) downward.

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

02 Instruments and controls
Power sunroof (option)
Closing with remote control or lock
button

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

– Press and hold the lock button for two
seconds. The sunroof and windows close
and the doors lock.
If you need to interrupt closing:

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.

– Press the lock button again.

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.

02 Instruments and controls
Personal preferences

Possible settings

Climate control 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 204.

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

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:

Control panel

– 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).
– Press ENTER to activate the selection.
Close the menu:
– Press EXIT (C) for approximately one second.

– 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 or
not 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 feedback light
The hazard warning flashers can provide
feedback when the car is locked with the

02 Instruments and controls
Personal preferences
remote control. This function can be turned
On or Off.
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 unlocks 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.

General information on climate
control ......................................................................................................
Manual climate control, A/C.....................................................................
Electronic climate control,
ECC (option).............................................................................................
Air distribution ..........................................................................................
Fuel-driven heater (option) .......................................................................

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72
74
77
78

CLIMATE CONTROL

03 Climate control
General information on climate control
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).
03

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.

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.

Air vents in the dashboard

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.

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

A. Open

Display

B. Closed

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

C. Lateral airflow

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 66.

D. Vertical airflow
Aim the outer vents towards the side windows to remove misting from the front side
windows.
Cold weather: Close the centre vents for optimum comfort and best demisting.

03 Climate control
General information on climate control
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.

Vents in parcel shelf

NOTE
Do not cover the cargo area vents in the
parcel shelf with clothing or other objects.

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.

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.

03 Climate control
Manual climate control, A/C
Control panel

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Fan
Recirculation
Defroster
Air distribution
AC ON/OFF
Heated front left seat
Heated front right seat
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.

03 Climate control
Manual climate control, A/C
Timer
The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is selected. See page 66, for how to activate/deactivate the function. When the Defroster (3) program is selected, recirculation is deactivated.

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

3. Defroster

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

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.

See the table on page 77.

5. A/C – 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 on certain markets)

– 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.

– Higher heat
Press the button once –
both lights illuminate.

03 Climate control
Electronic climate control, ECC (option)
Control panel

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

AUTO
Fan
Recirculation/Air quality system
Defroster
Air distribution
A/C ON/OFF
Heated front left seat
Heated front right seat
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
10. Temperature selector

Functions

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.

1. AUTO
The AUTO function automatically 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.

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.

03 Climate control
Electronic climate control, ECC (option)
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 reduces the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is selected. See page 66, for how to activate/deactivate the function.

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

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 re-

duce 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 pressing 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) illuminates.
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.

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

03 Climate control
Electronic climate control, ECC (option)
illuminated light in the relevant button indicate which function has been selected.
See the table on page 77.

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 on certain markets)
To activate front seat heating:
– 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.

03 Climate control
Air distribution

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 warm the feet.

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.

03 Climate control
Fuel-driven heater (option)
General information about heaters

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
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.

Activating the heater

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 lower, the maximum running time of the parking heater is 60 minutes.

Warning decal on fuel filler flap.

– 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 DIRECT 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.

03 Climate control
Fuel-driven heater (option)
Immediate stop of heater

Setting the TIMER AM and PM

Clock/timer

– Use the thumbwheel (B) to scroll
to DIRECT START.
– Press RESET (C) to access the options
ON and OFF.
– Select OFF.

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

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

– 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. Access this with the thumbwheel. Set the
alternative start time in the same way as
TIMER AM.

Additional heater (diesel)

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

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).

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.

(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.

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.

Front seats ............................................................................................... 82
Interior lighting ......................................................................................... 84
Storage spaces in the passenger compartment...................................... 86
Rear seat .................................................................................................. 88
Cargo area................................................................................................ 90

INTERIOR

04 Interior
Front seats
Seating position

4. Lumbar support1, turn the wheel, (option on passenger side)
5. Adjust backrest rake, turn the wheel.
6. Lever for power seat (option).

WARNING
Adjust the position of the driver’s seat before setting off, never while driving.
Check that the seat is locked in position.
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Lowering the front seat backrest
(option)

The passenger seat backrest can be folded
forward to make room for long loads.
1

Floor mats (option)
Volvo supplies floor mats which are especially produced for your car.

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.

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)

– 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.

Also applies to power seat.

04 Interior
Front seats
Power seat (option)

Memory function

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

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.

Buttons for memory function

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.

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.

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.

NOTE
The key memory is independent of the seat
memory.

04 Interior
Interior lighting
Reading lamps and interior lighting

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:

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, automatic 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 ignition 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.

• 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.

The interior lighting can be switched on or
off with switch (2) within 30 minutes, from
when the key is turned to position 0, and
the lighting remains on for 5 minutes if it is
not switched off.

04 Interior
Interior lighting
Vanity mirror1

The light comes on automatically when the
cover is lifted.

Option on certain markets.

04 Interior
Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

04 Interior
Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
Storage spaces

Glovebox

1. Storage pocket (also on the front edge of
the 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.

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.

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 96.

Storage compartment, in certain markets.

04 Interior
Rear seat
Head restraint, rear

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.

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.

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.

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.

– 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.

04 Interior
Rear seat
Bottle holder (option)
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.

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.

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

04 Interior
Cargo area
Load retaining eyelets

Electrical socket in cargo area
(option)

Bag holder (option)

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

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.

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.

04 Interior

Remote control with key blade ................................................................ 94
Keyless drive (option) ............................................................................... 98
Locking and unlocking ........................................................................... 101
Child safety locks ................................................................................... 104
Alarm (option)......................................................................................... 105

LOCKS AND ALARM

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade
Remote control

Loss of a remote control

The car is supplied with two remote controls
which also serve as ignition keys. The remote
controls contain detachable metal key blades
for mechanical locking/unlocking of the driver’s door and glovebox.

If you lose a remote control, take the car and
the other remote controls to an authorised
Volvo workshop. The code of the missing remote control must be erased from the system as a theft prevention measure.

The key blades’ unique code is available at
authorised Volvo workshops, who can order
new key blades.

Immobiliser

A maximum of six remote controls/key
blades can be programmed and used for one
single car.
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Turn signal indication during locking/
unlocking
When the car is locked or unlocked using the
Keyless drive system or the remote control,
two flashes of the direction indicators serve
to indicate that locking/unlocking was correctly performed. When locking, indication is
only given if all locks are activated once the
doors have been closed.
Personal preferences can be used to deactivate indication via the direction indicators.
There will then be no visual indication as to
whether the lock status is correct. See
page 66.

Remote control functions

The remote controls are fitted with coded
chips. The code must be accepted by the
reader (receiver) in the ignition switch. The
car can only be started if the correct remote
control with the correct code is used.

1. Locking — Locks the doors and the boot
lid. Press and hold to close the windows
and sunroof.
2. Unlocking — Unlocks all side doors
and the boot lid.
3. Approach lighting — When you approach the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote
control to switch on the interior lighting,
position/parking lamps, number plate
lighting and door mirror lamps (option).
The lighting is switched off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. For
information on setting the delay time,
see page 67.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade
4. Boot lid – Press the button once to
unlock the boot lid only.

NOTE
The function does not open the boot lid.

Use the remote control’s detachable key
blade to block access to the glovebox and
cargo area1. This means that the remote control can only open the doors and that the car
can be driven.

NOTE

5. Panic function — Used to attract attention in an emergency. Press and hold
the red button for at least three seconds or press it twice within three
seconds to activate the direction indicators and the horn. The function can
be turned off with the same button
once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function
switches off automatically after
30 seconds.

The driver’s door can also be unlocked using the remote control’s detachable key
blade (without activating central locking),
but this triggers the alarm which must be
deactivated using the remote control. See
page 106.

Removing the key blade
To take the key blade out of the remote control:

IMPORTANT
The narrow section of the remote control is
particularly sensitive - this contains the
chip. The car cannot be started if the chip is
damaged.

– Slide the spring-loaded catch (1) to the
side while pulling the key blade (2) out.

Inserting the key blade
Be careful when inserting the key blade into
the remote control.

Key blade
This feature is intended for when leaving the
car, such as for servicing or valet parking at a
hotel. Hand over the remote control and keep
the removable key blade.
1

Only certain markets

– Hold the remote control with the narrow
end pointing downwards and lower the
key blade into its slot.
– Lightly press the key blade to lock it in
position. You should hear a "click".

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade
Key blade

1. Active locks for remote control, without
service locking activated.
2. Active locks for remote control, with
service locking activated.

Service locking1
Service locking: turn the key blade
180 degrees clockwise. This also means that
the boot lid is blocked against opening with
the remote control (a message is shown in
the information display).
For information on normal locking of the
glovebox, see page 102.
1

Certain markets

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade
Weak remote control battery

Replacing the remote control battery

When the battery runs down and full functionality cannot be guaranteed, the information symbol and REMOTE BATTERY LOW
VOLTAGE appear on the display.

– Refit the cover and screw it shut.
– Press the key blade back into place.
Dispose of the old battery in an environmentally-friendly way.

If the locks repeatedly fail to respond to signals from the remote control at a normal distance, the battery should be replaced (type
CR 2032, 3 V).
– Pull out the key blade.
– Place the remote control with the keypad
downward and remove the screw (1) using
a small screwdriver.
– Remove the cover.
– Carefully note the position of the battery’s
(+) and (–) poles on the inside of the
cover.
– Prise out (2) and change the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its terminals with
your fingers.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option)
Keyless lock and ignition system

The keyless drive system allows the car to be
unlocked, driven and locked without the
need for a key. You simply need to have the
remote control with you in a pocket or a bag.

Remote control max. 1.5 m from the car
In order to open a door or the boot lid, a remote control must be no more than approx.
1.5 m from the car door handle or boot lid.

The system makes it easier and more convenient to open the car, for example with
shopping bags in one hand and a child in the
other. It saves you having to take out or look
for the remote control.

This means that the person who wishes to
open a door must have the remote control
with him or her. It is not possible to open a
door if the remote control is on the other side
of the car.

The two remote controls incorporate the keyless drive feature. You can order additional
remote controls. The keyless drive system
can handle up to six remote controls.

The grey areas in the illustration indicate the
range covered by the system’s antennas.
If someone leaves the car and takes a keyless drive remote control with them, a warn-

ing message appears on the information display and a reminder signal sounds. The
warning message disappears when the remote control is brought back to the car or
when the ignition dial is turned to position 0.
The warning is only issued if the ignition dial
is in position I or II after someone has
opened and closed a door.
The warning message and reminder signal
disappear when the remote control is
brought back to the car after one of the following actions:
• a door has been opened and closed

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option)
• the ignition dial has been turned to
position 0
• the READ button has been pressed.

Unlocking

Never leave any remote control in the
car
If a remote control with keyless drive function
is left in the car, it is made passive when the
car is locked. This prevents unauthorised entry.

– Open the doors by pulling the relevant
handle.
– Open the boot lid by pressing under the
boot lid opening button and lift the boot
lid.
If for some reason the keyless drive function
in the remote control is not operating, the car
can be unlocked using the remote control
functions, see page 94.

If someone breaks into the car and finds the
remote control, it can be activated and used
again. It is therefore important to handle all
remote controls with care.

When the remote control is within the range
covered by the system’s antennas:

Interference to remote control function
Electromagnetic screening and fields can interfere with the keyless drive system. To
avoid this: do not place the remote control
near mobile phones, metallic objects or, for
example, in a metal briefcase.
If interference is experienced nonetheless,
use the remote control and key blade in the
normal way. See page 94.

Unlocking using the key blade
The driver’s door can be opened as follows
(central locking system not activated):
– Carefully prise out the plastic cover in the
handle by inserting the key blade in the
hole on the bottom of the cover.
– Unlock the door using the key blade.

Power seat (option) – remote control
with memory function
If several people with keyless drive remote
controls get into the car, then the driver’s
seat will be adjusted for the person who
opens the door first.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option)
Locking
Lock the doors and boot lid as follows:
– Push in the lock button on one of the door
handles.
All doors and the boot lid must be closed before the lock button is pushed in. Otherwise
they will not lock.
When the car is locked, the lock buttons on
the inside of the doors retract.

Personal preferences
The Keyless Drive system can have personal
preferences applied, see page 67.
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100

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
Locking/unlocking the car from
outside
Unlocking
The remote control unlock button can unlock
the car in two different ways (select option in
personal preferences, see page 67):

WARNING
Be aware that you can be locked in the car if
it is locked from the outside with the remote
control. You cannot leave the car using any
of the controls inside the car.

Automatic relocking

• with one press unlock both doors and the
boot lid
• with one press unlock the driver’s door
and with a second press unlock the other
door and the boot lid.
Locking
The remote control locks both side doors
and the boot lid simultaneously. The door
lock buttons and inside handles are disengaged.

If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened
within two minutes of unlocking, all are
locked again automatically (does not apply to
locking from inside). This function prevents
the car from being left unlocked unintentionally. For cars with alarms, see page 106.

The fuel filler flap cannot be opened if the car
is locked with the remote control.

When the function is activated and the doors
have been locked they can be opened in two
ways:

NOTE
The car can be locked1 even if a door or the
boot lid is open. When the door is closed
there is a risk that the keys will be locked in.
1

Applies to certain markets

Automatic locking

Boot lid
Unlocking
Unlocking boot lid only:
– Press the boot lid unlock button on the
remote control.

Locking
If the doors are locked when the boot lid is
closed then it remains unlocked. Lock with
the remote control or from inside to lock the
both doors and the boot lid.

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h
the doors and boot lid can be locked automatically.

• pull one of the door handles twice
• press the unlock button by the door handle.
The function can be activated/deactivated by
means of personal preferences, see page 67.

101

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
Locking/unlocking the car from inside

All the doors can be locked using the respective lock button.

Locking the glovebox

Opening the doors
When the doors are locked from the inside:
– Pull the handle twice to unlock and open
the doors.

The doors and the boot lid can be locked or
unlocked simultaneously using the lock button by the door handle.

The glovebox can only be locked and unlocked with the removable key blade in the
remote control.

Unlocking
– Press the upper section of the lock button.
Press and hold to also open the side
windows.
The door cannot be unlocked by pulling up
the lock button.

• Unlock the glovebox (1) by turning the key
a quarter of a turn (90 degrees) anticlockwise. The keyhole is vertical in the unlocked position.
• Lock the glovebox (2) by turning the key a
quarter of a turn (90 degrees) clockwise.
The keyhole is horizontal in the locked
position.

Locking
– Press the lower part of the lock button.
Press and hold to also close the windows
and sunroof.

102

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
Deadlocks

If the car is equipped with an alarm, movement and tilt detectors are also deactivated.
See page 106.

When deadlocked, the doors cannot be
opened from the inside if they are locked.
The deadlocks are activated with the remote
control. The deadlocks are set after a
25 second delay after the doors are locked.

The light in the button illuminates until the car
is locked with the key or the remote control.
A message remains on the display as long as
the key is in the ignition switch. The detectors are reactivated and deadlocks re-engaged the next time the ignition is switched
on.

The car can only be unlocked from a deadlock state with the remote control. The doors
can also be opened from the outside with the
key.

WARNING
Do not allow anyone to remain in the car
without first deactivating the deadlocks.
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1. Deactivation of the detectors and deadlocks
2. No function

Temporary deactivation of the
deadlocks and any alarm detectors
If someone is going to stay in the car but you
still want to lock the doors from the outside,
the deadlocks can be disabled.
– Insert the key into the ignition switch, turn
it to position II and then back to position
I or 0.
– Press button (1).

103

05 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks
Manual child locks in the rear doors

Electric child safety locks and
disabling the rear window buttons
(option)
Press the switch on the driver’s door. A message appears on the information display.
To activate the child safety locks:
– Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
– Press the button. When the light in the
button illuminates, the rear power windows and rear doors are locked.
A message appears on the information display when the child safety locks are
activated.

Manual child lock in rear left door.

To lock manually: The child safety locks are
found on the trailing edge of the rear doors
and are only accessible when the doors are
open. Use the key blade to turn the lock and
thus activate or deactivate the child safety
lock.
A. The doors cannot be opened from inside.
B. The doors can be opened from inside.

104

Switch for electric child safety locks and disengaging rear power window buttons.

WARNING
Always keep the lock buttons pulled up
when driving. In the event of an accident,
this allows the emergency services to get
into the car quickly. Passengers in the rear
seat cannot open the doors from inside if
the child safety locks are activated.

NOTE
Cars with electric child safety locks do not
also have manual child locks.

Child safety locks activated
An illuminated light, together with a text message on the display, indicates that the locks
are activated. The doors cannot be opened
from inside. The power windows can only be
operated with the controls on the driver’s
door.

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Alarm (option)
Alarm system

Alarm light on instrument panel

When the alarm is armed, it continually monitors all alarm inputs.

NOTE

The alarm is triggered if:
• a door, the bonnet or boot lid is opened
• a non-approved key is used in the ignition
or if an attempt is made to force the lock
• a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector)
• the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector)
• a battery cable is disconnected
• anyone tries to disconnect the siren.

If there is a fault in the alarm system, a message appears on the information display.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

Do not attempt to repair or modify alarm
system components. All such attempts may
affect the terms of insurance.

Arming the alarm
– Press the lock button on the remote control. A long flash from the car’s direction
indicators confirms that the alarm is
armed and that all the doors are locked.
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A light on the instrument panel indicates the
alarm system’s status:
• Light not lit – the alarm is not armed.
• The light flashes rapidly after disarming
the alarm and until the ignition is switched
on – the alarm has been triggered.
• The light flashes once per second after the
car’s direction indicators have given one
long flash – the alarm is armed.

IMPORTANT
The alarm is fully armed when the car’s direction indicators have made one long flash
and the light on the dashboard flashes once
per second.

Disarming the alarm
– Press the unlock button on the remote
control. Two short flashes from the car’s
direction indicators confirm that the alarm
is disarmed and that both doors are unlocked.

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Alarm (option)
Automatic alarm activation
This function prevents you accidentally leaving the car without the alarm on.
If none of the doors or the boot lid are
opened within two minutes of disarming the
alarm (and the car has been unlocked with
the remote control), the alarm is automatically rearmed, and the car is locked at the same
time.

– Open the driver’s door with the key blade.
The alarm is triggered and the siren
sounds.
– Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch. The alarm is deactivated. The
alarm light flashes rapidly until the ignition
key is turned to position II.

Temporary deactivation of the
deadlocks and detectors

– Press the unlock button on the remote
control or insert the key in the ignition
switch.
Confirmation is given by two short flashes
from the direction indicators.

Alarm signals
When the alarm is triggered, the following
happens:
• A siren sounds for no more than
25 seconds. The siren has its own battery
which is used if the car battery has insufficient charge or is disconnected.
• The direction indicators flash for five minutes or until the alarm is deactivated.

Remote control not working
If for some reason the remote control is not
working, the alarm can still be switched off
and the car started as follows:

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The detectors are reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
If the car has deadlocks, these are also reengaged.

Deactivating a triggered alarm

– Turn the ignition key to position II and then
back to position 0. Remove the key.
– Press button (1). The light in the button is
illuminated until the car is locked.
A message remains on the display as long as
the key remains in the ignition switch (and for
one minute after the key is removed).

1. Deactivation of the detectors
2. No function
To prevent the alarm being tripped erroneously, such as during a ferry journey, the
movement and tilt detectors can be temporarily disengaged.

05 Locks and alarm
Alarm (option)
Testing the alarm system
Testing the movement detector in the
passenger compartment
– Open all the windows.
– Arm the alarm. Arming the alarm is confirmed by the light flashing slowly.
– Wait 30 seconds.
– Test the movement detector in the passenger compartment, such as by lifting
out a bag from a seat. A siren should
sound and all direction indicators should
flash.
– Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control.

– Arm the alarm. Remain in the car and lock
the doors with the button on the remote
control.
– Wait 30 seconds.
– Open the bonnet with the handle under
the dashboard. A siren should sound and
all direction indicators flash.
– Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control.

Testing the doors
– Arm the alarm.
– Wait 30 seconds.
– Unlock the driver’s door with the key
blade.
– Open one of the doors. A siren should
sound and all direction indicators flash.
– Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control.
Testing the bonnet
– Sit in the car and deactivate the movement detector.

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General................................................................................................... 110
Refuelling ............................................................................................... 112
Starting the engine................................................................................. 113
Ignition switch and steering lock............................................................ 114
Keyless drive .......................................................................................... 115
Manual gearbox ..................................................................................... 116
Automatic gearbox................................................................................. 118
All-wheel drive........................................................................................ 121
Brake system ......................................................................................... 122
Stability and traction control
system.................................................................................................... 124
Parking assistance (option) .................................................................... 126
Blind Spot Information System BLIS (option) ........................................ 128
Towing and recovery .............................................................................. 131
Start assistance ..................................................................................... 133
Driving with a trailer ............................................................................... 134
Towing equipment .................................................................................. 136
Detachable towbar ................................................................................. 138
Loading .................................................................................................. 143
Adjusting headlamp pattern................................................................... 144

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STARTING AND DRIVING

06 Starting and driving
General
Economical driving
Driving economically means driving smoothly
while thinking ahead and adjusting your driving style and speed to the prevailing conditions.

• Get the engine warmed up as soon as
possible.
• Do not let the engine idle, but drive at light
loads as soon as it is possible.
• A cold engine consumes more fuel than a
warm one.
• Avoid braking too hard.
• Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the
car.
• Do not use winter tyres when the roads
are dry.
• Remove load carriers when they are not
being used.
• Avoid driving with open windows.

