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Volvo is one of the safest cars in mation contained in this owner's manual. the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental requirements.
00 Introduction 01 Safety 02 Locks and alarm Important information......... 6 Seatbelts ..........16 Remote control key/key blade....44 Volvo and the environment....... 10 Airbags............19 Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*........... 50 Activating/deactivating the airbag*... 22 Keyless*............ 52 Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......24 Locking/unlocking........
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Instruments and controls......68 DSTC – Stability and traction control sys- Menus and messages......204 tem............140 Volvo Sensus ........... 80 Menu source MY CAR......207 Road sign information - RSI*....143 Key positions..........81 Climate control........215 Speed limiter*..........
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Table of contents 06 Infotainment system 07 During your journey 08 Wheels and tyres General information on infotainment..248 Recommendations during driving... 296 General ........... 320 Radio............259 Refuelling..........299 Changing wheels ........324 Media player........... 266 Fuel............301 Tyre pressure ......... 328 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....... 338 Type designations........376 Alphabetical Index........410 Lamps............. 345 Dimensions and weights......378 Wiper blades and washer fluid....352 Engine specifications......382 Battery............. 355 Engine oil..........383 Fuses............
Important information Reading the Owner's Manual In the event of uncertainty over what is stand- These text messages are highlighted in the ard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo owner's manual by means of the text being Introduction dealer. slightly larger and printed in grey. Examples...
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Introduction Important information Information Procedure lists which, if the warning is ignored, may result in serious personal injury or fatality. Procedures where action must be taken in a certain sequence are numbered in the Risk of property damage owner's manual. When there is a series of illustrations for step-by-step instructions each step is numbered in the same way as the corres-...
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This informa- Recording data function when their associated software is tion may be stored by Volvo as long as it can installed in the car's computer system. Volvo Your vehicle contains a number of computers...
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Volvo On Call is a supplemental service that consists of safety, security and comfort serv- ices. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is a change of owner, it is very important that these services are discontinued so that the former owner cannot access the services in the car.
Introduction Volvo and the environment Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy Efficient emission control Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor- for our partners so that they work systemati- poration's core values which influence all cally with environmental issues. Your Volvo is manufactured following the operations.
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Interior instructions - follow the Service and War- referral to a certified/approved recycling ranty Booklet's recommended intervals. The interior of a Volvo is designed to be plea- facility. sant and comfortable, even for people with • If the car is equipped with an engine contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
01 Safety Seatbelts General information Correctly fitted seatbelt. Seatbelt height adjustment. Press the button and move the belt vertically. Position the belt as high as possible without it chafing against your throat. Heavy braking can have serious consequen- ces if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that The locking tab at the centre rear seat only all passengers use their seatbelts.
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Never modify or repair the seatbelts your- the correct way. The diagonal section should prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly self. Volvo recommends that you contact wrap over the shoulder then be routed • ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or an authorised Volvo workshop.
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01 Safety Seatbelts Seatbelt reminder Seatbelt tensioner Rear seat The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two The seatbelts on the driver’s side, the pas- subfunctions: senger side and at the outer rear seats are fit- ted with seatbelt tensioners. A mechanism in •...
Volvo recommends Airbag system viewed from above, left-hand- drive car. Analogue combined instrument panel. that you contact an authorised Volvo work- shop immediately. WARNING If the warning symbol for the airbag sys- tem remains illuminated or illuminates while driving, it means that the airbag sys- tem does not have full functionality.
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The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a second. WARNING Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop for repair. Location of the front passenger airbag in a left- hand drive car.
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01 Safety Airbags The car has an airbag to supplement the pro- WARNING tection afforded by the seatbelt on the pas- Never place a child in a child seat or on a senger side. It is folded up into a compart- booster cushion in the front seat if the air- ment above the glovebox.
Visit a workshop as soon as than 140 cm. Failure to follow the advice given above possible. Volvo recommends that you con- can endanger the lives of passengers in tact an authorised Volvo workshop. the car.
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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. Deactivated airbag (passenger seat): No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat when the air-...
• Volvo recommends that repairs are Driver's seat, left-hand drive. only carried out by an authorised Volvo In a side impact collision a large proportion of workshop. Defective work in the SIPS- the collision force is transferred by the SIPS...
This could compromise the intended protection. Volvo recommends that you only ever use Volvo genuine parts that are approved for placement in these areas. WARNING The inflatable curtain (IC) is a part of the SIPS Do not load the car higher than 50 mm system.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS WHIPS system from functioning. system yourself. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo work- WARNING shop. 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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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.
Recovering the car. rear-end collision Whiplash pro- In a rear-end collision Volvo recommends that you have it con- and/or overturning tection WHIPS veyed to an authorised Volvo workshop. Seatbelt ten- In a frontal collision There is no seatbelt tensioner at the centre rear seat.
First, check that no fuel is leaking from the normal. Volvo recommends that you car. There must be no smell of fuel either. engage an authorised Volvo workshop to check and restore the car to normal status If everything seems normal and you have...
WARNING driver's side (4). locked in this position Volvo recommends that, after activation of • the hazard warning flashers are activated 2. Gather the airbag fabric along its length the airbag, you contact an authorised on the driver's side.
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01 Safety Pedestrian airbag (Pedestrian Airbag) 3. Press the rolled up portion of the airbag into the airbag housing (2). 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the passenger side. It may be necessary to fold the gathered fabric twice on this side in order to wind the Velcro strap around it.
If a child is sitting on the front passenger seat child to sit on the knee of a passenger. then he/she could suffer serious injury if the NOTE Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats, airbag deploys. booster cushions & attachment devices) When using child safety products it is which is designed for your particular car.
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01 Safety Child safety Label Airbag WARNING WARNING Never place a child in a child seat or on a Booster cushions/child seats with steel booster cushion in the front seat if the air- braces or some other design that could bag (SRS) is activated.
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Front seat (with deactivated airbag) Outer rear seat Centre rear seat Group 0 Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture system. max 10 kg Type approval: E1 04301146 Group 0+ max 13 kg...
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Type approval: E5 04191 Type approval: E5 04191 Group 2/3 Volvo booster seat with backrest (Volvo Booster Volvo booster seat with backrest (Volvo Booster Seat Seat with backrest). with backrest). 15-36 kg Type approval: E1 04301169 Type approval: E1 04301169...
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01 Safety Child safety Weight Front seat (with deactivated airbag) Outer rear seat Centre rear seat Group 2/3 Booster cushion with and without backrest (Booster Booster cushion with and without backrest (Booster Cushion with and without backrest). Cushion with and without backrest). 15-36 kg Type approval: E5 04216 Type approval: E5 04216...
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Reduced size (alt. 1), front- Volvo recommends that you contact an facing child seat authorised Volvo dealer for recommenda- tions about which ISOFIX child seats Volvo Reduced size (alt.2), front-fac- recommends. ing child seat Types of ISOFIX child seat...
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01 Safety Child safety Type of child seat Weight Size class Passenger seats for ISOFIX installation of child seats Front seat Outer rear seat Infant seat, rear-facing max 10 kg (IL) Infant seat, rear-facing max 13 kg (IL) (IL) (IL) Child seat, rear-facing 9-18 kg (IL)
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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 catego- ries. 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 facili-...
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Remote control key/key blade..............44 Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*........50 Keyless*....................52 Locking/unlocking................... 56 Child safety locks..................62 Alarm*...................... 63 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
- up to six can be programmed and For a description of the menu system, see used for the same car. authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. page 207. The remaining remote control keys must then There are four remote control key variants: For remote control keys with keyless function, be taken to the workshop.
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Cars that are not equipped with alarm also persists: Contact a work- start again have this indicator. shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Immobiliser Each remote control key has a unique code. For starting the car, see page 115.
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02 Locks and alarm Remote control key/key blade Functions Press and hold (at least 4 seconds) to open all windows simultaneously. The function can be changed from unlocking all doors simultaneously, to unlocking the driver's door only with one press of the but- ton and, after a further press of the button - within 10 seconds - unlocking the remaining doors.
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(as well as after 7 seconds and after the light has NOTE travelled around on the PCC), contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop The remote control key functions may be is recommended. disrupted by surrounding radio waves, buildings, topographical conditions, etc.
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The key blade's unique code is provided by If the PCC is too far away from the car for the authorised Volvo workshops, which are rec- information to be read then the status the car ommended when ordering new key blades.
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02 Locks and alarm Remote control key/key blade Unlocking doors with the key blade Removing the key blade If central locking cannot be activated with the remote control key - e.g. if the batteries are discharged - then the left-hand front door can be opened as follows: 1.
02 Locks and alarm Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC* Replacing the battery Battery replacement Closely study how the battery/batteries The batteries should be replaced if: are secured on the inside of the cover, • the information symbol illuminates in the with regard to their (+) and (–) sides.
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02 Locks and alarm Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC* IMPORTANT Make sure that exhausted batteries are disposed of in a manner which is kind to the environment. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
02 Locks and alarm Keyless* Keyless lock and ignition system* Both of the car's remote control keys have When the remote control key has been Keyless function. It is possible to order more returned to the car, the warning message General remote control keys, see page 44.
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02 Locks and alarm Keyless* Interference to remote control key Locking NOTE function In cars with automatic gearbox selectors, Electromagnetic fields and screening can the gear selector must be set to the P interfere with the Keyless function. position; otherwise the car can be neither locked nor alarmed.
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02 Locks and alarm Keyless* Unlocking with the key blade presses their remote control key's unlock blade is pushed straight up and into button, see page 46. the opening. • Select one of three possible memories for 2. Then insert the key blade in the lock cyl- seat adjustment with seat button 1-3, see inder and unlock the door.
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02 Locks and alarm Keyless* Antenna location WARNING People who have had a pacemaker opera- tion should not come closer than 22 cm to the Keyless system's antennas with their pacemaker. This is to prevent interference between the pacemaker and the Keyless system.
