NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.

Trip computer controls
The four trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a fifth time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).

Trip computer functions
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a fifth** time returns you to the original function.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text window.

Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.

Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not moving, "----" will be displayed.

Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.

NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car.

* Five functions on Canadian models
** A sixth time on Canadian models

pg. 33 Cruise control

Engaging cruise control

Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.

NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed.

Setting speed

Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON will be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.

Increasing or decreasing speed

Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:

· Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.

· Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph

(30 km/h).

Braking

· Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed. The currently set speed is stored in memory.

· Pressing resume () will return the car to the previously set speed.

Acceleration

Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another car, does not affect cruise control operation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Disengaging cruise control

To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-ON will no longer be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.

NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:

· the engine is switched off

· the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral

· the wheels start to spin or lock

· if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute

· if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) for non-turbo models, or 20 mph (30 km/h) on turbo models.

Temporarily disengaging cruise control

Press "resume" () to return to the previously set speed.

WARNING! Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.

pg. 34 Light switch panel

A - Headlights, parking lights

O All lights off

Models with daytime running lights: Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and license plate lights will also be on.

Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.

NOTE: Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor, which automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending on ambient light conditions.

When driving in daylight, the headlights will switch off and the daytime running lights will come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will switch off and the Bi-Xenon headlights will switch on.

Parking lights on

Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination are on if the ignition key is in position II.

If the headlight switch is in position all lights will go out when the ignition is switched off.

The headlight switch must be in this position before the high beams will function (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights).

Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering column toward you.

B - Instrument illumination
Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.

C - Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press this button when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
See also page 74.

NOTE : If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been pressed, please see page 35 for information on manually unlocking this door.

D - Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights will only function in combination with the low beam headlights.
An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.

pg. 35 Light switch panel, Manually unlocking the fuel filler door

E - Rear fog light
By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.

The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).

An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on.

The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights.

Rear fog light symbol in the instrument panel
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.

Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
The electric motor that controls the fuel filler door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the passenger side of the car, just behind the fuel filler door. To unlock this door manually:
1. Turn the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
2. Fold down the cover panel to access the electric motor (C).
3. Press the catch (D) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door, or forward to lock the door.

pg. 36 Turn signals

Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.

2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.

3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.

NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.

pg. 37 Windshield wipers/washers

Windshield wipers/washers
0 Windshield wipers off

"Single sweep" position: Move the lever slightly upward from the 0 position for one sweep of the wipers. The lever returns automatically to 0 when released.

Intermittent wiper function. With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting ring 1 upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.

Rain sensor (option)

The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting ring 1 upward (greater sensitivity) or downward (reduced sensitivity).

Activating the rain sensor

1. Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.

2. Press button 2.

An LED in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is active.

Deactivating the rain sensor

· Press button 2.

or

· Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position.

Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until the lever is released, at which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.

Normal wiper speed

High wiper speed

Headlight washer (certain models)

When the lever is pulled to wash the windshield, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.

· To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield washers are used frequently, the headlights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.

· When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the headlights will not be washed when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the windshield.

pg. 38 Steering wheel adjustment/lock, Ignition switch/steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.

WARNING! Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Ignition switch

A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver's side is opened.

* The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position.
** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.

Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.
In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car.

WARNING! Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or remove the key from the ignition switch while the car is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which would make the car impossible to steer.