pg. 39 Warning flashers, Heated mirrors/rear window, Heated front seats






Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers, press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.


Heated sideview mirrors/rear window
Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors to remove ice or condensation. An LED in the switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sideview mirrors after approximately 6 minutes and to the rear window after approximately 12 minutes. The LED will go out correspondingly.



Heated front seats (option)
The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required.

  • Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit.
  • Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switch will be lit.
  • Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely.

    The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the seat is not occupied.

    pg. 40 Parking brake, Auxiliary socket, Ashtrays






    Parking brake (hand brake)
    The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels. The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up to indicate when the parking brake is applied. Apply the parking brake by pulling up firmly on the lever. Release the parking brake by depressing the button at the end of the lever and lowering the lever completely.

    WARNING!

  • Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also turn the front wheels toward the curb.
  • The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is only applied slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently.


  • Auxiliary sockets
    This 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.

    The auxiliary sockets can also be used as cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.

    NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary sockets are not in use.

    Ashtrays
    Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as standard equipment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.

    pg. 41 Electrically operated windows




    Electrically operated windows
    The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be ON * (ignition key in position I or II or the engine running) for the electrically operated windows to function.
    To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").
    To raise: Pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").

    * The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.

    Auto up/down function (front doors only):
    Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
    Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window at any time, pull the button up.

    Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window at any time, press the button down.

    NOTE: The power windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses movement of the power windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way. Thereafter the windows will operate normally again.

    WARNING!

  • Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
  • Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the windows.
  • Never leave children unattended in the car.

  • Cutout switch for rear windows
    The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
    If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
    If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.

    pg. 42 Vanity mirrors, Rearview/sideview mirrors




    Vanity mirror

    Vanity mirrors
    The light comes on when the cover is opened.

    Rearview mirror
    A Normal position
    B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights

    Autodim function (option)
    The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.

    NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in the Reverse position.


    Rearview mirror

    Electrically operated sideview mirrors
    The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
    Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate the adjustment control and then use this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
    Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use the adjustment control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.

    After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment control.


    Sideview mirror controls

    Remote control (central locking system)
    If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the sideview mirrors will automatically move to the position they were in when you left the car. This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your car.
    This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.

    WARNING!
    The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the wide-angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be.

    pg. 43 Power Moonroof (option)




    Power moonroof

    To operate the moonroof, turn the ignition key to position I or II, or start the engine.

    The moonroof can be operated in two ways:

    A. Tilt position

    B. Sliding moonroof

    A. Tilt position

    Open: With the moonroof closed, push up the rear edge of the switch (position 5 in the illustration below).

    Close: Pull down and hold the rear edge of the switch (position 6 in the illustration below) until the moonroof has closed completely.



    B. Sliding moonroof

    Manual open: Pull the switch rearward to position 3 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of your choice.

    Auto open: Pull the switch as far back as possible (position 4) and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof to the "comfort"* position. Pull the switch rearward again to open the moonroof completely.

    Manual close: Push the switch to position 2 and hold it until the moonroof has closed completely or to the position of your choice.

    Auto close: Push the switch forward as far as possible (position 1) and release it to automatically close the moonroof .

    WARNING!

  • Never open/close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way when in operation.
  • Never allow a child to operate the moonroof.
  • Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely switched off.
  • Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.

  • CAUTION!

  • Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof.
  • Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
  • Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.

    * A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.

    pg. 44 Sun visor, Sun blinds (option)




    Sun visor

    Sun visor:
    The optional moonroof also features a sliding sun visor. The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is opened. The visor must be closed manually.


    Sun blind - rear window
    Pull up the blind from the rear parcel shelf and attach the two hooks in the fasteners in the roof liner above the rear window, as shown in the illustration above.


    Sun blind - rear side windows
    Roll the window down slightly, pull up the blind and place its hook (A) over the upper edge of the window. The window can then be raised or lowered freely.



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