02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking From the outside door which must be depressed using the key NOTE blade - they are then mechanically locked/ The remote control key can lock/unlock all Remember that the alarm is triggered blocked to prevent them being opened from doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler flap.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking From the inside The doors can also be unlocked with the Press and hold (at least 4 seconds) to also unlock button on the remote control key or open all the side windows* simultaneously. Central locking with the central locking button on the driver's •...
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking Lock cylinder, glovebox* Tailgate IMPORTANT • Manual opening Minimal force is required to release the rear hatch lock - just gently press the rubberised panel. • Do not place the lift force on the rub- ber panel when opening the rear hatch - lift the handle.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking movement sensors and the sensors for open- > The lock releases and the tailgate NOTE ing the tailgate are disconnected. opens by a few centimetres. • When the boot lid/tailgate is unlocked The doors remain locked and armed. Locking with the remote control key with 2 presses or from the car interior, automatic relocking does not take...
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking Temporary deactivation Activate once Deadlocks* 2. Select > The combined instrument panel shows Deadlocks means that all door handles are the message Locks and alarm mechanically disengaged, which prevents Reduced guard and the deadlocks doors being opened from the inside. function is switched off when the car is The deadlocks are activated with the remote locked.
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02 Locks and alarm Locking/unlocking If the locking system shall not be changed Press EXIT and lock the car. – NOTE • Remember that the alarm is activated when the car is locked. • If any of the doors are opened from the inside then the alarm is triggered.
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.
64. A red LED on the instrument panel indicates ment panel shows a message. In which case, the alarm system's status: contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. • NOTE LED not lit – Alarm not armed •...
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02 Locks and alarm Alarm* Reduced alarm level Deactivating a triggered alarm – Press the remote control key unlock but- To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm - ton or insert the remote control key in the e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or during ignition 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, 204, 95, Control panel for info- 249, 251, direction indicators, 91, 232 tainment system and main/dipped beam, trip menu navigation computer Control panel for cli- Cruise control* 148,150 mate control Gear selector...
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Right-hand drive.
03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls The combined instrument panel's Function Page Function Page information display Wipers and washing 101,102 Control panel for cli- mate control Menu navigation, audio 207, 249, Gear selector control, phone control* 251, 276 Horn, airbags 88,19 Parking brake Combined instrument...
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls car's functions, e.g. cruise control and trip is illuminated. See also Trip computer To select the theme, press the left-hand stalk computer, as well as messages. The informa- page 232, and Refuelling page 299. switch's OK button and then select the tion is shown with symbols and text.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Speedometer Speedometer Speedometer Tachometer. The meter indicates engine Tachometer. The meter indicates engine Tachometer. The meter indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per speed in thousands of revolutions per speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Average value Available power The average value slowly follows the instanta- The smaller, upper pointer shows the availa- neous value and describes how the car has ble engine power . The higher the reading on been driven most recently.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols except the symbol for faults in the car's emis- sions system and the symbol for low oil pres- sure. Indicator symbols Symbol Specification ABL fault Emissions system ABS fault Indicator and warning symbols, digital instrument panel.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls seek assistance from an authorised Volvo illuminates and a text appears on the informa- Symbol Specification workshop. tion display. The message text is cleared with the OK button, see page 204, or it disap-...
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343. If the brake fluid IC systems. Drive immediately to a workshop level is normal but the symbols are still to have the system checked. Volvo recom- Seatbelt reminder illuminated, the car can be driven, with mends that you seek assistance from an great care, to a workshop to have the authorised Volvo workshop.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Trip meter information display. Stop the car in a safe WARNING place as soon as possible and close the door If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at that is open. the same time, there is a risk that the rear If the car is driven at a speed lower end will skid during heavy braking.
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03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Clock The menu option Settings System options Time format selects the 24h or 12h system (AM/PM). 1. Locate Settings System options Clock, digital instrument panel. Time. Display for showing the time 2. The cursor is located in the first box for Hour: Press OK/MENU - the box is acti- Set the clock vated.
Volvo Sensus is the car's operating system, the heart of your personal Volvo experience. Volvo Sensus combines and presents many functions in several of the car's systems in the screen. With Volvo Sensus the car can be Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
03 Your driving environment Key positions Insert and remove the remote control IMPORTANT Level Functions Foreign objects in the ignition switch can Odometer, clock and temperature impair the function or destroy the lock. gauge are illuminated. Do not press in the remote control key Power seats can be adjusted.
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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 Key position 0 the engine - see page 115. • 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 The head restraint can be adjusted in three WARNING different positions. Adjust the position of the driver's seat before setting off, never while driving. Lowering the front seat backrest* Make sure that the seat is in locked posi- tion in order to avoid personal injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
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03 Your driving environment Seats Power seat* Seat adjustment is normally made in key WARNING position I and can always be made when the Do not use the space behind the front engine is running. seat, or the rear seat's centre seat, when the front seat backrest is lowered.
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03 Your driving environment Seats Using a stored setting seat and door mirrors in the remote con- WARNING trol key's memory Hold one of the memory buttons depressed Risk of crushing! Make sure that children until the seat and the door mirrors stop. If you •...
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03 Your driving environment Seats • Both sections can be folded separately. Adjust the head restraint according to pas- Pull the locking handle closest to the head senger height so that the whole of the back of restraint to fold the head restraint forward. •...
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03 Your driving environment Seats handle while folding the backrest for- ward at the same time. A red indicator on the lock catch shows that the back- rest is no longer locked in place. NOTE When the backrests have been lowered the head restraints must be moved for- ward slightly so as not to make contact with the seat cushion.
03 Your driving environment Steering wheel Adjusting Horn WARNING Adjust the steering wheel and fix it before driving away. With speed related power steering* the level of steering force can be adjusted, see page 240. Keypads* Adjusting the steering wheel. Horn.
03 Your driving environment Lighting Light switches Knob positions Posi- Specification tion Posi- Specification tion Daytime running lights and position/parking lamps/side Daytime running lights when marker lamps during the day the car's electrical system is in when the car's electrical sys- key position II or the engine is tem is in key position II or the running.
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Main beam can be activated. Main beam flash can be used. Fitted in or under the front bumper. Volvo recommends that mode is used when the car is being driven, as long as traffic situations or weather conditions are unfavour- able for the "Active high beam*"...
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Main/dipped beam what key position the car's electrical system WARNING is in. This system help to save energy - it cannot determine in all situations when daylight is Daytime running lights during the day. too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist and rain.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Activating/deactivating flash. Main beam comes on until the stalk When AHB is activated the symbol illu- switch is released. AHB can be activated when the headlamp minates in the instrument's information dis- play. control's knob is in position Main beam When main beam has been switched on the Main beam can be activated when the knob...
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Active Xenon headlamps ABL* shown in the combined instrument panel's IMPORTANT information display then you have to switch Examples of when manual switching manually between main and dipped beam. between main and dipped beam may be However, the knob for headlamp control is required: still in position...
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Visit malfunc- a workshop if tion Serv- the message Brake lights remains. Volvo The brake light automatically comes on dur- recommends required ing braking. For information on the emer- that you contact gency brake lights and automatic hazard an authorised warning flashers, see page 131.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Interior lighting Short flash sequence in the combined instrument panel flash when the hazard warning flashers are used. Move the stalk switch up or down to the first position and release. The direction The hazard warning flashers are activated indicators flash three times.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Front reading lamps* Floor lamp intensity can be changed in the The passenger compartment lighting is then switched on and off as indicated below. The reading lamps are switched on or off by MY CAR menu system under Settings briefly pressing the relevant button in the roof settings...
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03 Your driving environment Lighting Home safe light duration Approach light duration driving. The light also makes it easier to see objects in the storage compartments, etc. Some of the exterior lighting can be kept Approach lighting is switched on with the when it is dark outside.
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03 Your driving environment Lighting right-hand drive cars see page 100. The template scale is 1:2. Use a photocopier with a zoom function to copy the tem- plates at 200 %: • A = LHD Right (left-hand drive, right lens) •...
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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 Windscreen wipers the rain sensor can be adjusted using the thumbwheel. The wipers sweep at normal speed. When the rain sensor is activated a lamp in the button is illuminated and the rain sensor The wipers sweep at high speed.
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03 Your driving environment Wipers and washing Washing the windscreen Wiping and washing the rear window The rain sensor is automatically deactivated 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 sensors, the rear wiper is activated during reversing if the sensor 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* For the optimal function of electronic equip- ment, it should be positioned on the part of Laminated glass the windscreen with no heat-reflecting film The glass is reinforced which pro- (see the highlighted area in the above illustra- vides better protection against tion).
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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 Check that no rear seat passengers are movement. It is possible to override the pinch trapped when the windows are closed protection when closing has been interrupted, from the driver's door.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Door mirrors Resetting WARNING If the battery is disconnected then the func- The mirror on the driver's side is the wide- tion for automatic opening must be reset so angle type to provide optimal vision. that it can work correctly.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Resetting to neutral Home safe and approach lighting When reverse gear is disengaged the mirror automatically returns to its original position Mirrors that have been moved out of position The light on the door mirrors illuminates when after about 10 seconds, or earlier by pressing by an external force must be reset electrically approach lighting or home safe lighting is...
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Interior rearview mirror as soon as the ice/misting is cleared in order The rearview mirror contains two sensors - not to load the battery unnecessarily. How- one forward facing and one rearward facing - ever, the function is switched off automati- that work together to identify and eliminate cally after a certain time.
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03 Your driving environment Windows, rearview and door mirrors Automatic opening to end position Manual opening until the button is released Manual closing until the button is released Automatic closing to end position IMPORTANT • Avoid touching the blind because it may then be damaged.
03 Your driving environment Compass* Operation windscreen is deactivated, the compass is reactivated. Calibration The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is set for the geographic area to which the car was delivered. The compass should be calibrated if the car is moved across several magnetic zones.
03 Your driving environment Alcolock* General information on the alcolock Functions Operation The function of the Alcolock is to prevent the Battery car 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 Specification 3. Fold up the nozzle (1), take a deep breath lamp (5) + and blow with an even pressure until a Display text "click"...
