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VOLVO V50 Quick Guide WEB EDITION WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VOLVO! Getting to know your new car is an exciting experience. Look through this Quick Guide in order to quickly and easily learn some of the most common functions. All warning texts, and other important and detailed information, are only available in the owner's manual –...
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A period of raised idling speed is part of Diesel engines must always be preheated in Volvo's efficient emissions system. key positionII before they are started. DIRECTION INDICATORS ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL Short sequence – 3 flashes.
LIGHT SWITCHES Manual headlamp levelling (automatic for Xenon lights*). Automatic dipped beam. Main beam flash works but not the fixed main beam. Parking lamps Dipped beam. Switches off when the engine is switched off. Main beam can be activated. Active Bi-Xenon lights*, the headlamp pattern follows the movement of the steering wheel.
AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO Turn to select the station. Searches for the next strong station. Search for station using Left/Right arrow. Store up to 20 stations by holding in 0–9 on FM1 or FM2 at the desired station until the display confirms the selection. Press for about 2 seconds to autostore the 10 strongest stations.
ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL – ECC* AUTOMATIC CONTROL MANUAL CONTROL In AUTO mode the ECC system controls all Turn to change the fan speed. functions automatically making driving simpler Max. defroster. Aim all air to the wind- with optimum air quality. screen and side windows with maximum Press for automatic control of selected tem- airflow.
Check the brake fluid Low oil pressure. Stop safely. Check DSTC* stability system. Flashes when the oil level the system is operating. Contact a Volvo workshop if the symbol illuminates after restart. Have the car recovered if the symbol remains visible.
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CLOCK, ADJUSTMENT DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER In some circumstances, the instrument 1. On the centre console, press MENU. panel's display show SOOT FILTER FULL. At 2. Select Clock adjust. which point the exhaust system's particle filter 3. Press ENTER. needs cleaning. This takes place automatical- ly by driving for approx.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT Lumbar support Backrest rake. Raise/lower seat. Raise/lower the front of the seat cushion. Forwards/backwards. Lowering the passenger seat backrest. BAG HOLDER* STORAGE SPACES, 12 V SOCKET & AUX/USB* The 12 V sockets in the passenger compartment NOTE work in key position I or II.