Slippery driving conditions
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the car reacts.

Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine
and cooling system will overheat.

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Avoid overheating the cooling system
• Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.
• Do not turn the engine off immediately you
stop after a hard drive.
• Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front
of the grille if driving in extreme high
temperatures.
Avoid overheating the engine
Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm
(diesel engine: 3500 rpm) if driving with a
trailer or caravan in hilly terrain. The oil temperature could then become too high.

Open tailgate
Avoid driving with the tailgate open. If it is
necessary to drive with the tailgate open for a
short distance:
– Close all windows.
– Set the air distribution to the windscreen
and floor and run the fan at high speed.

WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes can be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.

Driving in water
The car can be driven through water at a
maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximum
speed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should be
exercised when passing through flowing
water.

IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters
the air filter.
In greater depths, water can enter the transmission. This reduces the lubricating ability
of the oils and shortens the service life of
these systems.

When driving in water, maintain a low speed
and do not stop the car. When the water has
been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly
and check that full brake function is attained.
Water and mud for example can make the
brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake
function.

06 Starting and driving
General
Clean the electric contacts of the electric engine block heater and trailer coupling after
driving in water and mud.

IMPORTANT
Do not let the car stand with water over the
sills for any long period of time. This could
cause electrical malfunctions.
In the event of stalling in water, do not try to
restart. Tow the car out of the water.

Do not overload the battery
The electrical functions in the car load the
battery to varying degrees. Avoid using the
ignition position II when the engine is
switched off. Use ignition position I instead,
as less power is consumed.
Examples of functions that use a lot of power:
• ventilation fan
• windscreen wipers
• audio equipment (high volume)
• parking lights
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions which use a lot of power when the engine is switched off.
If the battery voltage is low, a message appears on the display. The energy-saving
function shuts down certain functions or reduces the load on the battery by, for example, slowing the ventilation fan and switching
off the audio equipment. Charge the battery
by starting the engine.

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Refuelling
Opening the fuel filler flap

– Take out the cap.
3. Hang up the cap on the inside of the
fuel filler flap.

NOTE
Put the petrol cap back after refuelling. Turn
until one or more clear clicks are heard.

Filling up with fuel
Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump
nozzle cuts out.

NOTE
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before refuelling.

Open the fuel filler flap with the button on the
lighting panel, see page 49. The engine must
be switched off before the flap can be
opened. The fuel flap is located on the rear
right wing.

Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.

Fuel of a lower quality than that specified on
page 240 should not be used as engine power and fuel consumption can be negatively
affected.

WARNING
Closing
Push in the flap until you hear a click.
Fuel cap
– Turn the fuel cap until an obvious resistance is felt.
– Turn past the resistance until it comes to a
stop.

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Fuel which spills on to the ground can be ignited by the exhaust fumes.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before
starting to refuel.
Never carry an activated mobile phone
when refuelling the ring signal could cause
spark build-up and ignite petrol fumes,
leading to fire and injury.

Petrol

IMPORTANT
Do not add cleaning additives to the petrol,
unless recommended by Volvo.

Diesel
At low temperatures (–5 °C to –40 °C), a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which can lead to ignition problems.

IMPORTANT
Use special winter grade fuel during cold
months.

06 Starting and driving
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine

Starting the engine

– Apply the parking brake.

Automatic gearbox
– Gear selector in position P or N.
Manual gearbox
Put the gear lever in neutral and hold the
clutch pedal fully depressed. This is particularly important in very cold conditions.

WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the
steering lock while driving or when the car is
being towed. The steering lock could otherwise be activated, making it impossible to
steer the car.
The ignition key must be in position II when
the car is being towed.

NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is so that the emissions
system can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which minimises exhaust emissions and protects the
environment.

Petrol
– Turn the ignition key to position III.
If the engine does not start within 5–
10 seconds, release the key and try again.
Diesel
– Turn the ignition key to position II.
An indicator symbol in the combined instrument panel shows that engine preheating is underway, see page 43.
– Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
Autostart (5-cylinder)
With the autostart function, there is no need
to hold the ignition key (or ignition dial on
cars with Keyless Drive, see page 115) in
position III until the engine has started.
Turn the ignition key to the start position and
then release. The starter motor then works
automatically until the engine has started.

NOTE
If the diesel engine is started in extreme
cold without waiting for engine preheating,
then the automatic start sequence can be
delayed for a couple of seconds.

Diesel particle filter (DPF)1
Diesel cars may be equipped with a particle
filter, which results in more efficient emission
control. The particles in the exhaust gases
are collected in the filter during normal driving. So-called "regeneration" is started in order to burn away the particles and empty the
filter. This requires the engine to have
reached normal operating temperature.
Regeneration of the filter takes place automatically at an interval of 300 – 900 km depending on driving conditions. Regeneration
normally takes between 10 and 20 minutes.
During this time fuel consumption may increase slightly.
The rear window heating may be activated
automatically to increase the load on the engine during regeneration without warning.

Regeneration in cold weather
If the car is frequently driven short distances
in cold weather then the engine does not
reach normal operating temperature. This
means that regeneration of the diesel particle
filter does not take place and the filter is not
emptied.
When the filter has become approximately
80% full of particles, the yellow information
1

Certain markets.

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Ignition switch and steering lock
symbol on the dashboard illuminates, and
the message SOOT FILTER FULL SEE
MANUAL is shown on the dashboard display.
Start regeneration of the filter by driving the
car until the engine reaches normal operating
temperature, preferably on a main road or
motorway. The car should then be driven for
approximately 20 minutes more.
When regeneration is complete the message
is cleared automatically.

Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is activated when the key is removed
from the lock.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical components can be switched on.
The engine’s electrical system is not activated.

IMPORTANT
If the filter fills up it may be incapable of
functioning. Then it can be difficult to start
the engine and there is a risk that the filter
will have to be replaced.
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Use the parking heater (option) in cold
weather so that the engine reaches normal
operating temperature more quickly.

Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobiliser could be activated
accidentally.

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II – Driving position
The key position when driving. The car’s electrical system is energised.
III – Start position
The starter motor is engaged. Release the key,
which springs back automatically to the driving position, once the engine has
started.
A ticking sound may be heard if the key is between positions. Turn the key to position II
and back to eliminate the sound.

When the steering lock is activated
If the front wheels are positioned so that
there is tension in the steering lock, a warning message may be shown in the information display and the car prohibited from
starting.
– Remove the key and turn the steering
wheel to release the tension.
– Hold the steering wheel in this position.
Reinsert the key and make a new attempt
to start the car.

WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while driving or when the car is
being towed. The steering lock could otherwise be activated, making it impossible to
steer the car.

WARNING
Always remove the ignition key from the ignition when leaving the car, especially if
there are children in the car.

Make sure the steering lock is activated
when the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.

06 Starting and driving
Keyless drive
General

Starting the car

Starting with the remote control

– Depress the clutch pedal (cars with manual gearbox) or brake pedal (cars with automatic gearbox).

Petrol engine
– Press in and turn the ignition dial to
position III.
Diesel engine
– First turn the ignition dial to position II and
wait until the diesel indicator symbol in the
combined instrument panel goes out, see
page 43.
– Following which, turn the ignition dial to
position III.
The keyless drive function allows the car to
be unlocked, driven and locked without the
need for a key, see page 98.
The ignition switch ignition dial is used in the
same way as the key. One precondition for
starting the car is that the car’s remote control is located inside the passenger compartment or the cargo area.

If the remote control battery is discharged
then the Keyless Drive function does not
work. In which case, start the car by using
the remote control as ignition dial.

– Press in the catch in the ignition dial and
then pull it out from the ignition switch.
– Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch and start in the same way as with
the ignition dial.

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Manual gearbox

Gear positions, five-speed

Reverse gear inhibitor, five-speed

Gear positions, six-speed (petrol)

Depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear
change. Remove your foot from the clutch
pedal between gear changes! Follow the appropriate shifting pattern.

Only engage reverse gear when the car is
stationary. To engage reverse gear, the gear
lever must first be put in position N. Reverse
gear cannot therefore be engaged directly
from fifth gear due to the reverse gear inhibitor.

Depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear
change. Remove your foot from the clutch
pedal between gear changes! Follow the appropriate shifting pattern.

For the best possible fuel economy, use the
highest gear possible as often as possible.

For the best possible fuel economy, use the
highest gear possible as often as possible.
It can be difficult to find the positions for fifth
and sixth gear when the car is stationary as
the reverse gear inhibitor (which blocks sideways movement towards reverse) is then not
activated.

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Manual gearbox
Reverse gear inhibitor, six-speed
(petrol)

Only engage reverse gear when the car is
stationary.

NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked if the
car is travelling faster than approx. 20 km/h.

Gear positions, six-speed (diesel)1

Depress the clutch pedal completely for each
gear change. Remove your foot from the
clutch pedal between gear changes. Follow
the indicated gear pattern. For optimum fuel
economy use the highest possible gear as often as possible.

Reverse gear inhibitor, six-speed
(diesel)

Only engage reverse gear when the car is
stationary. Engage reverse gear by pressing
down the gear lever and moving it to the left.

Certain markets.

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Automatic gearbox
Cold start
When starting in low temperatures, the gear
changes can sometimes feel hard. This is
due to the gearbox oil’s viscosity at low temperatures. To minimise engine emissions, the
gearbox shifts up later than normal when the
engine is started at low temperatures.

NOTE
Depending on the engine temperature when
the engine is started, the idle speed after a
cold start may be higher than normal for
certain engine types.

Kick-down

When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor, beyond the position normally regarded as full acceleration, a lower gear
is immediately engaged. This is known as
kick-down.
If the accelerator is released from the kickdown position, the gearbox automatically
changes up.
Kick-down is used when maximum acceleration is needed, such as for overtaking.
To prevent overrevving, the gearbox control
program has a protective downshift inhibitor
which prevents the kick-down function.

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The kick-down function cannot be used in
manual gear position (Geartronic).

Safety systems
Cars with an automatic gearbox have special
safety systems:

Keylock
To remove the ignition key, the gear selector
must be in the P position. The key is locked
in all other positions.
Parking position (P position)
Stationary car with engine running:
– Hold your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the gear selector to another position.

Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock
Parking position (P position)
To be able to move the gear selector from the
P position to other gear positions, the ignition
key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed.
Shiftlock – Neutral (N position)
If the gear selector is in the N position and
the car has been stationary for at least three
seconds (irrespective of whether the engine
is running) then the gear selector is locked in
the N position.

NOTE
To be able to move the gear selector from
the N position to another gear position, the
brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition key must be in position II.

06 Starting and driving
Automatic gearbox
Disengaging shiftlock

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

Automatic gear positions

In certain cases, it may be necessary to
move the car when it is not driveable, for example if the battery is flat. Proceed as follows
to move the car:

The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D. Other positions are locked
with a latch that is released with the inhibitor
button on the gear selector.

P – Parking position
Select position P when you wish to start the
engine or park the car.

– There is a small cover behind P-R-N-D on
the gear selector panel. Open the rear
edge.
– Fully insert the key blade from the remote
control.
– Hold the key blade down and at the same
time move the gear lever out of the P
position.

The gear selector can be moved between the
different gear positions by pressing the inhibitor button.

IMPORTANT
The car must be stationary when position P
is selected.

NOTE
The brake pedal must be depressed to
move the gear selector from the P position.

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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox is mechanically blocked when P
position is engaged. Always apply the parking brake when parking the car.

R – Reverse
The car must be stationary when R is selected.
N – Neutral
N is the neutral position. No gear is engaged
and the engine can be started. Apply the
parking brake when the car is stationary with
the gear selector in position N.

D – Drive
D is the normal driving position. Shifting up
and down between the different gearbox ratios occurs automatically based on the level
of acceleration and speed. The car should be
stationary when the gear lever is moved from
position R to position D.

Manual positions
To move from the automatic driving
position D to a manual position, move the
gear selector to position M. To go from
position M to the automatic driving
position D, move the selector to position D.

While driving
The manual gearshift mode can be selected
at any time while driving. The engaged gear
is locked until you choose another gear.
If the gear selector is moved to – (minus) the
car changes down a gear and engine brakes
at the same time as the accelerator pedal is
released. If the gear selector is moved to
+ (plus) the car changes up a gear.
The selected gear is indicated on the combined instrument panel, see page 41.

NOTE
Geartronic contains two safety functions:

• Geartronic does not permit downshifting/
kick-down which would result in an engine
speed high enough to damage the engine.
Nothing happens if the driver tries to shift
down in this way. The original gear remains engaged.

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• Geartronic automatically shifts down if the
driver allows the speed to decrease lower
than a level suitable for the selected gear,
in order to avoid jerking and stalling.

W – Winter
The W button is used to activate and deactivate the
winter programme W. Display of the W symbol in the
combined instrument panel
indicates that the winter
programme is active.
The winter programme starts the gearbox in
a higher gear to facilitate starting off on slippery surfaces. The lower gears are only activated with kick-down when the winter programme is engaged.
The W programme can be selected regardless of the position of the gear selector, but is
only operational when the selector is in
position D.
To prevent overrevving, the gearbox control
program has a protective downshift inhibitor.

06 Starting and driving
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive – AWD
All-wheel drive is always engaged.
All-wheel drive means that all four road
wheels are driven at the same time. Power is
automatically distributed between front and
rear wheels. An electronically controlled
clutch system distributes the power to the
pair of wheels that grips best. This provides
the best traction and prevents wheel spin.
Under normal driving conditions, the majority
of power is transmitted to the front wheels.
All-wheel drive improves driving safety in
rain, snow and icy conditions.

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Brake system
Brake servo
If the car is rolling or is being towed with the
engine turned off, the brake pedal must be
pressed about five times harder than when
the engine is running. If the brake pedal is
pressed when the engine is started, you will
feel the pedal drop. This is normal and due to
the brake servo becoming active. This may
be more noticeable if the car has emergency
brake assistance (EBA).

WARNING
The brake servo only works when the engine is running.

NOTE
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If braking with the engine switched off,
press the brake pedal sharply once, not repeatedly.

Brake circuits
This symbol lights if a brake circuit
is not working.
If a fault should occur in one of the
circuits, it is still possible to brake
the car. The brake pedal will travel further
and may feel softer than normal. Harder
pressure on the pedal is needed to produce
the normal braking effect.

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Dampness can affect braking characteristics
Brake components become wet when the
car is driven in heavy rain, through pools of
water or when the car is washed. This may
alter brake pad friction characteristics so that
there is a delay before braking effect is noticed.
Press the brake pedal lightly from time to
time if driving for long stretches in rain or
slushy snow, as well as after setting off in
very damp or cold weather. This warms up
the braking surfaces and dries off any water.
It is also recommended to do this before
parking the car for a long period in such
weather conditions.

engine braking more efficiently and requires
the foot brake for only brief periods.
Bear in mind that driving with a trailer puts an
additional load on the car’s brakes.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The anti-lock braking system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking
up under braking.
This means the ability to steer is
maintained and it is easier to swerve to avoid
a hazard, for example.
After the engine has been started, the ABS
will perform a brief self-test at a speed of
about 20 km/h. This can be felt and heard as
pulses in the brake pedal.

If the brakes are used heavily

To get the most out of the ABS:

When driving in the Alps or other roads with
similar characteristics, the car’s brakes are
heavily loaded even if the brake pedal is not
being depressed especially hard.

– Depress brake pedal with full force. Pulses
will be felt.
– Steer the car in the direction of travel. Do
not release the pressure on the pedal.
Practice braking with the ABS system in a
traffic-free area and in different weather conditions.

Because speed is often low, the brakes are
not cooled as effectively as when driving on
flat roads at higher speed.
So as not to overload the brakes, shift down
when driving downhill instead of using the
foot brake. Use the same gear driving downhill as you would use driving uphill. This uses

The ABS symbol comes on for two seconds
if there was a fault in the ABS system when
the engine was last running.

06 Starting and driving
Brake system
Emergency brake assistance – EBA
(Emergency brake assistance) In case of
sudden braking, full-strength braking is provided instantaneously. The EBA function
senses when heavy braking is underway by
registering how quickly the brake pedal is depressed. Continue braking without easing off
on the brake pedal. The function is suspended when the pressure on the brake pedal
eases. This function is always active and
cannot be disengaged.

NOTE
When EBA is activated the brake pedal lowers slightly more than usual, depress (hold)
the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the
brake pedal is released then all braking
ceases.

WARNING
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols are
lit at the same time, a fault may have occurred in the brake system. If the level in the
brake fluid reservoir is normal, drive carefully to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop
to have the brake system checked.
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.

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Stability and traction control system
General
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (STC/DSTC) improves the car’s traction and helps the driver to avoid skidding.

Traction control system
The function is active at low speed and transfers power from the driving wheel that is
spinning to the one that is not.

Reduced operation

A pulsing sound may be noticed during braking or acceleration when the system is in action. The car may accelerate more slowly
than expected.
The car is equipped with either STC or DSTC
depending on market. The table shows the
integral functions of the respective systems.

Function/system

STC

Active Yaw Control

DSTC
X

Spin Control

Traction control system

Active Yaw Control
The function limits the driving and brake
force of the wheels individually in order to
stabilise the car.
Spin Control
The function prevents the driving wheels
from spinning against the road surface during acceleration.

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The stability system is activated automatically each time the car is started.
System operation during skidding and acceleration can be partially deactivated.
Operation during skidding is delayed and so
allows more skidding which provides greater
freedom for dynamic driving.
Traction in deep snow or sand is improved as
acceleration is no longer limited.

Operation
– Turn thumbwheel (A) until the STC/ DSTC
menu is shown.

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Stability and traction control system
DSTC ON means that the system function is
unchanged.

ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED means that
the system has been disabled due to a fault.

DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF means that system operation is reduced.

– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is
restarted, drive to an authorised Volvo workshop.

– Press and hold RESET (B) until the
STC/DSTC menu is changed.
At the same time the symbol
illuminates
as a reminder that the system has been reduced. The system remains reduced until the
engine is next started.

WARNING
Suppressing system function may alter the
driving characteristics of the car.

• Constant glow after deactivation reminds
that the STC/DSTC system has been reduced.

Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
DSTC system

Information

NOTE
DSTC ON is shown for several seconds in
the display and the
symbol illuminates
each time the engine is started

If the symbols
and
are displayed at
the same time, read the message on the information display.

Messages in the information display

If the symbol
appears alone then it may
appear as follows:

TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
means that the system has been temporarily
reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature.

The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.

• Flashing light means that the STC/DSTC
system is now being activated.
• Constant glow for two seconds means
system check when the engine is started.
• Constant glow after starting the engine or
while driving means that there is a fault in
the STC/DSTC system.

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Parking assistance (option)
General 1

Function
The system is activated automatically when
the car is started and the text message Park
Assist active, Exit to deactivate is shown on
the audio system display.
Parking assistance is active at speeds below
15 km/h. The system is deactivated at higher
speeds. The system is reactivated when the
speed falls below 10 km/h again.
The frequency of the signal increases as you
come closer to an object in front of or behind
the car. If the volume of another sound
source from the audio system is high, this is
automatically muted.

Parking assistance front and rear

Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking. A signal indicates the distance to a detected object.

WARNING
Parking assistance does not relinquish the
driver’s own responsibility during parking.
The sensors have blind spots where objects
cannot be detected. Be aware of children
and animals near the car.

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Depending on the market, the Parking assistance system may be either standard, an option or an accessory.

The tone becomes constant at a distance of
about 30 cm. If there are objects within this
distance both behind and in front of the car,
the signal alternates between left and righthand speakers.

Rear parking assistance
The distance covered to the rear of the car is
about 1.5 m. Rear parking assistance is activated when reverse gear is engaged. If the
system is switched off, the audio system display shows the text Park Assist deactivated
Enter to activate as soon as reverse gear is
engaged. The signal comes from the rear
loudspeakers.

The system must be deactivated when reversing with a trailer, or bike carrier on the
towbar or similar. Otherwise the trailer or bike
carrier would trigger the sensors.
Rear parking assistance is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if a Volvo genuine trailer cable is used.

Front parking assistance
The distance covered to the front of the car is
about 0.8 metres. The signal comes from the
front loudspeakers.
Front parking assistance cannot be combined with extra lights because the sensors
are affected by the extra lights.

Fault indicator
If the information symbol illuminates with constant glow and
PARK ASSIST SERVICE
REQUIRED is shown on the information display then parking assistance is
disengaged.

WARNING
Some sources may deceive the system with
false signals. Examples of such sources include horns, wet tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and motorcycle exhaust pipes. Ice
and snow covering the sensors may also
cause false warning signals.

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Parking assistance (option)
Activating/deactivating
Parking assistance can be deactivated by
pressing EXIT on the control panel, see
page 66. Park Assist deactivated Enter to
activate will then appear on the audio system display. Parking assistance can be reactivated by pressing ENTER on the control
panel. The display then shows Park Assist
active Exit to deactivate.

Cleaning the sensors

Parking assistance sensors

The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with
water and car shampoo.

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Blind Spot Information System BLIS (option)
General

attention to vehicles moving in the same direction in the so-called "blind spot".

Blind spots

The system is designed to work most effectively when driving in dense traffic on multilane highways.
BLIS is based on digital camera technology.
The cameras (1) are located under the door
mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside
the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2)
comes on with a constant glow.