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This setting can be from the glovebox and wait until indicator only starting with the Bypass function will changed afterwards at a workshop lamp (6) is green. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Invalid test breath test. Alcoguard Blowing too short - blow Blow longer for longer. Alcoguard Blowing too hard - blow Blow softer more gently. 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 NOTE (For cars with automatic gearbox - The idling speed can be noticeably higher Depress the brake pedal.) than normal for certain engine types during 3.
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03 Your driving environment Starting the engine • Press START/STOP ENGINE - the engine stops. • If the car has an automatic gearbox and the gear selector is not in a position P or if the car is moving - Press twice or hold the START/STOP ENGINE button depressed until the engine stops.
03 Your driving environment Starting the engine – external battery Jump starting 4. Connect one of the red jump lead's 11. Start the engine in the car with the dis- clamps to the donor battery's positive charged battery. terminal (1). IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Do not use the connections when attempt-...
03 Your driving environment Gearboxes General Manual gearbox Reverse gear inhibitor The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possi- IMPORTANT bility of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse gear during normal forward travel. To prevent damage to any drive system • components, the working temperature of Follow the gearing pattern printed on the the gearbox is checked.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Manual gearbox Gear positions With "Analogue" combined instrument panel, the gear Gear shift indicator for man- Automatic gear positions are positions and indicator ual gearbox. Only one indicated on the right of the arrows are displayed in its marker is illuminated at a combined instrument panel.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes The manual gear position is reached by mov- IMPORTANT NOTE ing the lever to the side from position D to the The car must be stationary when posi- f the gearbox has a Sport programme then end position at "+/-".
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes position at "+/–" - the combined instru- shift inhibitor which prevents the kick-down The gear selector can be moved forward and ment panel shifts the indication from function. back freely between N and D. Other positions the figure are locked with a latch that is released with Geartronic does not permit downshifting/...
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes To be able to move the gear selector from N Move the gear selector from the P posi- as the Geartronic automatic gearbox descri- to other gear positions, the brake pedal must tion and release the button. bed in the previous section.
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes Overheating during slow driving in queues For important information regarding IMPORTANT can be avoided by driving in stages: Powershift transmission and towing - see Use the foot brake to hold the car station- page 315. •...
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03 Your driving environment Gearboxes from malfunctioning - the car then loses drive and is stationary until gearbox tem- perature has cooled to an acceptable level. For more possible text messages with their respective proposals for solutions concerning automatic transmission, see page 205. A text message extinguishes automatically after the action has been carried out or after one press on the indicator stalk OK button.
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor- poration's core values and it influences all of The Start/Stop function gives the driver the Auto-stopping the engine our operations.
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03 Your driving environment Start/Stop* Limitations Auto-starting the engine HSA means that the pressure in the brake system remains temporarily available while Conditions The engine does not auto-stop the driver's foot is moved from the brake Even if the Start/Stop function is activated, pedal to the accelerator pedal for driving off the engine does not stop automatically if: with the engine having stopped automatically.
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03 Your driving environment Start/Stop* Conditions Conditions Conditions The outside temperature falls M + A below freezing point or exceeds the car is reversed. the driver’s door has been opened with the gear selector in D position. approx. 30 °C. the starter battery's temperature is the gear selector is moved out of the There is a temporarily high current...
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, contains an introduction of gearbox Do not open the bonnet when the engine Volvo's Start-Stop system, as well as recom- In the event that a start-up fails and the has stopped automatically - the engine mendations for energy-saving driving techni- engine stops, proceed as follows: may suddenly start automatically.
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Eco DRIVe OFF Illuminates for a few seconds after Start/Stop has been switched off. M + A Auto Start/Stop Service Start/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec- M + A required ommended. Engine management system An automatic function check is carried out.
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M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. If a message does not go out following com- pletion of the action then a workshop should be contacted - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
03 Your driving environment Foot brake General Cleaning the brake discs swerve to avoid a hazard for example. Vibra- tion may be felt in the brake pedal when this Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If is engaged and this is normal.
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WARNING To keep the car as safe and reliable as possi- illuminate at the same ble, follow the Volvo service intervals as time, there may be a fault in the brake sys- specified in the Service and Warranty Book- tem.
03 Your driving environment Parking brake General > The combined instrument panel's > The combined instrument panel's warning symbol illuminates. warning symbol extinguishes. WARNING If the driver forgets to release the parking NOTE brake – in addition to the illuminated warning Always apply the parking brake when lamp –...
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 In certain vehicles the ignition must be switched on or in "accessory position"...
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03 Your driving environment ® HomeLink attempt to program the remote control, 5. Locate the "programming button " on the NOTE holding the original remote control at a receiver for the garage door for example, ® If the ignition is switched off, HomeLink ®...
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03 Your driving environment ® HomeLink Programming individual buttons ® To reprogram an individual HomeLink but- ton, proceed as follows: 1. Depress the required button and do not release. ® 2. When the indicator lamp on HomeLink starts to flash yellow (after about 10 sec- onds), release the button and start with step 2 of section "Programming Home- Link®"...
04 Driver support DSTC – Stability and traction control system General information on DSTC Traction control system car should be steered to maintain/achieve maximum possible traction and stabilise the The function is active at low speed and trans- The stability and traction control system, car.
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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 in the combined instrument panel - Read it! Constant glow for System check when the engine is started.
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04 Driver support DSTC – Stability and traction control system Message Specification Symbol Flashing light. DSTC system is being activated. Sport mode is activated. The symbols are schematic.
04 Driver support Road sign information - RSI* General information on RSI Together with the symbol for WARNING the current speed limit, a RSI does not work in all situations but is sign showing that overtaking designed merely as a supplementary aid. is prohibited may also be The driver always bears ultimate responsi- displayed where appropriate.
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04 Driver support Road sign information - RSI* Setting in MY CAR Following which, the sign information is hid- The speed applicable on an den until the next speed-related sign is exit is indicated in certain There are options for RSI in the MY CAR detected.
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04 Driver support Road sign information - RSI* Limitations Speed warning The RSI function's camera sensor is limited - just like the human eye. Find out more about this on page 175. Signs which indirectly provide information on a prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for towns/districts, are not recorded by the RSI function.
04 Driver support Speed limiter* General information on the speed When stationary Selected speed limiter 1. Press the steering wheel button Speed limiter active A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a switch on the speed limiter. reverse cruise control - the driver regulates Switch on and activate 2.
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04 Driver support Speed limiter* GREY (Analogue) and the driver can and the car's maximum speed is again The driver can then use the accelerator temporarily exceed the set maximum limited. pedal to choose a speed without limi- speed. tation. Alarm for speed exceeded The speed limiter is reactivated with On steep roads the engine braking effect may...
Cruise control active - WHITE symbol (GREY = Standby mode). Activating and setting the speed To enable cruise control: • Press the steering wheel button A Volvo dealer has updated information about what applies in each respective market. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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04 Driver support Cruise control* • the gear selector/lever is moved to neu- > The cruise control symbol (6) in the com- affect the cruise control setting - the car tral position N (automatic gearbox) bined instrument panel changes from returns to the set speed when the accelerator GREY to WHITE and shows that the pedal is released.
Maintenance of adaptive cruise control control system and a coordinated spacing components must only be performed at a system. 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 155.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Warning lamp - braking by driver The adaptive cruise control aims to follow the WARNING vehicle ahead in the same lane at a time inter- required Adaptive cruise control is not a collision val set by the driver. If the radar sensor can- Adaptive cruise control has a braking avoidance system.
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ACC is active at the GREEN symbol ACC is active at the GREEN symbol (WHITE = standby mode). (WHITE = standby mode). A Volvo dealer has updated information about what applies in each respective market. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Activating and setting the speed At the same time a speed NOTE range is marked: To enable cruise control: If any of the Cruise Control buttons are • • the higher speed with held depressed for several minutes then it Press the steering wheel button GREEN marking (6) is the is blocked and deactivated.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Automatic standby mode The adaptive cruise control allows the time This symbol and stored speed mark- interval to vary noticeably in certain situations ing then changes colour from The adaptive cruise control is dependent on in order to allow the car to follow the vehicle GREEN to WHITE.
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Switch from CC back to ACC NOTE . The set speed is cleared and cannot Deactivate CC with 1-2 presses on be resumed with the button. A marked speed increase may occur once described under the heading "Deactivate". the speed has been resumed by selecting Keypad without Speed limiter ACC will be activated the next time the sys-...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* Extended speed range NOTE WARNING Queue Assist can keep the car stationary When the cruise control is following NOTE another vehicle at speeds in excess of for a maximum of 4 minutes - then the brakes release.
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WARNING • Contact a workshop - an authorised set to standby mode in these situations as Volvo workshop is recommended. Accessories or other objects such as auxil- well: iary lamps must not be fitted in front of the The function may completely or partially •...
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04 Driver support Adaptive cruise control* • if the speed of vehicles in front is signifi- Sometimes the radar sensor is late at WARNING cantly different from your own speed. detecting vehicles at close distances, e.g. Adaptive cruise control is not a collision a vehicle that drives in between the car Examples where the cruise control does avoidance system.
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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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The adaptive cruise control is disengaged. required • Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Press Brake To hold The car is at a standstill and the adaptive cruise control will release the foot brake, which is why the car may start rolling soon.
04 Driver support Distance Warning* General Some combinations of the selected equip- NOTE ment leave no vacant space for a button in Distance Warning (Distance Alert) is a func- Distance warning is deactivated during the the centre console - in which case the func- tion that informs the driver about the time time the adaptive cruise control is active.
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04 Driver support Distance Warning* Different time intervals to the NOTE vehicle in front can be Limitations Strong sunlight, reflections or strong varia- selected and shown in the The function uses the same radar sensor as tions in light intensity, as well as wearing combined instrument panel sunglasses, could mean that the warning adaptive cruise control and the collision...
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Collision warn. Distance Warning and Collision Warning with Auto Brake fully or partially disengaged. Service required Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. The symbols are schematic. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
- an authorised steering away. depress the brake pedal. Volvo workshop is recommended. City Safety™ is activated in situations where Never wait for City Safety™ to engage. The driver always bears responsibility for...
