wheel VOLVO V50 2010 Owner´s Manual

10 Audio
CD player/CD changer
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NOTE
•The EJECT ALL function can only be
used while the vehicle is at a standstill
and will be cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
•For reasons of traffic safety, the ejected
CD must be removed within 12 seconds
or it will be automatically drawn back
into the slot and the CD player will enter
pause mode. Press the CD button to
restart the disc.
CD PauseWhen the audio system volume is turned off
completely, the CD player will pause and will
resume playing when the volume is turned up
again.
Audio filesIn addition to playing normal music CDs, the
CD player/changer can also play discs con-
taining files in mp3 or wma format.
NOTE
Certain discs that are copy protected can-
not be read by the player.
When a disc with audio files is inserted in the
player, the player scans the disc's folders
before it begins playing the files. The length oftime that this takes depends on the quality of
the disc.
Navigating the disc and playing tracksIf a disc with audio files is in the CD player,
press ENTER to display a list of folders on the
disc.
Use the up and down arrows in the navigation
control (see the illustration on page 255) to
move among the folders on the disc. Audio files
have the
symbol and folders containing
these files have the
symbol. Press
ENTER to play a selected folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the
player will continue to play the rest of the files
in the current folder. When all of the files in the
folder have been played, the player will auto-
matically go to the next folder and play the files
in it.
Press the left or right arrow key on the naviga-
tion control if the entire name of the current
track does not fit in the display.
Changing tracksBriefly press the left or right arrow keys on the
MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL to skip to the
previous or next track/file.
NOTE
The TUNING dial (6) (turn clockwise to go to
the next track/file, or counterclockwise to
go to the previous track/file) or the steering
wheel keypad can also be used for this pur-
pose.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the left or right arrows
keys in the menu navigation control (or the
corresponding keys on the optional steer-
ing wheel keypad) to search within a track/
file or the whole disc. The search continues
for as long as the buttons are held down.
Random playThis function plays the tracks/files on a CD (or
on all of the CDs if the vehicle is equipped with
the optional CD changer) in random order
(shuffle).
Activating/deactivating the random
function-CD player
If a normal CD is being played:
1.
Press MENU followed by ENTER.
2.
Select Random and press ENTER.
If a CD with audio files is being played:1.
Press MENU followed by ENTER.
2.
Select
Random and press ENTER.

10 Audio
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Call settingsWhile a call is in progress, press MENU or
ENTER on the center console to access the
following functions:
•Microphone off–mute the audio system’s
microphone.
•Transfer call to mobile–transfer the call
from hands-free to the cell phone.
•Phone book–this feature enables you to
search for a stored telephone number.
NOTE
•On certain cell phones, the connection
is broken when the mute function is
used, which is normal. If this happens,
the hands-free system will prompt you
to reconnect.
•A new call cannot be initiated while
another call is in progress.
Sound settings
Call volumeCall volume can be adjusted when the hands-
free system is activated. Use the buttons in the
steering wheel keypad or the audio system’s
volume control.
Audio system volumeWhile a phone call is in progress, volume for
the audio system can be adjusted in the normal
way with the audio system's volume control. In
order to adjust volume during a phone call, the
audio system must be switched to one of the
other modes (FM, CD, etc).
Audio system sound can be automatically
muted when a phone call is received in Phone
settings
Sounds and volumeMute
radio and adjust the volume with the
/
keys on the center console.
Ringing volume
Go to Phone settingsSounds and volume
Ring volume and adjust the volume with
the
/ keys on the center console.
Ringing tonesThe hands-free system’s integrated ringing
tones can be selected in Phone settings
Sounds and volumeRing signalRing
signal 1,2,3....
NOTE
The connected cell phone’s ring tone is not
switched off when one of the hands-free
system's ringing tones is used.
If you prefer to use the connected cell phone’s
ring tone1, go to Phone settingsSounds
and volume
Ring signalUse mobile
phone signal
More information about registering
and connecting cell phones
A maximum of 5 cell phones can be registered
in the hands-free system. Registration only
needs to be done once for each phone. After
registration, the cell phone no longer needs to
be in sight or searchable. Only one cell phone
can be connected to hands-free at a time.
Phones can be unregistered in Bluetooth
Remove telephone
Automatic connectionWhen the hands-free system is active and the
most recently connected cell phone is within
range, it is detected automatically. When the
1Not supported by all cell phones.