NOTE
Rearview mirror with BLIS system.

1. BLIS camera
2. Indicator lamp
3. BLIS symbol

WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a replacement for, a safe driving style and use
of the rearview mirrors. It can never replace
the driver’s attention and responsibility. The
responsibility for changing lanes safely always rests with the driver.

BLIS is an information system that under certain conditions can help to draw the driver’s

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The lamp illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehicle.
If the car is overtaken on both sides at the
same time then both lamps come on.

BLIS advises the driver with a message if a
fault arises in the system. If for example the
system’s cameras are obscured then the
BLIS indicator lamp flashes and the information display shows a message. In such cases, check and clean the lenses. If necessary,
the system can be switched off temporarily
by pressing the BLIS button, see page 129.

"Blind spots" covered by BLIS cameras.

Distance A = approx. 3.0 m
Distance B = approx. 9.5 m

Cleaning
In order to work most effectively the BLIS
camera lenses must be clean. The lenses can
be cleaned with a soft cloth or damp sponge.
Clean the lenses carefully so that they are not
scratched.

IMPORTANT
The lenses are electrically heated to melt ice
or snow. If necessary, brush snow away
from the lenses.

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Blind Spot Information System BLIS (option)
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven
at a speed above 10 km/h.

Overtaking
The system is designed to react if you overtake another vehicle at a speed of up to
10 km/h faster than the other vehicle.
The system is designed to react if you are
overtaken by a vehicle travelling up to
70 km/h faster than your vehicle.

WARNING
BLIS does not work in sharp bends.
BLIS does not work when the car is reversing.
A wide trailer coupled to the car can conceal other vehicles in adjacent lanes. It can
prevent the vehicle in the screened area
from being detected by BLIS.

Daylight and darkness
In daylight the system reacts to the shape of
the surrounding vehicles. The system is designed to detect motor vehicles such as cars,
trucks, buses and motorcycles.
In darkness the system reacts to the headlamps of surrounding vehicles. Vehicles with
headlamps that are switched off are not de-

tected by the system. This means for example that the system does not react to a trailer
without headlamps which is towed behind a
car or truck.

Activating/deactivating

WARNING
The system does not react to bicycles or
mopeds.
The BLIS cameras can be disrupted by intensive light or when driving in the dark
when there are no light sources (e.g. street
lighting or other vehicles). The system may
then interpret the lack of light as if the cameras have been blocked.
In both cases a message is shown on the
information display.
When driving in such conditions system
performance may be temporarily reduced
and a text message is shown, see
page 130.
If the message disappears automatically
then BLIS has returned to normal functionality.
The BLIS cameras have limitations similar
to the human eye, i.e. they "see" worse in
heavy snowfall or thick fog for example.

Button for activating/deactivating.

BLIS is activated when the engine is started.
The indicator lamps in the door panels flash
three times when BLIS is activated.

The system can be deactivated/activated by
pressing BLIS.
When BLIS is deactivated the light in the button goes out and a text message is shown on
the dashboard display.
When BLIS is activated the light in the button
illuminates, a new text message is shown on
the display and the indicator lamps in the
door panels flash three times. Press the

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Blind Spot Information System BLIS (option)
READ button to clear the text message. For
more information on messages, see page 46.

BLIS system message

Text on the
display

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System status

BLIND-SPOT
SYST SERVICE
REQUIRED

Blind spot syst. disengaged.
Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.

BLIS FUNCTION
REDUCED

Reduced function.

BLIND-SPOT
SYST CAMERA
BLOCKED

One or both cameras
blocked.
Clean the lenses.

BLIND-SPOT
INFO SYSTEM
OFF

BLIS system off.

BLIND-SPOT
INFO SYSTEM ON

BLIS system on.

06 Starting and driving
Towing and recovery
Never tow the car to bump start it
Jump start the car with a donor battery if the
battery is flat and the engine does not start.
Do not bump start the car.

IMPORTANT
Bump starting the car can damage the catalytic converter.

Towing
Find out the highest legal speed for towing
before towing the car.
– Turn the ignition switch to position II and
unlock the steering lock so that the car
can be steered, see page 114.
– The ignition key must remain in position II
while the car is being towed.

than 80 km. The car must always be towed
facing forward.

WARNING
The steering lock stays in the position it was
in when the power was cut off. The steering
lock must be unlocked before towing.
The ignition key must be in position II.
Never remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while driving or when the car is
being towed.

Recovery
If only partially raised, cars with automatic
gearbox must not be transported at speeds
above 80 km/h or further than 80 km. During
such transport, the wheels must always roll
forward.

Towing eye

WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off. The
brake pedal must be pressed about five
times harder than normal, and the steering
will be considerable heavier than normal.
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Automatic gearbox:
– Move the gear selector to position N.
Manual gearbox:
– Move gear lever into neutral.
– Ensure the towrope is always taut to avoid
violent jerks. Keep your foot on the brake
pedal.
Cars with automatic gearbox must not be
towed at speeds above 80 km/h or further

Use the towing eye if the car needs to be
towed on the road. The towing eye is attached in the recess on the right-hand side of
the front or rear bumper. To fit the towing
eye:
1. Take out the towing eye that is located
under the floor hatch in the cargo area.

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Towing and recovery
2. Release the cover (1) on the bumper
with a screwdriver or coin in the bottom
edge.
3. Screw in the towing eye (3) firmly, right
up to the flange. Use the wheel wrench
to tighten the towing eye.
4. After use, unscrew the towing eye and
return it in the cargo area. Refit the
cover on the bumper.

IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing
on roads, not for pulling the car unstuck or
out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for assistance.

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Start assistance
Starting with a donor battery
–

–

–
If the battery in the car has become flat, you
can "borrow" electric current from either a
separate battery or the battery in another car.
Always make sure the crocodile clips on the
jump leads are attached securely to eliminate
sparks during the start attempt.
When jump starting the car, the following
steps are recommended to avoid risk of explosion:

–

ensure that the cars do not touch one
another.
Connect the red jump lead between the
positive terminal on the donor battery (1+)
and the one in your car (2+).
Connect one end of the black jump lead to
the donor battery’s negative terminal
(3–).
Connect the other end of the black jump
lead to the earthing point (4–) by the lefthand strut tower.
Start the engine of the "donor car". Let the
engine run a few minutes at a speed
slightly higher than idle 1500 rpm.
Start the engine of the car with the flat
battery.
Remove the jump leads, first the black and
then the red. Ensure that neither of the
black jump lead’s clips comes into contact
with the battery’s positive terminal or the
crocodile clip on the red jump lead.

WARNING
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas,
which is highly explosive. One spark, which
can be generated if you connect the jump
leads incorrectly, is sufficient to make the
battery explode.
The battery contains sulphuric acid, which
can cause serious burns. If the acid comes
into contact with eyes, skin or clothing,
flush with large quantities of water.
If acid splashes into the eyes, seek medical
attention immediately.

IMPORTANT
Do not touch the crocodile clips during the
start procedure. This could cause sparking.

– Turn the ignition key to position 0.
– Ensure that the other battery is 12 volt.
– If the donor battery is in another car,
switch off the engine in the other car and

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Driving with a trailer
General
The load capacity is affected by extra accessories mounted on the car, such as a towbar,
load carriers, space box, the passengers’
combined weight etc. as well as the load on
the towball. The load capacity of the car is
reduced by the number of passengers and
their weight.
If the towing bracket is fitted by an authorised Volvo workshop, then the car is delivered with the necessary equipment for driving with a trailer.

• The car’s towing bracket must be of an
approved type.
• If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped
for driving with a trailer.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket follows the
specified maximum towball load.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recommended pressure for a full load. For tyre
pressure decal location, see page 153.
• Clean the towbar regularly and grease the
towball1.

1 Does

not apply to the towball if using a stabiliser hitch.

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• Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more than
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.
Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your
speed.
• The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
• The engine and gearbox can overheat if
the car is driven with a heavy load in hot
weather. If the temperature gauge for the
engine’s cooling system goes into the red
zone, stop and let the engine idle for a few
minutes. The automatic gearbox responds
through a built-in protection system. See
the message on the information display. If
the car overheats, the air conditioning may
be switched off temporarily.
• In the interests of safety, speed should be
restricted to 80 km/h, even if the laws of
certain countries allow for higher speeds.
• Move the gear selector to parking
position P when parking an automatic car
with a hitched trailer. Always use the parking brake. Block the wheels with chocks
when parking a car with hitched trailer on
a hill.

Trailer weights
Information on permitted trailer weights, see
page 229.

WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for
trailer weights. Otherwise, the rig may be
difficult to control during evasive manoeuvres and braking.

NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle regulations can further limit
trailer weights and speeds. Towbars can be
certified for higher towing weights than the
car can actually tow.

06 Starting and driving
Driving with a trailer
Automatic gearbox, driving with a
trailer

Diesel 1.6D engine with manual
gearbox, driving with a trailer

Parking on a hill
1. Apply the parking brake (handbrake).
2. Move the gear selector to parking
position P.

If the car is driven with a major load in a hot
climate, the engine cooling fan can be replaced with one of a greater capacity than
the standard model. Check with your nearest
Volvo dealer regarding the options for your
car.

Starting on a hill
1. Move the gear selector to driving
position D.
2. Release the parking brake (handbrake).
Steep inclines
• Select an appropriate manual gear position when climbing steep inclines or at low
speeds. This prevents the gearbox from
changing up and keeps the gearbox oil
cooler.
• Do not use a higher manual gear than the
engine can "handle". It is not always economical to drive in high gears.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 15 %.

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Towing equipment
Towbars

Trailer cable

The towball must be cleaned and greased
regularly. If a towball hitch with vibration
damper is used, it is not necessary to grease
the towball.
If the car is equipped with a detachable towbar, the towball mounting instructions must
be followed carefully, see page 138.

WARNING
Be sure to attach the trailer’s safety cable to
the correct place.

WARNING

If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
Follow the assembly instructions for the
towball section carefully.
The towball section must be locked with the
key before setting off.
Check that the indicator window shows
green.

NOTE
Always take off the towball section after
use. Keep it in the cargo area

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An adapter is required if the car’s towbar has
13 pin electrics and the trailer has 7 pin
electrics. Use an adapter cable approved by
Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on
the ground.

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Towing equipment
Specifications

Dimensions for mounting points (mm)

Fixed or detachable
towbar

1060

964

482

141

497

150

113

100

140

Side member

Ball centre

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Detachable towbar
Fitting the towball

– Remove the guard plug.

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– Ensure that the mechanism is in the unlocked position by turning the key clockwise.

– Check that the indicator window (3) shows
red. If the window does not show red,
press in (1) and turn the locking wheel
anticlockwise (2) until you hear a click.

06 Starting and driving
Detachable towbar

– Insert the towball section until your hear a
click.

– Check that the indicator window shows
green.

– Turn the key anticlockwise to the locked
position. Remove the key from the lock.
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Detachable towbar

NOTE
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Check that the towball section is secure by
pulling it up, down and back. If the towball
section is not fitted correctly then it must be
removed and refitted in accordance with
the previous steps

NOTE
The trailer’s safety cable must be attached
to the attachment on the towbar.

06 Starting and driving
Detachable towbar
Removing the towball

– Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the
unlocked position.

– Push in the locking wheel (1) and turn it
anticlockwise (2) until you hear a click.

– Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it
comes to a stop. Hold it in this position
while pulling the towball rearward and
upward.

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Detachable towbar

– Insert the guard plug.

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Loading
General
The load capacity is affected by extra accessories mounted on the car, such as a towbar,
load carriers, space box, the passengers’
combined weight etc. as well as the load on
the towball. The load capacity of the car is
reduced by the number of passengers and
their weight. For information on permitted
weights, see page 229.

WARNING
The car’s driving characteristics change depending on how heavily it is loaded and how
the load is distributed.

Loading the cargo area
Stop the engine and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear lever or gear selector could be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could set
the car in motion.
To increase the size of the cargo area, the
head restraints can be removed and the
seats folded down, see page 88.

• Put wide loads in the centre.
• Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on a
lowered backrest.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery or the
large glass surface of the tailgate.
• Secure all loads to the load retaining eyelets with straps or web lashings.

WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, carry
the impact of an item weighing 1000 kg.

WARNING
Never load cargo above the backrest.
The protection provided by the inflatable
curtain in the headlining may be compromised or eliminated by high loads.
Always secure the load. During heavy braking the load may otherwise shift, causing
personal injury.

Load carriers
To avoid damaging the car and for maximum
possible safety while driving, it is recommended to use load carriers specially designed for your car by Volvo.
Carefully follow the mounting instructions
supplied with the carriers.
• Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.
• Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.
• The size of the area exposed to the wind,
and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the load’s size.
• Drive gently. Avoid quick accelerations,
heavy braking and taking curves hard.

WARNING
The car’s centre of gravity and driving characteristics are altered by roof loads.

Place the load firmly against the backrest in
front.
• The head rests can be removed so that
they are not damaged.

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Adjusting headlamp pattern
Correct light pattern for left or righthand traffic

A. Headlamp pattern for left-hand traffic.
B. Right-hand traffic.
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The headlamps’ projection can be adjusted
to avoid dazzling other motorists. The correct
pattern will also better illuminate the verge.

Halogen headlamps

Bi-Xenon headlamps

The headlamp control should be in
position (A) for left-hand traffic and
position (B) for right-hand traffic.

WARNING
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps the replacement must be carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop. The headlamps
must be handled with extreme care due to
the high-voltage unit in the Xenon lamp.

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Tyre pressure .......................................................................................... 152
Warning triangle and spare wheel.......................................................... 154
Changing wheels.................................................................................... 156
Emergency puncture repair .................................................................... 158

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07 Wheels and tyres
General
Driving characteristics and tyres

Speed ratings

New tyres

The tyres greatly affect the car’s driving characteristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre
pressure and speed rating are important for
how the car performs.

The car has "Whole Vehicle Type Approval",
which means that dimensions and speed ratings must not differ from those specified on
the vehicle’s registration document. The only
exception to these conditions is winter tyres
(both those with metal studs and those without). If such a tyre is chosen, the car must not
be driven faster than the speed rating of the
tyre (for example, class Q can be driven at a
maximum of 160 km/h).

Tyres are perishable. After a
few years they begin to
harden at the same time as
the friction capacity/characteristics gradually deteriorate. Therefore aim to get
as fresh tyres as possible
when you replace them. This is especially important with regard to winter tyres. The week
and year of manufacture, the tyre’s DOT
marking (Department of Transportation), are
stated with four digits, for example 1502. The
tyre in the illustration was manufactured in
week 15 of 2002.

When changing tyres, ensure that tyres of the
same type and dimensions, and preferably
also the same make, are fitted to all four
wheels. Follow the recommended tyre pressures specified on the tyre pressure label,
see page 152.

Designation of dimensions
The dimensions are stated on all car tyres.
Example:
205/55R16 91 W.

Remember that traffic regulations determine
how fast a car can be driven, not the speed
class of the tyres.
Note! Maximum permitted speeds indicated.
Q

160 km/h (used only on winter tyres)

190 km/h

210 km/h

Radial ply

240 km/h

Rim diameter in inches (")

270 km/h

Tyre load index (in this case 615 kg)

300 km/h

Speed rating (in this case 270 km/h).

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Section width (mm)

Ratio between section height and
width (%)

Tyre age
All tyres older than six years should be
checked by an expert even if they seem undamaged. The reason for this is that tyres
age and decompose, even if they are hardly
ever or never used. The function can therefore be affected due to the tyre’s constituent
materials being broken down. In such a case
the tyre should then not be used. This also
applies to spare tyres, winter tyres and tyres
saved for future use. Examples of external
signs which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable for use are cracks or discoloration.
The age of the tyre can be determined by the
DOT marking, see illustration above.

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General
More even wear and maintenance

Wheels should be stored lying down or hanging up, and not standing up.

Tyres with tread wear indicators
Tread wear indicators are narrow treadless
bands across the width of the tread. On the
side of the tyre are the letters TWI (Tread
Wear Indicator). When the tyre’s tread depth
is down to 1.6 mm, the tread depth will be
level in height with the tread wear indicators.
Change to new tyres as soon as possible.
Remember that tyres with little tread depth
provide very poor grip in rain and snow.

Winter tyres
Tread wear indicators

The correct tyre pressure results in more
even wear, see page 153. To achieve the
best traction and more even wear on the
tyres, the regular switching of the front and
rear tyres with each other is recommended.
The first change should be after 5000 km and
then at intervals of 10000 km, this is to avoid
differences in tread depth. Tyres with the
greatest tread depth should always be fitted
to the rear wheels to decrease the risk of
skidding. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for an inspection if you are uncertain
about tread depth.

Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular dimensions. These are stated on the tyre
pressure label, see page 152 for its location.
The tyre dimensions are dependent on the
engine variant. When driving on winter tyres,
these must be fitted to all four wheels.

NOTE
Ask a Volvo dealer which rim and tyre types
are most suitable.

NOTE
The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.

Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low temperatures place considerably higher demands on tyres than summer conditions. It is
therefore not recommended to drive on winter tyres that have a tread depth of less than
four millimetres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may only be used on the front
wheels. This also applies to all-wheel-drive
cars.
Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snow
chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
Never use quick-fit snow chains as the space
between the brake disks and the wheels is
too small .

IMPORTANT
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently
for 500–1000 km so the studs settle properly
into the tyre. This gives the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer lifespan.

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. Consult an authorised Volvo workshop

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General
Rims and wheel nuts

Steel rims – standard wheel nuts (1)
Steel rims are normally mounted with the
standard wheel nuts, but the bulge acorn variety may also be used.

WARNING
Never use standard nuts for aluminium
rims. The wheels can come loose.

Standard (1) and bulge acorn (2) wheel nuts

Only use rims that are tested and approved
by Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories. There are two types of wheel nut, depending on whether the rims are made of
steel or aluminium. Tighten the wheel nuts to
90 Nm. Check the torque with a torque
wrench.

IMPORTANT
The wheel nuts should be tightened to
90 Nm. Overtightening can damage the
nuts and the bolts.

Spare wheel Temporary Spare
The spare wheel1 is only intended to be used
for the short time it takes to get the ordinary
wheel replaced or repaired. Replace the
spare wheel as soon as possible with a normal wheel. The car’s handling may be altered
by the use of the spare wheel.
Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare
wheel on the car.

Aluminium rims – bulge acorn wheel
nuts (2)
Only use the bulge acorn variety of nuts with
aluminium rims. These differ markedly from
other nut types as they have a rotating conical washer.

IMPORTANT
The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel.

NOTE
These nuts may also be used with steel
rims.

Locking wheel nuts
Locking wheel nuts can be used on both aluminium and steel rims. If steel rims with locking nuts are used in combination with wheel
covers, the locking wheel nut should be
mounted on the bolt nearest the air valve.
Otherwise the wheel cover cannot be fitted to
the rim.
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Certain variants and markets.

07 Wheels and tyres
General
Summer and winter wheels

and capacity to force rain, snow and slush
out of the way are adversely affected.
Tyres with the greatest tread depth should always be fitted to the rear of the car (to decrease the risk of skidding).
Wheels should be stored lying down or hanging up, and not standing up.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if you
are uncertain about tread depth.

The arrow shows the tyre’s direction of rotation

When summer and winter wheels are
changed they should be marked with which
side of the car they were mounted on, for example L for left and R for right. Tyres with
tread patterns which are designed to only rotate in one direction have the direction of rotation marked with an arrow on the tyre.

The tyre should always rotate in the same direction throughout its lifespan. Tyres should
only be switched between front and rear positions, never between left and right-hand
sides, or vice versa. If the tyre is mounted incorrectly, the car’s braking characteristics

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Tyre pressure
Recommended tyre pressure

Checking the tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure regularly.

NOTE
Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a
natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also
varies depending on ambient temperature.

The tyre pressure label on the driver’s side
door pillar shows which pressures the tyres
should have at different load and speed conditions.
Stated on the decal:
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• Tyre pressure for the car’s recommended
wheel size
• ECO pressure
• Spare wheel pressure (Temporary Spare).

Even after several kilometres of driving the
tyres warm up and the pressure increases, so
air must not be released if the pressure is
checked when the tyres are warm, while the
pressure must be increased if it is too low. Inadequately inflated tyres adversely affect fuel
consumption, tyre lifespan and the car’s
roadholding. Driving on tyres with tyre pressure that is too low can also result in the tyres
overheating and disintegrating.
For information on the correct tyre pressure,
refer to the tyre pressure table on page 153.
("Cold tyres" means the tyres are the same
temperature as the ambient temperature.)

Fuel economy, ECO pressure
At speeds under 160 km/h, the general tyre
pressure for full load is recommended in order to obtain optimum fuel economy.
Tyre pressure affects travelling comfort, road
noise and steering characteristics.

