VOLVO V50 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
02``71 B – Rain sensor (option)
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The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is
adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the
illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers
will sweep the windshield more frequently) or
down (the wipers will sweep the windshield
less frequently).On/Off
Activating the rain sensor1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position
0.3. Press button B (see page 70). The rain sen-
sor symbol will appear in the lower display.
Manual deactivationThe rain sensor can be deactivated by:•
Pressing button (B).
or
•
Moving the windshield wiper lever down.NOTE
The rain sensor function will remain acti-
vated if the lever is briefly moved up to
activate the "manual sweep" function.
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.Automatic deactivationThe rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
the following situations:•
When the key is removed from the ignition.
•
Five minutes after the ignition is switched
off if the key is left in the ignition.
C – Thumb wheelThe thumb wheel is used to set the wiper inter-
val when intermittent wiping is selected, or the
sensitivity to the amount of rain on the wind-
shield when the rain sensor is selected. Move
the wheel upward or downward to increase/
decrease wiper speed when the intermittent
function is selected, or to increase/decrease
the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when the
this function is activated.D – Tailgate wiper/washerPress the lever forward to wipe and wash the
tailgate window. The wiper will sweep the win-
dow several times after the lever has been
released.
The button at the end of the lever has three
positions:•
Intermittent wiping: Press in the upper sec-
tion of the button.
•
Normal wiper speed: Press in the lower
section of the button.
•
Neutral position: The wiper function is
switched off.

02 Instruments and controlsRight-side steering wheel lever
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Tailgate wiper and reverse gear•
If the front wipers are on and the transmis-
sion is put into reverse gear, the tailgate
wiper will be activated.
•
If the transmission is in reverse and the
manual windshield wiper function is used
(the lever is pushed upward), the tailgate
wiper will also be activated for as long the
lever is held up.
•
If the tailgate wiper is already in normal
wiping function, the normal wiping function
will continue.

02 Instruments and controls
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
0273 Steering wheel adjustment
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Both the height and the reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi-
tion for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column
to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable
position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the
steering wheel in the new position. If nec-
essary, press the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the lever into the locked
position.Check that the steering wheel is locked in the
new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.Hazard warning flashers
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The four-way flasher should be used to indi-
cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz-
ard. To activate the flashers, press the triangu-
lar 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.
•
The hazard warning flashers will be acti-
vated automatically if an airbag
deploys.

02 Instruments and controlsParking brake
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Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will illuminate even if the
parking brake has only been partially
applied.When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in first gear (for manual transmis-
sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
Parking on a hill•
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
•
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.

02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
02``75 Operation
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Control panel in driver's door
Open/close front windowsOpen/close rear windows
The power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests.
•
The ignition must be ON (ignition key in
positionI,II or the engine running) for the
power windows to function.
•
The power windows will also function after
the ignition has been switched off as long
as neither of the front doors has been
opened.
Opening a windowLightly press down the front edge of any of the
buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to
open a window to the position of your choice.
WARNING
•
Always remove the ignition key when
the vehicle is unattended.
•
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
•
Make sure that the windows are com-
pletely unobstructed before they are
operated.
•
Press the front part of any of the buttons (A
or B) as far down as possible and release
to automatically open the window com-
pletely.
•
To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear
windows are opened, also open the front
windows slightly.Closing a window•
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the
buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop")to close a window to the position of your
choice.
•
Pull the front part of any of the buttons (A
or B) up as far as possible and release to
automatically close the window com-
pletely. To stop the window at any time,
press the button down.
Lockout switch for rear windows
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Lockout switchThe electrically operated rear door windows
can be disabled by a switch located on the
driver's door (see illustration).
If the light in the switch is OFF: The rear door
windows can be raised or lowered with the

02 Instruments and controlsPower windows
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buttons on the rear door armrests or with the
buttons on the driver's door armrest.
If the light in the switch is ON: The rear door
windows can only be raised or lowered with the
buttons on the driver's door.Power window control – front
passenger's side
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The control for the power window in the front
passenger's door operates that window only.
Power window controls – rear doors
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The rear door windows can be operated with
the control on each door and with the switch
on the driver's door.

