See the information to the right on unlocking the fuel filler door manually.
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.
Lever positions
1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to
position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn
signals will be cancelled automatically by the
movement of the steering wheel, or the lever
can be returned to its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can flash the turn signals by moving
the turn signal lever up or down to position 1
and releasing it. The turn signals will flash until
the lever has been released.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
High beam flash
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make
use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the car.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 301, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you
move it upwards, the wipers will sweep
one stroke at a time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can
set the wiper interval by twisting the
control 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 up (the wipers will sweep the
windshield more frequently) or down (the
wipers will sweep the windshield less
frequently).
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:
Continuous wiper function
Wipers operate at "high" speed
CAUTION:
The rain sensor should be deactivated when
washing the car in an automatic car wash,
etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the
wipers will start inadvertently in the car
wash and could be damaged.
Headlight
wiper/washer (certain models)
When the lever is pulled to wash the
windshield, high pressure jets mounted in the
bumper will spray the headlights.
CAUTION:
Use ample washer fluid when washing the
windshield to avoid scratching the glass.
NOTE: R-models are also equipped with headlight wipers, which are activated along with the washer function.
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.
Sideview mirror
and rear window
defroster
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 trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be displayed in the text window.
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 and 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.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumferences of the tires on the car.
*Five functions on Canadian models
**A sixth time on Canadian models
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left
side of the steering wheel hub.
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:
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Braking
will return the
vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing
another vehicle, does not affect cruise control
operation. The vehicle will automatically return
to the previously set speed when you release the
accelerator pedal.
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:
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
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. |
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.
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 applied only slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently |
Auxiliary sockets
These 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 for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: The cover should be folded down when the auxiliary socket is 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.
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, 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: Lightly 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 electrically operated windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses movement of the electrically operated windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way. Thereafter the windows will operate normally again.
Always remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is unattended. |
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.
Electrically operated window on the
front passenger's side
The control for the electrically operated
window on the front passenger's seat operates
that window only.
Electrically operated windows in the
rear doors.
The rear door windows can be operated with the
control on each door and the switch on the
driver's door. If the LED in the switch for
blocking electrically operated windows in the
rear doors (located in the driver's door control
panel) is on, the rear door windows can only be
operated from the driver's door.
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.
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.
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side wide-angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be. |
Remote central locking and
sideview mirror memory-option
If you lock the car and later unlock it with the
same remote control and open the driver's door,
the sideview mirrors (and the driver's seat) 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.
Water repellent glass-option
The sideview mirrors and side door windows
can be treated with a water repellent coating.
The optional laminated side windows always
have this coating.
The coating improves vision by causing the water to run off quickly.
CAUTION:
- Use the heating function to remove ice,
snow, or mist from the mirrors.
- Use only suitable plastic scrapers to
remove ice or snow from the mirrors. Using
a metal ice scraper could damage the water
repellent coating.
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.
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* A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open, which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.
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.
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