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Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure table
Speed
(km/h)

Load,1-3 persons
Front (kPa) Rear (kPa)

Max. load
Front (kPa) Rear (kPa)

Variant

Tyre size

1.6
1.8
2.0
1.6D

0 – 160
160+

210
250

210
210

250
280

250
260

0–160
160 +

220
260

220
220

250
280

250
260

0–160
160+
0–160
160+

210
250
220
260

210
210
220
220

250
280
250
280

250
260
250
260

0–160
160+
0–160
160+

210
260
220
270

210
210
220
220

250
280
250
290

250
260
250
270

0–160
160+

230
270

220
220

250
290

250
270

All

195/65 R15 91V
205/55 R16 91V/W
195/65 R15 91Q/T/H/V M+S
205/55 R16 91Q/T/H/V M+S
205/50 R17 93W Extra Load
215/45 R18 93W Extra Load
205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load
205/55 R16 91V/W
205/55 R16 91Q/T/H/V M+S
205/50 R17 93W Extra Load
215/45 R18 93W Extra Load
205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load
205/55 R16 91V/W
205/55 R16 91Q/T/H/V M+S
205/50 R17 93W Extra Load
215/45 R18 93W Extra Load
205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load
205/55 R16 91 V/W
205/50 R17 93W Extra Load
215/45 R18 93W Extra Load
205/55 R16 91Q /T/H/V M+S
205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load
All

0–160

Spare wheel2

T125/85R16 99M

0 – 80

2.4
2.4i
2.0D

250
420

ECO pressure, see page 152

2Temporary

Spare

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Warning triangle and spare wheel
Warning triangle

Follow the regulations for the use of a warning triangle1. Position the warning triangle in
a suitable place with regard to traffic.

– Undo the case containing the warning
triangle, it is attached with Velcro. Take
the warning triangle out of the case.
– Lower the warning triangle’s support legs.
Ensure the warning triangle and its case are
properly secured in the cargo area after use.

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Certain markets.

The warning triangle is fitted on the inside of the
boot lid with two clips.

07 Wheels and tyres
Warning triangle and spare wheel
Spare wheel and jack

The car’s original jack
The original jack1 should only be used for
changing wheels. The jack’s thread should
always be well greased.
The spare wheel, jack and wheel spanner are
found under the floor in the cargo area.

Taking out the spare wheel
– Fold the rear edge of the floor mat forward.
– Release the spare wheel and lift it out.
– Take out the jack and the wheel spanner.
1

Putting the spare wheel and jack into
the cargo area:
– Crank the jack (1) to halfway. The marking
on the plate (2) should line up with the
marking on the arm (3) so that the jack can
fit lying down in the holder.
– Fold in the handle (4) and place the wheel
wrench (5) on the jack.
– Put the jack (1) back in the hole on the
right (6). Fasten the spare wheel (7) in the
hole on the left (8).

Certain variants and markets.

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Changing wheels
Removing wheels

Set up the warning triangle if a wheel must be
replaced at a busy location. Make sure that
the car and jack are on a firm horizontal surface.

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– Take out the spare wheel, jack and wheel
spanner, which are found under the carpet
in the cargo area.
– Apply the parking brake and engage first
gear, or position P if the car has an automatic gearbox.
– Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels which will remain on the ground.
Use heavy wooden blocks or large stones.

– Cars with steel rims have removable wheel
covers. Prize off the wheel cover with the
end of the wheel wrench, or pull it off by
hand.
– Loosen the wheel nuts ½–1 turn anticlockwise with the wheel spanner.

– Two jacking points are located on each
side of the car. Wind down the jack’s base
so that it sits level on the ground. Check
that the jack is seated correctly in the
jacking point, as illustrated, and that the
base is located directly under it.
– Jack up the car high enough that the
wheel is clear of the ground. Remove the
wheel nuts and lift off the wheel.

07 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
Fitting the wheel
– Clean the contract surfaces on the wheel
and hub.
– Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts.
– Lower the car so that the wheel cannot
rotate.
– Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is
important that the wheel nuts are tightened properly. Tighten to 90 Nm. Check
the torque with a torque spanner.
– Put on the wheel cover (steel rim).

WARNING
Never crawl under the car when it is raised
on the jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is
raised on the jack.
Ensure that passengers wait with the car or preferably a crash barrier - between them
and the road.

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Emergency puncture repair
General

Cars which do not have a spare wheel are instead equipped with an emergency puncture
repair kit. This kit can be used to both seal
the puncture and to check and adjust the tyre
pressure. The kit consists of an electric air
compressor and an integrated canister with
sealing liquid.

NOTE
The jack is an option on cars equipped with
emergency puncture repair kit.

Emergency puncture repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit1 is only intended to work as a temporary repair so that
the car can be driven a further 200 km (max.)
or to the nearest tyre centre. The sealing fluid
has the ability to effectively seal tyres which
have punctures in the tread.
The sealing fluid canister should be replaced
before its expiration date or after use of the
puncture repair kit.

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Certain variants and markets.

The expiration date is located on the front of
the compressor, see the illustration on
page 163.
See page 163 for information on canister replacement.

NOTE
The emergency puncture repair kit is only
intended for sealing tyres with a puncture in
the tread.

07 Wheels and tyres
Emergency puncture repair
The emergency puncture repair kit has limited abilities to seal tyres which have punctures in the wall of the tyre. Do not seal tyres
with the emergency puncture repair kit if they
have larger slits, cracks, irregularities or similar damage.
The emergency puncture repair kit with compressor and tools are found under the floor in
the cargo area.
12 V sockets for the compressor are located
by the centre console in the front, by the rear
seat and in the cargo area. Choose the electrical socket that is nearest the punctured
tyre.

WARNING
The sealing fluid may cause irritation if it
comes into direct contact with skin. In the
case of contact with skin, wash away the
fluid with soap and water.

Taking out the emergency puncture
repair kit
– Fold away the rear edge of the floor mat,
forward from the back.
– Lift up the emergency puncture repair kit.

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Emergency puncture repair
Inflating tyres

Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be
inflated in an area close to traffic.

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– Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in
position 0 and take out the lead (5) and air
hose (4) from the side compartment (3).
– Screw the air hose’s valve connection to
the bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air
valve.
– Connect the lead (5) to one of the car’s
12 V sockets.
– Start the engine. The car must be in a wellventilated place.

– Start the compressor by flicking the
switch (2) to position I.
– Pump up the tyre to the pressure specified
on the tyre pressure label.
– Turn off the compressor, the switch (2)
should be in position 0. Detach the air
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the
valve’s dust cap.
– Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the
side compartment (3).
– Put the puncture repair kit back.
– The compressor should not run for more
than ten minutes at a time. Let it cool

afterwards as there is a risk of overheating.
– Objects with a volume up to 50 litres can
be inflated with the compressor.

WARNING
Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine running in sealed areas or areas that lack sufficient ventilation.

07 Wheels and tyres
Emergency puncture repair
Sealing punctured tyres

Set up the warning triangle if emergency tyre
repairs must be carried out in an area where
there is other traffic.
– Remove the decal (1) regarding the highest permitted speed from the emergency
puncture repair kit and stick it on the
steering wheel where it can be clearly
seen by the driver.
– Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in
position 0 and take out the lead (5) and air
hose (4) from the side compartment (3).
– Screw the air hose’s valve connection to
the bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air
valve.

– Connect the lead (5) to one of the car’s
12 V sockets.
– Release the safety catch (6) and turn the
orange-coloured part (7) 90 degrees to the
vertical position, until a click is heard.
– Start the engine. The car must be in a wellventilated place.

WARNING
Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine running in sealed areas or areas that lack sufficient ventilation.

– Start the compressor by flicking the
switch (2) to position I. There will be a
temporary pressure increase of max. 4 bar
while the sealing fluid is pumped in. After
approx. one minute, the pressure will drop
and the gauge will indicate the correct tyre
pressure.
– Pump the tyre to a pressure of between
1.8 bar and 3.5 bar. If the pressure does
not reach 1.8 bar after ten minutes of
pumping, the compressor should be
turned off so it does not overheat.

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Emergency puncture repair
Check the tyre pressure again:

WARNING
Never stand next to the tyre when the compressor is running. Be particularly observant of the tyre walls. If cracks, irregularities
or other damage appears, turn off the compressor immediately. Under these circumstances your journey should not continue.
Contact an authorised tyre centre.

– Undo the air hose (4) from the air valve
and put the dust cap back on. Unplug the
lead (5) from the electrical socket. Fold the
orange-coloured part (7) back into its original position and secure the catch (6).
Keep the emergency repair kit in a safe
place in the car.
– Immediately drive about 3 km, at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, to allow the sealing fluid to seal the tyre well.

WARNING
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You should not drive faster than 80 km/h
after the emergency tyre repair kit has been
used. The temporarily sealed tyre must be
changed as soon as possible (maximum
driving distance: 200 km).

NOTE
Do not raise the orange-coloured part (7)
when only the compressor is to be used for
inflation.

– Connect the air hose (4) to the air valve on
the tyre. Connect the lead (5) to the 12 V
power point. Read the pressure on the
compressor. If the tyre pressure is below
1.3 bar, the tyre has not been sufficiently
well sealed. The journey should not be
continued under these circumstances.
Contact a tyre centre.
– If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar,
the tyre should be pumped up to the
pressure stated on the tyre pressure label,
for location see page 152. Relieve pressure with the reduction valve (8) if the tyre
pressure is too high.
– Turn off the compressor; the switch (2)
should be in position 0. Detach the air
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the
valve’s dust cap.
– Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the
side compartment (3).
– Put the puncture repair kit back under the
floor in the cargo area.

IMPORTANT
The compressor should not run for more
than ten minutes at a time. Let it cool afterwards as there is a risk of overheating.

NOTE
The canister with sealant and hose should
be replaced after use.

07 Wheels and tyres
Emergency puncture repair
Changing the sealing fluid canister

The canister of sealing fluid should be
changed before the best-before date has expired, see date label (1), or after the tyre has
been sealed. After use, the canister (6) with
holder (8) and air hose (10) should be
changed.
This replacement can be carried out by an
authorised Volvo workshop or by following
the instructions.

IMPORTANT
Read the safety instructions on the bottom
of the canister.

WARNING
Ensure the compressor is not connected to
the 12 V socket when the canister is
changed.

Replacing the canister before the
expiration date has been reached
– Undo the two screws (2) on the orangecoloured case (3).
– Remove the speed label (4) and date
label (1), and open the safety catch (5).
Loosen the case (3) and take it off.
– Unscrew and remove the canister (6).

– Check that the seal (7) on the new canister
is not damaged. Screw the canister into
place.
– Refit the case (3). Check that the case is
correctly fitted. Screw it on with the
screws (2).
– Affix the speed label (4) and new date
label (1) to the tyre repair kit.
Treat the removed canister as hazardous
waste.

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Emergency puncture repair

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Changing the canister and hose after
use
– Undo the two screws (2) on the orangecoloured case (3).
– Remove the speed label (4) and date
label (1), and open the safety catch (5).
Loosen the case (3) and take it off.
– Push down the button (8) while turning the
canister (6) and the holder (9) clockwise.
Remove them.
– Pull out the air hose (10).
– Wipe off remaining sealing fluid with a rag
or scrape it away if it is has already dried.
– Fit a new air hose (10). Check that it is
fitted correctly.
– Check that the seal (7) on the new canister
is not damaged. Screw the holder (9) onto
the canister (6) and turn it anticlockwise
until a click is heard.
– Refit the case (3). Check that the case is
correctly fitted. Screw it on with the
screws (2).
– Affix the speed label (4) and new date
label (1) to the tyre repair kit.
The empty canister and air hose can be treated as normal waste.

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Cleaning ................................................................................................. 168
Touching up paintwork ........................................................................... 171
Rustproofing .......................................................................................... 172

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CAR CARE

08 Car care
Cleaning
Washing the car
Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.
Use car shampoo. Dirt and road salt can lead
to corrosion.
• Do not park the car in direct sunshine.
Washing a car with hot paintwork can
cause permanent paintwork damage.
Wash the car in a car wash with waste
water separator.
• Thoroughly rinse dirt off the underbody of
the car.
• Rinse the entire car to remove loose dirt.
When using a pressure washer: Make sure
that the nozzle of the pressure washer is
not closer than 30 cm to the bodywork. Do
not spray directly at the locks.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
• If the dirt is difficult to dislodge, wash the
car using a cold degreasing agent.
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or
a water scraper.
• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm
soap solution or car shampoo.

WARNING
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Always have the engine cleaned by a workshop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.

NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog
lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have
condensation on the inside of the lens. This
is a natural phenomenon, all outside lighting
is designed to withstand this. Condensation
is normally vented out of the lamp when it
has been switched on for a time.

Always test the brakes after washing the car
to ensure that moisture and corrosion do
not attack the brake pads and reduce braking performance.

Removing bird droppings
Wash bird droppings off the paintwork as
soon as possible. Bird droppings contain
chemicals that affect and discolour paintwork very quickly. This discoloration can only
be removed by a specialist.

Washing by hand is gentler to the paintwork
than an automatic car wash. Paintwork is
also more sensitive when it is new. For this
reason, handwashing is recommended during the first few months with a new car.

Chromed wheels

IMPORTANT
Rim cleaning agents can cause stains on
chrome-plated wheels. Wash using a
sponge, car shampoo and plenty of lukewarm water.

Automatic car washes
An automatic car wash is a simple and quick
way of washing the car, but it can never replace a proper handwashing. The brushes of
an automatic car wash cannot reach everywhere.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Press the brake pedal lightly from time to
time if driving for long periods in rain or slush.
This heats and dries the brake pads. You
should also do this when you begin driving in
extremely damp or cold weather.

Exterior plastic parts
A special cleaning agent, available from Volvo dealers, is recommended for cleaning exterior plastic parts. Never use strong stain removers.

08 Car care
Cleaning
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection.
The car does not need to be polished until it
is at least one year old. However, the car can
be waxed during this time. Do not polish or
wax the car in direct sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using Volvo tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn marks can be removed using fine rubbing paste designed for
car paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with
liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.

IMPORTANT
Paint treatment such as preserving, sealing,
protection, lustre sealing or similar could
damage the paintwork. Paintwork damage
caused by such treatment is not covered by
Volvo warranty.

Cleaning door mirrors with waterrepellent surface (option)

Cleaning the interior

Never use products such as car wax, degreaser or similar on mirror surfaces as this
could ruin their water-repellent properties.

Treating stains on fabric upholstery
A special cleaning agent, available from Volvo dealers, is recommended for cleaning the
fabric upholstery. Other chemicals can impair
the fire retardant qualities of the upholstery.

Take care when cleaning so as not to damage the glass surface.
To avoid damaging glass surfaces when removing ice – only use plastic ice scrapers.
There is natural wear of the water-repellent
coating.
Treatment with a special finishing agent
available from Volvo dealers is recommended in order to maintain the water-repellent
properties. This should be used first after
three years and then each year.

IMPORTANT
Sharp objects and Velcro may damage the
fabric upholstery.

Treating stains on leather upholstery
Volvo’s leather upholstery is equipped with
surface protection against dirt. Cleaning reprotects the leather but grease and dirt dissolves the surface protection. There is a
comprehensive programme for the care and
maintenance of leather upholstery. Volvo offers a leather product for cleaning and treating the upholstery by which means the leather regains its protective layer.

IMPORTANT
Never use strong solvents. Such products
may damage fabric, vinyl and leather upholstery.

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08 Car care
Cleaning
IMPORTANT
Note that materials with colour that runs
when dry (new jeans, suede garments etc.)
may discolour the upholstery material.

To achieve best results Volvo recommends
cleaning and application of the protective
cream two to four times per year.
Ask your Volvo dealer about Volvo’s Leather
Care product

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Washing instructions for leather
upholstery
– Pour the leather cleaner on the dampened
sponge and squeeze out a strong foam.
– Work the dirt away with gentle circular
movements.
– Dab the sponge accurately on the stains.
Allow the sponge to absorb the stain. Do
not rub.
– Wipe off with soft paper or a cloth and
allow the leather to dry completely.
Protective treatment of leather upholstery
– Pour a small amount of the protective
cream on the felted cloth and massage in
a thin layer of cream with gentle circular
movements on the leather.
– Now allow the leather to dry for
20 minutes before use.

The leather has now been given improved
protection against stains and a UV filter.

Treating stains on interior plastic parts
and surfaces
A special cleaning agent, available from Volvo dealers, is recommended for cleaning interior plastic parts and surfaces. Do not
scrape or rub stains. Never use strong stain
removers.
Cleaning seatbelts
Use water and a synthetic detergent. A special textile cleaning agent is available from
your Volvo dealer. Make sure the seatbelt is
dry before allowing it to retract.

08 Car care
Touching up paintwork
Paintwork

Stone chips and scratches

Paint is an important part of the car’s rustproofing and should therefore be checked
regularly. To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork must be rectified immediately. The most common types of paintwork
damage are stone chips, scratches, and
marks on the edges of wings and doors.

Colour code

If the stone chip has penetrated to the
bare metal
– Stick a piece of masking tape over the
damaged surface. Then remove the tape
to remove any loose paint.
– Stir the primer well and apply using a fine
brush or matchstick. Apply paint using a
brush once the primer is dry.
– For scratches, proceed as above, but
mask around the damaged area to protect
the undamaged paintwork.
– After a few days, polish the touched-up
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount
of lapping paste.

Before touching up paintwork, the car must
be clean and dry and at a temperature above
15 °C.

Data plate

It is important that the correct colour is used.
The colour code number (1) is shown on the
data plate, see page 228.

Materials
• Primer in a can
• Paint in a can or touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
Minor stone chips and scratches
If the stone chip has not penetrated to the
bare metal and there is an undamaged colour
coat, you can paint straight after cleaning the
damaged area.

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08 Car care
Rustproofing
Inspection and maintenance
Your car received a thorough and complete
rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body
are made of galvanised sheet metal. The underbody is protected by a wear-resistant
anti-corrosion compound. And, a thin, penetrating rustproofing fluid was sprayed into the
members, cavities and closed sections.
Maintain the car’s rustproofing.
• Keep the car clean. Hose down the underbody. If using a pressure washer, keep the
nozzle at least 30 cm from the painted
surfaces.
• Regularly check and touch-up the rustproofing treatment as necessary.
The car’s rustproofing does not normally require treatment for approximately 12 years.
After that time, it should be treated at threeyear intervals. If the car needs further treatment, please contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.

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Volvo service .......................................................................................... 176
Self-maintenance ................................................................................... 177
Bonnet and engine compartment .......................................................... 178
Diesel ..................................................................................................... 179
Oils and fluids ........................................................................................ 180
Wiper blades .......................................................................................... 185
Battery................................................................................................... 186
Replacing bulbs ..................................................................................... 188
Fuses...................................................................................................... 194

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09 Maintenance and service
09

Volvo service
Volvo service programme

Installing accessories

Before the car left the factory, it was thoroughly test driven. It was checked again in
accordance with Volvo Car Corporation regulations before it was handed over to you.

The incorrect connection and installation of
accessories can negatively affect the car’s
electrical system. Certain accessories only
function when the appropriate software has
been programmed into the car’s electrical
system. Always contact an authorised Volvo
workshop before installing accessories
which are connected to or affect the electrical system.

To keep your Volvo as safe and reliable as
possible, follow the Volvo service programme specified in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Have an authorised Volvo workshop carry out service and maintenance
work. Volvo workshops have the personnel,
special tools and service literature to guarantee the highest quality of service.

IMPORTANT
For the Volvo warranty to apply, check and
follow the instructions in the Service and
Warranty Booklet.

Special service measures
Certain service measures, which affect the
car’s electrical system, can only be performed using electronic equipment specially
developed for your car. Always contact an
authorised Volvo workshop before beginning
or performing service work that affects the
electrical system.

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Recording vehicle data
One or more of the computers in your Volvo
are capable of recording detailed information. This information is intended for use in
research to enhance safety and for diagnosing faults in some of the in-car systems. The
data may include details regarding seatbelt
use by the driver and passengers, the functions of various vehicle systems and modules, and status information about the engine, throttle, steering, brakes and other systems. This data can also include details of
the way the car is driven. This type of information can include, without being limited to,
specific details such as vehicle speed, the
use of the brake and accelerator pedals and
steering wheel position. This latter type of
data can be stored for a limited period while
the car is being driven and subsequently during a collision or a near-collision. Volvo Car

Corporation will not disclose the stored information without consent. However, Volvo Car
Corporation may be forced to disclose the information due to national legislation. Volvo
Car Corporation and authorised Volvo workshops may also read and use the information.

Adverse driving conditions
Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:
•
•
•
•

Towing a caravan or trailer
In mountainous regions
At high speeds
In temperatures colder than –30 °C or
hotter than +40 °C.
Also check the oil level more often if the car
is often driven short distances (less than
10 km) when temperatures are low (below
+5 °C).
This can produce abnormally high oil temperature or oil consumption.

09 Maintenance and service
Self-maintenance
Before starting work on the car
Battery
• Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (e.g. if replacing the
battery).
• Never use a quick charger to charge the
battery. The battery cables must be disconnected when charging the battery.
The battery contains acid that is both corrosive and toxic. Handle the battery in an environmentally-suitable way. Let your Volvo
dealer assist you.

WARNING
High voltage output from the ignition system. The voltage in the ignition system is
dangerous. The ignition must therefore always be switched off for work in the engine
compartment.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition
coils when the ignition is on or the engine is
hot.

Check regularly
Check the following at regular intervals, for
example, when refuelling:
• Coolant – The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the expansion
tank.
• Engine oil – The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.
• Power steering fluid – The level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
• Washer fluid – The reservoir should be well
filled. Use washer antifreeze at temperatures around freezing.
• Brake and clutch fluid – The level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.

WARNING
Bear in mind that the radiator fan may start
automatically some time after the engine
has been switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a workshop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.

