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DEAR VOLVO OWNER THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and mainte- passengers.
00 Introduction 01 Safety 02 Locks and alarm Important information......... 6 Seatbelts ..........16 Remote control key/key blade....46 Volvo and the environment....... 11 Airbags............19 Battery replacement, remote control key/ PCC*............51 Activating/deactivating the airbag*... 22 Keyless drive*..........53 Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Instruments and controls......68 DSTC – Stability and traction control sys- Menus and messages......198 tem............146 Volvo Sensus ........... 77 Menu source MY CAR......200 Road sign information - RSI*....148 Key positions..........78 Climate control........208 Cruise control*........
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Table of contents 06 Infotainment system 07 During your journey 08 Wheels and tyres General information on infotainment..232 Recommendations during driving... 292 General ........... 316 Radio............244 Refuelling..........295 Changing wheels ........320 Media player........... 251 Fuel............296 Tyre pressure ......... 323 External audio source via AUX/USB* Loading...........
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Table of contents 09 Maintenance and service 10 Specifications 11 Alphabetical Index Engine compartment....... 332 Type designations........372 Alphabetical Index........400 Lamps............. 339 Dimensions and weights......374 Wiper blades and washer fluid....345 Engine specifications......377 Battery............. 348 Engine oil..........378 Fuses............
Important information Reading the Owner's Manual In the event of uncertainty over what is stand- lighted in the owner's manual by means of the ard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo text being slightly larger and printed in grey. Introduction dealer.
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Introduction Important information warning is ignored, may result in serious per- Information Procedure lists sonal injury or fatality. Procedures where action must be taken in a certain sequence are numbered in the owner's Risk of property damage manual. When there is a series of illustrations for step-by-step instructions each step is numbered in the same way as the corres- ponding illustration.
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Volvo may be required to disclose such infor- nicians can diagnose and rectify faults in the ices. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is a mation to authorities such as police authorities, vehicle during servicing and maintenance and...
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Divergence (horizontal x verti- 28° × 12° out by a qualified workshop - we rec- cal) ommend an authorised Volvo work- shop. • To avoid exposure to harmful radiation, do not carry out any readjustments or maintenance other than those specified here.
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Introduction Important information • The laser sensor's connector must be unplugged before removal from the windscreen. • The laser sensor must be fitted onto the windscreen before the sensor's con- nector is plugged in. • The laser sensor transmits laser light when the remote control key is in posi- tion II and also with the engine switched off (see page 78 on key positions).
Introduction Volvo and the environment Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo- Fuel consumption many cases the exhaust emissions are well ration's core values which influence all opera- below the applicable standards. Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption tions.
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Interior • If the car is equipped with an engine block The interior of a Volvo is designed to be plea- The owner's manual and the heater*, use it before starting from cold - it sant and comfortable, even for people with...
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Seatbelts ....................16 Airbags....................19 Activating/deactivating the airbag*............22 Side airbags (SIPS bags) ............... 24 Inflatable Curtain (IC) ................26 WHIPS ....................27 Roll-Over Protection System - ROPS............. 29 When the systems deploy ..............30 Safety mode.................... 31 Child safety..................... 32 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING The seatbelt locks and cannot be with- drawn: Never modify or repair the seatbelts your- self. Volvo recommends that you contact an • if it is pulled out too quickly authorised Volvo workshop. • during braking and acceleration If a seatbelt has been subjected to a major •...
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01 Safety Seatbelts Seatbelts and pregnancy and steering wheel). The aim should be to posi- Rear seat tion the seat with as large a distance as possi- The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two ble between abdomen and steering wheel. subfunctions: •...
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01 Safety Seatbelts Certain markets An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind the driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one. At low speed, the audio reminder will sound for the first 6 seconds. Seatbelt tensioner All the seatbelts are equipped with belt ten- sioners.
Defective work in the airbag system could tem, SIPS, the IC system or some other fault cause malfunction and result in serious per- in the system. Volvo recommends that you sonal injury. contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
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01 Safety Airbags Passenger airbag The car has an airbag to supplement the pro- NOTE tection afforded by the seatbelt on the passen- The sensors react differently depending on ger side. It is folded up into a compartment the course of the collision and whether or above the glovebox.
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01 Safety Airbags WARNING Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag is activated. Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front of the front passenger seat. No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag is activated.
Check that the switch is in the required posi- this position, persons taller than 140 cm tion. Volvo recommends that the remote con- Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas- can sit in the front passenger seat, but...
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01 Safety Activating/deactivating the airbag* Activated airbag Deactivated airbag 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.
• Volvo recommends the use only of car seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation Driver's seat, left-hand drive.
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01 Safety Side airbags (SIPS bags) the sensors and the side airbags are inflated. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby cushions the initial impact. The airbag deflates when compressed by the collision. The side airbag is normally only deployed on the side of the collision.
This could compromise the intended pro- tection. Volvo recommends that you only ever use Volvo genuine parts that are approved for placement in these areas. WARNING The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under part of SIPS and the airbags.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS system yourself. Volvo recommends that WARNING you contact an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not squeeze rigid objects between the rear seat cushion and the front seat back- WHIPS system and child seats/booster rest.
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WARNING If a seat has been subjected to extreme forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo recommends that it is checked by an authorised Volvo workshop. Part of the WHIPS system's protective capacity may have been lost even if the seats appear to be undamaged.
01 Safety Roll-Over Protection System - ROPS Function Volvo's Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) has been designed to reduce the risk of the car overturning and to provide the best possible protection in the event of such an accident. The system consists of a stabiliser system,...
Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that Whiplash protection In a rear-end colli- you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo WHIPS sion workshop. The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a col- lision without airbag deployment.
Even if the car appears to be towed. It must be transported from its loca- driveable, hidden damage may make the car tion. Volvo recommends that it is transpor- impossible to control once moving. ted to an authorised Volvo workshop.
In the event of questions when fitting child Do not secure the straps of the child seat to Volvo recommends that children travel in rear- safety products, contact the manufacturer the seat's horizontal adjustment bar, facing child seats until as late an age as pos- for clearer instructions.
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Weight Front seat (with deactivated air- Outer rear seat Centre rear seat bag) Group 0 Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-facing child seat, secured with the max 10 kg ISOFIX fixture system. Group 0+ Type approval: E5 03301146...
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Group 0+ max 13 kg Group 1 Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear- (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear- 9-18 kg facing child seat, secured with the facing child seat, secured with the car's seatbelt and straps.
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Centre rear seat bag) Group 2 Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front- (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front- 15-25 kg facing child seat, secured with the facing child seat, secured with the car's seatbelt.
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01 Safety Child safety Weight Front seat (with deactivated air- Outer rear seat Centre rear seat bag) Group 2/3 Integrated booster cushion (Integrated Booster Cushion) - available as a fac- 15-36 kg tory fitted option. Type approval: E5 04189 L: Suitable for specific child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories. U: Suitable for universally approved child seats in this weight class.
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01 Safety Child safety Integrated two-stage booster The booster cushions are specially designed to Stage 1 provide optimum safety. In combination with cushions* the seatbelt they are approved for children who weigh between 15 and 36 kg and who are at least 95 cm in height.
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WARNING Volvo recommends that repair or replace- ment is only carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not make any modifi- cations or additions to the booster cushion. If an integrated booster cushion has been subjected to a major load, such as in con- junction with a collision, the entire booster cushion must be replaced.
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01 Safety Child safety ISOFIX fixture system for child seats Consequently, there is a size classification for Press down with your hand in the centre of child seats using the ISOFIX fixture system in the cushion in order to lock it. order to assist users in choosing the correct child seat (see the following table).
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Volvo dealer for recommenda- on the child seat's vehicle list. tions about which ISOFIX child seats Volvo recommends. Types of ISOFIX child seat Type of child seat...
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IL: Suitable for specific ISOFIX child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories. IUF: Suitable for front-facing ISOFIX child seats that are universally approved in this weight class. Volvo recommends rear-facing child seats for this group.
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The upper mounting points are primarily intended for use with front-facing child seats. Volvo recommends that small children should sit in rear-facing child seats to as late an age as possible. NOTE Fold the head restraints in order to facilitate fitting this type of child seat in cars with folding head restraints on the outer seats.
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Remote control key/key blade..............46 Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*........51 Keyless drive*..................53 Locking/unlocking................... 56 Child safety locks..................62 Alarm*...................... 63 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
- an authorised remote control key, the direction indicators or PCCs (Personal Car Communicator). They Volvo workshop is recommended. The remain- confirm that locking/unlocking was correctly are used to start the car and for locking and ing remote control keys must then be taken to performed.
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Tailgate Immobiliser Try Error in immobiliser Panic function system during star- start again ting. If the error per- sists: Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recom- mended. For starting the car, see page 114.
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02 Locks and alarm Remote control key/key blade Press and hold (at least 4 seconds) to open all 5 seconds. Otherwise the function switches off windows simultaneously. automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds. The function can be changed from unlocking Range all doors simultaneously, to unlocking the driv- The remote control key's functions have a...
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7 seconds and after the light has trav- functions up to about 100 m. elled around on the PCC), contact a work- shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec- If the car does not verify a button being pressed ommended.
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The key blade's unique code is provided by authorised Volvo workshops, which are rec- 2. Deactivate the alarm by inserting the Slide the spring-loaded catch to the side. ommended when ordering new key blades.
02 Locks and alarm Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC* Replacing the battery Battery replacement Closely study how the battery/batteries are The batteries should be replaced if: secured on the inside of the cover, with • the information symbol is illuminated and regard to their (+) and (–) sides.
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02 Locks and alarm Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC* IMPORTANT Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally-friendly way. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* Keyless lock and ignition system (only the car door handle or tailgate. This means that reactivated. It is therefore important to handle the person who wishes to lock or unlock a door all PCCs with great care. must have the PCC with him or her.
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02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* Locking Unlocking 1. Press the key blade approx. 1 cm straight up into the hole on the underside of the Unlocking takes place when a hand grasps a door handle/cover - do not prize. door handle or the tailgate's rubberised pres- sure plate is actuated - open the door or tail- >...