02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
02``77 Rearview mirror
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Day/night controlNormal positionNight position, reduces glare from follow-
ing traffic
Night positionTo reduce glare from the headlights of follow-
ing vehicles, use control (1) to switch between
the normal and night-driving positions.Auto-dim function (option)An optional integrated sensor reacts to head-
lights from following traffic and automatically
reduces glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
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The upper right-hand corner of the rearview
mirror has an integrated display that shows the
compass direction toward which the car is
pointing. Eight different directions can be dis-
played:
N,NE
,E,SE
,S,SW
,W and
NW
. The
display shows your car's orientation with
respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
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The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass is initially set for the zone to
which the car was delivered, and should
always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new
magnetic zone. A "
C" will be displayed if cali-
bration becomes necessary.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away
from traffic.
2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the but-
ton (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds.
"
C" will be displayed.

02 Instruments and controlsMirrors
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Magnetic zones3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to
display the number of the current magnetic
zone.
4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the num-
ber for the required geographical area
(
1 – 15) is displayed. "
C" will be displayed
again.
5. Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed
of 6 mph (10 km/h) until a compass direc-
tion is displayed.
Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
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The mirror control switches are located on the
driver's door armrest.The mirror control switches are located on the
driver's door armrest.Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
•
The mirrors should always be adjusted
prior to driving.
•
Objects seen in the passenger's side
wide-angle door mirror are closer than
they appear to be.
Driver's door mirror:±
Press the L button (a light in the switch will
go on) to activate the adjustment control.
Use this control to adjust the driver's door
mirror.Passenger's door mirror:1.
Press the R switch (a light in the switch will
go on) to activate the adjustment control.
Use this control to adjust the passenger's
door mirror.
2. After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press
theL or R switch again (the LED will go out)
to deactivate the adjustment control.Storing the mirrors' positionThe position of the door mirrors is stored when
the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's
door is unlocked with the same remote control
and that door is opened within 2 minutes, the
optional power driver's seat and side door mir-
rors will automatically move to the position that
they were in when the doors were most
recently locked with the same remote control.Folding power door mirrors (option on
certain markets only)The mirrors can be folded in for parking/driving
in narrow spaces.

02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
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Folding the mirrors in1.
Press down the L and R mirror control but-
tons on the driver's door at the same time.
2. Release them after approximately one sec-
ond. The mirrors automatically fold in to the
fully retracted position.Folding the mirrors outFold out the mirrors by pressing down the L
andR buttons at the same time. The mirrors
automatically fold out to the fully extended
position.Automatic foldingWhen the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the
remote control or with the optional keyless
drive system (see page 123), the power door
mirrors with automatically fold in or out.
NOTE
The door mirrors will not fold out automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked if they
were folded in using the buttons on the driv-
er's door control panel.This function can be activated/deactivated in
Personal settings (see page 82). In the menu
system, go to Car settings
Fold mirr. when
locking.
Return to "neutral" positionIf a mirror has been inadvertently moved (bum-
ped in a parking lot, etc.) from its original (neu-
tral) position, it must be moved back to this
position before automatic folding will function
again.
To so so:
1.
Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons on the driver's
door at the same time.
2.
Fold them out again by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons.
This returns the mirrors to their original (neutral)
positions.Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) -
optionThe Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle in the side-view mirror's
"blind area." See page 164 for detailed infor-
mation.

02 Instruments and controlsPower moonroof (option)
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Operating the moonroof
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To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must
first be turned to the intermediate or drive posi-
tion (position I,II or the engine running). The
moonroof can be opened in two ways:
Tilt positionSliding moonroof
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Moonroof control in the ceiling console
Auto openManual openManual closeAuto closeTilt openTilt close
Tilt positionOpen: Press the rear edge of the control
upward to position 5.
Close: Pull the rear edge of the control down to
position 6.
Sliding moonroof
Auto open/closeOpen: Pull the switch as far back as possible
(to position 1) and release it to automatically
slide open the moonroof.
Close: Push the switch as far forward as pos-
sible (to position 4) and release it to automati-
cally close the moonroof.Manual open/closeOpen: Pull the switch back to the first stop
(position 2) and hold it until the moonroof has
opened to the position of your choice.
Close: Push the switch forward to the first stop
(position 3) and hold it until the moonroof has
closed to the position of your choice, or has
closed completely.
NOTE
If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructed
during auto-close operation, an overload
circuit breaker will temporarily halt moon-
roof function. The moonroof will return to
normal function after a brief cool-down
period.