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04 Driver support City Safety™ Function On and Off and may be experienced as being uncomfort- able. In certain situations, it may advisable to disa- ble City Safety™, e.g. where leafy branches If the difference in speed between the vehi- could sweep over the bonnet and/or wind- cles is greater than 15 km/h then City screen.
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04 Driver support City Safety™ Limitations When your own car is reversing, City Safety™ NOTE is temporarily deactivated. The sensor in City Safety™ is designed to • Keep the windscreen surface in front detect cars and other large vehicles in front of City Safety™...
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0.5 x 3.0 mm covered with ice or from dirt, ice and (or larger), then a workshop must be con- Volvo workshop is recommended. It is abso- snow. snow. tacted for replacement of the windscreen...
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II and also with the engine Maximum average output 45 mW out by a qualified workshop - we rec- switched off (see page 81 on key posi- ommend an authorised Volvo work- Pulse duration 33 ns tions). shop. Divergence (horizontal x verti- 28°...
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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 required City Safety™ is not operational. • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. The symbols are schematic.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake executes Pedestrian Detection must only be carried out in a workshop - an authorised Volvo three steps in the following order: Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedes- workshop is recommended.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Detection* The collision warning system and City Brake support also reinforces the driver's WARNING Safety™ complement each other. For more braking if the system considers that the brak- The collision warning system does not information on City Safety™, see page 164.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Detection* • Detection of pedestrians Operation In order for a pedestrian to be detected he/she must appear full-length and have Settings are made from MY CAR via the cen- a height of at least 80 cm. tre console's screen and menu system.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Detection* Checking settings system's light and acoustic warnings are acti- NOTE vated. The settings required can be controlled on When the adaptive cruise control is in use the centre console's screen. Search with the Acoustic signal the warning lamp and warning sound will menu system MY CAR under...
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Detection* Limitations NOTE WARNING Collision Warning with Auto Brake and The visual warning signal can be temporar- Warnings and brake interventions could be Pedestrian Detection is active from ily disengaged in the event of high passen- implemented late or not at all if the traffic approx.
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04 Driver support Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Detection* • Driver Alert Control – see page 179 Collision Warning with Auto Brake is tempo- cannot be detected in some situations, or rarily deactivated with reverse gear engaged. they are detected later than anticipated. •...
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- an author- remains. ised Volvo work- Thick fog, heavy No action. At times shop is recom- rain or snow means the camera does mended. that the camera...
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged. ice required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Symbols are schematic - may vary by market and car model. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
04 Driver support Driver Alert System* General information on Driver Alert Driver aid status 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* Operation The objective for DAC is to detect slowly deteriorating driving ability and it is primarily General information on DAC intended for major roads. The function is not intended for city traffic. In some cases driving ability is not affected despite driver fatigue.
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04 Driver support Driver Alert System - DAC* If the vehicle is being driven errati- The warning symbol can go off: cally, the driver is notified with an • Press the left stalk switch OK button. audible signal plus the text message Driver Alert Time for a break - the WARNING...
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Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 175. Driver Alert system Serv- The system is disengaged. ice required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. The symbols are schematic. Screen Sym- Message...
04 Driver support Driver Alert System - Lane Keeping Aid* Off & On WARNING Press the button in the centre console to acti- General information on the Lane LKA is merely a driver's aid and does not vate or deactivate the function. The function Keeping Aid engage in all driving situations or traffic, is switched on if one lamp is illuminated in the...
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04 Driver support Driver Alert System - Lane Keeping Aid* Warning with vibration in the steering Dynamic cornering wheel LKA intervenes and steers away. LKA does not engage in sharp inside curves. If the vehicle approaches the left or right side LKA steers and warns with pulsing steering line of the lane and the direction indicator is In certain cases, the Lane Keeping Aid allows...
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04 Driver support Driver Alert System - Lane Keeping Aid* Operation NOTE The function is supplemented with self- In certain demanding situations LKA may explanatory graphics in different situations. find it difficult to assist the driver correctly Here are some examples: - in which case it is recommended that LKA is switched off.
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The system is disengaged. required • Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Lane Keeping Aid Interrupted LKA has been set to standby mode. The lines of the LKA symbol indicate when the function is active again.
04 Driver support Park assist syst* switched off with the button, the lamp goes WARNING out. General • Parking assistance does not relinquish Parking assistance is used as an aid to park- the driver's own responsibility during ing. An acoustic signal as well as symbols on parking.
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- When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike the auxiliary lamps may then be perceived carrier on the towbar - without Volvo genu- as an obstacle. ine trailer wiring - parking assistance may need to be switched off manually in order that the sensors do not react to them.
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04 Driver support Park assist syst* Fault indicator Cleaning the sensors NOTE If the combined instrument panel's Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors information symbol illuminates with will reduce their function and may prevent constant glow and the text message measurement.
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 where the car's rear wheels will roll with the is activated when reverse gear is engaged current steering wheel angle, this facilitates (can be changed in the settings menu, see...
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• The parking camera is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if a Volvo genuine trailer cable is used. Camera location next to the opening handle. Examples of how the park assist lines can be dis- IMPORTANT Light conditions played for the driver.
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04 Driver support Park assist camera* Boundary lines Cars with reversing sensors* Colour / paint Distance (metres) Orange 0,3–0,5 0–0.3 Settings Press OK/MENU when a camera view is shown. Make the settings as desired. Miscellaneous • The default setting is that the camera is activated when reverse gear is engaged.
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04 Driver support Park assist camera* tracks" or towbar course - both options can- not be displayed simultaneously. Limitations NOTE Bicycle racks or other accessories moun- ted on the back of the car may obscure the line of sight of the camera. Pay attention to the possibility that, even if it only looks like a relatively small part of the image is obscured, it could be a relatively...
04 Driver support Park Assist Pilot - PAP* WARNING General PAP does not work in all situations but is designed merely as a supplementary aid. The driver always has the final responsibil- ity for driving the vehicle in a safe manner and for paying attention to the surround- ings and other road users approaching or passing during parking.
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04 Driver support Park Assist Pilot - PAP* Operation 2 - Reversing in 1. Activate PAP by pressing this button and do not drive The driver is instructed by means of simple, faster than 30 km/h. clear instructions in the combined instrument panel - using both graphics and text.
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04 Driver support Park Assist Pilot - PAP* 1. Engage first gear or D position, wait until A text message indicates where the PAP NOTE the steering wheel has been turned, then sequence was stopped. • Keep your hands away from the steer- drive slowly forwards.
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For the PAP function to work correctly, its tyre circumference. Consult a workshop - being parked. sensors must be cleaned regularly with water an authorised Volvo workshop is recom- • and car shampoo - these are the same sen- Objects situated higher than the detection mended.
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- sometimes with a self- explanatory piece of advice on appropriate action. If a message says that PAP is disengaged, contact with an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
04 Driver support BLIS and CTA* Operation Function General information on BLIS and CTA BLIS and CTA are activated when the engine is started. This is confirmed by the indicator The BLIS function (Blind Spot Information lamps in the door panels flashing once. System) is designed for driving in dense traf- fic on roads with several lanes in the same Activate/deactivate BLIS...
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04 Driver support BLIS and CTA* • The BLIS function is active at speeds above Select On or Off at Settings approx. 10 km/h. settings BLIS. The system is designed to react when: When BLIS is deactivated/activated the lamp in the button goes out/illuminates and the •...
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04 Driver support BLIS and CTA* When CTA operates which direction the approaching object is coming from. • CTA also warns by illuminating the BLIS lamps. • An additional warning is provided in the form of an illuminated icon in the screen's PAS graphics, see page 186.
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- an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Messages In situations where the BLIS and CTA func- tions fail or are interrupted, the combined instrument panel may show a symbol, sup- plemented by an explanatory message.
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Menus and messages................204 Menu source MY CAR................207 Climate control..................215 Engine and passenger compartment heater*........226 Additional heater*.................. 230 Trip computer..................232 Adapting driving characteristics............240 Comfort inside the passenger compartment........241 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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C O M F O R T A N D D R I V I N G P L E A S U R E...
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages Combined instrument panel Menu overview Some of the following menu options require the function and hardware to be installed in the car. Analogue combined instrument panel Digital speed Parking heater * Additional heater * TC options Service status Information displays (digital combined instrument...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages Message Message Specification Message Specification When a warning, information or indicator Service Transmission Contact a workshop Contact a workshop symbol illuminates, a corresponding message Oil change urgent check the car immedi- check the car as soon as appears in the display.
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Power save energy. Charge the bat- mode tery. Part of message, shown together with information on where the problem has arisen. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. For more messages concerning automatic transmission, see page 123.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR • Operation phone call is rejected • General information on MY CAR current function is interrupted Centre console controls • input characters are deleted Many of the car's functions are han- dled in this menu source, such as set- •...
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Turn the thumbwheel knob to scroll up/ Doors unlock 5. Scroll to and press the • down among the menu options. My V40 thumbwheel - a submenu of selectable • Press the thumbwheel to select/tick in Trip statistics functions opens.
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The menus are structured as follows: Car key memory speed, see page 238. p. 84 DRIVe MY CAR DRIVe An introduction of Volvo's Start-Stop system is presented here, as well as recommenda- tions for energy-saving driving techniques.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR Lock settings Side mirror settings p. 46 Approach light duration Automatic door locking Fold mirrors Tilt left mirror 30 sec Tilt right mirror 60 sec Doors unlock 90 sec Light settings p.96 All doors Interior light...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR Collision Warning Lane Keeping Aid p.93 Active bending lights Warning distance On at start-up p.91 Long Auxiliary lights Normal Short Increased sensitivity * Warning sound Steering wheel force Assistance alternatives Medium Vibration only High Steering assist only...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Menu source MY CAR DSTC Time Show help text p.79 The combined instrument panel's clock is adjusted here. Time format p.79 Explanatory text for the screen's City Safety current content is shown with this 12 h option selected.