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02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* B shall drive, the settings can be changed in Antenna location WARNING three ways: People with pacemaker operations should • Standing by the driver's door, or sitting not come closer than 22 cm to the keyless behind the steering wheel, person B system's antennae with their pacemaker.
02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking From the outside From the inside WARNING The remote control key can lock/unlock all Be aware of the risk of being locked in the Central locking doors and the tailgate simultaneously. Different car when it is locked from the outside using sequences for unlocking can be selected, see the remote control key - it is then not pos- "Unlocking with the remote control key"...
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking • Pull the door handle once and release - the Glovebox Tailgate door is unlocked. Pull the door handle Manual opening again to open the door. Locking • Press the central locking button after the front doors have been closed. Press and hold (at least 2 seconds) to also close all the side windows and the sunroof* simultaneously.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking armed. The alarm's level and movement sen- Locking with the remote control key IMPORTANT – sors and the sensors for opening the tailgate Press the remote control key's button for • Minimal force is required to release the are disconnected.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking • Pinch protection Long press on the button in the lighting NOTE panel - hold the button depressed until the If something with sufficient resistance prevents • If the system has been operating con- tailgate starts to open. the tailgate from opening/closing then the tinuously for a long time, it is switched pinch protection is activated.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking Manual tailgate operation the deadlocks function can be temporarily WARNING switched off. This is carried out as follows: The system is disengaged if the opening/clos- Do not allow anyone to remain in the car ing sequence is interrupted in accordance with 1.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking > The next time the engine is started, the system is reset to zero and the instru- ment panel display shows the message Full guard at which the deadlocks function and the alarm's movement and tilt detectors are re-engaged.
02 Locks and alarm Child safety locks Manual blocking of the rear doors 1. Start the engine or choose a key position NOTE higher than 0. The child safety locks prevent children from • A door's knob control only blocks that opening a rear door from the inside.
In which partment. A red LED on the instrument panel indicates case, contact a workshop - an authorised the alarm system's status: Volvo workshop is recommended. • LED not lit – Alarm not armed NOTE •...
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02 Locks and alarm Alarm* Deactivating a triggered alarm Reduced alarm level – Press the remote control key unlock button To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm - or insert the remote control key in the igni- e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or during tion switch.
03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Instrument overview Left-hand drive.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Function Page Function Page Menus and messages, Control for infotainment 200, 236 direction indicators, 92, 198, and menu control main/dipped beam, trip Control panel for climate computer control Cruise control 150, 152 Gear selector Horn, airbags 20, 85 Controls for active chas-...
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Right-hand drive.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Information displays Function Page Function Page Display for infotainment 200, Headlamp control, 57, 86, and menus 237, 236 opener for fuel filler flap and tailgate Ignition switch Parking brake START/STOP ENGINE button Bonnet opener Cruise control 150, 152 Steering wheel adjust-...
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Meters Indicator and warning symbols If the engine does not start or if the functionality check is carried out in key position II then all symbols go out after 5 seconds except the symbol for faults in the car's emissions system and the symbol for low oil pressure.
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Volvo recommends that you tion display. The message text is cleared with Left-hand direction indicators seek assistance from an authorised Volvo the OK button, see page 198, or it disappears workshop. automatically after a time (time depending on...
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• If the symbols remain illuminated, check Alternator not charging to have the system checked. Volvo recom- the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see mends that you seek assistance from an page 337. If the brake fluid level is nor-...
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls panel. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as The meters are used to measure short dis- WARNING possible and close the door, bonnet or boot lid, tances. The distance is shown in the display. If the brake and ABS symbols are illumi- whichever is open.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls the button. Each "click" scrolls 1 minute. In 4. Turn TUNE to select the box for Minute (A) and press OK - the box is activated (B). order to change quickly - hold in the "click position".
Park assist camera - CAM*, see page 188. Climate control, see page 208. Volvo Sensus is the car's operating system, the heart of your personal Volvo experience. Volvo Sensus combines and presents many func- tions in several of the car's systems on the centre console TV screen.
03 Your driving environment Key positions Insert and remove the remote control IMPORTANT Level Functions Foreign objects in the ignition switch may • Odometer, clock and tem- jeopardise the function or destroy the lock. perature gauge are illumi- Do not press the remote control key incor- nated.
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03 Your driving environment Key positions Choosing key position/level Starting and stopping the engine For information about starting/switching off the Key position 0 engine - see page 114. • Unlock the car - this means that the car's electrical system is at level 0. Towing Key position I For important information about the remote...
03 Your driving environment Seats Front seats Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest WARNING and fold it forward. Adjust the position of the driver's seat 4. Push the seat forward so that the head before setting off, never while driving. Make sure that the seat is in locked position in restraint "locks"...
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03 Your driving environment Seats Power seat* Power lumbar support* Seat with memory function* Front edge of seat cushion up/down Lumbar support, increasing Store setting Memory button Seat forward/backward and up/down Lumbar support, decreasing Memory button The lumbar support can be adjusted when the Backrest rake engine is running or when key position II is Memory button...
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03 Your driving environment Seats release the button then the movement of the and door mirrors will automatically adopt Heated seats the positions that are stored in the remote seat will stop. For heated seats, see page 213. control key's memory (if the seat has been Key memory* in remote control key moved since you locked the car).
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03 Your driving environment Seats Manual lowering of the outer head Lowering the rear seat backrest restraints, rear seat IMPORTANT There must be no objects on the rear seat when the backrest is to be folded down. The seat belts must not be connected either. Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the rear seat upholstery.
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03 Your driving environment Seats Raising takes place in reverse order. 1. The remote control key must be in position I or II. NOTE 2. Press the button to lower the rear outer head restraints to improve rearward visi- When the backrest has been raised, the red bility.
03 Your driving environment Steering wheel Adjusting Horn WARNING Adjust and secure the steering wheel before driving. With speed related power steering* the level of steering force can be adjusted, see page 224. Keypads* Adjusting the steering wheel. Horn. Lever - releasing the steering wheel Press the centre of the steering wheel to signal.
03 Your driving environment Lighting Headlamp control Headlamp control with AUTO mode The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumbwheel. Headlamp levelling The load in the car changes the vertical align- ment of the headlamp beam, which could daz- zle oncoming motorists.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Main/dipped beam Headlamp control with AUTO mode Position Specification Dipped beam /Dipped beam off. Main beam can be activated Main beam flash operates in this position. Position/parking lamps Dipped beam Main beam can be activated. Headlamp control and stalk switch.
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The function for "Main beam deactivated by a workshop. Volvo recom- dipped beam. The lights are switched back to with automatic activation*" can mends that you contact an authorised Volvo main beam a second or so after the camera be used. workshop.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting When AHB has been activated the symbol message goes out and the symbol illu- illuminates in the combined instru- minates. ment panel's display. When main beam has WARNING been activated the symbol also illumi- nates in the combined instrument panel. AHB is an aid for using optimum light com- position when conditions are favourable.
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In cars with rain sensor* the rain sensor detects the menu system MY CAR under My XC60 the changed light conditions when the car is Activated on delivery from the factory. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Regulations for using rear fog lamps vary between different countries. Headlamp control in position for position/parking lamps. Auxiliary lamps must be connected to the electrical system by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Hazard warning flashers Direction indicators/flashers Direction indicator symbols For direction indicator symbols, see page 72. Interior lighting Button for hazard warning flashers. Direction indicators/flashers. Press the button to activate the hazard warning Short flash sequence flashers.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Front roof lighting Lighting, cargo area The front reading lamps are switched on or off The lighting in the cargo area is switched on by pressing the relevant button in the roof con- and off respectively when the tailgate is sole.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting • the engine is started the same way as with main beam flash, see Adjusting headlamp pattern page 87. • the car is locked. 3. Get out of the car and lock the door. The passenger compartment lighting comes on and remains on for two minutes if one of the When the function is activated, dipped beam, doors is open.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting • set for right or left-hand traffic. The correct pat- D = RHD Left (right-hand drive, left lens) tern will also better illuminate the verge. 2. Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. Active Xenon headlamps* The car must be stationary with the engine run- 3.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Aligning the templates Upper row: left-hand drive cars, templates A and B. Lower row: right-hand drive cars, templates C and D.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Templates for halogen headlamps...
03 Your driving environment Wipers and washing Continuous wiping the rain sensor can be adjusted using the Windscreen wipers thumbwheel. The wipers sweep at normal speed. When the rain sensor is activated a light in the The wipers sweep at high speed. button the rain sensor symbol is shown in the right-hand display in the combined...
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03 Your driving environment Wipers and washing The rain sensor is automatically deactivated Washing the windscreen Wiping and washing the rear window when the remote control key is removed from Move the stalk switch toward the steering the ignition switch or five minutes after the wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp engine has been switched off.
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On cars with rain sensor, the rear window wiper is activated with reversing, if the sen- sor is activated and it is raining. This function (intermittent wiping when reversing) can be deactivated. Visit a workshop. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors General Heat-reflecting windscreen* windscreen with no heat-reflecting film (see the highlighted area in the above illustration). Laminated glass The windscreen and panorama roof Power windows have laminated glass. It is reinforced which provides better protection against break-ins and improved sound insulation in the passenger compart-...
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Operating Closing of the windows is stopped and the WARNING window is opened if anything prevents its Make sure that children or other passengers movement. It is possible to force the pinch pro- are not in danger of becoming trapped in tection when closing has been interrupted, e.g.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Resetting Door mirrors Storing the position If the battery is disconnected then the function The mirror positions are stored in the key mem- for automatic opening must be reset so that it ory when the car has been locked with the can work correctly.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors example. When reverse gear is disengaged the 3. Repeat the above procedure as necessary. Rear window and door mirror mirror automatically returns to its original posi- defrosters The mirrors are now reset in neutral position. tion after a short time.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Automatic dimming* Climate settings Automatic rear Bright light from behind is automatically defroster. Select between . For a dimmed by the rearview mirror. The control is description of the menu system, see not available in mirrors with automatic dim- page 201.