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Bonnet and engine compartment
Opening the bonnet

– Pull the handle on the far left under the
dashboard. You will hear when the catch
releases.
– Insert your hand under the centre of the
front edge of the bonnet and press the
safety catch to the right.
– Open the bonnet.

WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when
closed.

Engine compartment
1. Washer fluid reservoir (4-cyl.)
2. Coolant expansion tank
3. Reservoir for the power steering fluid
(concealed behind the headlamp)
4. Engine oil dipstick1
5. Radiator
6. Radiator fan
7. Washer fluid reservoir (5-cyl.)
8. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (righthand drive)
1

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Dependent on engine variant.

9. Filler opening for engine oil1
10. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (lefthand drive)
11. Battery
12. Relay and fuse box
13. Air filter1

09 Maintenance and service
Diesel
Fuel system
Diesel must fulfil the EN 590 or JIS K2204
standards. Diesel engines are sensitive to
contaminants, such as high volumes of sulphur particles for example. Only use diesel
fuel from a well-known producers. Never use
diesel of dubious quality.
At low temperatures (–40 °C to –6 °C), a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which can lead to ignition problems. Special
diesel fuel designed for low temperatures
around freezing point is available from the
major oil companies. This fuel is less viscous
at low temperatures and reduces the risk of
paraffin precipitate.
The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When refuelling, check that the area around the fuel
filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto the
paintwork. Wash off any spillage with detergent and water.

IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels which must not be used:
special additives, Marine Diesel Fuel, fuel
oil, RME (Rape Methyl Ester) and vegetable
oil. These fuels do not fulfil the requirements
in accordance with Volvo recommendations
and generate increased wear and engine
damage that is not covered by the Volvo
warranty.

IMPORTANT
Certain special additives remove the water
separation in the fuel filter.

IMPORTANT
For model year 2006 or later the sulphur
content must be a maximum of 50 ppm.

Empty tank
No special procedures are required if the
tank runs dry. The fuel system is bled automatically if the ignition switch is kept in
position II for approx. 60 seconds before the
start attempt.

Draining condensation from the fuel
filter
The fuel filter separates condensation from
the fuel. Condensation can disrupt engine
operation.
The fuel filter must be drained at the intervals
specified in the Service and Warranty Booklet or if you suspect that the car has been
filled with contaminated fuel.

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Oils and fluids
Engine compartment decal for oil
grade

Checking the engine oil and oil filter

Volvo recommends
oil products.
Change the oil and oil filter in accordance
with the intervals specified in the Service and
Warranty Booklet.

IMPORTANT

Dipstick, petrol engines

IMPORTANT
Always use oil of the prescribed grade, see
the engine compartment decal. Check the
oil level frequently and change the oil regularly. The engine will be damaged if lower
grade oil is used or if the car is driven with
the oil level too low.

Using oil of a higher than specified grade is
permitted. If the car is driven in adverse conditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a
higher grade than that specified on the decal.
See page 232.

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Dipstick, diesel engines.

In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine’s service intervals all engines are filled
with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil
at the factory. The choice of oil has been
made very carefully with regard to service
life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service intervals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil (see the engine compartment
decal) for both filling and oil change, otherwise you will risk affecting service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and
environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all warranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.

Volvo uses different systems for warning of
low oil level or low oil pressure. Certain variants have an oil pressure sensor, and then
the lamp for oil pressure is used. Other variants have an oil level sensor, and then the
driver is informed via the warning symbol in
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display texts. Certain models have both variants. Contact an authorised Volvo dealer for
more information.

Checking the oil

Checking the oil level in a new car is especially important before the first scheduled oil
change. The Service and Warranty Booklet
specifies the odometer readings for oil
changes.
Volvo recommends checking the oil level
every 2 500 km. The most accurate measurements are made on a cold engine before
starting. The measurement will be inaccurate
if taken immediately after the engine is
switched off. The dipstick will indicate that
the level is too low because the oil has not
had time to flow down into the oil sump.

The oil level must be within the area marked on
the dipstick.

Checking the oil in a cold engine:
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
– If the level is close to the MIN mark, start
by topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up
until the oil level is nearer the MAX than
the MIN mark on the dipstick. See
page 232 – 233 for capacities.

Checking the oil in a warm engine:
– Park the car on a level surface, switch off
the engine and wait 10 – 15 minutes to
allow the oil time to run back to the sump.
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
If the level is close to the MIN mark, start by
topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up until
the oil level is nearer the MAX than the MIN
mark on the dipstick. See page 232 – 233 for
capacities.

WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold due to the risk of fire.

IMPORTANT
Never fill above the MAX mark. Oil consumption may increase if too much oil is
poured into the engine.

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Oils and fluids

Washer fluid, topping up

NOTE

Checking and topping up the coolant

Mix the washer antifreeze and water before
filling the reservoir.

Location of washer fluid reservoir1.

The windscreen and headlamp washers
share a common reservoir.
– Filler cap on 4-cylinder engines and diesel.
– Filler cap on 5-cylinder engines.
Add washer antifreeze during the winter so
that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses. See the capacities on
page 236.

When topping up the coolant, follow the instructions on the packaging. It is important
that the mixture of coolant concentrate and
water is correct for the prevailing weather
conditions. Never top up with water only. The
risk of freezing increases with both too little
and too much coolant concentrate.

IMPORTANT
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo. New cars
are filled with coolant that can withstand
temperatures down to approximately
–35 °C.

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Dependent on engine variant.

For capacities, see page 236.

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Check the coolant regularly
The level should lie between the MIN and
MAX marks on the expansion tank. If the
system is not filled sufficiently, high local
temperatures could occur, causing a risk of
damage (cracks) in the cylinder head. Top up
the coolant when the level falls to the MIN
mark.

Checking and topping up the brake
and clutch fluid

braking, such as driving in mountains or tropical climates with high humidity.

WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.

WARNING
The coolant may be very hot. If the coolant
requires topping up when the engine is at
operating temperature, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly to gently release the
overpressure.

NOTE
The engine must only be run with a wellfilled cooling system. High temperatures
can occur, causing a risk of damage
(cracks) to the cylinder head.

The brake and clutch fluid have a common
reservoir1. The fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks. Check the level
regularly. Change the brake fluid every other
year or at every other regular service.
See the capacities and recommended fluid
grade on page 235.
The fluid should be changed annually on cars
driven in conditions requiring hard, frequent

1 Location

dependent on whether car is left or
right-hand drive.

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Oils and fluids
Checking and topping up the power
steering fluid
NOTE
Check the level frequently.

The fluid does not require changing. For capacities and recommended fluid grade, see
page 235.
If a fault should arise in the power steering
system or if the car is without power and
must be towed, it can still be steered. However the steering will be much heavier than
normal and it will require more effort to turn
the wheel.

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Wiper blades

Changing the wiper blades

NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The
blade on the driver’s side is longer than the
blade on the passenger side.

– Turn up the wiper arm.
– Press the button located on the wiper
blade mounting and pull straight out (1),
parallel with the wiper arm.
– Slide in (2) the new wiper blade until a
"click" is heard.
– Check (3) that the blade is firmly installed.
– Fold down the wiper arm.

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Battery
Battery care
WARNING
Batteries can generate oxyhydrogen gas,
which is highly explosive. A spark, which
can be generated if you connect the jump
leads incorrectly, is sufficient to make the
battery explode. The battery also contains
sulphuric acid, which can cause serious
burns. If the acid comes into contact with
eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large quantities of water. If acid splashes into the eyes,
seek medical advice immediately.

NOTE
There may be two different types of battery.
They are fully interchangeable with each other.

The service life and function of the battery is
influenced by factors such as the number of
starts, discharging, driving style, driving conditions and climatic conditions.

IMPORTANT
Always use distilled or deionised water (battery water).

NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in an
environmentally responsible manner as it
contains lead.

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For the battery to function satisfactorily:
• Regularly check that the electrolyte level is
correct (A) and never fill above the level
mark.
• Check all cells. Use a screwdriver to remove the cell caps (or the cover).
• If necessary, top up with distilled water to
the battery’s maximum mark.
• Fit the cell caps (or the cover) firmly.

The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly

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Battery
Symbols on the battery

Risk of explosion.

Changing the battery

Use protective goggles

Further information in the
owner’s manual.

Store the battery out of the
reach of children.

The battery contains corrosive acid.

Avoid sparks and naked
flames.

Removing the battery
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
– Wait at least 5 minutes before touching
any electrical terminals. This allows time
for the information in the car’s electrical
system to be stored in the various control
modules.
– Remove the cover.
– Disconnect the negative battery lead.
– Disconnect the positive battery lead.
– Undo the front wall of the battery box
using a screwdriver.
– Release the clamp securing the battery.
– Remove the battery.
Fitting the battery
– Fit the battery into position.
– Fit the clamp securing the battery.
– Reinstall the front wall of the battery box.
– Connect the positive lead.
– Connect the negative lead.
– Refit the cover over the battery.

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Replacing bulbs
General

Changing front bulbs

All bulb specifications are given on page 243.
The following list contains bulbs and pointsource lamps that are specialised or unsuitable for changing except at a workshop:
• General interior lighting in the roof
• Reading lamps and glovebox lighting
• Indicator, door mirror and approach lighting
• High-level brake light
• Bi-Xenon headlamp

WARNING
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps, Xenon
lamp replacement must be carried out by an
authorised Volvo workshop. The headlamps
must be handled with extreme care due to
the high-voltage unit in the Xenon lamp.

IMPORTANT
Never touch the bulbs’ glass with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers are
vaporised by the heat, coating and damaging the reflector.

All front bulbs (except for fog lamps) are
changed by first removing the lamp housing
from the engine compartment.

Removing the lamp housing:
– Remove the ignition key and turn the light
switch to position 0.
– Withdraw the lamp housing’s locking
pin (1).
– Pull the lamp housing to the side and then
forward (2) .

IMPORTANT
Do not pull the electrical cable, only the
connector

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– Unplug the connector by pressing down
the clip with a thumb (3) while moving out
the connector (4) with the other hand.
– Lift out the lamp housing and place it on a
soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.

Fitting the lamp housing:
– Plug in the connector and refit the lamp
housing and locking pin. Check that the
pin is correctly inserted.
– Check the lighting.
The lamp housing must be plugged in and
secured in place before the lighting is turned
on or the ignition key inserted into the ignition
switch.

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Dipped beam

Removing the cover and bulb:
– Remove the entire lamp housing.
– Bend aside the catches and remove the
cover.
– Unplug the connector from the bulb.
– Release the spring clip that secures the
bulb. First, press it to the left to release it,
then out and down.
– Pull out the bulb.
– Refit the lamp housing.

Main beam

Fitting a new bulb
– Fit the new bulb. It can only be fitted in
one position.
– Press the spring clip up and then slightly
to the right so that it clicks into place.
– Press the connector back on.
– Refit the plastic cover.
– Refit the lamp housing.

– Remove the entire lamp housing.
– Left-hand headlamp:
Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise.
Right-hand headlamp:
Turn the bulb holder clockwise.
– Withdraw the bulb holder and change the
bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder. It can only be fitted
in one way.
– Refit the lamp housing.

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Replacing bulbs
Position/parking lamps

Direction indicators

Side marker lamps

– Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of
pliers. Do not pull out the bulb holder by
pulling the electrical cable.
– Replace the bulb.
– Press the bulb holder back into place. It
can only be fitted in one way.

– Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and
remove it.
– To remove the bulb from the bulb holder,
press the bulb in and turn it anticlockwise.
– Fit a new bulb and refit the bulb holder into
the lamp housing.

– Twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and
withdraw it. Replace the bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder. It can only be fitted
in one way.

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Replacing bulbs
Fog lamps

Removing the bulb holder

– Press the bulb holder into place and refit

the cover.
NOTE

If the error message BULB FAILURE/
CHECK STOP LAMP remains after a faulty
bulb has been replaced then consult an authorised Volvo workshop.

– Switch off all lights and turn the ignition
key to position 0.
– Remove the panel from around the lamp
housing.
– Remove the two Torx screws securing the
lamp housing and take out the lamp housing.
– Unplug the connector from the bulb.
– Turn the bulb anticlockwise and pull it out.
– Fit the new bulb and turn it clockwise.
– Plug in the connector to the bulb.
– Secure the lamp housing with the screws
and press the panel back into place.

All bulbs in the rear lamp cluster can be replaced from inside the cargo area.
– Switch off all lights and turn the ignition
key to position 0.
– Remove the covers in the left/right-hand
panel to access the bulbs.
– These bulbs are located in separate bulb
holders.
– Unplug the connector from the bulb holder.
– Squeeze together the catches and remove
the bulb holder.
– Replace the bulb.
– Plug in the connector.

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Replacing bulbs
Location of the bulbs in the rear lamp
cluster

Bulb holder

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Brake light
Position/parking lamps
Direction indicators
Rear fog lamp (one side)
Reversing lamp

Number plate lighting

Courtesy lighting

– Switch off all lights and turn the ignition
key to position 0.
– Remove the screw with a screwdriver.
– Carefully detach the entire lamp housing
and withdraw it. Turn the connector anticlockwise and pull out the bulb.
– Replace the bulb.
– Insert the connector and turn clockwise.
– Refit the entire lamp housing and screw it
into place.

There is courtesy lighting under the dashboard on the driver and passenger sides.
– Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that
the lens detaches.
– Remove the blown bulb.
– Fit a new bulb.
– Refit the lens.

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Cargo area

Vanity mirror lighting

– Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that
the lamp housing comes loose.
– Remove the blown bulb.
– Fit a new bulb.

Removing the mirror glass:
– Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower
edge, in the centre. Carefully prise up the
lug on the edge.
– Insert the screwdriver under the edge on
both the left and right side (at the black
rubber points) and carefully prise so that
the lens releases at the lower edge.
– Carefully detach and lift aside the entire
mirror glass and cover.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with
a new one.

Fitting the mirror glass:
– First, press the three lugs at top edge of
mirror glass back into position.
– Then press the three lower lugs back into
position.

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Fuses
General
All electrical functions and components are
fused to protect the car’s electrical system
from damage by short circuiting and overloading.
The fuses are in two different locations in the
car:
• Relay/Fuse box in the engine compartment
• Relay/fuse box in the passenger compartment.

Changing
If an electrical component or function does
not work, it may be because the component’s fuse was temporarily overloaded and
blew.
– Look in the fuse diagram to locate the
fuse.
– Pull out the fuse and check from the side
to see whether the curved wire has blown.
– If this is the case, replace it with a new
fuse of the same colour and amperage.
Each fuse box has space for several spare
fuses. If the same fuse blows repeatedly it
means that there is a fault in the component.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to
have the system checked.

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Fuses

Relay/fuse box in the engine
compartment

The fuse box has 36 fuse positions. Be sure
to replace a blown fuse with a new fuse of
the same colour and amperage.
• 19–36 are of the "Mini Fuse" type.
• Fuses 7–18 are of the "JCASE" type and
should be replaced by an authorised Volvo
workshop.
• Fuses 1–6 are of the "Midi Fuse" type and
may only be replaced by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
On the inside of the cover are tweezers to assist removing and fitting fuses.

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Fuses

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Radiator fan .............................................................................. 50 A
Power steering .................................................................. 80 A
Supply to passenger compartment fuse box ...................... 60 A
Supply to passenger compartment fuse box ...................... 60 A
Climate control element, additional heater PTC (option) ..... 80 A
Glow plugs (4-cyl. diesel) ................................................... 60 A
Glow plugs (5-cyl. diesel) ................................................... 70 A
7. ABS pump ......................................................................... 30 A
8. ABS valves ........................................................................ 20 A
9. Engine functions ................................................................ 30 A
10. Ventilation fan.................................................................... 40 A
11. Headlamp washers ............................................................ 20 A
12. Supply to heated rear window ........................................... 30 A

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13. Starter motor relay ............................................................ 30 A
14. Trailer wiring ..................................................................... 40 A
15. Reserve .................................................................................. 16. Supply to infotainment system .......................................... 30 A
17. Windscreen wipers............................................................ 30 A
18. Supply to passenger compartment fuse box ..................... 40 A
19. Reserve .................................................................................. 20. Horn ................................................................................. 15 A
21. Fuel-driven additional heater, passenger
compartment heater ......................................................... 20 A
22. Reserve .................................................................................. 23. Engine control module ECM (5-cyl. petrol)
transmission (TCM) ........................................................... 10 A
24. Heated fuel filter, PTC element oil trap (5-cyl. diesel)......... 20 A

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25. Reserve ...................................................................................26. Ignition switch ................................................................... 15 A
27. A/C compressor ................................................................ 10 A
28. Reserve ...................................................................................29. Front fog lamp ................................................................... 15 A
30. Engine control module ECM (1.6 l petrol, 2.0 l diesel) ........... 3 A
31. Voltage regulator, alternator 4-cyl. ..................................... 10 A
32. Injectors (5-cyl. petrol), lambda-sond (4-cyl. petrol),
charge air cooler (4-cyl. diesel), mass air flow sensor
and turbo control (5-cyl. diesel) ......................................... 10 A
33. Lambda-sond and vacuum pump (5-cyl. petrol),
engine control module (5-cyl. diesel), diesel filter
heater (4-cyl. diesel) .......................................................... 20 A
34. Ignition coils (petrol), injectors (1.6 l petrol), fuel pump
(4-cyl. diesel), pressure switch, climate control (5-cyl.),
glow plugs and EGR emission control (5-cyl. diesel) .......... 10 A
35. Engine sensors for valves, relay coil, air conditioning PTC
element, oil trap (5-cyl. petrol), engine control module
ECM (5-cyl. diesel), canister (petrol), injectors (1.8/2.0 l petrol,
MAF mass air flow sensor (5-cyl. petrol, 4-cyl. diesel),
turbo control (4-cyl. diesel), pressure switch power
steering (1.6 l petrol), EGR emission control
(4-cyl. diesel) ..................................................................... 15 A
36. Engine control module ECM (not 5-cyl. diesel), accelerator
pedal position sensor, lambda-sond (5-cyl. diesel) ............ 10 A

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Fuses
Relay/fuse box in the passenger
compartment

The fuse box has 50 fuse positions. The fuses are located under the glovebox. The box
also provides space for several spare fuses.
Tools for fuse replacement are located in the
relay/fuse box in the engine compartment,
see page 195.

Changing fuses
– Remove the trim concealing the fuse box
by pressing in the pin in the centre of the
clips (1) about one cm and then withdrawing the clips.

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– Turn the two wing screws (that secure the
fuse box) (2) anticlockwise so that they
detach.
– Lower the fuse box (3) half way. Pull it
towards the seat until it stops. Lower it
completely. The fuse box can be fully
unhooked.
– Close the fuse box in the reverse order.
– Remove the pins from the centre of the
clips. Fit the trim and the clips, and reinsert the loose pins into the clips, this
expands the clips and secures the trim.

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37. Reserve ...................................................................................38. Reserve ...................................................................................39. Reserve ...................................................................................40. Reserve ...................................................................................41. Reserve ...................................................................................42. Reserve ...................................................................................43. Phone, audio system, RTI (option) ..................................... 15 A
44. SRS system ....................................................................... 10 A
45. Electrical socket ................................................................ 15 A
46. Passenger compartment, glovebox and courtesy lighting .... 5 A
47. Interior lighting .................................................................... 5 A
48. Washer .............................................................................. 15 A

49. SRS system ...................................................................... 10 A
50. Reserve .................................................................................. 51. Parking assistance, additional heater for the passenger
compartment, Bi-Xenon (option) ....................................... 10 A
52. Transmission control module (TCM), ABS system ............... 5 A
53. Power steering .................................................................. 10 A
54. Engine control module ECM (5-cyl.) .................................. 10 A
55. Remote control module, Keyless control module ............... 20 A
56. Siren control module ......................................................... 10 A
57. Data link connector (DLC), brake light switch .................... 15 A
58. Main beam (right), auxiliary lamps relay coil ..................... 7,5 A
59. Main beam, left ................................................................ 7,5 A

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Fuses
60. Seat heating (driver’s side)................................................. 15 A
61. Seat heating (passenger side) ............................................ 15 A
62. Sunroof ............................................................................ 20 A
63. Supply to rear right door .................................................... 20 A
64. Audio system, RTI (option) ................................................... 5 A
65. Infotainment system ............................................................ 5 A
66. Infotainment control module (ICM), climate control ............ 10 A
67. Reserve ...................................................................................68. Cruise control ...................................................................... 5 A
69. Climate control, rain sensor ................................................. 5 A
70. Reserve ...................................................................................71. Reserve ...................................................................................72. Reserve ...................................................................................73. Sunroof, overhead console (OHC) rear seatbelt reminder,
autodim mirror ..................................................................... 5 A
74. Fuel pump relay ................................................................. 15 A
75. Reserve ...................................................................................76. Reserve ...................................................................................77. Electrical socket in cargo area, accessory electronic
module (AEM) .................................................................... 15 A
78. Reserve ...................................................................................79. Reversing lamp.................................................................... 5 A
80. Reserve ...................................................................................81. Supply to rear left door ...................................................... 20 A
82. Supply to front right door ................................................... 25 A
83. Supply to front left door ..................................................... 25 A

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84. Power passenger seat....................................................... 25 A
85. Power driver’s seat ........................................................... 25 A
86. Interior lighting, cargo area lighting, power seats,
fuel level display (1.8F) ........................................................ 5 A

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General................................................................................................... 204
Audio functions ...................................................................................... 205
Radio functions ...................................................................................... 207
CD functions .......................................................................................... 211
Menu structure – audio system.............................................................. 213
Phone functions (option) ........................................................................ 214
Menu structure – phone ......................................................................... 221

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Infotainment system
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to be active until the key is removed from the
ignition switch. The audio system is then
started automatically the next time the key is
turned to position I.