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Phone User 1 Voice settings Phone call contact User 2 Only in cars with Volvo GPS navi- Phone dial number Here there is the option to create a gator RTI* - see separate manual. second user profile - an advantage...
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Automatic rear defroster Map and software version * Voice POI list Only in cars with Volvo GPS navi- Edit list gator - see separate manual. The number of facilities is exten- Interior air quality system sive and varies depending on mar- ket.
This must be detects on which side the sun is shining into replaced at regular intervals. Follow the Volvo To reduce the risk of misting, keep the win- the passenger compartment. This means Service Programme for the recommended dows clean and use window cleaner.
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Use cleaning agents and car care products doors is opened. recommended by Volvo, see page 370. • The air quality system IAQS is a fully automatic system that cleans the air in...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO mode*. If necessary it can be controlled manually, see page 224. Air vents in the dashboard Open Closed Lateral airflow Vertical airflow Aim the vents at the side windows to remove misting.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Electronic climate control, ECC* Setting, left/right side for temperature regulation AUTO Electrically heated front seat, right-hand side Electrically heated front seat, left-hand side Temperature control Heated windscreen* and max. defroster Recirculation Air distribution - ventilation floor AC –...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Electronic Temperature Control, ETC Operating the controls Recirculation Electrically heated front seat, left-hand Electrically heated front seat, right-hand Heated seats* side side WARNING AC – – Air conditioning on/off Temperature control Heated seats must not be used by people Heated windscreen* and max.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control • Front seats Switch off the heat - no field illuminates. Rear seat NOTE If the fan is fully switched off then the air conditioning is not engaged - which can cause a risk of misting on the windows. Fan knob for ECC* Turn the knob to increase or decrease fan speed, AUTO...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Air distribution Climate settings Automatic blower adjust. Choose between Normal High • - Automatic fan control. Low airflow is prioritised. • Normal - Automatic fan control. • High - Automatic fan control. A more intense airflow is prioritised.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Temperature regulation ECC* Temperature regulation ETC Heated windscreen* and max. defroster The temperature in the pas- senger compartment can be adjusted with the knob. AC – Air conditioning on/off When the lamp in the AC button illuminates, the air conditioning is controlled by the system's automatic func-...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Recirculation For cars without heated windscreens: NOTE When recirculation is • Air flows to the windows - symbol (2) illu- Electrically heated windscreen is not avail- engaged the orange lamp in minates in the screen. able when the engine is auto-stopped, see the button illuminates.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Activate/deactivate the function in the menu NOTE Cars with Start/Stop* system MY CAR under Settings Climate When max. defroster is selected, recircula- With an auto-stopped engine certain equip- settings Interior air quality system. For a tion is always deactivated.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate control Air distribution Air distribution Airflow to windows and to ensure good comfort Air to floor. Some air to direct heat or cold to from dashboard air vents. in warm, dry weather. flows to the dashboard the floor.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Engine and passenger compartment heater* General Refuelling Battery and fuel If the battery has insufficient charge or the The parking heater (fuel-driven) prepares the fuel level is too low, the heater will be engine and passenger compartment before switched off automatically and a message departure so that wear and energy needs appears in the display.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Engine and passenger compartment heater* Operation Symbols and messages When the heater has been activated the heat symbol illuminates in the display. When one of the timers is activated, the sym- bol for activated timer illuminates in the dis- play at the same time as the set time is shown next to the symbol.
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Low fuel level the engine as well as approx. 50 km driving. Fuel operated heater Heater not working. Contact a workshop for repair. Volvo recommends that you contact an author- Service required ised Volvo workshop. Direct start and immediate stop...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Engine and passenger compartment heater* Direct 3. Scroll forward in the next menu to 9. Go back in the menu structure using 4. Deactivate the timer as follows: start Stop RESET. in order to activate/deactivate •...
9 °C and is switched off after the set passenger compartment temperature has been reached. An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the geographical areas concerned. For cars fitted with parking heaters, see page 226. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Additional heater* 5. Exit the menu with RESET. NOTE The menu options are only visible in key position I - any adjustments must therefore be made before starting the engine. Information displays (digital combined instrument panel) and controls for menu navigation.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer • General Functions Functions Proceed as follows to open and check/adjust • Checking and settings can be made immedi- Heading in combined instrument panel functions: ately after the combined instrument panel is The trip computer's functions or headings automatically illuminated in connection with are each listed in an infinite loop.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer Functions Information Digital speed Shows the car's speed digitally in the centre of the combined instrument panel: • Open with OK, select with the thumbwheel, confirm with OK and back out with ENTER. - km/h - mph - No display...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer Functions Information Oil level For more information, see page 341. Messages (##) For more information, see page 205. Certain engines. Headings 1. To ensure that no control is in the middle 3. Stop on desired heading. of a sequence - "Reset"...
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer Combined instrument panel "Digital" Functions Proceed as follows to open and check/adjust functions: 1. To ensure that no control is in the middle of a sequence - "Reset" them first with 2 presses on RESET. 2.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer Functions Information Trip computer reset Note that this function does not reset both trip meters T1 and T2 - see the table in the sec- tion "Headings" page 237 or the heading "Resetting with Digital" page 238 for information Average on the process.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer Headings 1. To ensure that no control is in the middle play in the combined instrument panel. Pro- of a sequence - "Reset" them first with ceed as follows to determine which: Three trip computer headings can be dis- 2 presses on RESET.
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In which case, refuel as soon as possible. units are also changed at the same time in Each heading must be zeroed individually. Volvo's GPS navigator RTI. The calculation is based on the average fuel Resetting with "Digital" consumption over the last 30 km and the Trip meter remaining driveable fuel quantity.
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Operation A setting can be defined in the MY CAR menu system: MY CAR My V40 Trip statistics: The figure is schematic - layout may vary depending on updated software and market.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Adapting driving characteristics Speed related power steering* Steering force increases with the speed of the car to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. The steering is firmer and more immediate on motorways. Steering is light and requires no extra effort when parking and at low speed.
05 Comfort and driving pleasure Comfort inside the passenger compartment Storage compartment, driver’s side are specified then there is a cigarette Storage compartment in door panel lighter in the 12 V socket for the front Storage compartment, driver’s side seat, see page 244, and a detachable WARNING ashtray in the cup holder.) Ticket clip...
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Cooling is active when the climate control system is active, i.e. when the key is in posi- tion II or the engine is running. Inlay mats* Volvo supplies specially manufactured inlay mats. WARNING Before setting off check that the inlaid mat...
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Always leave the plug in the socket when The compressor for temporary emergency the socket is not in use. 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 330.
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General information on infotainment............. 248 Radio..................... 259 Media player..................266 External audio source via AUX/USB* input........... 270 ® Media Bluetooth * ................273 ® Bluetooth handsfree*................276 Voice recognition* mobile phone............285 TV*......................289 Remote control* ................... 292 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment General NOTE The Infotainment system consists of a radio, Remove the remote control key from the ignition switch if the infotainment system is media player, TV* and the option to commu- used when the engine is switched off. This nicate with a mobile phone*.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Operating the system inputs for external audio sources (e.g. Scroll/fast wind/search - Short press ® iPod scrolls between disc tracks, preset radio sta- tions (does not apply to DAB) or chapters Steering wheel keypad (with*/without (only applies to DVD discs).
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment button then a shortcut menu is shown with Preset buttons, input of numbers and let- commonly used menu options. ters. OK/MENU - press the thumbwheel in the FAV – shortcut to a favourite setting. The steering wheel or the button in the centre button can be programmed for a commonly console to accept a menu selection.
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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/source menu, (4) Quick menu, (5) Source menu...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment In MEDIA mode: Select main source by pressing a main Quick menu - fast mode when TUNE is source button (1) (RADIO, MEDIA, TEL). To turned, e.g. for changing disc tracks, radio • DISC navigate through the source menus, use the station, etc.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment • General audio settings Subwoofer - Bass speaker level. Sound stage Press SOUND to access the audio settings • The sound experience can be optimised for DPL II centre level3 channel centre the driver's seat, both front seats or the rear menu ( Bass Treble...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment External audio source audio volume This calibration takes into account loud- p.253 Sound stage speakers, amplifiers, passenger compartment If an external audio source (e.g. an MP3 acoustics, listener position etc. for each com- ®...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Menus MEDIA Advanced settings p.264 Turn off PTY filtering Disc menu Main menu CD Audio ( p.263 Show radio text p.260 Random p.268 p.262 Show presets p.264 Scan p.268 Alternative frequency See footnote Audio settings p.253 p.261...
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Scan p.268 p.269 Repeat folder p.268 DivX® VOD code Audio settings Select USB device p.253 p.272 Audio settings p.253 See footnote See footnote Change subtitles p.271 Only applies to High Performance Multimedia and Pre- Only applies to High Performance Multimedia and Pre- mium Sound Multimedia.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment Menus TEL Bluetooth software p.275 Scan p.291 version in car ® Main menu Bluetooth handsfree Audio settings p.253 Phone menu Audio settings p.253 See footnote All calls p.279 See footnote For submenus, see "Main menu AM". p.279 Does not apply to Performance.
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06 Infotainment system General information on infotainment p.283 p.279 Memory status Voicemail number Disconnect phone p.284 p.278 Clear phone book Does not apply to Performance. Change phone p.278 Remove Bluetooth device p.279 Phone settings p.277 Discoverable p.279 Sounds and volume p.280 Download phone book p.284...
06 Infotainment system Radio General Automatic tuning NOTE 1. Press RADIO, turn TUNE until the If the car is equipped with a steering wheel desired wavelength ( etc.) is keypad* and/or remote control* then in shown, press OK/MENU. many cases these can be used instead of the buttons in the centre console.
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06 Infotainment system Radio Manual tuning NOTE NOTE The preset from the factory is that the radio • The preset from the factory is that the The list only shows the frequencies of shows the station list of the strongest stations radio automatically searches for the sta- stations that are currently being in the area when you turn TUNE (see the sec-...