03 Your driving environment Compass* Operation should be calibrated if the car is moved across 4. Hold the button on the underside of the several magnetic zones. Proceed as follows: rearview mirror depressed approx. 3 seconds. The number of the cur- 1.
03 Your driving environment Power panorama roof* General Operating WARNING The panorama roof is divided into two sections. Children, other passengers or objects may Only the front section can be opened - hori- be trapped by the panorama roof's moving zontally or vertically at the rear edge (ventilation parts.
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03 Your driving environment Power panorama roof* Close the roof/curtain by repeating the preced- Close the roof/curtain by repeating the preced- When the ventilation position is selected the ing procedure in reverse order - press the con- ing procedure in reverse order - press the con- front section is raised at its rear edge.
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03 Your driving environment Power panorama roof* Wind deflector The panorama roof has a wind deflector that is folded up when the panorama roof is in the open position. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
03 Your driving environment Alcolock* General information on the alcolock Functions Operation The alcolock's function is to prevent the car Battery from being driven by individuals under the Alcolock indicator lamp (4) shows battery sta- influence of alcohol. Before the engine can be tus: started the driver must take a breath test that verifies that he/she is not under the influence...
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03 Your driving environment Alcolock* Storage unlocked then it must first be activated Result after breath test with the switch (2). Indicator lamp Specification 3. Fold up the nozzle (1), take a deep breath (5) + Display text and blow with an even pressure until a "click"...
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- only starting with the Bypass func- until indicator lamp (6) is green. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Test failed - take a new breath test. test Alcoguard Blow Blowing too short - blow for longer. longer Alcoguard Blow Blowing too hard - blow more gently. softer An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
03 Your driving environment Starting the engine Petrol and diesel engines 2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed . (For NOTE cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the The idling speed can be noticeably higher brake pedal.) than normal for certain engine types during 3.
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03 Your driving environment Starting the engine If the gear selector is not in P position or if the Remote start - ERS* WARNING car is moving: To remote-start the engine, the following General information on ERS • Press twice on START/STOP ENGINE or criteria must be met: Remote start (ERS –...
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03 Your driving environment Starting the engine Operation 1. Briefly press on the remote control key's To check whether ERS has started the engine, lock button (1). the user can press the Information button (3) - if the engine has started, there is a light indi- 2.
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3 seconds. ger compartment. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Symbols and messages in the display No remote start ERS unavailable due Interrupted ERS function...
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Remote start off ERS interrupted because gear selec- gear not in P tor is not in P posi- tion. Remote start off ERS interrupted because someone is driver in car in the passenger compartment. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
03 Your driving environment Starting the engine – external battery Jump starting 4. Connect one of the red jump lead's clamps IMPORTANT to the donor battery's positive terminal (1). Do not touch the crocodile clips during the start procedure. There is a risk of sparks IMPORTANT forming.
03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Gear indicator IMPORTANT The operating temperature of the gearbox is checked in order to prevent damage to any of the drive system's components. In the event of a risk of overheating a warning symbol illuminates on the instrument panel combined with a text message - In which case, follow the recommendation given.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Reverse gear inhibitor NOTE The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil- The gear selector must be in P position to ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse allow the car to be locked and alarmed. gear during normal forward travel.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Geartronic – Manual gear positions (+/-) tion at +/– - the instrument panel display NOTE shifts the indication from to the figure The driver can also change gear manually f the gearbox has a Sport programme then using the Geartronic automatic gearbox.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Geartronic does not permit downshifting/kick- With the inhibitor button depressed the lever Deactivate automatic gear selector down which would result in an engine speed can be moved forwards or backwards between inhibitor high enough to damage the engine. Nothing P, R, N and D.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Automatic gearbox Powershift* sion, this can be verified by checking the des- slower) on an uphill gradient, or with a trailer ignation on the transmission's label under the hitched. The transmission cools down when bonnet - see page 372. The designa- the car is stationary, with foot brake depressed tion ”MPS6”...
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Symbol Display Driving characteristics Action Transm. overheat brake to hold Difficulty in maintaining even speed at con- Transmission overheated. Keep the car stant engine speed. stationary using the foot brake. Transm. overheat park safely Significant pulling in the car's traction. Transmission overheated.
Quieter and cleaner General information on Start/Stop Function and operation Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo- ration's core values and it influences all of our operations. This target-orientation has resulted The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and in the DRIVe vehicle series whose concept cleaner..
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Even if the Start/Stop function is activated, the foot brake - the engine starts engine does not stop automatically if: automatically and the journey can The XC60 only has Start/Stop on manual gearbox. M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. continue. Conditions The AUTO START symbol on The XC60 only has Start/Stop on manual gearbox.
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D position to S position The car starts to roll - faster than "+/-". the equivalent normal walking pace. The XC60 only has Start/Stop on manual gearbox. M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. Sport mode. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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- press the START/ tion is active. STOP ENGINE button to restart the engine. The XC60 only has Start/Stop on manual gearbox. M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. If the driver's door is opened before starting the engine with...
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M + A switched off. Auto Start-Stop serv. required Start/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an M + A authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Engine management system An automatic function check is carried out. M + A AUTO-...
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The engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button and the gear selector in P or N. The XC60 only has Start/Stop on manual gearbox. M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. If a message does not go out following com-...
03 Your driving environment All-wheel drive – AWD* All Wheel Drive is always available All Wheel Drive means that the car is driving all four wheels at the same time. The power is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheels. An elec- tronically controlled clutch system distributes the power to the wheels that have the best grip on the current road surface.
To keep the car as safe and reliable as possi- from locking during braking. This means the ble, follow the Volvo service intervals as speci- ability to steer is maintained and it is easier to swerve to avoid a hazard for example. Vibration...
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Contact a workshop for information about est workshop and have the brake system the procedure or engage a workshop to checked - an authorised Volvo workshop is carry out the inspection - an authorised recommended. Volvo workshop is recommended.
03 Your driving environment HDC Hill Descent Control General gear position 1 must be selected, which is WARNING shown with the figure in the trip computer HDC can be compared to an automatic engine HDC does not work in all situations, but is display, see page 122.
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03 Your driving environment HDC Hill Descent Control • with the on/off button on the centre con- sole • if a gear higher than 1 is selected on a manual gearbox • if a gear higher than 1 is selected on an automatic gearbox, or if the gear selector is moved to position D.
03 Your driving environment Parking brake General Applying the parking brake the accelerator pedal is depressed the braking is interrupted. NOTE In the event of emergency braking at speeds above 10 km/h a signal sounds during the braking procedure. Parking on a hill If the car is parked facing uphill: •...
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The parking brake can also be released 2. Start the engine. manually by depressing the clutch pedal instead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom- 3. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly. mends the use of the brake pedal. 4. Move the gear selector to position D or R and depress the accelerator.
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A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released - Try to apply and release the brake. released If the fault persists after a few attempts: Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recom- mended. Note: A warning signal sounds if the journey is continued with this error message.
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Parking brake not applied A fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied - Try to release and apply the brake. If the fault persists after a few attempts: Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recom- mended.
03 Your driving environment HomeLink * General Programming HomeLink WARNING • If HomeLink is used to operate a NOTE garage door or gate, make sure that there is no-one in the vicinity of the door In certain vehicles the ignition must be switched on or in "accessory position"...
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03 Your driving environment HomeLink * 3. Depress the HomeLink button being 5. Depress and release the receiver's "pro- If programming problems persist, contact gramming button". The button flashes for programmed, hold it depressed for HomeLink on: www.homelink.com or ring approx.
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03 Your driving environment HomeLink * Programming individual buttons To reprogram an individual HomeLink button, proceed as follows: 1. Depress the required button and do not release. 2. When the indicator lamp on HomeLink starts to flash, after approx. 20 seconds, start with step 1 in section "Programming HomeLink®"...
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DSTC – Stability and traction control system........146 Road sign information - RSI*..............148 Cruise control*..................150 Adaptive cruise control*................ 152 Distance Warning*................. 162 City Safety™..................165 Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*....170 Driver Alert System*................178 Driver Alert System - DAC*..............
The function is deactivated if the driver and search in the display screen's menu the car. selects Sport mode. system and locate My XC60 DSTC. (For information on the menu system, see Spin Control page 200). The function prevents the driving wheels from...
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Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again. • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. "Message" There is a message on the speedometer's display - Read it! Constant glow for 2 seconds.
04 Driver support Road sign information - RSI* General information on RSI Together with the symbol for WARNING the current speed limit, a sign RSI does not work in all situations but is showing that overtaking is designed merely as a supplementary aid. prohibited may also be dis- The driver always bears ultimate responsi- played where appropriate.
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04 Driver support Road sign information - RSI* The speed applicable on an The instrument panel’s speed symbol display Here are several examples of what can disrupt exit is indicated by means of can be disabled. To deactivate the RSI func- the function: an additional sign containing tion:...
04 Driver support Cruise control* General information on CC Operation To activate cruise control: The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps • At the required speed - press the steering the driver maintain an even speed, resulting in wheel button a more relaxed driving on motorways and long, >...
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04 Driver support Cruise control* Temporary deactivation - standby mode NOTE To temporarily disengage cruise control and A significant increase in speed may arise set it in standby mode: after the speed has been resumed with • Press the steering wheel button >...