Menus
Some infotainment system functions are
controlled via a menu system. The current
menu level is shown at the top right of the
display. Menu options are shown in the middle of the display.

Infotainment is a system that integrates the
audio system and the phone1. The infotainment system can be easily operated using
the control panel or the steering wheel keypad1, see page 55. The display (2) shows
messages and information on the current
function.

Audio system

• MENU (4) leads to the menu system.
• Up/down with the navigation button (5)
moves between menu options.
• ENTER (7) selects or activates/deactivates a menu option.
• EXIT (6) goes back one step in the menu
structure. A long press on EXIT will exit
the menu system.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II2 distributes the
two stereo audio channels to left, centre,
right and rear speakers. This provides a more
realistic sound quality than that provided by
standard two-channel stereo.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and
the Dolby icon are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby Surround
Pro Logic II System is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

Shortcuts
Menu options are numbered and can also be
selected directly with the keypad (3).

Equipment
On/Off
POWER (1) switches the audio system on or
off. If the audio system is active when the ignition key is turned to position 0 it continues
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Option.

The audio system can be equipped with different options and different versions. There
are three audio system versions: Performance, High Performance and Premium
Sound. FM and AM radio with RDS and CD
player is however included in each version.

Premium Sound.

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Audio functions
Audio controls

Audio source selection
Repeatedly pressing AM/FM switches between FM1, FM2 and AM. Repeatedly pressing MODE switches between CD and AUX.

AUX1
The AUX input can be used for connecting an
MP3 player for example.

Sometimes the AUX external audio source
can be heard at a different volume to the internal audio sources, e.g. the CD player. If
the audio volume of the external audio
source is too high then the sound quality can
be impaired. Prevent this by adjusting the input volume of the AUX input.
– Set the audio system in AUX mode using
MODE.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to AUX input Volume and press
ENTER.
– Turn TUNING or press right/left on the
navigation button.

Audio settings
1. VOLUME – Knob
2. AM/FM – Audio source selection
3. MODE – Audio source selection,
CD/AUX
4. TUNING – Knob
5. SOUND – Button

Volume
Use VOLUME (1) or the steering wheel keypad to regulate the volume, see page 55. Audio volume adjusts automatically depending
on vehicle speed, see page 206.

Input for external audio source (AUX) 3.5 mm

NOTE
The sound quality may be impaired if the
player is charged while the audio system is
in AUX mode, so avoid charging the player.

1 High

Performance and Premium Sound.

Adjusting audio settings
Repeatedly pressing SOUND browses between the following alternatives. Adjust by
turning TUNING.
• BASS – Bass level.
• TREBLE – Treble level.
• FADER – Balance between the front and
rear speakers.
• BALANCE – Balance between the left and
right-hand speakers.
• SUBWOOFER 2 – Bass speaker level. The
subwoofer must be activated before adjustment is possible. See page 206.
2Option.

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• CENTRE 1 – Centre speaker level. Three
channel stereo or Pro Logic II must be
activated before adjustment is possible.
See page 206.
• SURROUND 1 – Surround sound level.
Pro Logic II must be activated before
adjustment is possible. See page 206.

Activating/deactivating the subwoofer
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Audio settings and press
ENTER.
– Scroll to Subwoofer and press ENTER.

Surround
Surround settings1 govern the spatial perception of the sound. Settings and activating/deactivating
are separate for each audio source.
The Dolby icon in the display indicates that
Dolby Pro Logic II is active. There are three
different settings for surround sound:
• Pro Logic II
• 3 channel
• Off – 2-channel stereo.

Activating/deactivating surround sound
– Press MENU and then ENTER.

– Scroll to Audio settings and press
ENTER.
– Scroll to Surround FM/AM/CD/AUX and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to Pro Logic II2, 3 channel or Off
and press ENTER.

Equalizer front/rear
The equalizer3 can be used to adjust different
frequency bands separately.

Adjusting equalizer
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Audio settings and press
ENTER.
– Scroll to Equalizer front or Equalizer rear
and press ENTER.
The graphic on the display indicates the audio level of the frequency in question.

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Adjusting automatic volume control
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Audio settings and press
ENTER.
– Scroll to Automatic volume control and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to Low, Medium or High and press
ENTER.

– Adjust the level with TUNING (4) or up/
down on the navigation button. Additional
frequencies can be selected using left/
right on the navigation button.
– Use ENTER to save or EXIT to close.

Automatic volume control
The auto volume control function allows the
audio volume to increase as the speed of the
2 Not

car increases. There are three levels to
choose from4: Low, Medium and High.

available in AM and FM mode.

Certain audio systems.

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Radio functions
Radio controls

Manual tuning
– Select wavelength using AM/FM (1).
– Adjust the frequency by turning
TUNING (3).
Tune into a station with a long press (left or
right) on the navigation button or by using the
steering wheel keypad:
– Hold the right or left side of the navigation
button depressed until the desired frequency appears in the display.
As long as the frequency graphic appears in
the display, searching can be resumed by
briefly pressing the navigation button (left or
right) (5)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

FM/AM – Wavelength selection
Station presets
TUNING – Knob for station searches
SCAN – Scanning
Navigation button – Tuning and menus
EXIT – Cancel current function
AUTO – Automatic storage of stations

Tuning
Automatic tuning
– Select wavelength using AM/FM (1).
– Give a brief press, left or right, on the
navigation button (5).

Storing stations
Ten station presets can be stored per wavelength. FM has two memories for presets:
FM1 and FM2. Preset stations are selected
using the preset buttons (2) or the steering
wheel keypad.

Storing stations manually
– Tune into a station.
– Hold a station preset button depressed
until the message Station stored appears
in the display.

Automatic storage of stations
AUTO (7) seeks out the ten strongest radio
stations and stores them automatically in a
separate memory. The function is especially
useful in areas where one is unfamiliar with
the radio stations and their frequencies.

Starting automatic storage of stations
– Select wavelength using AM/FM (1).
– Hold AUTO (7) depressed until Autostoring... appears in the display.
Once Autostoring... disappears from the display, the stations are stored. The radio continues in Auto mode and Auto appears in the
display. The automatically stored stations
can now be selected using the station preset
buttons (2).
Cancelling automatic storage of stations
– Press EXIT (6).
Selecting an auto-stored preset
Allowing the radio to remain in Auto mode
provides access to the autostored presets.
– Briefly press AUTO (7).
Auto appears in the display.
– Press a preset button (2).
The radio remains in Auto mode until it is exited by a brief press on AUTO (7), EXIT (6) or
AM/FM (1).

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Storing autostored presets in another
memory
An autostored preset can be transferred to
the FM or AM memory.
– Briefly press AUTO (7).
Auto appears in the display.
– Press a preset button.
– Press the button under which the station
will be stored and hold it depressed until
the message Station stored appears in
the display.
The radio exits Auto mode and the stored
station can be selected as a preset.

Scanning
SCAN (4) automatically searches for strong
AM or FM stations. When a station is found, it
is played for approx. eight seconds before
scanning is resumed.

– Press a preset button and hold it depressed until the message Station stored
appears in the display.
Scan is interrupted and the stored station
can be selected as a preset.

RDS functions
Radio Data System – RDS links FM transmitters into a network. An FM transmitter in such
a network sends information that gives an
RDS radio the following functions:
• Automatically switches to a stronger
transmitter if reception in the area is poor.
• Searches for programme form, such as
traffic information or news.
• Receives text information on current radio
programme.
Some radio stations do not use RDS or only
some if its functionality.

Programme functions
Activating/deactivating Scan
– Select wavelength using AM/FM.
– Press SCAN to activate.
SCAN appears in the display. Cancel with
SCAN or EXIT.
Storing a station
A desired station can be stored as a preset
while Scan is active.

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In FM mode, the radio can search for stations
with certain programme types. If a desired
programme type is found, the radio can
switch stations, interrupting the audio source
currently in use. For example, if the CD player
is in use, it is paused. The interrupting transmission is played at a preset volume; see
page 210. The radio returns to the previous
audio source and volume when the set programme type is no longer broadcast.

The programme functions alarm (ALARM),
traffic information (TP), news (NEWS), and
programme types (PTY) interrupt one another in order of priority, where alarm has the
highest priority and programme types has
the lowest. For further programme interruption settings, see EON and REG on
page 210. The programme functions are
modified via the menu system, see page 204.

Returning to the interrupted audio
source
Press EXIT to return to the interrupted audio
source.
Alarm
This function is used to warn of serious accidents and catastrophes. The alarm cannot
be temporarily interrupted or deactivated.
The message ALARM! appears on the display when an alarm message is transmitted.
Traffic information – TP
This function allows traffic information sent within a set station’s RDS
network to break through. TP indicates that the function is activated.
If the set station can send traffic information
then
appears on the display.

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Activating/deactivating TP
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to TP and press ENTER.
TP from current station/all stations
The radio can interrupt with traffic information from only the set (current) station or from
all stations.
– Select an FM station.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to TP and press ENTER.
– Scroll to TP Station and press ENTER.
Either TP from current station or
TP from all stations will appear in the display.
– Press ENTER.
Activating/deactivating TP search
TP search is useful during long journeys
while an audio source other than the radio is
being played. The function automatically
searches for traffic information within different RDS networks.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to TP and press ENTER.
– Scroll to TP search and press ENTER.

News
This function allows news broadcasts within a set station’s RDS
network to break through. The message NEWS indicates that the function is active.

Activating/deactivating News
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to News and press ENTER.
News from current station/all stations
The radio can interrupt with news from only
the set (current) station or from all stations.
– Select an FM station.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to News station and press ENTER.
Either News from current station or
News from all stations will appear in the display.
– Press ENTER.

Programme types – PTY
The PTY function can be used to
select different programme types,
such as Pop music and
Serious classic. The
PTY symbol indicates that the function is active. The function allows programme types

transmitted within a set station’s RDS network to break through.

Activating/deactivating PTY
– Select FM1 or FM2 with FM/AM.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to PTY and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Select PTY and press ENTER.
A list of programme types appears: Current
affairs, Information etc. The PTY function is
activated by selecting programme types and
deactivated by clearing all PTYs.

– Select the desired programme types or
Clear all PTY

Search PTY
This function searches the entire wavelength
for the selected programme type.
– Activate PTY.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to PTY and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Search PTY and press ENTER.
If the radio finds any of the selected programme types, >| To seek appears in the
display. Press the navigation button to the
right to continue searching for another
broadcast of the selected programme types.

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Display of programme type
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The programme type of the current station
can be shown on the display.

NOTE
Not all radio stations support this function.

Activating/deactivating display
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to PTY and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Show PTY and press ENTER.

Activating/deactivating AF
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to AF and press ENTER.

• Distant 1 – interrupts if the station transmitter is far away, even if there is a lot of
static.
• Off – no interruption for programmes from
other transmitters.

Regional radio programmes – REG

Activating/deactivating EON
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to EON and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Local, Distant or Off and press
ENTER.

This function causes the radio to
continue with a regional transmitter
even if its signal strength is low.
REG indicates that the function is
active. The regional function is normally deactivated.

Radio text
Some RDS stations transmit information on
programme content, artists, etc. This information can be shown in the display.

Activating/deactivating radio text
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Radio text and press ENTER.

Automatic frequency update – AF
The AF function selects one of the strongest
transmitters for a set station. The radio may
sometimes need to search through the entire
FM wavelength to find a strong transmitter. If
this occurs, the radio mutes and PI
seek Exit to cancel appears on the display.

Activating/deactivating REG
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to Regional and press ENTER.

Enhanced Other Networks – EON
The EON function is particularly useful in urban areas with many regional radio stations.
It allows the distance between the car and
the radio station transmitter determine when
programme functions should interrupt the
current audio source.
• Local – interrupts only if the radio station
transmitter is close.

Resetting RDS functions
Resets all radio settings to the original factory settings.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Advanced radio settings and
press ENTER.
– Scroll to Reset all and press ENTER.

Volume control, programme types
The interrupting programme form is heard at
the volume selected for such. If the volume
level is adjusted during the programme interruption, the new level is saved until the next
programme interruption.
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CD functions
CD function controls

Starting playback (CD changer)
If a CD position with a music CD is already
selected when the audio system is activated
then playback starts automatically. Otherwise change to CD changer mode using
MODE and select a disc with the number
buttons 1 –6 or Up/Down on the navigation
button.
Inserting a CD (CD changer)
– Select an empty position with buttons 1–6
or Up/Down on the navigation button.
An empty position is marked on the display.
The text Insert disc shows that a new disc
can be inserted. The CD changer can hold up
to six CDs.

1. Navigation button – Fast forward/rewind,
track selection and menus
2. CD changer position selection1
3. CD insertion/eject
4. CD insertion/eject slot
5. MODE – Audio source selection CD and
AUX1
6. TUNING – Knob for track selection

– Insert a CD in the slot of the CD changer.

Starting playback (CD player)
If a music CD is in the player when the audio
system is in CD mode then playback is started automatically. Otherwise, load a disc and
change to CD mode by pressing MODE.

Eject all discs with one long press on the
eject button. The entire magazine is emptied
disc by disc. The message Eject all is shown
in the display.

1 High

CD eject
A CD will stay in the ejected position for approx. 12 seconds. Following which it is re-inserted into the player and playback continues.
Eject individual discs by pressing the eject
button (3).

Pause
If the volume is turned down completely, the
CD player is stopped. The player is restarted
when volume is increased.

Audio files1
The CD player also supports MP3 and WMA
format audio files.

NOTE
Certain types of copy-protected audio files
cannot be read by the player.

When a CD containing audio files is inserted
into the player the disc’s directory structure
is read in. It may take a while before playback
starts depending on the quality of the disc.

Navigation and playback
If a disc containing audio files is inside the
CD player then ENTER leads to the disc’s directory structure. The directory structure is
navigated in the same way as the audio system’s menu structure. Audio files have the
symbol
and directories have the
symbol
. Start audio file playback with
ENTER.
When the playback of a file is finished the
playback of the other files in the same directory continues. Directory change takes place

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automatically when all files in the current directory have been played back.
Press left/right on the navigation button if the
display is not wide enough to show the whole
audio file name.

Fast-wind/change CD tracks and audio
files
Short presses right/left on the navigation
button are used to scroll between CD tracks/
audio files. Long presses are used to fastwind CD tracks/audio files. TUNING (or the
steering wheel keypad) can also be used for
this purpose.
Scan CD
This function plays the first ten seconds of
each CD track/audio file. Press SCAN to activate. Interrupt with EXIT or SCAN to continue playback of the current CD track/audio file.
Random
This function plays the tracks in random order. The random CD tracks/audio files can be
scrolled through in the normal way.

NOTE
It is only possible to scroll between random
CD tracks on the current disc.

Different messages appear on the display
depending on which random function has
been selected.
• RANDOM means that the tracks from only
one music CD are played
• RND ALL means that all tracks on all
music CDs in the CD changer are played.
• RANDOM FOLDER means that the audio
files in a directory on the current CD are
played.

Activating/deactivating (CD player)
If a normal music CD is being played:
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Random and press ENTER.
If a disc with audio files is being played:
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Random and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Folder or Disc and press ENTER.

Activating/deactivating (CD changer)
If a normal music CD is being played:
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Random and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Single disc or All discs and press
ENTER.
The option All discs only applies to the music CDs in the changer.

– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Random and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Single disc or Folder and press
ENTER.
The function is deactivated when another CD
is selected.

Disc text
If title information is stored on a music CD it
can be shown on the display1.
Activating/deactivating
– Start CD playback.
– Press MENU and then ENTER.
– Scroll to Disc text and press ENTER.
CDs
Using low quality CD discs could result in
poor or non-existent sound.

IMPORTANT
Only use standard discs (12 cm in diameter). Do not use CDs with adhesive disc labels. The heat in the CD player may cause
the label to come off, damaging the CD
player.

If a CD with audio files is being played:
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Menu structure – audio system
FM menu
1. News
2. TP
3. PTY
4. Radio text
5. Advanced radio settings
6. Audio settings1
AM menu
1. Audio settings1

CD menu
1. Random
2. News
3. TP
4. Disc text
5. Audio settings1

CD changer menu
1. Random
2. News
3. TP
4. Disc text
5. Audio settings1

AUX menu
1. AUX volume
2. News
3. TP
4. Audio settings1

Certain audio systems.

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Phone system components

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Emergency calls

1. Antenna

Emergency calls to alarm centres can be
made without a SIM card as long as there is
coverage by a GSM operator.

2. Steering wheel keypad (option)
Most phone system functions can be accessed via the keypad. See page 216.
3. Microphone
The hands free microphone is integrated in
the roof console beside the rearview mirror.
4. Centre console control panel
All phone functions (except call volume) can
be regulated via the control panel.
5. Privacy handset (option)
6. SIM card reader

General
• Always put traffic safety first.
• If the driver needs to use the privacy
handset, park the car in a safe place first.
• Switch off the phone system when refuelling the car.
• Switch off the system near blasting work.
• Only entrust phone system servicing to an
authorised Volvo workshop.

SIM card
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Making an emergency call
– Activate the phone.
– Ring the emergency number that applies
to your region (within EU: 112).
– Press ENTER.

IDIS
(Intelligent Driver Information System) The
IDIS system allows incoming phone calls and
text (SMS) messages to be delayed so that
the driver can concentrate on driving. Incoming calls and text messages can be delayed
five seconds before they are connected.
Missed calls are shown on the display. IDIS
can be deactivated using menu function
5.6.2. See page 222.

The phone can only be used with a valid SIM
card (Subscriber Identity Module). The card
is available from various network operators.
Contact your network operator if you experience difficulties with the SIM card.

Double SIM cards
Many network operators offer two SIM cards
for the same phone number. The extra SIM
card can be used in the car.
Inserting the SIM card
– Switch off the phone and open the glovebox.

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– Pull out the SIM card holder (1) in the SIM
card reader.
– Position the SIM card in the holder with
the metal surface visible. The bevelled
edge of the SIM card should align with the
bevel of the SIM card holder.
– Carefully press in the SIM card holder.

Phone controls

Steering wheel keypad

Menus
Page 204 describes how to control phone
functions with the menu system.

Traffic safety
For safety reasons, parts of the phone menu
system cannot be accessed at speeds in excess of 8 km/h. Only activities started in the
menu system can be completed. The speed
limiter can be deactivated using menu function 5.6.1 Menu lock, see page 221.

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Centre console control panel

1. VOLUME – Control the background volume from the radio, for example, during a
call.
2. Number and letter buttons
3. MENU – Opens the main menu
4. EXIT – End/refuse calls, clear entered
characters
5. Navigation button – Scroll in menus
and character rows
6. ENTER – Accept calls, activate the
phone from standby mode
7. PHONE – On/off and standby mode

When the phone is active, the steering wheel
keypad is locked to phone functions. To control the audio system, the phone must be in
standby mode.
1. ENTER – Works the same as on the
control panel.
2. EXIT – Works the same as on the
control panel
3. Call volume – Increase/decrease
4. Navigation buttons – Scroll in menus

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On/Off
A handset appears in the display when the
phone system is active or in standby mode. If
the ignition key is turned to position 0 when
the phone is in one of these mode, the phone
automatically resumes this mode the next
time the key is turned to position I or II.

Activating the phone system
Phone system functions can only be used
when the phone is in active mode.
– Press PHONE.
– Enter the PIN code (if necessary) and
press ENTER.

Deactivating the phone system
No calls can be received when the phone is
deactivated.
– Hold PHONE depressed until the phone is
activated.

Standby
In standby mode, the audio system can be in
use while calls are received. However, it is
not possible to make calls when in standby
mode.
Putting the phone in standby mode
The phone must first be in active mode before it can be put in standby mode.

– Press PHONE or EXIT.
Activating from standby mode
– Press PHONE.

Making and receiving calls
If the privacy handset is raised when a phone
call is started, the sound will come from the
handsfree system. For information on switching between privacy handset and handsfree
during a call, see page 219.

To call
– Activate the phone system (if necessary).
– Dial the number or use the phone book,
see page 219.
– Press ENTER or lift the handset. Release
the handset by pressing it down.
Receiving a call
For Auto answer, see menu option 4.3,
page 221.
– Press ENTER or lift the handset. Release
the handset by pressing it down.

Ending a call
– Press EXIT or hang up the handset.
Refusing a call
– Press EXIT.

Call waiting
A two-tone signal during a phone call indicates that there is another incoming call.
Answer? appears on the display. The call
can be refused or taken in the normal manner. If the incoming call is taken, the previous
call is put on hold.

Putting a call on hold/resuming a call
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Hold or Hold off and press
ENTER.
Dialling a third party
– Put the call on hold.
– Dial the number of the third party.
Switching between calls
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Swap and press ENTER.
Starting a conference call
A conference call consists of at least three
parties that can talk to one another. Once a
conference call has been initiated, no more
parties can be connected. All calls are ended
when the conference call is ended.
– Start two phone calls
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Join and press ENTER.