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06 Infotainment system Radio ing this time and returns when the station audio source currently in use. For example, if through. The symbol indicates that the is stored. The preset button can now be the CD player is in use, it is paused. The function is activated.
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06 Infotainment system Radio – 1. Activate in FM mode by first selecting the 2. Go to Go in FM mode to FM menu FM menu Advanced settings FM menu programme types under Advanced settings Set TP favourite PTY settings Seek PTY.
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06 Infotainment system Radio Service and Ensemble – Activate/deactivate in FM mode under found, it is played for approx. 10 seconds • before scanning is resumed. When a station Service - Channel, radio channel (only FM menu Advanced settings is playing back it can be saved as a preset in audio services are supported by the sys- Alternative frequency.
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06 Infotainment system Radio Navigation in channel group list Scanning can also be selected in DAB-PTY page 260. The stored presets are selected mode. In which case only channels of the using the preset buttons. (Ensemble) pre-selected programme type are played. To navigate in and access the channel group A preset contains one channel but no sub- list turn TUNE.
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06 Infotainment system Radio • Band III - covers most areas. Display of subchannels can be deactivated/ NOTE • DAB menu activated in DAB mode under LBand - available only in a few areas. Only one of the functions " Show radio Advanced settings Sub channels...
06 Infotainment system Media player General MEDIA button, activates last active NOTE media source. If you are already in a The media player can playback audio and If the car is equipped with a steering wheel media source and press the MEDIA but- video from CD/DVD* discs and externally keypad* and/or remote control* then in ton then a shortcut menu is shown for...
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06 Infotainment system Media player there may be a certain delay before playback and video files is loaded into the media Burned discs audio/video files starts. player, but instead the player continues to Turn TUNE to access the disc's playlist/folder play back the previous file type.
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06 Infotainment system Media player fast forwarded/rewound at several speeds. Disc tracks/audio files can be changed by NOTE Repeatedly press the buttons pressing on the centre console or A video film is only shown when the car is increase the fast forward/rewind speed for the steering wheel keypad*.
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06 Infotainment system Media player Compatible file formats Changing chapter or title ® DivX Video On Demand Turn TUNE to access the list of chapters and The media player can be registered in order The media player can play back a variety of navigate through them (if the film is being to play DivX VOD type files from burned discs file types and is compatible with the formats...
06 Infotainment system External audio source via AUX/USB* input General file 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.
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06 Infotainment system External audio source via AUX/USB* input Playback and navigation these files. However, the system does not Repeat folder change setting if a device containing a mix- See page 268. Turn TUNE to access the playlist/folder struc- ture of audio and video files is connected to 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 com- by the USB connection* via the player's con- pliant with USB 2.0 and the FAT32 file sys- nection cable.
® compatible with the Bluetooth function in change tracks from the device. the car's media player. Volvo recommends To play back the audio the car's media player that you contact an authorised Volvo must first be set in Bluetooth mode.
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06 Infotainment system ® Media Bluetooth EXIT - leads up in the menu system, EXIT. Connect a new external device, see Change audio file by pressing stops the function in progress. "Change to another external device" below. the centre console or the steering wheel key- pad*.
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06 Infotainment system ® Media Bluetooth Random This function plays back the audio files on the external device in random order. Activate/ deactivate the random function in Bluetooth Bluetooth menu Random. mode under Change audio file by pressing the centre console or the steering wheel key- pad*.
Centre console control panel. compatible with the handsfree function. Number and letter buttons Volvo recommends that you seek assis- tance from an authorised Volvo dealer or TEL button activates/searches last con- visit www.volvocars.com for information System overview nected phone. If a phone is already con- on compatible phones.
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* navigation among the options on the TV longer needs to be activated as visible/ screen. searchable. EXIT - Cancels/rejects phone calls, dele- NOTE tes input characters, leads up in the menu system and cancels the current function. If the phone's operating system is updated then it is possible that the registration of NOTE...
MENU. 2. Dial either the desired number or speed Change to another external device My Volvo Car 2. Select on the screen of the dial number, see page 283. Or in normal It is possible to change a connected device...
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* • Dialled calls When the mobile phone has been discon- – Activate/deactivate in phone mode under nected an ongoing call can be continued by Phone menu Call options Auto • Call duration using the mobile phone's built-in microphone answer.
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* Activate/deactivate in phone mode under Ring signals Mobile phone ring NOTE Phone menu Phone settings Sounds signal. Changes made from the car to a record in and volume Mute radio/media. the mobile phone's telephone book will Phone book result in a new record in the car's tele- Ring volume...
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* Quick search for contacts Character table keypad in centre Function In normal view turn TUNE to the right to console obtain a list of contacts. Turn TUNE to select + 0 p w Function and press OK/MENU to call.
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* New contact To search for or edit a contact, go in phone Change between letters and Phone menu Phone book mode to numbers with OK/MENU. Search. More Change to special characters with OK/MENU. NOTE Leads to the phone book (3).
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* Name Speed dial numbers 1. When the row is selected, press When all details have been filled in, select Save contact OK/MENU to reach the input mode (illus- in the menu to save the con- Use phone mode to add speed dial numbers tration above).
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06 Infotainment system ® Bluetooth handsfree* Delete phone book The car's phone book can be deleted, this is Phone carried out in phone mode under menu Phone book Clear phone book. NOTE Deleting the car's telephone book only deletes contacts in the car's telephone book.
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 Help functions for voice recognition Keep the following things in mind when you • use the voice recognition system: Instructions: A function that helps you get familiar with the system and the pro- •...
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06 Infotainment system Voice recognition* mobile phone Using voice commands commands To skip a lesson and go to the next one, . For a description of the menu press the button for voice recognition and say system, see page 207. The driver initiates a dialogue with the voice "Next".
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06 Infotainment system Voice recognition* mobile phone • • You can also change the number by say- If there are several contacts with similar ing the commands "Correct" (which dele- names, they will be presented in the tes the last spoken group of numbers) or screen in the numbered rows and the "Delete"...
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06 Infotainment system General shortcut menu is shown with commonly IMPORTANT used menu options. A TV licence is required for this product in NOTE Confirm your selection or go to the menu some countries. by pressing OK/MENU. This system only supports TV broadcasts in the countries that broadcast in MPEG-2 Navigate in channel lists or menus by Menus...
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06 Infotainment system • Searching TV channels/Preset list Channel management Turn TUNE, a list of all available channels in the area is shown. If any of these chan- 1. Press TV mode on OK/MENU. The preset list can be edited. You can change nels is already saved as a preset then its the order of the channels that are shown in TV menu...
06 Infotainment system Teletext have changed. In which case, carry out To return to the TV picture, wait several sec- another scan and save a new preset list. onds or press EXIT. It is possible to read Teletext. Follow these steps: 1.
06 Infotainment system Remote control* General Functions The remote control can be used for all func- tions in the infotainment system. The remote Function control's buttons have the same functions as the buttons in the centre console or steering F = Front TV screen wheel keypad*.
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06 Infotainment system Remote control* Function Function Navigate up/down Subtitles, selection of language for text Navigate right/left Teletext*, On/Off Confirm selection or go to the menu system for the selected Replacing the battery in the remote source control Volume, decrease NOTE 1.
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Recommendations during driving............296 Refuelling....................299 Fuel....................... 301 Loading....................304 Cargo area.................... 307 Driving with a trailer................309 Towing and recovery................315...
- tow the car from the tant systems such as the power steering road - lower engine speeds result in lower water to a workshop - an authorised Volvo and brake servo. fuel consumption. workshop is recommended. Risk of engine •...
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07 During your journey Recommendations during driving • High engine temp Open tailgate If the text message – In which case, charge the battery by star- Stop engine Coolant level low, Stop ting the engine and then running it for at engine is shown then the engine must be least 15 minutes - battery charging is...
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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 require- ment in certain countries.
07 During your journey Refuelling Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap manually Opening/closing the fuel filler flap • Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler opening. Take care to insert the nozzle The fuel filler flap can be opened manually properly into the filler pipe.
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07 During your journey Refuelling Filling with a fuel can When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel located under the floor hatch in the cargo area. Take care to insert the funnel properly into the filler pipe. The filler pipe consists of two opening covers.
Fuel of a lower quality than that recom- Mixtures of various fuel types or use of This value is fed into an electronic system mended by Volvo must not be used as engine fuels which are not recommended will that continuously controls the injectors. The...
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This fuel is less viscous damage that is not covered by the Volvo • Stop the car on as flat/level ground as at low temperatures and reduces the risk of warranty.
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07 During your journey Fuel Draining condensation from the fuel Regeneration in cold weather Use the parking heater* in cold weather so that the engine reaches normal operating filter If the car is frequently driven short distances temperature more quickly. in cold weather then the engine does not The fuel filter separates condensation from reach normal operating temperature.
To avoid damaging the car and for maximum on the lighting panel or the remote possible safety while driving, the load carriers control key, see page 58. designed by Volvo are recommended. WARNING WARNING Carefully follow the installation instructions The protection provided by the inflatable supplied with the carriers.
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07 During your journey Loading Lowering the rear seat backrest Bag holder Folding bag holder* To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear The bag holders keep carrier bags in place seat backrest can be folded down, see and prevent them from overturning and page 86.
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12 V socket* 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 330. Lift the handle* on the upper floor and fold up the floor.
07 During your journey Cargo area Cargo net* Attaching NOTE The easiest way to fit the safety net is via one of the rear doors. WARNING It is necessary to ensure that the upper securing points of the safety net are fitted correctly and that the puller-straps are secured properly.
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07 During your journey Cargo area Parcel shelf Removal and storage 4. Break the rod in the centre, fold it together and roll up the net. Insert the net in the storage bag. The folded cargo net is stored in its bag in the cargo area.
379. Trailer weights • Maintain a low speed when driving with a If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, For information on Volvo's permitted trailer trailer up long, steep ascents. then the car is delivered with the necessary weights, see page 380.