Maintenance of adaptive cruise control control system and a coordinated spacing sys- components must only be performed at a tem. workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Automatic gearbox Cars with automatic gearbox have enhanced functionality with the adaptive cruise control's Queue Assistant, see page 156.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* The adaptive cruise control aims to follow the If the car needs to be braked more heavily than WARNING vehicle ahead in the same lane at a time interval cruise control capacity and the driver does not Adaptive cruise control is not a collision set by the driver.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* • Operation If speed is increased using the accelerator Press the steering wheel button pedal prior to pressing the button, the symbol illuminates in the display. then it is the car's current speed when the The display's symbol (---) shows that the...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Set time interval The number of lines for the Standby mode due to driver intervention selected time interval is Different time intervals to the Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and shown during the setting itself vehicle in front can be set in standby mode if: and for several seconds after-...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* An automatic deactivation can be due to: Note that the lowest programmable speed for the cruise control is 30 km/h - even though the WARNING • engine speed is too low/high cruise control is capable of following another •...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* braking. The driver must then re-activate the Change of target Automatic standby mode with change of cruise control in one of the following ways: target Cruise control is disengaged and set in • Press the steering wheel button standby mode: •...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Automatic activation parking brake WARNING WARNING In some situations Queue Assist applies the The driver must always be observant with Adaptive cruise control is not a collision parking brake in order to keep the car station- regard to the traffic conditions and intervene avoidance system.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Examples where the cruise control does Sometimes the radar sensor is late at detecting vehicles at close distances, e.g. not work optimally a vehicle that drives in between the car and The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In vehicles in front.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Cause Action The radar surface in the grille is dirty or covered with ice or snow. Clean the radar surface in the grille from dirt, ice and snow. Heavy rain or snow blocking the radar signals. No action.
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Adaptive cruise control disengaged. required • Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Press Brake To hold The car is stationary and the cruise control will release the foot brake to allow the parking brake to acoustic alarm take over and hold the car, but a fault in the parking brake means the car will shortly begin to roll.
04 Driver support Distance Warning* General Some combinations of the selected equipment NOTE leave no vacant space for a button in the centre Distance Warning (Distance Alert) is a function Distance warning is deactivated during the console - in which case the function is handled that informs the driver about the time interval time the adaptive cruise control is active.
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04 Driver support Distance Warning* Different time intervals to the Limitations NOTE vehicle in front can be The function uses the same radar sensor as The higher the speed, the longer the calcu- selected and shown in the adaptive cruise control and the collision warn- lated distance in metres for a specific time display as 1-5 horizontal lines ing system.
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Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 158. Collision warn. Service Distance Warning and Collision Warning with Auto Brake fully or partially disengaged. required Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Safety™ components must only be per- matically braking the car in the event of immi- formed by a workshop - an authorised Volvo nent risk of collision with vehicles in front, workshop is recommended.
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04 Driver support City Safety™ • If the difference in speed between the vehicles Using MY CAR on the centre console dis- Low-hanging objects, e.g. a flag/pennant for play screen with its menu system, search is greater than 15 km/h then City Safety™ may projecting load, or accessories such as auxili- not prevent the collision on its own.
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(see the illustration for sensor location, page when City Safety™ has stopped the car, unless gestions for appropriate action. 165) - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec- the driver manages to depress the clutch pedal ommended. beforehand.
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Contact a qualified workshop in the event of a fault or if the laser Symbols and messages in the display sensor needs servicing - an authorised Volvo In conjunction with automatic braking by the workshop is recommended.
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Remove the object blocking the sensor and/or clean the windscreen in front of the sensor. Read about the limitations of the laser sensor, see page 166. City Safety Service City Safety™ is not operational. required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake executes trian Detection must only be carried out in a Detection must not be used as an excuse for workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop three steps in the following order: the driver to change his/her driving style. If the is recommended.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection* The collision warning system and City 3 - Auto Brake WARNING Safety™ complement each other. For more The automatic brake function is activated last. The collision warning system does not information on City Safety™, see page 165.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection* • Detection of pedestrians In order for a pedestrian to be detected he/ Operation she must appear full-length and have a Settings are made from MY CAR via the centre height of at least 80 cm.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection* Activating/deactivating warning signals uations, then change to warning distance WARNING Normal The warning lamp (no. [1] in the illustration on No automatic system can guarantee page 170) is activated automatically when the Only use warning distance Short in excep-...
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection* For the sensors to work correctly, they must be NOTE WARNING kept clear of dirt, ice and snow, and be cleaned The visual warning signal can be temporarily Warnings and brake interventions could be regularly with water and car shampoo.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection* • Collision Warning with Auto Brake is tempo- Driver Alert Control – see page 179 after the engine is started in order to protect rarily deactivated with reverse gear engaged. camera functionality.
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- an snow. snow. message remains. authorised Volvo workshop is recom- Thick fog, heavy rain No action. At times mended. or snow means that the camera does not the camera does not...
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Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 158. Collision Collision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged. warn. • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Service required Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
04 Driver support Driver Alert System* General information on Driver Alert System The Driver Alert System is intended to assist drivers whose driving ability is deteriorating or who are inadvertently leaving the lane they are driving on. The Driver Alert System consists of different functions which can either be switched on at the same time or individually: •...
04 Driver support Driver Alert System - DAC* General information on DAC The objective for DAC is to detect slowly dete- Operation riorating driving ability and it is primarily Some settings are made from the centre con- intended for major roads. The function is not sole display screen and its menu system.
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04 Driver support Driver Alert System - DAC* On/Off The display shows a level mark with 1-5 bars, WARNING where a low number of bars indicates incon- To set Driver Alert in standby mode: An alarm should be taken very seriously, as sistent driving style.
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Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 175. Driver Alert Sys Service The system is disengaged. required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
04 Driver support Driver Alert System - LDW* General information on - LDW Operation and function If the camera can no longer detect the carria- geway's side markings the display shows Lane Depart Warn Unavailable If speed decreases to below 60 km/h then the function resumes standby mode and the dis- play shows Lane Depart Warn Standby <65...
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04 Driver support Driver Alert System - LDW* NOTE The driver is only warned once each time the wheels cross a line. So there is no acoustic alarm when there is a line between the car's wheels. Symbols and messages in the display Symbol Message Specification...
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Driver Alert Sys Service The system is disengaged. required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. started. Otherwise the same value as when Personal preferences the engine was switched off is obtained.
04 Driver support Park assist syst* General Function Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking. An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the centre console's display screen indicate the distance to the detected obstacle. Parking assistance sound level can be adjusted during the ongoing acoustic signal using the centre console's VOL knob or in the car's menu system MY CAR - see page 200.
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P mode Rear parking assistance is deactivated is selected in a car with an automatic gear- automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo box. genuine trailer wiring is used. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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04 Driver support Park assist syst* Cleaning the sensors IMPORTANT NOTE When fitting auxiliary lamps: Remember that Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may they must not obscure the sensors – the cause incorrect warning signals. auxiliary lamps could then be detected as obstacles.
04 Driver support Park assist camera* General Function and operation When reverse gear is engaged two unbroken lines are shown graphically which illustrate The parking camera is an assist system and is where the car's rear wheels will roll with the activated when reverse gear is engaged (can current steering wheel angle, this facilitates be changed in the settings menu, see...
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• The parking camera is deactivated Park assist lines automatically when towing a trailer if a The system's lines. Volvo genuine trailer cable is used. Boundary line, 30 cm zone backwards from the car IMPORTANT Boundary line, free reversing zone Bear in mind that the screen only shows the "Wheel tracks"...
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04 Driver support Park assist camera* Cars with reversing sensors* Limitations Colour / paint Distance (metres) NOTE Yellow 1.5– A bike carrier or other accessory mounted on the rear of the car could obscure the Orange 0.3–1.5 camera's view. 0–0.3 Pay attention to the possibility that, even if it Settings only looks like a relatively small part of the...
04 Driver support BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System General information on BLIS If necessary, the system can be switched off WARNING temporarily, see the section "Activate/deacti- The system is a supplement to, not a vate". replacement for, a safe driving style and use of the rearview mirrors.
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04 Driver support BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System Activate/deactivate When BLIS is deactivated, the lamp in the but- Daylight and darkness ton goes out and a message is shown in the In daylight the system reacts to the shape of instrument panel display.
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Repair of the BLIS system components must only be performed by a workshop - an Blind spot syst. The BLIS camera is authorised Volvo workshop is recom- blocked by dirt, Camera blocked mended. snow or ice - clean the lenses.
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04 Driver support BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System Own shadow on large light smooth surface, e.g. noise barrier or concrete road surface. Low stationary sunlight shining into the camera. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Menus and messages................198 Menu source MY CAR................200 Climate control..................208 Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater* 218 Additional heater*.................. 221 Trip computer..................222 Adapting driving characteristics............224 Comfort inside the passenger compartment........225 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages Combined instrument panel be acknowledged with OK for the menus to be Message shown. Menu overview Some of the following menu options require the function and hardware to be installed in the car. ---- km to empty tank --.- l/100km average --.- l/100km instantaneous...
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Part of message, shown together with information on where as possible. message clears the problem has arisen. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Read the owner's man- See manual If shown repeatedly - For more messages concerning automatic transmission, see page 124.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR • General information on MY CAR Operation phone call is rejected • Many of the car's functions are handled current function is interrupted Centre console controls in this menu source, such as setting the •...
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5. Scroll to Doors unlock and press the down among the menu options. thumbwheel - a submenu of selectable • My XC60 Press the thumbwheel to select/tick in the functions opens. • DRIVe highlighted menu option or to store the 6.
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My DRIVe* Setup - menus Parts of Volvo's DRIVe concept are described The menus are structured as follows: here, amongst other things. Menu level 1 • Start/Stop •...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR Lock settings p. 48, Light settings p. 46 p. 92 Triple indicator 55 and Automatic door locking Door lock confirmation light p. 94 Doors unlock Temporary LH traffic Unlock confirmation light All doors Driver door, then Keyless entry...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR Steering wheel force p. 224 Lane Departure Warning p. 182 Distance Alert p. 162 Medium High On at start-up p. 179 Driver Alert Reset car settings All menus in Car settings Increased sensitivity given original factory settings.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR Screen saver p. 200 Temperature unit Voice command list Celsius Phone commands Fahrenheit Phone The TV screen's current content Selects the unit for the display of Phone call con- fades out after a period of inac- outside temperature and setting tact tivity and is replaced by a blank...
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With Voice training the voice market. Maximum 30 favourite mands - only with Volvo's navi- recognition system is taught to facilities can be stored in this list. gation system RTI* installed. recognise the driver's voice and pronunciation.