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Volume
10

The phone uses the driver’s door or centre
speaker1.

Call volume
Call volume is regulated
with the buttons of the
steering wheel keypad.
If the privacy handset is
used, volume is regulated
with a wheel on the side of
the handset.

Audio system volume
Audio system volume is temporarily lowered
during a phone call. Once the call is ended
the previous volume is resumed. If the volume is regulated during the call, the new level is retained once the call is ended. Sound
can also be automatically muted during a
phone call; see menu 5.5.3, page 222. This
function is only available with the Volvo integrated phone system.

Entering text
Text is entered using the phone keypad.
– Press the button with the desired character - once for the first character on the
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button, twice for the second, etc. See
table.
– Press 1 for a space. If two characters in a
row are to be entered using the same
button, press * or wait a few seconds.
A brief press on EXIT will clear an entered
character. A long press on EXIT will clear all
entered characters.
1

space 1- ? ! , . : " ' ( )

abc2äåàæç

def3èé

ghi4ì

jkl5

mno6ñöòØ

pqrs7ß

tuv8üù

wxyz9

Used if two characters are to be
ended with the same button.

+0@*#&$£/%

Switch between upper and lower
case.

Handling numbers
Calling the last number dialled
The phone automatically stores the last
phone numbers dialled.
– Press ENTER.
– Scroll to a number and press ENTER.

Phone book
If the phone book contains the desired party’s contact information, these are shown in
the display. Contact information can be
stored on the SIM card and in the phone.
Storing contacts in the phone book
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
– Scroll to New number and press ENTER.
– Enter a name and press ENTER.
– Enter a number and press ENTER.
– Scroll to SIM card or Phone and press
ENTER.
Searching for contacts in the phone
book
Use the down arrow of the navigation button
instead of MENU for direct access to the
Search menu.
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.

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– Scroll to Search and press ENTER.
– Enter the first few letters of the item and
press ENTER, or simply press ENTER.
– Scroll to an item and press ENTER.

Speed dial
A keypad button (1- 9) can be used as a
speed dial number for a contact in the phone
book.

Copying entries between the SIM card
and Phone book
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Copy all and press ENTER.
– Scroll to SIM to phone or Phone to SIM
and press ENTER.
Deleting contacts from the phone book
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Search and press ENTER.
– Enter the first few letters of the item and
press ENTER, or simply press ENTER.
– Scroll to the item to be erased and press
ENTER.
– Scroll to Erase and press ENTER.
Erase all contacts
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Erase SIM or Erase phone and
press ENTER.
If required, enter phone code. The factoryset default code is 1234.

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Press MENU.
Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
Scroll to One-key dial and press ENTER.
Scroll to Select numbers and press ENTER.
Scroll to the digit of the keypad button for
the speed dial number and press ENTER.
Enter the first few letters of the item and
press ENTER, or simply press ENTER.
Scroll to an item and press ENTER.
Hold EXIT depressed to leave the menu
system.

Calling using speed dial
– Hold the desired keypad button for
approx. two seconds or briefly press the
button and then ENTER.

NOTE
When the phone is switched on, it takes a
while before speed dialling is available.

To use the speed dial function One-key dial
must be activated in the Phone book menu,
see page 223.

Calling from the phone book
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Phone book and press ENTER.
All contacts in the phone book memory are
displayed. The number of contacts displayed
can be reduced by entering part of the contact’s name.

– Scroll to a contact and press ENTER.

NOTE
Press ENTER to dial.

Functions during a call
Several functions are available during a call.
Some functions can only be used when a call
is on hold.
Press MENU to access the In-call menu and
scroll to one of the following alternatives:
• Mute/Mute off – Mute mode.
• Hold/Hold off – Put a call on hold or
resume a call.
• Handsfree/Handset – Use handsfree or
the privacy handset.
• Phone book – Access the phone book.
• Join – Conference calling (available if
more than three parties are connected)

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• Swap – Switch between two calls (available if up to three parties are connected).
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SMS – Short Message Service
Reading SMS
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Messages and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Read and press ENTER.
– Scroll to a message and press ENTER.
The message text appears in the display. Additional selections can be made by pressing
ENTER. Hold EXIT depressed to leave the
menu system.
Writing and sending
– Press MENU.
– Scroll to Messages and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Write new and press ENTER.
– Enter text and press ENTER.
– Scroll to Send and press ENTER.
– Enter a phone number and press ENTER.

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IMEI number
To block the phone, you must provide your
network operator with the phone’s IMEI
number. This is a 15 digit serial number that
is programmed in the phone. To display this
number, dial *#06#. Make a note of this
number and keep it in a safe place.

Specifications
Output

SIM card

Small

Memory entries

2551

SMS (Short Message
Service)

Yes

Data/Fax

Dualband (900/1800 MHz)

Yes

1
The capacity of the SIM card’s memory varies
depending on the subscription.

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Menu structure – phone
Overview
1. Call register
1.1. Missed calls
1.2. Received calls
1.3. Dialled no.
1.4. Erase list
1.4.1.
All calls
1.4.2.
Missed calls
1.4.3.
Received calls
1.4.4.
Dialled no.
1.5. Call duration
1.5.1.
Last call
1.5.2.
Number of calls
1.5.3.
Total time
1.5.4.
Reset time
2. Messages
2.1. Read
2.2. Write
2.3. Message sett
2.3.1.
SMSC number
2.3.2.
Validity time
2.3.3.
Message type

3. Phone book
3.1. New number
3.2. Search
3.3. Copy all
3.3.1.
SIM to phone
3.3.2.
Phone to SIM
3.4. One-key dial
3.4.1.
Active
3.4.2.
Select number
3.5. Erase SIM
3.6. Erase phone
3.7. Memory status
4. Call options
4.1. Send my no.
4.2. Call waiting
4.3. Auto answer
4.4. Automatic redial
4.5. Diversion
4.5.1.
All calls
4.5.2.
When engag.
4.5.3.
Not answered
4.5.4.
Not reachable
4.5.5.
Fax calls
4.5.6.
Data calls
4.5.7.
Cancel all diverts

5. Tel. settings
5.1. Network
5.1.1.
Automatic
5.1.2.
Manual select
5.2. Language
5.2.1.
English UK
5.2.2.
English US
5.2.3.
Español
5.2.4.
Français CAN
5.2.5.
Français FR
5.2.6.
Italiano
5.2.7.
Nederlands
5.2.8.
Português BR
5.2.9.
Português P
5.2.10. Suomi
5.2.11. Svenska
5.2.12. Dansk
5.2.13. Deutsch
5.3. SIM security
5.3.1.
On
5.3.2.
Off
5.3.3.
Automatic
5.4. Edit codes
5.4.1.
PIN code
5.4.2.
Phone code
5.5. Sound
5.5.1.
Ring volume
5.5.2.
Ring signal

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Menu structure – phone

5.5.3.
Mute radio
5.5.4.
Msg. beep
5.6. Traff. safety
5.6.1.
Menu lock
5.6.2.
IDIS
5.7. Factory sett.

Description of menu options
1. Call register
1.1. Missed calls
List of missed calls. You can choose to call,
erase or store the number in the phone book.

1.2. Received calls
List of received calls. You can choose to call,
erase or store the number in the phone book.

1.3. Dialled no.
List of previously dialled numbers. You can
choose to call, erase or store the number in
the phone book.

1.4. Erase list
Erase the lists found in the menus 1.1, 1.2
and 1.3 as below.
1.4.1.
1.4.2.
1.4.3.
1.4.4.

All
Missed
Received
Dialled no.

1.5. Call duration
Duration of all calls or of the most recent call.
The phone code is required to reset the call
timer (see menu 5.4).
1.5.1.
1.5.2.
1.5.3.
1.5.4.

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Last call
Number of calls
Total time
Reset time

2. Messages
2.1. Read
Received text messages. Select whether to
erase, forward, change or save the entire
message or parts of it.

2.2. Write
Write a message using the keypad. Choose
whether to save or send it.

2.3. Message sett
Enter the number (SMSC number) of the
message centre to which messages are to be
transferred as well as how long they are to be
saved at the message centre. Contact your
network operator for information on message
settings. Normally, these settings should not
be altered.
2.3.1.
2.3.2.
2.3.3.

SMSC number
Validity time
Message type

3. Phone book
3.1. New number
Store names and phone numbers in the
phone book; see page 218.

3.2. Search
Search for a name in the phone book.

10 Infotainment system
Menu structure – phone
3.3. Copy all

4.3. Auto answer

Copy phone numbers and names from the
SIM card to the phone memory.

Automatically answers incoming calls.

3.3.1.
3.3.2.

Calls a previously engaged number.

From SIM to phone memory
From phone to SIM memory

3.4. One-key dial
A number stored in the phone book can be
stored as a speed dial number.

3.5. Erase SIM
Erase the entire SIM card memory.

3.6. Erase phone
Erase the entire phone memory.

3.7. Memory status
Shows how many positions are occupied in
the SIM card and phone memory. The table
shows how many of the total number of positions are occupied, e.g. 100 (250).

4. Call options
4.1. Send my no.
Displays or hides your phone number to/from
the person you call. Contact your network
operator regarding ex-directory numbers.

4.2. Call waiting
Be alerted during a phone call that there is
another incoming call.

4.4. Call back
4.5. Diversion
Choose when and what type of calls are to
be diverted to a specified phone number.
4.5.1.
4.5.2.
4.5.3.
4.5.4.
4.5.5.
4.5.6.
4.5.7.

All calls (this setting only applies
during the call in progress).
When engag.
Not answered
Not reachable
Fax calls
Data calls
Cancel all diverts

5. Phone settings
5.1. Network
Choose a network automatically or manually.
The selected operator is shown in the display
in the phone’s basic mode.
5.1.1.
5.1.2.

Auto
Manual select

5.2.3.
5.2.4.
5.2.5.
5.2.6.
5.2.7.
5.2.8.
5.2.9.
5.2.10.
5.2.11.
5.2.12.
5.2.13.

Select if the PIN code should be on, off or if
the phone should automatically give the PIN
code.
5.3.1.
5.3.2.
5.3.3.

On
Off
Automatic

5.4. Edit codes
Change PIN or phone code. Make a note of
the codes and keep them in a safe place.
5.4.1.
5.4.2.

Select the phone language.
English UK
English US

5.3. SIM security

5.2. Language
5.2.1.
5.2.2.

Español
Français CAN
Français FR
Italiano
Nederlands
Português BR
Português P
Suomi
Svenska
Dansk
Deutsch

PIN code
Phone code. The factory-set phone
code 1234 is used until you change
to your own code. The phone code
is used to reset the call timer.

5.5. Sound
5.5.1.

Volume. Adjust the ring tone
volume.

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5.5.2.
10

5.5.3.
5.5.4.

Ring signal. There are seven
different ring tones.
Mute radio: On/Off
Msg. beep

5.6. Traffic safety
5.6.1.

5.6.2.

Menu lock. Deactivating the menu
lock allows access to the entire
menu while driving.
IDIS. If the IDIS function is deactivated, incoming calls are not
delayed, regardless of the driving
situation.

5.7. Factory sett.
Reset the system’s factory settings.

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Type designation .................................................................................... 228
Dimensions and weights ........................................................................ 229
Engine specifications ............................................................................. 230
Engine oil................................................................................................ 232
Fluids and lubricants.............................................................................. 236
Fuel......................................................................................................... 238
Catalytic converter ................................................................................. 241
Electrical system .................................................................................... 242

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SPECIFICATIONS

11 Specifications
Type designation

Knowing the car’s type designation, vehicle
identification and engine numbers can facilitate all contact with a Volvo dealer regarding
the car and when ordering spare parts and
accessories.
1. Type designation, vehicle identification
number, maximum permissible weights,
codes for colour and upholstery and type
approval number.
2. Decal for parking heater.
3. Engine type designation, component
and serial number.
4. Decal for engine oil.
5. Gearbox type designation and serial
number:
(a) manual gearbox
(b), (c) automatic gearbox
6. VIN number (type and model year designation plus chassis number).

228

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions

Maximum load: See registration document.

Length: 447 cm

Max. roof load: 75 kg

Width: 177 cm

Trailer with brakes:

Wheelbase: 264 cm

Maximum trailer
weight kg

Front track: 154 – 155 cm
Rear track: 153 – 154 cm

1.6 1200

Weights
Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank
90 % full and all fluids. The weight of passengers and accessories, such as a towbar, load
carriers, space box etc. and towball load
(when a trailer is hitched, see table), influences the payload and must not be included in
the kerb weight. Permitted weight (in addition
to driver) = Gross vehicle weight–Kerb
weight.

Maximum
towball
load kg

1.6D 1300

See decal location on page 228.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Max. total weight
Max. train weight (car+trailer)
Max. front axle load
Max. rear axle load

1.8 1300
2.0 1350
others 1500

Trailer without brakes

Maximum trailer
weight kg

WARNING

700

Maximum
towball load
kg
50

The car’s driving characteristics change depending on how heavily it is loaded and how
the load is distributed.

Only for China

1. Max. total weight
2. Maximum trailer weight

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11 Specifications
Engine specifications

Engine designation
Output (kW/rpm)
11

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.4

2.4i

B4164S3

B4184S11

B4204S3

B5244S5

B5244S4

B5254T3

74/6000

92/6000

107/6000

103/5000

125/6000

162/5000

(hp/rpm)

100/6000

125/6000

145/6000

140/5000

170/6000

220/5000

Torque (Nm/rpm)

150/4000

165/4000

185/5000

220/4000

230/4400

320/1500–4800

No. of cylinders

Bore (mm)

Stroke (mm)

81,4

83,1

93.2

Swept volume (litres)

1.60

1.80

1.99

2.44

2.52

11.0:1

10.8:1

10.3:1

9.0:1

Compression ratio

Engine type designation, component and serial number can be read on the engine, see
page 228.

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Engine specifications

1.6D

2.0D

2.4D

D4164T

D4204T

D5244T91

D5244T8

Output (kW/rpm)

80/4000

100/4000

120/5500

132/4000

(hp/rpm)

109/4000

136/4000

163/5500

180/4000

240/-

320/2000

340/1750-2750

350/1750 - 3250

Engine designation

Torque (Nm/rpm)
No. of cylinders

Bore (mm)

81
93.2

Stroke (mm)

88,3

93.2

Swept volume (litres)

1.56

2.00

2.40

18.3:1

18.5:1

17.0:1

Compression ratio
1

Belgium

Engine type designation, component and serial number can be read on the engine, see
page 228.

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11 Specifications
Engine oil
Adverse driving conditions

Viscosity chart

Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:

•
•
•
•

towing a caravan or trailer.
in mountainous regions.
at high speeds.
in temperatures colder than –30 °C or
hotter than +40 °C.
This can produce abnormally high oil temperature or oil consumption.
Also check the oil level more often if the car
is often driven short distances (less than
10 km) when temperatures are low (below
+5 °C).
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse driving conditions. It provides extra
protection for the engine.
Volvo recommends

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oil products.

IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine’s service intervals all engines are filled
with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil
at the factory. The choice of oil has been
made very carefully with regard to service
life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service intervals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil (see the engine compartment
decal) for both filling and oil change, otherwise you will risk affecting service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and
environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all warranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.

11 Specifications
Engine oil
Oil decal

When the oil decal shown alongside here is in
the car’s engine compartment, the following
applies. See location on page 228.
Oil grade: ACEA A3/B3/B4
Viscosity: SAE 0W–30
When driving under adverse conditions, use
ACEA A5/B5 SAE 0W-30.

Engine variant
2.4

B5244S5

2.4i

B5244S4

B5254T3

1Including

Volume between
MIN – MAX (litres)

Volume1
(litres)

1.3

5.8

filter change.

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11 Specifications
Engine oil
Oil decal

When the oil decal shown alongside here is in
the car’s engine compartment, the following
applies. See location on page 228.
Oil grade: WSS-M2C913-B
Viscosity: SAE 5W–30

When driving under adverse conditions, use
ACEA A5/B5 SAE 0W-30.

Engine variant

Volume1
(litres)

0.75

4.0

1.6

B4164S3

1.8

B4184S11

2.0

B4204S3

1.6D

D4164T

1.0

3.7

2.0D

D4204T

2.0

5.5

1Including

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Volume between
MIN – MAX (litres)

filter change.

4.3

11 Specifications
Engine oil
Oil decal

When the oil decal shown alongside here is in
the car’s engine compartment, the following
applies. See location on page 228.
Oil grade: ACEA A5/B5
Viscosity: SAE 0W–30
11

Engine variant
D5

D5244T8

2.4D

D5244T92

Including filter change

Belgium

Volume between MIN – MAX
(litres)

Volume1
(litres)

1.5

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11 Specifications
Fluids and lubricants

Fluid

System

Gearbox oil

1.6 Manual 5 speed

2.1

1.8 Manual 5 speed

1.9

1.6D Manual 5 speed

1.9

1.8F Manual 5-speed

1.9

2.0 Manual 5-speed

1.9

2.0D Manual 5 speed

2.2

Transmission fluid: WSS-M2C200-C3

2.0D Manual 6 speed

1.7

Transmission fluid: WSD-M2C200-C

D5 Automatic gearbox

7.75

Transmission fluid: JWS 3309

2.4 Automatic gearbox

7.75

Transmission fluid: JWS 3309

2.4i Manual 5 speed

2.1

Transmission fluid: MTF 97309-10

2.4i Automatic gearbox

7.75

Transmission fluid: JWS 3309

T5 Manual 6 speed

2.0

Transmission fluid: MTF 97309-10

T5 Automatic gearbox

7.75

Transmission fluid: JWS 3309

IMPORTANT
The recommended transmission fluid must
be used to prevent damage to the gearbox.
Do not mix with any other transmission fluid. If the transmission is topped up with a
different fluid, contact an authorised Volvo
workshop for servicing.

236

Volume (litres)

NOTE
Under normal driving conditions the gearbox oil does not need changing during its
service life. However, it may be necessary
under adverse driving conditions, see
page 232

Recommended oil grade:
Transmission fluid: WSD-M2C200-C

11 Specifications
Fluids and lubricants

Fluid

System

Coolant

5-cyl. Petrol, manual gearbox

9.5

5-cyl. Petrol, automatic gearbox

10.0

5-cyl. Diesel (D5)

11.0

4-cyl. Petrol (1.8, 1.8F and 2.0)

7.5

4-cyl. Diesel (2.0D)

9.5

4-cyl. Petrol (1.6)

6.2

4-cyl. Diesel (1.6D)
Air conditioning1
Brake fluid

Fuel tank
1Weights

Recommended oil grade:
Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with
water, see packaging. The thermostat starts
opening at: 90 ºC in petrol engines and at 82 ºC
in diesel engines.
petrol engine (1.6) 82 ºC
diesel engine (1.6D) 83 ºC

7.2
180–200 grams

Compressor oil PAG

500–600 grams

Refrigerant R134a (HFC134a)

0.6

Power steering
Washer fluid

Volume (litres)

DOT 4+

1-1,2

Power steering fluid: WSS M2C204-A or equivalent product with same specifications.

4-cyl. Petrol/Diesel

4.0

5-cyl. Petrol

6.5

Use a washer antifreeze recommended by Volvo,
mixed with water for temperatures below
freezing.

See page 238

can vary depending on the engine variant. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for the exact information.

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11 Specifications
Fuel
Consumption, emissions and volume
Engine

Consumption1
litre/100 km

Emissions of CO2
(g/km)

Tank volume
(litres)
55

1.6

B4164S3

Manual 5 speed (IB5)

7.2

171

1.8

B4184S11

Manual 5 speed (MTX75)

7.3

174

1.8F

B4184S8

Manual 5 speed (MTX75)

7.4

177

2.0

B4204S3

Manual 5 speed (MTX75)

7.4

177

2.4

B5244S5

Automatic gearbox (AW55-50/51)

9.1

217

2.4i

B5244S4

Manual 5 speed (M56H)

8.5

203

Automatic gearbox (AW55-50/51)

9.1

217

B5254T3

Manual 6-speed (M66)

8.7

208

Automatic gearbox (AW55-50/51)

9.4

224

Manual 6-speed (M66)

9.6

229

Automatic gearbox (AW55-50/51)

10.1

241

T5
AWD
1

238

Gearbox

Measured in accordance with EU Directive 80/1268 comb, see page 240.

11 Specifications
Fuel

Engine

Gearbox

Consumption
litre/100 km

Emissions of CO2
(g/km)

Tank volume
(litres)
52

1.6D

D4164T (EURO3) (EURO4)

Manual 5 speed (MTX75)

4.9

129

2.0D

D4204T (EURO3)

Manual 6 speed (MMT6)

5.6

148

5.8

154

5.6

148

5.6

148

(EURO4)
(EURO3)

Manual 5 speed (M56L2)

(EURO4)
D5

D5244T8

Automatic gearbox (AW55-51)

7.0

184

2.4D

D5244T91

Automatic gearbox (AW55-51)

7.0

184

Belgium

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11 Specifications
Fuel
Fuel consumption and emissions of
carbon dioxide

Official fuel consumption figures are based
on a standard driving cycle in accordance
with EU Directive 80/1268 comb. Fuel consumption figures may change if the car is
equipped with extra equipment that affects
the car’s weight. The manner in which the car
is driven and other non-technical factors can
affect fuel consumption. Consumption is
higher and power output lower for fuel with
an octane rating of 91 RON.