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122. • In the event of a risk of overheating the optimal speed for the engine is If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable 2300-3000 rpm for optimal circulation of Parking on a hill towbar: the coolant.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Specifications NOTE When a hitch with a vibration damper is used, the towball must not be lubricated. Storing the detachable towbar Dimensions, mounting points (mm) The storage location for the removable towbar. IMPORTANT Always remove the detachable towbar after use and store it in the designated...
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Fitting of removable towbar The indicator window must show red. The indicator window must show green. Remove the protective cover by first pressing in the catch and then pulling the cover straight back Insert the towball section until you hear a Turn the key anticlockwise to locked click.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer Check that the towball section is secure Safety cable. Push in the locking wheel and turn it by pulling it up, down and back. anticlockwise until you hear a click. WARNING WARNING Take care to secure the trailer's safety If the towball is not fitted correctly then it cable in the intended bracket.
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07 During your journey Driving with a trailer • Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and Miscellaneous powerful side wind. The TSA system can engage within the speed • interval 65 to 160 km/h. Car with trailer drives on an uneven road surface or in a pothole.
07 During your journey Towing and recovery Towing Automatic gearbox Powershift WARNING The model with Powershift transmission Find out the statutory maximum speed limit The brake servo and power steering do not should not be towed as it is dependent on the for towing before towing begins.
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07 During your journey Towing and recovery Towing eye Take out the towing eye that is located IMPORTANT under the floor hatch in the cargo area. The towing eye is screwed into a threaded Avoid towing. socket behind a cover on the right-hand side •...
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07 During your journey Towing and recovery Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper. IMPORTANT The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
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General ....................320 Changing wheels .................. 324 Tyre pressure ..................328 Warning triangle and first-aid kit*............329 Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* ............330 Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
08 Wheels and tyres General Driving characteristics New tyres Tyres with the greatest tread depth should 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 pressure and speed rating are important for NOTE how the car performs.
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A suitable dis- tance for the first change is approx. 5000 km and then at 10 000 km intervals. Volvo rec- ommends that you contact an authorised Low wheel bolt Volvo workshop for checking if you are uncer- tain about tread depth.
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The dimensions are stated on all car tyres. Volvo recommends that you consult a WARNING Example of designation: 215/55R16 97W. Volvo dealer about which wheel rim and Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva- tyre types are most suitable. lent chains designed for the car model, Tyre width (mm) and tyre and rim dimensions.
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08 Wheels and tyres General Load index 160 km/h (used only on winter tyres) Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a 190 km/h load, a load index (LI). The car's weight deter- mines the load capacity required of the tyres. 210 km/h Minimum permitted index is specified in the table, see page 391.
08 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels Spare wheel* 4. Undo the attaching screw and lift out the foam block containing the jack and tools. The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only intended for use temporarily and must be 5. Take hold of the far end of the spare replaced by an ordinary wheel as soon as wheel, then lift.
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NOTE Volvo recommends only using the jack* The wheel wrench and towing eye that belongs to the car model in question, which is indicated on the jack's label.
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08 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels 3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot WARNING rotate. Never crawl under the car when it is raised on the jack. Passengers must leave the car when it is raised on the jack. Park the car such that passengers have the car, or ideally a crash barrier, between themselves and the roadway.
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08 Wheels and tyres Changing wheels Replacing the spare wheel* and jack* in above the foot and down in the groove in the foam block) the cargo area • Socket wrench (above the jack) 3. If the spare wheel has been used then the punctured wheel can be placed in the plastic bag contained in the package with the gloves.
08 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Fuel economy, ECO pressure In order to obtain optimum fuel economy at speeds below 160 km/h an ECO pressure is recommended (applies to both full and light load - see page 391). 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 (or push the rear part of the luggage compartment floor for- wards in models with a jointed floor and then lift the lower floor) and remove the warning triangle.
The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested and Version 2. approved by Volvo. Emergency puncture repair (TMK: Temporary Mobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture and check and adjust tyre pressure. It consists of...
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08 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* Overview Sealing punctured tyres NOTE To access the towing eye/wheel wrench in the foam block: • Version 1: Lift the compressor unit for the emergency puncture repair kit (point 5) to access the wheel wrench. Lift out the bottle of sealant (point 6) to access the towing eye.
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6 bar but the pressure been used. Volvo recommends that you drops after approximately 30 seconds. visit an authorised Volvo workshop for 5.
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If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar, the tyre must be inflated to the Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in Volvo recommends that you drive to the near- danger to life. Never leave the engine run- pressure specified in accordance with...
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08 Wheels and tyres Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* 5. Jack The components are fitted in the foam block IMPORTANT in the following order: Risk of overheating. The compressor must Replacing the sealing fluid canister 1. Towing eye/socket wrench not run for more than 10 minutes. Replace the bottle when the expiration date 2.
Opening and closing the bonnet IMPORTANT Move the catch to the left and open the bonnet. (The catch hook is located For the Volvo warranty to apply, check and between the headlamp and grille, see follow the instructions in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
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Engine oil dipstick grade and viscosity is not used. Filling engine oil Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo work- Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid shop. (located on the driver's side) Starter battery Volvo uses different systems for warning of low/high oil level or low/high oil pressure.
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The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX permitted. If the car is driven in adverse con- marks. ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a Dipstick and filler pipe. higher grade, see page 383. Measurement and filling if required Checking the oil level in a new car is espe- 1.
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09 Maintenance and service Engine compartment 6. If required, check the level again, do it You do not need to take action with respect WARNING after driving a short distance. Then repeat to the engine oil level before a message is If the message Oil service required steps 1 - 4.
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09 Maintenance and service Engine compartment digital combined instrument panel and the right- WARNING WARNING hand the analogue. Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani- Coolant can be very hot. If the coolant fold due to the risk of fire. requires topping up when the engine is at Coolant operating temperature, unscrew the...
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IMPORTANT ther before topping up the brake fluid. well-filled cooling system. Otherwise, Volvo recommends that the reason for the Do not forget to refit the cap. temperatures that are too high may loss of brake fluid is investigated by an occur resulting in the risk of damage authorised Volvo workshop.
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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 authorised Volvo workshop. WARNING The air conditioning system contains pres- surised refrigerant R134a. This system must only be serviced and repaired by an authorised workshop.
NOTE If an error message remains after the bro- ken bulb has been replaced then we rec- Position/parking lamps (LED in Xenon ommend that you visit an authorised Volvo headlamps) workshop. Main beam in Xenon headlamps / Extra main beam in Xenon headlamps...
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Cover for main/dipped beam lamps Dipped beam in Xenon headlamps / Loosen the screw with a Torx tool, Xenon lamps in Xenon headlamps size T30. Indicator Turn the locking pin anticlockwise. Side marker lamps Pull out the locking pin. Daytime running lights (LED* or bulb Release the headlamp by alternately depending on variant)
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Dipped beam Main beam Additional main beam* 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. 2. Undo the cover, see page 346. 2.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Direction indicators Side marker lamps Position/parking lamps 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. 1. Detach the headlamp, see page 346. Undo the cover. Undo the cover. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise. Push in the catch.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Location of rear bulbs Lamp housing, rear Daytime running lights Brake light (LED) Direction indicators, brake lights and rear Undo the cover. lights are replaced from inside the cargo area. Position/parking lights (LED) Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise. 1.
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Rear fog lamp Specifications of bulbs Pull out the bulb holder. Lighting Type 3. Replace the bulb and put back the parts in reverse order. H7 LL Dipped beam Vanity mirror lighting Main beam Additional main H7 LL beam Front direction...
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09 Maintenance and service Lamps Lighting Type Rear fog lamp H21W LL Vanity mirror light- T5 Socket W2x4.6d Watt Cars with halogen headlights Cars with xenon headlights Certain variants...
09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades and washer fluid Wiper blades STOP ENGINE button to set the car’s Replacing the wiper blades electrical system to key position I. (For Service position detailed information on key positions, see page 81.) 2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE button again to set the car’s electrical system in key position 0.
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Check that the blade is firmly installed. Since the car is equipped with airbag Cleaning Pedestrian Airbag, Volvo recommends that For cleaning wiper blades and windscreen, 4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the genuine wiper arms are used and that you windscreen.
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09 Maintenance and service Wiper blades and 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 385.
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 Volvo recommends that you allow an author- flames. Use protective goggles. ised workshop to replace the batteries - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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- the driver lifting his/her foot off the foot When replacing batteries in cars with the an authorised Volvo workshop is recom- brake pedal (automatic gearbox). Start/Stop function, the AGM type batter- mended.
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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 tempo- that everything is "black" and in principle rarily cease to work after the connection of the car does not have all the normal elec- an external battery or battery charger: trical functions and the engine is subse-...
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 Fuse box locations in a left-hand drive car.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Engine compartment Removing the covers On the inside of the cover there are tweezers Lift the cover straight up. that facilitate the procedure for the removal and fitting of fuses. The fuse box also provides space for several spare fuses.
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Windscreen wipers • Fuses 19-45 and 47-48 are of "Mini Fuse" Power seat, right* type. Central electronic module, refer- ence voltage, support battery Horn 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 cooling fan relay Valves (4-cyl. petrol); Solenoids Accelerator pedal sensor (4-cyl., 5-cyl. diesel); Lambda- (4-cyl. petrol); Injectors (5-cyl. Charging point, support battery sonds (4-cyl. petrol); Mass air petrol); Lambda-sond (5-cyl. flow meter (diesel), Bypass diesel);...
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Under the glovebox On the inside of the cover for the fuse box in Cover removal 1. Take hold of the recess and pull until the the engine compartment there are tweezers locking lugs in the lower edge of the that facilitate the procedure for the removal cover are released from the fuse box.
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Cover refitting Function Function Fuel pump Combined instrument panel Central locking system, fuel filler flap Rear window wiper Climate panel Interior lighting, Roof console Steering wheel module for front reading lamps and passenger compartment light- Siren alarm*;...
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09 Maintenance and service Fuses Function Windscreen wipers ; Rear windscreen wiper Central locking system, fuel filler flap Unlocking, tailgate Electric additional heater*; But- ton seat heating rear* Airbags; Pedestrian airbag Reserve position 4, constant voltage See also fuse 84. See also fuse 83.