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Recirculation timer Bluetooth software version in p. 260 Map and software version * Automatic rear defroster Only in cars with Volvo GPS nav- igator - see separate manual. Interior air quality system Reset climate settings All menus in Climate settings are given original factory settings.
This must be dows clean and use window cleaner. being set for the same temperature on both replaced at regular intervals. Follow the Volvo sides. Service Programme for the recommended replacement intervals. If the car is used in a Only applies to ECC.
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Volvo, see page 366. one of the passenger compartment doors Menu settings is opened. The amount of time the fan runs...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO Lateral airflow Aim the vents at the windows to remove mist- mode*. ing in cold weather. Vertical airflow If necessary it can be controlled manually, see Aim the vents into the passenger compartment Aim the outer vents at the side windows to page 217.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Electronic climate control, ECC* Temperature control, left-hand side Air distribution - air vent instrument panel Temperature control, right-hand side Electrically heated front seat, left-hand Air distribution - defroster windscreen Recirculation side Rear window and door mirror defrosters, AUTO Max.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Electronic Temperature Control, ETC Recirculation Electrically heated front seat, left-hand Electrically heated front seat, right-hand side side AC – – Air conditioning on/off Temperature control Max. defroster Air distribution - ventilation floor Air distribution - air vent instrument panel Air distribution - defroster windscreen Rear window and door mirror defrosters, see page 104...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Operating the controls Press the button three times for the lowest heat Press the button once for the highest heat level level – one orange lamp illuminates in the TV – three lamps illuminate. Heated seats* screen.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Fan knob for ETC figure shows the air distribution that is when AUTO is pressed. The TV screen shows selected. For more information on air distribu- AUTO CLIMATE Turn the knob to increase or tion, see page 217.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control The following also takes place in order to pro- NOTE IMPORTANT vide maximum dehumidification in the passen- Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by If the air in the car recirculates for too long, ger compartment: selecting a higher/lower temperature than there is a risk of misting on the insides of the...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Cars with Eco Start/Stop DRIVe* settings Interior air quality system. For a With an auto-stopped engine certain equip- description of the menu system, see ment has its function temporarily reduced, e.g. page 201. climate control fan speed.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Air distribution table Air distribution Air distribution Air to windows. Some air to remove ice and misting Air to the floor and win- to ensure comfortable flows from the air vents. quickly. dows. Some air flows conditions and good The air is not recirculated.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater* Fuel-driven heater Refuelling Battery and fuel If the battery has insufficient charge or the fuel General information about the parking level is too low, the parking heater will be heater switched off automatically and a message The parking heater heats the engine and pas-...
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Symbols and display messages workshop for Service leaving the car - When one of the timer's settings or repair. Volvo rec- required the engine and Direct start is activated, the infor- ommends that you passenger com-...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater* A display text clears automatically after a time Setting the timer Set the alternative time in the same way as or after one press on the indicator stalk OK Park heat timer 1 The time when the car shall be used and heated button.
I - any adjustments must therefore be made before starting the engine. An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the geographical areas concerned. An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the engines concerned. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer General Functions NOTE There may be a slight error in the reading if NOTE a fuel-driven supplementary and/or parking heater* has been used. If a warning message appears when the trip computer is used then the message must first be acknowledged before the trip com- Km to empty tank puter can be reactivated.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer 2. Press and hold RESET for approx. 1 second to reset the selected function. If RESET is kept depressed for at least 3 three seconds then Average speed and Average are reset simultaneously. Current speed* The instrument panel display changes to show current speed in mph (miles per hour) if the...
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Adapting driving characteristics Active chassis - Four-C* Operation Steering wheel force and select Medium High Active chassis, Four-C (Continously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteris- For a description of the menu system, see tics of the shock absorbers so that the car's page 200.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Comfort inside the passenger compartment Storage spaces...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Comfort inside the passenger compartment Storage compartment in door panel Tunnel console out the lighter and light a cigarette on the heated coils. Storage pocket* on front edge of front seat cushions Glovebox Ticket clip Glovebox Storage compartment, cup holder Jacket holder...
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Comfort inside the passenger compartment Inlay mats* 12 V socket socket to supply current, the remote control key must be in at least key position I, see Volvo supplies specially manufactured inlay page 78. mats. WARNING WARNING Always leave the plug in the socket when Before setting off check that the inlaid mat the socket is not in use.
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NOTE The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested and approved by Volvo. For information on the use of Volvo's recommended temporary emergency puncture repair (TMK), see page 325. Electrical socket in cargo area* For more information, see page 300.
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General information on infotainment............. 232 Radio..................... 244 Media player..................251 External audio source via AUX/USB* input........... 255 Media Bluetooth * ................258 Bluetooth handsfree*................261 Voice recognition* mobile phone............270 TV*......................274 Remote control* ................... 278 RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* ..........280 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment General Audyssey MultEQ NOTE The infotainment system consists of radio, Remove the remote control key from the ignition switch if the infotainment system is media player, TV* and the facility to communi- used when the engine is switched off. This cate with mobile phone*.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Overview Operating the system SOUND - press for access to audio settings (bass, treble, etc.). For more information, see page 239. VOL – turn to raise or lower the volume. ON/OFF/MUTE - short press starts the system and long press (until the screen is off) switches off.
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The keypad is available in three different ver- interrupts/rejects phone calls or erases NAV - Volvo's navigation system sions depending on the options and the equip- entered characters. Long press leads to (RTI)*, is described in a separate ment level of the car.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment fast-winds disc tracks or searches for the MEDIA - CD, DVD, AUX, USB*, next available radio station. Bluetooth *, TV*. Volume - press to raise or lower the audio TEL – Bluetooth handsfree* volume.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Menus The example shows navigation to different functions when a disc is played back. (1) Main source button, (2) Normal view, (3) Shortcut view, (4) Quick view, (5) Menu view...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment • Select main source by pressing a main source Quick view (4) - fast mode when TUNE is turned, e.g. for changing disc tracks, radio button (1) (RADIO, MEDIA, TEL). To navigate station, etc. in the source's menus, use the controls for TUNE, OK/MENU or EXIT.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment • Scroll/search forward and backward FAV - store a preset Bluetooth* Pressing (2) scrolls between disc tracks/audio • files or seeks the next available radio station. • Limitations It is also possible to select and store a favourite for MY CAR, CAM* and NAV*.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment • General audio settings Subwoofer - Bass speaker level. Sound stage The sound experience can be optimised for the Press SOUND to access the audio settings • DPL II centre level3 channel centre driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment the audio source that is connected can have a Optimum sound reproduction Menu overview different volume than the audio system's inter- The audio system is pre-calibrated for opti- Menus RADIO nal volume (e.g. radio). Correct this by adjust- mum sound reproduction by means of digital ing the volume of the input: signal processing.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Advanced settings Show PTY text Main menu DVD Video DVD Video Menu Reset all DAB settings DVD disc menu Alternative frequency Audio settings Play/Pause/Continue Menus MEDIA Stop Set TP favourite Main menu CD Audio Subtitles PTY settings Disc menu...
06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Stop Main menu AUX Menus TEL AUX menu Random Main menu Bluetooth handsfree AUX input volume Repeat folder Phone menu Audio settings Select USB device All calls Change subtitles All calls Main menu TV* Change audio track TV menu Missed calls...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Phone settings Discoverable Sounds and volume Download phone book Bluetooth software version in Call options Auto answer Voicemail number Disconnect phone...
06 Infotainment system Radio General Automatic tuning NOTE 1. Press RADIO, turn TUNE until the desired If the car is equipped with a steering wheel wavelength ( etc.) is shown, press keypad* and/or remote control* then in OK/MENU. many cases these can be used instead of the buttons in the centre console.
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06 Infotainment system Radio in the area when you turn TUNE (see the sec- NOTE NOTE tion "Station list", page 244). When the station • The preset from the factory is that the radio The list only shows the frequencies of list is shown, press the button in the cen- automatically searches for the stations in...
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06 Infotainment system Radio time and returns when the station is stored. player is in use, it is paused. The interrupting send traffic information then this is shown by The preset button can now be used. transmission is played at a preset volume, see glowing brightly in the TV screen, otherwise page 248.
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06 Infotainment system Radio – News 2. Then the PTY function must be activated To continue searching for another broad- cast of the selected programme types, This function allows news broadcasts sent under FM menu Advanced settings within a set station's RDS network to break press on PTY settings Receive traffic...
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06 Infotainment system Radio – Regional radio programmes – REG To start scanning go in FM/AM mode to Programming of channel groups creates an updated list of all available channel groups. This function causes the radio to continue with FM menu Scan AM menu Scan.
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06 Infotainment system Radio Scanning Programme type is selected in DAB mode A list of pre-selected channels can be shown in the TV screen. The function is activated/ The function automatically searches the cur- under DAB menu filtering. Exit this rent wavelength for strong stations.
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06 Infotainment system Radio Advanced settings Subchannel Resetting the DAB settings Secondary components are usually named All DAB settings can be reset to the original DAB to DAB link subchannels. These are temporary and can factory settings. DAB to DAB linking means that the DAB radio contain e.g.
06 Infotainment system Media player Confirm your selection or go to the menu Menus CD/DVD functions for the selected media source by pressing The menus inMEDIA are controlled from the OK/MENU. centre console and the steering wheel key- pad*. For general information on menu naviga- Fast forward/reverse and change disc tion, see page 236 and menu overview, see track or chapter...
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06 Infotainment system Media player again, the media player starts. It is also possi- Audio/video files can also be changed by NOTE ble to pause via the menu system , press OK/ pressing on the centre console or the A video film is only shown when the car is MENU, select Play/Pause steering wheel keypad*.
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06 Infotainment system Media player forward/rewind speed for video files. Release Repeat folder NOTE the button to return to viewing at normal speed. This function makes it possible to play files in A video film is only shown when the car is a folder over and over again.
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06 Infotainment system Media player Changing chapter or title Compatible file formats DivX Video On Demand Turn TUNE to access the list of chapters and The media player can be registered in order to The media player can play back a variety of file navigate through them (if the film is being play DivX VOD type files from burned discs or types and is compatible with the formats in the...