Petrol

Diesel

Most engines can be run with octane ratings
of 91, 95 and 98 RON.

The diesel engine’s fuel system is sensitive to
contaminants, see page 179.

• 91 RON must not be used for 4-cylinder
engines and should only be used in exceptional cases with other engines.
• 95 RON can be used for normal driving.
• 98 RON is recommended for optimum
performance and minimum fuel consumption.
When driving in temperatures above +38 ºC,
it is recommended to use fuel with the highest possible octane rating for optimum performance and fuel economy.
Petrol – Norm EN 228.

IMPORTANT
Use only unleaded petrol to avoid damaging the catalytic converter. In order for the
Volvo warranty to apply, never mix alcohol
with petrol, the fuel system could be damaged.

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11 Specifications
Catalytic converter
General

Lambda-sondTM oxygen sensor

The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
purify exhaust gases. It is located in the flow
of exhaust gasses close to the engine so that
it quickly reaches operating temperature. The
catalytic converter consists of a monolith
(ceramic or metal) with channels. The channel walls are lined with a thin layer of platinum, rhodium and palladium. These metals
act as catalysts, i.e. they participate in and
accelerate a chemical reaction without being
used up themselves.

The Lambda-sond is part of a control system
intended to reduce emissions and improve
fuel economy.
An oxygen sensor monitors the oxygen content of the exhaust gases leaving the engine.
This value is fed into an electronic system
that continuously controls the injectors. The
ratio of air to fuel is continuously adjusted.
These adjustments create optimal conditions for efficient combustion, and together
with the three-way catalytic converter reduce
harmful emissions (hydrocarbons, carbon
monoxide and nitrous oxides).

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11 Specifications
Electrical system
General
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors.
11

Battery

Voltage

12 V

Cold start capacity (CCA)
Reserve capacity (RC)

12 V

590 A

600 A

700 A2

100 min

120 min

135 min

Capacity (Ah)
1

12 V

Cars equipped with High Performance audio system.

Cars equipped with diesel, keyless drive, audio system Premium Sound, fuel-driven heater or
RTI.

If the battery is changed, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).

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11 Specifications
Electrical system
Bulbs
Lighting

Output W

Socket

Dipped beam

Bi-Xenon

D2S

Main beam

HB3

Brake lights, reversing lamps, rear fog lamp

BA15s

Direction indicators, rear/front (yellow)

BAU 15s

Rear position/parking lamps, rear side marker lamps

BAY15d

Courtesy lighting, cargo area lighting, number plate
lighting

SV8.5

Vanity mirror

1.2

SV5.5

W 2.1 x 9.5d

Direction indicators in door mirrors (yellow)

W 2.1 x 9.5d

Fog lamps

H11

Glovebox lighting

BA9

Front position/parking lamps, front side marker lamps

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11 Specifications
Electrical system
Type approval, remote control system
Country

A, B, CY, CZ,
D, DK, E, EST,
F, FIN, GB, GR,
H, I, IRL, L, LT,
LV, M, NL, P,
PL, S, SK, SLO

IS, LI, N, CH
HR
ROK

Delphi 2003-07-15,
Germany R-LPD1-03-0151

RC
ETC093LPD0155

Delphi hereby certifies that this remote control
system conforms to the essential characteristic
requirements and other relevant regulations of
directive 1999/5/EC.

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Alphabetical index

Alarm, radio functions .............................. 208

A/C ..............................................................72
electronic climate control .......................76
manual climate control ...........................73
ABS ...........................................................122
ABS fault ................................................43
Active Yaw Control ...................................124
Additional heater .........................................79
AF – automatic frequency update .............210
Air conditioning ...........................................72
ECC ........................................................74
general ...................................................70
Air distribution .............................................77
ECC ........................................................75
Air quality system, ECC ..............................75
Air vents ......................................................70
Airbag
deactivation ............................................20
driver’s and front passenger side ..........16
Alarm
alarm lamp ...........................................105
alarm signals ........................................106
arming ..................................................105
automatic alarm activation ...................106
deactivating a triggered alarm .............106
disarming .............................................105
general .................................................105
testing the alarm system ......................107

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All-wheel drive .......................................... 121
Approach light duration
active lamps .......................................... 62
setting .................................................... 67
Audio
steering wheel keypad .......................... 55
Audio volume
audio system ....................................... 205
media player ........................................ 205
Audio, see also Sound ............................. 205
AUTO
climate control settings ......................... 74
preset storage ..................................... 207
AUTO CLIMATE .......................................... 74
Auto volume control ................................. 206

B
Backrest
rear seat, tipping .................................... 88
Bass speaker ............................................ 205
Battery
care ...................................................... 186
jump starting ........................................ 133
overload ............................................... 111
replacement ......................................... 187
replacing the battery in the remote
control .................................................... 97
symbols on the battery ........................ 187
Blind spot (BLIS) ....................................... 128
Bonnet ...................................................... 178
Booster cushion

Automatic dimming .................................... 60

lowering ................................................. 32
raising .................................................... 31
Booster cushion, integrated ....................... 31

Automatic gearbox ................................... 118

Brake fluid, checking and topping up ....... 183

safety systems .................................... 118
towing and recovery ............................ 131
trailer ........................................... 134, 135
W-button ............................................. 120
Automatic locking ..................................... 101

Brake system .................................... 122, 183

Automatic relocking .................................. 101

location of the bulbs ............................ 192
number plate lighting ........................... 192
removal ................................................ 191

Automatic car wash .................................. 168

Autostart ................................................... 113
Average fuel consumption .......................... 51
AWD ......................................................... 121

Brakes
handbrake .............................................. 57
Bulb holder

Alphabetical index

Bulbs
replacement .........................................188
specifications .......................................243

C
Call
functions during an ongoing call ..........219
phone volume ......................................218
Call waiting ................................................217
Calls
making and receiving ...........................217
Car care
leather upholstery ................................170
Car settings .................................................66
Car upholstery ...........................................169
Car wash ...................................................168
Cargo area
bag holder ..............................................90
electrical socket .....................................90
load retaining eyelets .............................90
loading .................................................143
Catalytic converter ....................................241
recovery ...............................................131
CD discs
storage compartment ............................87
CD functions .............................................211
Centre rear head restraint ...........................88

Checks

Climate control settings

fluids and oils .............................. 177, 180
Child

AUTO ..................................................... 74
Clock ........................................................... 41

child seats and airbags ......................... 28
Child seat

setting the clock .................................... 41
Clutch fluid, checking and topping up ...... 183

fixture system ........................................ 33
installation ............................................. 33
Children

Coat hanger ................................................ 87

child safety locks ................................. 104
child seats and side airbags .................. 21
position in car, table .............................. 30
safety ..................................................... 31
safety equipment ................................... 28
Cigarette lighter socket
front seat ............................................... 47
rear seat ................................................ 57
Clean inside and out ..................................... 8

Collision
collision sensors .................................... 23
crash mode ............................................ 27
IC ........................................................... 23
inflatable curtain .................................... 23
Colour code, paint .................................... 171
Combined instrument panel ....................... 41
Compass ..................................................... 60
calibration .............................................. 60
Condensation ............................................ 179

Cleaning

Control panel

automatic car wash ............................. 168
car wash .............................................. 168
leather upholstery ................................ 169
seatbelts .............................................. 170
upholstery ............................................ 169
water-repellent surface ....................... 169
Climate

personal preferences ............................. 65
Control panel in driver’s door

personal preferences ............................. 66
Climate control

operation ................................................ 58
Coolant, checking and topping up ........... 182
Cooling system ......................................... 110
Crash, see Collision .................................... 23
Cruise control ............................................. 54

general ................................................... 70

247

Alphabetical index

D
Deadlocks .................................................103
temporary deactivation ........................103
temporary disconnection
of alarm detectors ................................106
Defroster .....................................................73

Emissions system

DSTC, see also Stability control system .. 124

capacities ............................. 233, 234, 235
changing .............................................. 180
driving under adverse driving
conditions ............................................ 232
filter ...................................................... 180
oil grade ............................................... 232
oil pressure ............................................ 44
Engine specifications ................................ 230

door mirrors ...........................................73
rear window ...........................................73
Designation of dimensions ........................148

DSTC, see also Stability system

Diesel ........................................................179

engine preheater ....................................43
Diesel filter ................................................179

deactivating/activating ........................ 124
symbol ................................................... 43
ECC, electronic climate control .................. 71

Diesel particle filter ....................................113

ECO pressure

Dipped beam ........................................48, 50

fuel economy ....................................... 152
table ..................................................... 153
Economical driving ................................... 110

Direction indicators .....................................50
Disc text ....................................................212

fault indicator ......................................... 43
Engine ....................................................... 178
Engine compartment ................................ 178
Engine oil .................................................. 180

Entry, keyless .............................................. 67
Environmental philosophy ............................ 7
EON –Enhanced Other Networks ............. 210

Electrical socket

Equalizer ................................................... 206
Expectant mothers

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II ..............204, 206

cargo area ............................................. 90
centre console ....................................... 47
rear seat ................................................ 57
Electronic immobiliser ................................ 94

Door mirrors ................................................62

Emergency calls ....................................... 215

Driver’s door control panel

Emergency puncture repair ...................... 158

overview .................................................40
Driving

Emission control ........................................... 7

adverse driving conditions ...................176
cooling system .....................................110

carbon dioxide .................................... 240

Display
messages .........................................45, 46
Display lighting ............................................49

248

economical .......................................... 110
in water ................................................ 110
slippery driving conditions .................. 110
with open tailgate ................................ 110
with trailer ............................................ 134
Driving in water ......................................... 110

Emissions ................................................. 238

safety ..................................................... 13

F
Fan .............................................................. 72
ECC ....................................................... 74
Fast-wind .................................................. 212
Floor mats ................................................... 82
Fluids and oils
checks ......................................... 177, 180

Alphabetical index

Fluids, capacities ..............................236, 237

Glovebox .................................................... 87

Instrument overview

Fog lamps

locking ................................................. 102
Gross vehicle weight ................................ 229

left-hand drive ................................ 36, 214
right-hand drive ..................................... 38
Integrated booster cushion ......................... 31

On/Off ........................................51, 52, 49
Frequency update, automatic ...................210
Fuel
consumption ....................................7, 238
fuel consumption, display ......................51
fuel economy .......................................152
fuel filter ...............................................179
fuel system ...........................................179
level indicator .........................................43
parking heater ........................................79
refuelling ...............................................112
Fuel gauge ..................................................41
Fuse table
fuses in the engine compartment ........196
fuses in the passenger compartment ..199
Fuses
changing ..............................................194
general .................................................194
relay/fuse box in the engine
compartment ........................................195
relay/fuse box in the passenger
compartment ........................................198

H
Handbrake .................................................. 57
Hazard warning flashers ............................. 56
Headlamp pattern ..................................... 144
Headlamps
headlamp washers ................................ 52
off/on ..................................................... 48
Heating
front seats ....................................... 73, 76
Homesafe light duration ....................... 50, 62
setting .................................................... 67

I
IDIS ........................................................... 215
Ignition keys ............................................. 114
IMEI number ............................................. 220
Important! texts ............................................ 6
Immobiliser ......................................... 94, 114
Incoming calls .......................................... 217
Information display ..................................... 45

Gearbox
automatic .............................................118
manual .................................................116

Infotainment

Interior rearview mirror ................................ 60
Intermittent wiping ...................................... 52
ISOFIX
fixture system ........................................ 33

J
Jack .......................................................... 155
Jump starting ............................................ 133

K
Kerb weight ............................................... 229
Key .............................................................. 94
keyless lock and ignition system ........... 98
remote control ....................................... 94
Key blade .................................................... 95
active locks ............................................ 96
Keyless drive ............................................... 98
starting the car ..................................... 115
Keyless entry .............................................. 67
Kick-down
automatic gearbox ............................... 118

menus .................................................. 204
Instrument lighting ................................ 48, 49

249

Alphabetical index

L
Lambda-sond ............................................241
Leather upholstery, washing instructions .170
Lighting
automatic lighting, dipped beam ...........48
automatic lighting, passenger
compartment ..........................................84
bulb replacement, general ...................188
bulbs, specifications ............................243
dipped beam ..........................................48
display lighting .......................................49
exterior ...................................................48
front fog lamps ...........................49, 51, 52
headlamp levelling .................................48
homesafe light duration ...................50, 62
in passenger compartment ....................84
instrument lighting .................................49
lighting panel ..........................................48
main/dipped beam .................................50
position/parking lamps ..........................48
reading lamps ........................................84
rear fog lamp ..........................................49
Lighting, bulb replacement
cargo area ............................................193
courtesy lighting ...................................192
dipped beam ........................................189
direction indicators ..............................190
fog lamp ...............................................191
front ......................................................188

250

location of the bulbs in the bulb holder 192
main beam ........................................... 189
parking lamps ...................................... 190
position lamps ..................................... 190
rear lamp ............................................. 191
side marker lamps ............................... 190
vanity mirror ........................................ 193
Lights
main beam "flash" ................................. 50
Loading
cargo area ............................................. 90
general ................................................. 143
load capacity ....................................... 143
Lock settings, personal .............................. 65
Locking ..................................................... 101
from inside ........................................... 102
from outside ........................................ 101
unlocking ............................................. 101
Lubricants, capacities ...................... 236, 237

M
Main beam .................................................. 50
off/on ..................................................... 48
switching and flashing ........................... 50
Maintenance
rustproofing ......................................... 172
self-maintenance ................................. 177
Making calls .............................................. 217
Manual gearbox ........................................ 116

Menu structure
media player ........................................ 213
phone, menu options ........................... 222
phone, overview .................................. 221
Menus
audio system ....................................... 204
Messages in the information display .......... 45
Misting
rear window ........................................... 73
removing with defroster function ..... 73, 75
timer function, A/C ................................. 73
timer function, ECC ............................... 75
treating the windows ............................. 70

N
NEWS ........................................................ 209
News broadcast ........................................ 209
Note texts ..................................................... 6

O
Oil, see also Engine oil
oil pressure ............................................ 44
Outside temperature gauge ........................ 41
Oxyhydrogen gas ...................................... 133

P
PACOS ........................................................ 19
Paint
paintwork damage and touching up .... 171

Alphabetical index

Paintwork
colour code ..........................................171
Parking assistance ....................................126
sensors for parking assistance ............127
Parking brake ........................................44, 57
Parking heater
battery and fuel ......................................79
general ...................................................78
parking on a hill ......................................78
time setting ............................................79
Parking lamps .............................................48
Passenger compartment
lighting ...................................................84
Passenger compartment filter .....................70
Personal preferences ..................................66
approach light duration ..........................67
auto blower adjust .................................66
automatic locking ...................................67
doors unlock ..........................................67
homesafe light duration .........................67
keyless entry ..........................................67
lock confirm, light ...................................66
recirculation timer ..................................66
unlock confirm, light ...............................66
Petrol grade ..............................................240
Phone ........................................................216
calling from the phone book ................219
on/off ....................................................217

standby mode ..................................... 217
steering wheel keypad .......................... 55
text input ............................................. 218
Phone book
handling numbers ................................ 218
Phone system ........................................... 214
PI seek ...................................................... 210

Rain sensor ................................................. 53
Random, CD and audio files ..................... 212
RDS functions ........................................... 208
resetting ............................................... 210
Reading lamps ............................................ 84
Rearview mirrors

Power seat .................................................. 83

compass ................................................ 60
door ....................................................... 62
electrically retractable ............................ 62
interior .................................................... 60
Recirculation ............................................... 72

Power steering fluid, checking
and topping up ......................................... 184

ECC ....................................................... 75
Recovery ................................................... 131

Power windows

Refrigerant .................................................. 70

blocking ................................................. 59
driver’s door control panel .................... 58
passenger seat ...................................... 59
rear seat ................................................ 59
Programme functions ............................... 208

Refuelling

PTY – Programme type ............................ 209

Relay/fuse box

Putting calls on hold ................................. 217

in the engine compartment .................. 195
in the passenger compartment ............ 198
Remote control ........................................... 94

Pinch protection, sunroof ........................... 65
Polishing ................................................... 169
Position lamps ............................................ 48

R
Radio
radio settings ....................................... 207
radio stations ....................................... 207
Radio text ................................................. 210

fuel cap ................................................ 112
refuelling .............................................. 112
Refuse calls ............................................... 217
REG –Regional radio programmes ........... 210

detachable key blade ............................ 95
functions ................................................ 94
keyless drive .......................................... 98
replacing the battery .............................. 97

251

Alphabetical index

Remote control system, type approval .....244

SIM card ................................................... 215

Starting from cold

Reverse gear inhibitor

SIPS bags ................................................... 21

five-speed ............................................116
six-speed, petrol ..................................117
Rustproofing .............................................172

SMS

automatic gearbox ............................... 118
Starting the engine .................................... 113

S
Safety ..........................................................12
safety systems, table .............................26
SCAN
CD and audio files ................................212
radio stations .......................................208
Seat
key memory ...........................................83
power seat .............................................83
Seatbelt .......................................................12
pregnancy ..............................................13
rear seat .................................................13
seatbelt tensioner ..................................14
Seatbelt reminder ........................................13
Seatbelt tensioner .......................................14
Seats
manual setting ........................................82
Service locking ............................................96
Service programme ...................................176
Settings, see Personal preferences ............66
Side airbags ................................................21

252

read ..................................................... 220
write ..................................................... 220
Soot filter ............................................ 46, 113

keyless drive ........................................ 115
STC ........................................................... 124

SOOT FILTER FULL ................................. 113

Steering wheel

Sound

adjustment ............................................. 56
cruise control ......................................... 54
keypad ................................................. 216
keypad left-hand side ............................ 54
keypad right-hand side .......................... 55
Steering wheel keypad

audio settings ...................................... 205
audio source ........................................ 205
Spare wheel .............................................. 155
Speed classes, tyres ................................ 148
Speed dial ................................................ 219

Steering lock ............................................. 114

Speed dial numbers ................................. 219

phone/audio ........................................... 55
Stone chips and scratches ....................... 171

Speedometer .............................................. 41

Storage compartment ................................. 86

Spin Control ............................................. 124

CD discs ................................................ 87
rear side panels ..................................... 87
Storage spaces in the passenger
compartment .............................................. 86

Spin control .............................................. 124
SRS system
general ................................................... 17
switch .................................................... 20
Stability control system ............................ 124

Storing stations, manual and automatic ... 207
Subwoofer ................................................ 205

Stability system

Sunroof ....................................................... 64

indication ............................................... 43
Stains ........................................................ 169

closing with remote control ................... 65
pinch protection ..................................... 65
sunscreen .............................................. 65
Sunscreen, sunroof ..................................... 65

Standby mode, phone .............................. 217
Standby, phone ........................................ 217

Alphabetical index

Surround ...........................................204, 206
Symbols ....................................................125
indicator symbols ...................................43
warning symbols ....................................42

removing .............................................. 141
specifications ...................................... 137
Towing eye ............................................... 131
TP –traffic information .............................. 208

tread wear indicators ........................... 149
winter tyres .......................................... 149

U
Unlocking

Traction control ........................................ 124

Tachometer .................................................41
Tailgate
driving with open tailgate .....................110
locking/unlocking ...........................94, 101
Tank volume ..............................................238
Temperature
actual temperature .................................71
passenger compartment,
electronic climate control .......................76
passenger compartment, manual
climate control .......................................73
Temporary spare
Temporary spare ..................................150
Ticket clip ....................................................87
Timer
A/C .........................................................73
ECC ........................................................75
Towbar, see Towing equipment ................136
Towing ......................................................131
Towing equipment
general .................................................136
installation ............................................138

from inside ........................................... 102
from outside ......................................... 101
keyless ................................................. 101
settings .................................................. 66
tailgate ................................................. 101

Traction control system ............................ 124
Traffic information .................................... 208
Trailer
cable .................................................... 136
driving with a trailer ............................. 134
trailer weight ........................................ 229
Trip computer ............................................. 51

Trip meter ................................................... 41

Volume

Tuning ....................................................... 207

auto volume control ............................. 206
phone/media player ............................. 218
programme types ................................ 210
Volume, see also Audio volume ................ 205

Type approval, remote control system ..... 244
Type designation ...................................... 228
Tyre
pressure .............................................. 152
Tyres
designation of dimensions .................. 148
direction of rotation ............................. 151
driving characteristics ......................... 148
ECO pressure ...................................... 153
general ................................................. 148
puncture repair .................................... 158
speed classes ...................................... 148
summer and winter wheels ................. 151

Vehicle data .............................................. 176
Ventilation ................................................... 70

W
Warning lamp
Stability and traction control system ... 124
Warning symbol, AIRBAG system .............. 15
Warning! texts ............................................... 6
Warning triangle ........................................ 154
Washer fluid, topping up ........................... 182
Washers
windscreen and headlamps ................... 52

253

Alphabetical index

Washing the car ........................................168
Water-repellent surface
cleaning ................................................169
Waxing ......................................................169
Wheels
fitting ....................................................157
removal ................................................156
rims ......................................................150
Whiplash injury WHIPS ...............................24
WHIPS .........................................................24
child seat/booster cushion .....................24
Windscreen wipers
rain sensor .............................................53
Windscreen wipers and washers ................52
Winter driving ............................................113
Winter tyres ...............................................149
Wiper blades
changing ..............................................185

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