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Control panel, right rear door Positions The label on the inside of the cover shows the Keyless* positions of the fuses. Power seat left* Door handle (Keyless*) Control panel, left front door 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 Internal relay coil Trailer socket 1* Audio control unit (amplifier)* Rear window defroster Telematics*; Bluetooth* BLIS* Audio; Infotainment control unit Parking assistance* Digital radio*; TV* Parking camera* 12 V socket, cargo area Seat heating (driver's side) Seat heating (passenger side) Trailer socket 2*...
An authorised Dirty headlamps have impaired functional- car shampoo. ity. Clean them regularly, when refuelling Volvo workshop is recommended for the Do not use any strong solvents. for example. removal of any discoloration. •...
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Only use rim cleaning agent recommended weather. paintwork. Paintwork damage caused by by Volvo. such treatments is not covered by Volvo Exterior plastic, rubber and trim warranty. Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the components...
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Car care Cleaning the interior Stains on fabric upholstery and roof Treatment with a special finishing agent avail- able from Volvo dealers is recommended in upholstery Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- order to maintain the water-repellent proper- A special fabric cleaning agent, available from ucts recommended by Volvo.
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Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong stain removers. A special cleaning agent • Leather needs to breathe. Never cover Washing instructions for leather available from Volvo dealers can be used for the leather steering wheel with protective more difficult cleaning. upholstery plastic.
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09 Maintenance and service Car care Touching up minor paintwork damage Colour code Repair minor paintwork damage such as stone chips and scratches Paint is an important part of the car's rust- proofing and should therefore be checked regularly. To avoid the onset of rust, dam- aged paintwork should be rectified immedi- ately.
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09 Maintenance and service Car care 2. Before painting, gentle polishing using a very fine polishing agent may be carried out locally if required (e.g. if there are any uneven edges). The surface is cleaned thoroughly and left to dry. 3.
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Type designations................. 376 Dimensions and weights............... 378 Engine specifications................382 Engine oil....................383 Fluids and lubricants................385 Fuel....................... 387 Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure ......... 391 Electrical system................... 393 Type approval..................394 Licenses....................403 Symbols in the display................406...
10 Specifications Type designations Label location...
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NOTE identification and engine numbers can facili- It is not intended that the decals illustrated tate all contact with an authorised Volvo in the owner's manual should be exact dealer regarding the car and when ordering replicas of those in the car. They are spare parts and accessories.
10 Specifications Dimensions and weights Weights WARNING Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank The car's driving characteristics change 90% full and all fluids. depending on how heavily it is loaded and how the load is distributed. The weight of passengers and accessories, and towball load (when a trailer is hitched, see table page 380) influences the payload and is not included in the kerb weight.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war- ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed grade and viscosity is not used. Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo work- shop.
10 Specifications Fluids and lubricants Coolant Volume Volume Engine Engine Prescribed grade: Coolant recommended by (litres) (litres) Volvo mixed with 50% water , see the pack- aging. D4162T 10.0 B5204T8 D5204T6 B5204T9 Volume Engine (litres) D5204T4 B5254T12 B5254T14 B4164T4 Engine code, component and serial number can be read B4164T3 on the engine, see page 376.
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Prescribed grade Brake fluid Brake system DOT 4 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 4-cylinder petrol approx. 62 Petrol:see page 301...
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10 Specifications Fuel (D5204T4) D4 (D5204T4) (D5204T4) Only applies to cars equipped with 19-inch wheels. Only applies to the low-emission variant. Does not apply to the low-emission variant. Explanation Fuel consumption and emissions of Extra-urban driving carbon dioxide gram/km Fuel consumption and emission values in the Combined driving table above are based on specific EU cycles litre/100 km...
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10 Specifications Fuel • Drive gently and avoid unnecessary There are several reasons for increased fuel acceleration as well as braking too hard. consumption compared with the table's val- ues. Examples of this are: • Drive with the correct air pressure in the tyres and check this regularly - select •...
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) 195/65 R15 0 - 160 260 (270 , 280 T2 (B4164T4)
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10 Specifications Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure NOTE All engines, tyres or combinations of these are not always available in all markets.
10 Specifications Electrical system Electrical system The battery capacity is dependent upon the equipment level in the vehicle. The car has a voltage-regulated AC alterna- tor. The electrical system is single-pole and IMPORTANT uses the chassis and engine casing as a con- ductor.
10 Specifications Type approval Remote control key system Radar system Country Coun- Lock system, standard China Country Singa- EU, China pore IDA: Infocomm Development Hong Kong Authority of Singapore. Brazil Keyless lock system (Keyless drive) Country Europe Delphi Electronics & Safety hereby declares that L2C0038TR and L2C0049TR are in compliance with the...
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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...
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 South 제품 정보 Korea: Volvo Car Korea 신청자 코드: KCC-CMM-N25-IAM21L3, KCC-CMM-N25-IAM21L2 and KCC-CMM-N25-IAM21L1 제품 명: Bluetooth Audio Navigation Radio 모델 명: IAM2.1 산 날짜: March/2010 Alpine Electronics, Inc Made in Japan 고객 정보 Volvo Car Korea 볼보자동차코리아...
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10 Specifications Type approval Country The United Arab Emi- rates: South Africa: Jamaica: Approved for use in Jamaica SMA EI: IAM2.1 Thailand: This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement. Oman...
10 Specifications Licenses Sensus software INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF to any person obtaining a copy of this This software uses parts of sources from MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A software and associated documentation files clib2 and Prex Embedded Real-time OS - PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
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License, regarding your rights under said ® Certified device must be registered in order lgpl.html licenses. Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) offers to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) to provide the source code of said free/open • Libc.so.6, libpthread.so.0, Librt.so.1 content. To generate the registration code,...
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10 Specifications Licenses setup menu. Go to http://vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274.
10 Specifications Symbols in the display General Symbols in the display Control symbols in the combined instrument panel There are a variety of different symbols in the Warning symbols in the combined display in the car. The symbols are divided Symbol Meaning Page...
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10 Specifications Symbols in the display Symbol Meaning Page Symbol Meaning Page Symbol Meaning Page Left-hand direction Adaptive cruise Camera sensor*, 168, indicators control* Laser sensor* 176, 181, 184 Right-hand direc- Adaptive cruise tion indicators control* Distance warning* 163, (Distance Alert), 168, 176 Start/Stop*, engine 75,125...
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10 Specifications Symbols in the display Symbol Meaning Page Symbol Meaning Page Park Assist Pilot - Registered speed PAP* information* Rain sensor* Oil level measure- ment Lane Keeping Aid* Information symbols in the roof console display Driver Alert Sys- 181,184 Symbol Meaning Page...
11 Alphabetical Index Air quality system IAQS ......224 Automatic car washes......368 Air vents........... 217 Automatic gearbox........119 ACC – Adaptive cruise control....150 manual gear positions (Geartronic)..120 Alarm............63 Active Bending Lights (ABL)...... 93 towing and recovery......315 alarm indicator........
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11 Alphabetical Index ® location in the car......... 32 Bluetooth safety............ 32 handsfree ........... 276 Calls media ..........273 Child safety locks........62 incoming..........278 microphone off ........279 Child seat........... 32 operation..........278 streaming audio ......... 273 Child seats..........32 transfer call to mobile ......
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11 Alphabetical Index Collision warning......170, 171 Driving in water........296 Driving with a trailer Collision warning system DAB Radio..........263 radar sensor......157, 165, 170 towball load........379 Daytime running lights....... 91 towing capacity........379 Collision Warning System with Auto Brake............
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11 Alphabetical Index Engine block heater Fuses............359 fuel-driven........... 226 changing..........359 Fan............220 engine compartment......360 Engine compartment general..........359 coolant..........342 Fault tracing for the camera sensor. 166, 175 under front right seat......366 oil............339 First aid equipment........329 under glovebox........
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11 Alphabetical Index Lighting, bulb replacement...... 346 Locks daytime running lights......349 automatic locking......... 56 Labels............376 dipped beam (cars with halogen head- locking..........56 lamps)..........347 unlocking..........56 Laminated glass........104 direction indicators, front....348 Lubricants..........385 Lamps, see Lighting........ 345 main beam (cars with active xenon Lubricants, capacities......
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11 Alphabetical Index Menus and messages......204 Mood lighting..........96 Parking assistance........186 parking assistance sensors....188 Menu system MY CAR......207 MY CAR........... 207 Parking brake........... 133 Messages and symbols Adaptive Cruise Control..... 159 Parking heater.......... 226 Collision Warning with Auto battery and fuel........
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11 Alphabetical Index register phone........277 Rear bulbs functions..........46 voice control........285 location..........349 range............. 47 Pocket park assist - PAP......193 Rearview and door mirrors Remote control key system, type appro- compass..........110 val............394 Polishing..........369 door............ 106 Resetting, trip meter....
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11 Alphabetical Index Seatbelts............ 16 Start/Stop..........125 Start assistance........117 Seats............83 Tailgate head restraints, rear......85 Steering force, speed related....240 locking/unlocking........58 heating..........219 Steering force level, see Steering force... 240 lowering the front backrest....83 Temperature Steering lock..........116 lowering the rear backrest....
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Vibration damper........310 tem............394 washer fluid, filling......353 Voice control, mobile phone....285 Type designation........376 windscreen......... 102 Volvo Sensus..........80 Water and dirt-repellent coating....104 Tyres direction of rotation......320 Water-repellent surface, cleaning.... 369 driving characteristics......320 Waxing............. 369 maintenance........
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11 Alphabetical Index Wheels and tyres........320 Whiplash injury, WHIPS......26 WHIPS child seat/booster cushion....26 whiplash injury........26 Windows, rearview and door mirrors..104 Windscreen Heating........107, 222 Windscreen washing........ 102 Windscreen wipers........101 rain sensor.......... 101 Winter driving........... 297 Winter tyres..........
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