06 Infotainment system External audio source via AUX/USB* input General structure and number of files there may be NOTE some delay before loading is finished. If the car is equipped with a steering wheel keypad* and/or remote control* then in NOTE many cases these can be used instead of the buttons in the centre console.
06 Infotainment system External audio source via AUX/USB* input device containing a mixture of audio and video Playback and navigation Repeat folder files is connected to the USB port, but instead See page 253. Turn TUNE to access the playlist/folder struc- the player continues to play back the previous ture and navigate in the list/structure.
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06 Infotainment system External audio source via AUX/USB* input iPod NOTE An iPod is charged and supplied with power The system supports mobile media compli- by the USB connection* via the player's con- ant with USB 2.0 and the FAT32 file system nection cable.
Bluetooth function in the car's media player. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo dealer or visit www.volvocars.com for information on Centre console control panel. compatible phones and external media VOL –...
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06 Infotainment system Media Bluetooth * Getting started 2. Check that the external device is searcha- 3. Select the device to be removed by turning TUNE, and confirm with OK/MENU. ble/visible via Bluetooth , see the manual Connect an external Bluetooth device for the external device.
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06 Infotainment system Media Bluetooth * Version information Bluetooth The car's current Bluetooth version can be seen in Bluetooth mode under Bluetooth menu Bluetooth software version in car. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Mobile phone Number and letter buttons Volvo recommends that you seek assis- tance from an authorised Volvo dealer or Microphone TEL button activates/searches last con- visit www.volvocars.com for information on nected phone. If a phone is already con- compatible phones.
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Bluetooth name is shown in the exter- Activate via the car's menu system nal device as My Volvo Car A short press on TEL activates/searches last 1. Make the external device searchable/visi- connected phone. If a phone is already con- 5.
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For information on the with another device if there are several devices phone book, see page 265. 4. Select My Volvo Car in the list of devices in the car. However, the device must first have detected in your external device.
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* Making and receiving calls Call lists Phone menu Disconnect phone. For more The call lists are copied to the handsfree func- information on connection, see page 262. Incoming call tion at each new connection and are then The handsfree function is deactivated when –...
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* there is no number stored then this menu can Ring signals this phone book was downloaded is con- nected. be reached with one long press on 1. The handsfree function has integrated ring sig- nals that can be selected in phone mode under •...
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* The audio system stores a copy of the phone that the contact searched for starts with. For Function book from each paired mobile phone. The example, a long press on the button for 6 gives phone book can be copied automatically to the instant access to that part of the list where the + 0 p w...
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* New contact NOTE Change between letters and numbers with OK/MENU. There is no text wheel for High Performance, so TUNE cannot be used there to input More Change to special characters characters: only the digit and letter buttons with OK/MENU.
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* 1. When the Name row is selected, press ing a number key and then pressing OK/ Change between letters and MENU. If there is no contact stored on the OK/MENU to reach the input mode (illus- numbers with OK/MENU.
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06 Infotainment system Bluetooth handsfree* NOTE Deleting the car's telephone book only dele- tes contacts in the car's telephone book. Contacts in the mobile phone's phone book are not deleted. Version information Bluetooth The car's current Bluetooth version can be seen in phone mode under Phone menu Phone settings...
Only applies to vehicles equipped with Volvo's navigation system - RTI (Road and Traffic Information System). Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Infotainment system Voice recognition* mobile phone Remember Keep the following things in mind when you use Help functions for voice recognition the voice recognition system: • Instructions: A function that helps you get familiar with the system and the procedure •...
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06 Infotainment system Voice recognition* mobile phone To skip a lesson and go to the next one, press Using voice commands For a description of the menu system, see the button for voice recognition and say page 200. The driver initiates a dialogue with the voice "Next".
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06 Infotainment system Voice recognition* mobile phone the last spoken group of numbers) or play in the numbered rows and the system "Delete" (which deletes the whole spoken prompts you to select a row number. phone number). • If there are more rows in the list than can be displayed simultaneously, saying Dialling from the call register "Down"...
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06 Infotainment system General cut menu is shown with commonly used IMPORTANT menu options. A TV licence is required for this product in NOTE Station presets, numeric input. some countries. This system only supports TV transmissions Navigate in channel lists or menus by turn- in countries which transmit signals in ing TUNE.
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06 Infotainment system Watch TV set is shown. When the scan is com- NOTE plete a message is shown and the pic- – Press MEDIA, turn TUNE until is shown If no reception is available on the preset ture is shown. A preset list (max. 30 pre- in the TV screen, press OK/MENU.
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06 Infotainment system sible to move a channel up to a place in the area where you are. When a channel is found, Information about the current preset list. it is shown for approx. 10 seconds before programme scanning is resumed. Scanning is stopped with Press the INFO button in order to display the Save the available TV channels as EXIT, then the channel that you just watched...
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06 Infotainment system detected that there is no reception for all TV channels. One possible reason may be that a border has been crossed and that the system is set to the wrong country. In which case, change to the right country in accordance with "Searching TV channels/Preset list", see page 275.
06 Infotainment system Remote control* General* The remote control can be used for all func- functions tions in the infotainment system. The remote Function control's buttons have the same functions as the buttons in the centre console or steering Change between: wheel keypad*.
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06 Infotainment system Remote control* Function Function To previous, cancels function, Subtitles, selection of language deletes input characters for text Navigate up/down Teletext*, On/Off Navigate right/left Replacing the battery in the remote control Confirm selection or go to the menu system for the selected NOTE source 1.
06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* Overview TV screen General However, only one disc at a time can be played in the media player. It is possible to play back The RSE system is a system for rear-seat Headphones socket music from e.g.
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06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* USB while a CD or DVD disc is being played Wireless headphones NOTE back. For prolonged use (more than 10 minutes) with the engine switched off, the capacity of IMPORTANT the vehicle's battery may fall to such a low level that it is not possible to start the When loading luggage and large objects in engine.
06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* Battery replacement in wireless Headphones socket Connection of A/V-AUX input headphones It is possible to connect external headphones The headphones are powered by two batteries via the headphones socket (3.5 mm) on the of the AAA model.
06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* Playing back audio/video via the A/V- Settings from the front TV screen 1. Press MEDIA, turn TUNE to scroll down to on the TV screen, confirm selection AUX input with OK/MENU. 1.
06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* Audio off Normal - The image is shown in its normal TV screen settings rear TV screen mode (normally 4:3 or 16:9 format). It is possible to mute the two rear TV screens When playing back video files and displaying from the front TV screen.
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06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* Menu settings from the rear TV screen TV settings* 1. Switch on the wireless headphones, select CH.A for left-hand screen or CH.B for For general information on menu navigation Searching TV channels/Preset list right-hand screen.
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06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* For more information about media players and Listening to radio press , the next/previous USB, see the pages 251 and 255. It is possible to listen to radio via the car's channel available in the area is displayed.
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06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* RSE settings RSE menus rear TV screens Reset disc settings Press on the remote control when a Mute RSE CD/DVD Data menu Disc source (e.g. ) is selected in order to access Disc menu Display off the RSE menus for the rear TV screen.
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06 Infotainment system RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* RSE USB menu RSE iPod menu USB menu iPod menu Random Random Repeat folder Day/Night mode DivX® VOD code Display off Select USB device Reset iPod settings Day/Night mode RSE Bluetooth menu Display off Bluetooth menu Reset USB settings...
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Recommendations during driving............292 Refuelling....................295 Fuel....................... 296 Loading....................299 Cargo area.................... 302 Driving with a trailer................305 Towing and recovery................311...
25 cm at a maximum speed of do not try restart - tow the car from the water consumption. to a workshop - an authorised Volvo work- 10 km/h. Extra caution should be exercised • Avoid driving with open windows.
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07 During your journey Recommendations during driving • If the text message High engine temp Open tailgate least 15 minutes - battery charging is more Stop engine Coolant level low, Stop effective during driving than running the engine is shown then the engine must be engine at idling speed while stationary.
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• Use washer fluid to avoid ice forming in the washer fluid reservoir. To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec- ommends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is a risk of snow or ice. NOTE The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement in certain countries.
07 During your journey Refuelling Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap manually Opening/closing the fuel cap Opening/closing the fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap can be opened manually A certain overpressure may arise in the tank in when electric opening from the passenger the event of high outside temperatures.
Fuel of a lower quality than that recommended Mixing different types of fuel or the use of intended to reduce emissions and improve fuel by Volvo must not be used as engine power fuel not recommended invalidates Volvo's economy. and fuel consumption is negatively affected.
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- if the car is tilting there is a damage that is not covered by the Volvo freezing point is available from the major oil warranty. risk of air pockets in the fuel supply.
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07 During your journey Fuel or if you suspect that the car has been filled Soot filter full See manual is shown on the Fuel consumption with contaminated fuel. instrument panel display. Fuel consumption figures may change if the car is equipped with extra equipment that affects Start regeneration of the filter by driving the car IMPORTANT...
57. WARNING designed by Volvo are recommended. The protection provided by the inflatable WARNING Carefully follow the installation instructions curtain in the headlining may be compro- supplied with the carriers.
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07 During your journey Loading Lowering the rear seat backrest Bag holder* 12 V electrical socket* To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear seat backrest can be folded down, see page 82. Load retaining eyelets Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor. Lower the cover to access the electrical 1.
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07 During your journey Loading NOTE The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested and approved by Volvo. For information on the use of Volvo's recommended temporary emergency puncture repair (TMK), see page 325.
07 During your journey Cargo area Safety net Take care to press forward the rod's retain- WARNING ing hooks for each respective roof moun- Loads in the cargo area must be firmly ting's front end position. secured, even if the safety net is correctly fitted.
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07 During your journey Cargo area Break the rod in the centre, fold it together IMPORTANT and roll up the net. If the seat/backrest is pressed hard back- The folded safety net can be stored under the wards against the safety net then the net and/or its roof mountings could be dam- cargo compartment floor.
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07 During your journey Cargo area – Fitting/removal Pull the cargo cover over the load and hook it Pull the sealing disc back gently, free from into the recesses at the cargo area's rear posts. its support shelves, and lower. The safety grille is normally permanently instal- led in the car because it can easily be folded up in the roof and so be out of the way if a...
374. NOTE • Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then more than 12%. The stated maximum permitted trailer the car is delivered with the necessary equip- weights are those permitted by Volvo.
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• In the event of a risk of overheating the 3. Move the gear selector to position P. If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable optimal speed for the engine is 2300-3000 towbar: 4. Release the foot brake.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Storing the detachable towbar Specifications Towbar storage space. Dimensions, mounting points (mm) 1013 IMPORTANT Always remove the towbar after use and store it in the appointed location in the car, firmly fastened with its strap. Side member Ball centre...
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Attaching the towbar The indicator window must show red. The indicator window must show green. Remove the protective cover by first press- ing in the catch and then pulling the cover straight back Insert the towbar until you hear a click.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Check that the towbar is secure by pulling Safety cable. Push in the locking wheel and turn it it up, down and back. anticlockwise until you hear a click. WARNING WARNING Be sure to attach the trailer's safety cable to If the towbar is not fitted correctly then it the correct place.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer • Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and NOTE powerful side wind. TSA function is switched off if the driver • Car with trailer drives on an uneven road selects Sport mode, see page 146.
07 During your journey Towing and recovery Towing lubrication. If towing still has to take place, the WARNING route must be as short as possible and then Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for The brake servo and power steering do not with very low speed.
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07 During your journey Towing and recovery Jump starting Screw the towing eye right in up to its flange. Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g. Do not tow the car to bump start the engine. using the wheel wrench. Use a donor battery if the battery is discharged and the engine does not start, see page 119.
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07 During your journey Towing and recovery Recovery Call a recovery service for recovery assistance. IMPORTANT Note that the car must always be transpor- ted with the wheels rolling forward. • An All Wheel Drive car (AWD) with raised front suspension must not be towed at speeds above 70 km/h.
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General ....................316 Changing wheels .................. 320 Tyre pressure ..................323 Warning triangle and first-aid kit*............324 Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* ............325 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
08 Wheels and tyres General Driving characteristics Tyres with the greatest tread depth should New tyres always be fitted to the rear of the car (to Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characte- decrease the risk of skidding). ristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pres- sure and speed rating are important for how the NOTE car performs.
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A suitable dis- able wheel bolts. tance for the first change is approx. 5000 km and then at 10 000 km intervals. Volvo recom- Tools mends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop for checking if you are uncertain about tread depth.
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It must point forwards in the car. Only single-sided snow chains are permit- The legal provisions for the use of studded ted. Use Volvo genuine snow chains or sim- tyres vary from country to country. ilar that are properly suited to the car model, tyre size and wheel rim size.
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08 Wheels and tyres General Specifications Traffic regulations determine how fast a car Radial ply can be driven, not the speed rating of the tyres. The car has whole vehicle approval. This Rim diameter in inches means that certain combinations of wheels and NOTE tyres are approved.
The foam block contains all the NOTE tools. The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only Volvo recommends only using the jack* that intended for use temporarily and must be belongs to the car model in question, which Taking out the spare wheel replaced by an ordinary wheel as soon as pos- is indicated on the jack's label.
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08 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels jack down so it is pressed squarely on the ground. Check that the jack sits in the anchorage as IMPORTANT illustrated and that the foot is positioned The towing eye must be screwed into all vertically under the anchorage.
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08 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels 2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel bolts WARNING thoroughly. Never crawl under the car when it is raised 3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot on the jack. rotate. Passengers must leave the car when it is raised on the jack.
08 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Fuel economy, ECO pressure At speeds under 160 km/h, the general tyre pressure is recommended (applies for both full load and light load) in order to obtain optimum fuel economy. Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressures must be checked every month.
08 Wheels and tyres Warning triangle and first-aid kit* Warning triangle Lift the floor hatch and take out the warning triangle. Take the warning triangle from the case, fold out and assemble the two loose sides. Fold out the warning triangle's support legs.
Connect the compressor to one of the car's 12 used. Volvo recommends that you visit an authorised Volvo workshop for inspection of V sockets, see pages 227 and 300. Choose the...
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08 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* Pressure reducing valve Sealing punctured tyres WARNING Air hose The sealing fluid can irritate the skin. In the case of contact with skin, wash away the Sealing fluid bottle fluid with soap and water. Pressure gauge 3.
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The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre. can increase up to 6 bar but the pressure be replaced after use. Volvo recommends drops after approximately 30 seconds. that this replacement is performed by an Rechecking the repair and pressure authorised Volvo workshop.
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Treat the old bottle as environ- danger to life. Never leave the engine run- mentally hazardous waste. ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suf- Volvo recommends that you drive to the near- ficient ventilation. est authorised Volvo workshop for the replace- WARNING ment/repair of the damaged tyre.
See preceding illustration. IMPORTANT NOTE For the Volvo warranty to apply, check and Volvo recommends only using the jack that Opening and closing the bonnet follow the instructions in the Service and belongs to the car model in question. If a Warranty Booklet.
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09 Maintenance and service Engine compartment Engine compartment, overview Filling washer fluid Air filter WARNING The ignition system has very high voltage and output. The voltage in the ignition sys- tem is highly dangerous. The remote control key must always be in 0 position when work is being done in the engine compartment, Pull the handle by the pedals.
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If the car is driven in adverse con- has been made very carefully with regard to into the oil sump. ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact. higher grade, see page 378.
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09 Maintenance and service Engine compartment 5 minutes to allow the oil time to run back Engine with electronic oil level sensor to the sump. 2. Pull up and wipe the dipstick. 3. Re-insert the dipstick. 4. Pull it out and check the level. 5.
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09 Maintenance and service Engine compartment Measuring the oil level Coolant IMPORTANT If the oil level needs to be checked then it Oil level low In the event of the message Checking the level and topping up should be carried out in accordance with the Refill 0.5 Ltr , only fill with 0.5 litres.
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• The engine must only be run with a well- before topping up the brake fluid. Volvo rec- filled cooling system. Otherwise, tem- ommends that the reason for the loss of peratures that are too high may occur...
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Troubleshooting and repair The air conditioning system contains fluores- cent tracing agents. Use ultraviolet light when looking for leaks. Volvo recommends that you contact an author- ised Volvo workshop. WARNING The air conditioning system contains pres- surised refrigerant R134a. This system must only be serviced and repaired by an author- The fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side.
Pull the headlamp straight forward. On cars with Xenon headlamps, the IMPORTANT replacement of Xenon lamps must be car- ried out at a workshop - an authorised Volvo Do not pull the electrical cable, only the con- workshop is recommended. Working with nector.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps switched on or the remote control key is Dipped beam, halogen At the same time, guide out the con- inserted into the ignition switch. nector with your other hand. 4. Lift out the headlamp and place it on a soft Removing the cover surface to avoid scratching the lens.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Main beam, Halogen Extra main beam, ABL headlamps* Direction indicators 1. Detach the headlamp. 1. Detach the headlamp. 1. Detach the headlamp. 2. Remove the cover, see page 340 2. Remove the cover, see page 340. 2.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Side marker lamps Rear fog lamp Location of rear bulbs Lamp lens, right-hand side Before starting to replace a bulb, see The rear fog lamp is accessed behind the Position (LED)/side marker lamps page 339. bumper.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Brake light and reversing lamp Number plate lighting Lighting, cargo area Both the brake light and the reversing lamp 1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver. 1. Insert a screwdriver and gently prize so bulbs are replaced from inside the cargo area. that the lamp housing comes loose.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Vanity mirror lighting Specification, bulbs Lighting Type Lighting Type Removal of lamp lens Number plate C5W LL lighting Dipped beam, H7 LL halogen Brake light P21W LL Main beam, Reversing lamp P21W LL Halogen Rear fog lamp P21W LL Extra main beam, ABL...
09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades and washer fluid Wiper blades trical system to key position I. (For detailed NOTE information on key positions, see page 78.) Once the wiper arms have been in service Service position 2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE position, the wipers must be activated and button again to set the car’s electrical sys- deactivated before service position can be...
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09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades and washer fluid 1. Fold out the wiper arm. 2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the arrow). 3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end position against the wiper arm as a lever to detach the blade more easily.
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09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades and washer fluid Filling washer fluid The windscreen and headlamp washers share a common reservoir. IMPORTANT Use washer fluid with antifreeze during the winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser- voir and hoses. For capacities, see page 380.
09 Maintenance and service Battery Operation NOTE IMPORTANT The service life and function of the battery is The life of the battery is shortened if it If the following instruction is not observed influenced by factors such as the number of becomes discharged repeatedly.
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09 Maintenance and service Battery Symbols on the battery Replacing the main battery Avoid sparks and naked flames. Use protective goggles. Removal First of all: Take the remote control key from the ignition switch and wait at least 5 minutes before any electrical connections are touched - this is because the car's electrical system Risk of explosion.
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09 Maintenance and service Battery Release the rubber moulding so that the Fitting rear cover is free. Remove the rear cover by screwing one quarter turn and lifting it away. WARNING Connect and remove the positive and neg- ative cables in the correct order. 1.
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150×90×106 the event of questions or problems - an author- L×W×H • (mm) The engine starts automatically without ised Volvo workshop is recommended. the driver depressing the clutch pedal Capacity (manual gearbox). (Ah) • The engine starts automatically without the driver lifting his/her foot off the foot brake In accordance with the SAE standard.
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09 Maintenance and service Battery IMPORTANT NOTE If the following instruction is not observed If the battery has become so discharged then the Start/Stop function may temporar- that everything is "black" and in principle ily cease to work after the connection of an the car does not have all the normal electri- external battery or battery charger: cal functions and the engine is subsequently...
If the same fuse fails repeatedly then there is a fault in the circuit. Volvo recommends that you visit an authorised Volvo workshop for checking. Changing 1. Look in the fuse diagram to locate the fuse.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Engine compartment...
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Fuses 16-33 and 35-41 are of the "Mini Fuse" type. Engine control module; Trans- PTC element, air preheater* mission control module; Air- Headlamp washers* bags Heated washer nozzles* Windscreen wipers An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Function Function Function Relay coil in relay for solenoid Solenoid clutch A/C (5, 6-cyl.); clutch A/C (not 5-cyl. diesel); Valves, Engine control module Headlamp control Relay coil in relay for coolant (6-cyl.) Solenoids (6-cyl. without pump (5-cyl.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Function Cooling fan (4-cyl., 5-cyl. petrol) Cooling fan (6-cyl., 5-cyl. diesel) Electro-hydraulic power steer- For cars with the Start/Stop function this fuse location is empty - see instead page 362.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Under the glovebox Positions Box A Function Box A Function On the inside of the cover is a label that shows the location of the fuses in fuse box A. Control panel, rear passen- ger door, right Box A Function Control panel, rear passen-...
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Box A Function Box A Function Box B Function Seat heating (driver's side) Steering wheel module Infotainment control module Parking assistance*; Park- Central locking system, fuel ing camera*; Towbar control filler flap Audio control unit (ampli- module * Rear window washer fier)*...
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Box B Function Accelerator pedal sensor, PTC element air preheater*; Dimming, interior rearview mirror*; Seat heating, rear* Brake light Sunroof* Immobiliser Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Cargo area The fuse box is located behind the upholstery on the left-hand side. Positions Function Function Function Power operated tailgate* Electric parking brake, left Electric parking brake, right Trailer socket 1* Rear window defroster Trailer socket 2* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Fuse 12 is of the "Mini Fuse" type. compartment with fuse box A For more information on Start/Stop - see under the glovebox, central page 126. electrical unit in cargo area PTC element, air preheater* An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Function Function Primary fuse for the central elec- Support battery tronic module (CEM) with fuse Central electronic module box B under the glovebox (CEM) - reference voltage sup- Primary fuse for central electri- port battery; Charging point cal unit in passenger compart- support battery ment with fuse box A under the...
An authorised Dirty headlamps have impaired functional- shampoo. ity. Clean them regularly, when refuelling for Volvo workshop is recommended for the Do not use any strong solvents. example. removal of any discoloration. •...
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Only paint treatment recommended by Polishing agent that contains abrasive must Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then Volvo should be used. Other treatment such not be used. when driving long distances in rain or slush. as preserving, sealing, protection, lustre...
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The leather is refined and each pin. three-year intervals. Volvo recommends that processed so that it retains its natural charac- you engage an authorised Volvo workshop for teristics. It is given a protective coating, but WARNING assistance if the car needs further treatment.
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• Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the 1. Pour the leather cleaner on the dampened able from Volvo dealers can be used for more leather steering wheel with protective plas- sponge and squeeze out a strong foam. difficult cleaning.
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09 Maintenance and service Car care Touching up minor paintwork damage Colour code (Paint code) Repairing minor paint damage such as stone chips and scratches Paint is an important part of the car's rust- proofing and should therefore be checked reg- ularly.
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09 Maintenance and service Car care 2. A light sanding with very fine abrasive material can be performed locally before painting if necessary (e.g. if there are rough edges). Clean the surface thoroughly and allow to dry. 3. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine brush, matchstick or similar.
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Type designations................. 372 Dimensions and weights............... 374 Engine specifications................377 Engine oil....................378 Fluids and lubricants................380 Fuel....................... 382 Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure ......... 383 Electrical system................... 384 Type approval..................385 Symbols in the display................397...
10 Specifications Type designations Label location...
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NOTE identification and engine numbers can facili- The labels shown in the owner's manual are tate all contact with an authorised Volvo dealer not provided as exact reproductions of regarding the car and when ordering spare those in the car. The purpose is to show parts and accessories.
10 Specifications Dimensions and weights Dimensions Weights Dimensions Dimensions Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank Wheelbase 2774 Rear track 1586 90% full and all fluids. The weight of passengers and accessories, Length 4627 Load width, floor 1090 and towball load (when a trailer is hitched, see Load length, floor, folded rear Width 1891...
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10 Specifications Dimensions and weights Towing capacity and towball load NOTE The documented kerb weight applies to NOTE cars in the standard version - i.e. a car with- out extra equipment or accessories. This The use of a stabiliser hitch on the towing means that for every accessory added the bracket is recommended for trailers heavier loading capacity of the car is reduced cor-...
10 Specifications Engine specifications Engine specifications NOTE Not all engines are available in all markets. Engine Engine Output Output Torque (Nm/ No. of Bore Stroke Swept Com- (kW/rpm) (hp/rpm) rpm) cylin- (mm) (mm) volume pression code ders (litres) ratio B4204T7 177/5500 240/5500 320/1800-5000...
The above also apply to shorter driving dis- Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war- tances at low temperatures. ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed grade and viscosity is not used. Volvo recommends that oil changes are car- ried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.
10 Specifications Fluids and lubricants Coolant Volume Engine Prescribed grade: Coolant recommended by (litres) Volvo mixed with 50% water , see the pack- aging. 3.2 AWD B6324S5 T6 AWD B6304T4 D5204T3 D5204T7 D4 AWD D5244T17 D5 AWD D5244T15 D5 AWD...
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Power steering fluid Power steering WSS M2C204-A2 or equivalent product. Washer fluid Cars with headlamp washing Washer fluid recommended by Volvo - with frost protection during cold weather and below freezing point. Cars without headlamp washing Fuel Petrol engine approx. 70...
10 Specifications Fuel Fuel consumption See further information and more advice on pages 12 and 292. There are several causes that can affect fuel See page 296 for general information on fuel. consumption negatively. Examples of this are: • The driver's driving style. •...
10 Specifications Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure Approved tyre pressures Engine Tyre size Speed Load, 1 - 3 persons Max. load ECO pressure (km/h) Front Rear Front Rear Front/rear (kPa) (kPa) (kPa) (kPa) (kPa) 235/65 R 17 0 - 160 235/60 R 18 All engines 235/55 R 19...
10 Specifications Electrical system Electrical system The battery capacity is dependent upon the IMPORTANT equipment level in the vehicle. The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator. If the battery is replaced, replace it with a The electrical system is single-pole and uses battery of the same cold start capacity and the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
10 Specifications Type approval Remote control key system Radar system Country Country Lock system, standard China Country Singapore EU, China IDA: Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore. Hong Kong Brazil Keyless lock system (Keyless drive) Country Korea...
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10 Specifications Type approval Bluetooth Declaration of Conformity (Declaration of Conformity) Country Countries in the EU: Exporting country: Japan Manufacturer: Alpine Electronics Inc. Type of equipment: Bluetooth device For further information visit http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/faq.htm #informing...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Czech Alpine Electronics, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Bluetooth Module je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými Republic: ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Denmark: Undertegnede Alpine Electronics, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Bluetooth Module overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Estonia: Käesolevaga kinnitab Alpine Electronics, Inc. seadme Bluetooth Module vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Hereby, Alpine Electronics, Inc., declares that this Bluetooth Module is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Poland: Niniejszym Alpine Electronics, Inc. oświadcza, że Bluetooth Module jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portugal: Alpine Electronics, Inc. declara que este Bluetooth Module está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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10 Specifications Type approval Country China: • • • • •...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Taiwan: CCAB10LP0230T7...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country South Korea: Volvo Car Korea Alpine Electronics, Inc Made in Japan Volvo Car Korea http://www.volvocars.com/kr...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Singa- pore: The Uni- ted Arab Emirates: Jordan: The product that contains the Bluetooth module is approved with the following certification number. BT module certification number: TRC/LPD/2010/4. BT module name: IAM2.1BT PWB EU...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country South Africa: Uruguay: This product contains URSEC approved transmitter [module name and model name (IAM2.1 BT PWB EU + BVJG905A, BVVE905A, BVLV905A)]...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Jamaica: Approved for use in Jamaica SMA EI: IAM2.1 Thailand: This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement. Nigeria: Mexico: Warning "Este equipo opera a titulo secundario, consecuentemente, debe aceptar interferencias perjudiciales incluyendo equipos de la misma clase y puede no causar interferencias a sistemas operando a titulo primario."...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country Bot- swana: Croatia:...
10 Specifications Symbols in the display General Symbols in the display Indicator and information symbols in the combined instrument panel There are a variety of different symbols in the Indicator and warning symbols in the display in the car. The symbols are divided into Symbol Meaning Page...
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10 Specifications Symbols in the display Symbol Meaning Page Symbol Meaning Page Symbol Meaning Page Information, Adaptive cruise 160, 164 Start/Stop*, Adap- 130, 160 read display control*, Distance tive cruise control* text Warning* (Distance Alert) Main beam on 72, 90 Camera sensor*, 168, Adaptive cruise...
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10 Specifications Symbols in the display Information symbols in the roof console Symbol Meaning Page display Rain sensor* Symbol Meaning Page Seatbelt reminder Driver Alert System* Airbag, passenger 22, 23 seat, activated Driver Alert Sys- 180, 183 tem*, Lane Depar- ture Warning* Airbag, passenger seat, deactivated...
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11 Alphabetical Index Remote control ........278 RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system... 280 Set time interval........162 battery replacement ......279 Rustproofing..........366 Side airbags..........24 Remote control, HomeLink Signal input, external....... 233, 255 programmable ........141 SIPS bags..........24 Remote control key........
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11 Alphabetical Index Surround.......... 232, 239 Towbar TV............. 274 detachable, attachment ..... 308 Symbols........... 147 Type approval, remote control key sys- detachable, removal ......309 indicator symbols......... 72 tem............385 warning symbols........72 Towbar, see Towing equipment....306 Type designation........372 Symbols and messages Towing.............
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Vibration damper........306 Winter tyres..........318 Washers Voice control, mobile phone....270 rear window.......... 99 Wiper blades..........345 Volvo Sensus..........77 washer fluid, filling......347 changing..........345 windscreen........... 99 cleaning..........346 replacing, rear window....... 346 Water and dirt-repellent coating....101 service position........
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