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Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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audio system searches for the most recently
connected phone, this phone’s name appears
in the display. To manually connect a different
cell phone, press EXIT.
Manual connectionTo connect a phone other than the one that
was most recently connected or to switch
between cell phones that are already regis-
tered in the hands-free system:
1. Put the audio system in telephone mode.
2.
Press PHONE in the center console and
select one of the phones on the list.
A connection can also be established in the
menu system under Bluetooth
Connect
phone or Change phone.
Phone book
In order to use the hands-free system’s phone
book (list of contacts), TELEPHONE must be
displayed at the top of the center console dis-
play and the
symbol must be visible.
The audio system stores a copy of the phone
book of each registered cell phone. The phone
book is automatically copied each time a
phone is connected. This function can be acti-
vated in Phone settings
Synchronise
phone book. Searches for contacts are onlymade in the phone book of the currently con-
nected cell phone.
NOTE
If a particular cell phone does not support
copying of the phone book, List is emptywill be displayed when copying has been
completed.
If the phone book contains information about
someone who is trying to call you, this infor-
mation will be shown in the display.
Searching for contactsThe easiest way to search for a contact in the
phone book is to press and hold any of the
buttons 2–9 (see the illustration on page 260).
This starts a search based on the first letter on
the button that has been pressed.
The phone book can also be accessed by
pressing the navigation buttons
/ on the
center console or by pressing
/ on the
steering wheel keypad. A search can also be
made in the phone book’s search menu in
Phone book
Search:
1. Enter the first letter of the contact’s name
and press ENTER or simply press ENTER.
2. Select the desired contact and press
ENTER to make a call to that person.
Voice controlIf the cell phone that is currently connected
allows calls to be made via voice commands,
this function can be used by pressing and hold-
ing ENTER.
Voice mail numberThe phone number to your voice mail can be
changed in the menu Phone settings
Call
options
Voice mail number. If no number
has been stored, this menu can be accessed
by a prolonged press on button 1. Once a
phone number has been stored, press and
hold 1 to dial this number.
Call listsLists of calls in a particular cell phone are cop-
ied to the hands-free system each time that
phone is connected. These lists are then upda-
ted while the phone is connected. Press
ENTER to show the most recently dialed num-
bers. Other call lists can be found under
Call
register.
NOTE
Certain cell phones display the list of the
most recently dialed numbers in reverse
order.

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
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Dimensions
PositionDimension
AWheelbase103.9 in. (264 cm)
BLength177.7 in. (451 cm)
CLoad length, floor, seatback down69.7 in. (177 cm)
DLoad length, floor39 in. (99 cm)
ELoad height26.9 in (68.5 cm)
FHeight57.2 in. (145 cm)
GTrack, front60.4 in. (154 cm)

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
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CategoryUSACanada
Curb weightFWD: 3265–3345 lbs
AWD: 3470–3500 lbs1450–1515 kg
1565–1590 kg
Max. roof loadAll models: 165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes)CAll models: 1540 lbsAll models: 700 kg
Max. trailer weight (with brakes)All models: 2000 lbsAll models: 900 kg
Max. tongue weightAll models: 165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
AFWD = Front Wheel DriveBAWD = All Wheel DriveCModels equipped with the B5244S7 engine (engine code 39, which is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number, see chapter Label information, for the location of the VIN plate),
may not be used to tow trailers or vehicles of any kind. This could cause damage to the vehicle's emission control systems.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/
or the gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, lug-
gage and other cargo to your vehicle, the
total capacity weight must not be exceeded.

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
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273 Specifications and capacities
CategorySpecificationCapacity
Fuel tankOctane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum
octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat-
ing AKI 91 or above.15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of
15 US gallons (57 liters).
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity
of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code is the 6th and
7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number.
see page 268 for the location of the VIN plate.
Engine oil (with filter replacement)See page 275 for information on engine oil
specifications.6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic transmission oilJWS 33098.14 US quarts (7.7 liters)
Manual transmission oilBOT 350 M35-speed: 2.2 US quarts (2.1 liters)
6-speed: 2.0 US quarts (1.9 liters) – turbo models
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mix-
ture of water and anti-freeze)10.5 US quarts (10 liters) – models with automatic
transmission
10 US quarts (9.5 liters) – models with manual trans-
mission
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N
94374330.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power steering fluidWSS M2C204-A or equivalent1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) – system and reservoir com-
bined

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 62
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 101
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 133
turning off sensors.............................. 134
All Wheel Drive......................................... 154
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 85
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 242
automatic sound control..................... 246
AUX port............................................. 242
CD changer......................................... 255
CD player/changer.............................. 255
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 245
equalizer............................................. 245
HD digital radio................................... 249
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 247
selecting a sound source.................... 242
Sirius satellite radio............................251
sound settings.................................... 244
steering wheel keypad........................ 243
storing radio stations.......................... 247
subwoofer........................................... 245
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 243
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 79
Autolock..................................................... 84
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic sound control.........................246
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 153Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152
AUX port.................................................. 242
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 115
Bass......................................................... 244
Battery
maintenance....................................... 223
remote key, replacing......................... 123
specifications...................................... 278
warning symbols................................. 223
Battery – replacing................................... 224
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 212
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 166
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 42
Brake fluid........................................ 221, 273
Brake lights................................................ 64
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
emergency brake assistance.............. 156

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fluid..................................................... 221
general information............................. 155
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 225
list of................................................... 278
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 225
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 280
CD changer.............................................. 255
CD player................................................. 255
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 273
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79Conserving electrical current................... 140
Convertible seats....................................... 40
Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 220
checking level of................................. 220
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 164
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display.......................................................60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 245
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139

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Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 214
performed by the owner.....................214
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission........................ 149, 150
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 218, 275
checking............................................. 218
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 281
Opening the hood.................................... 216
Owner maintenance................................. 214
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 170
Parking brake............................................. 76
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 214
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 221
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................251
Radio functions........................................ 247
HD digital radio................................... 249
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 170
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 273

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Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 232
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 165
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 104
Shiftlock
override............................................... 153
Side door mirrors....................................... 80
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 251
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................246
Sound settings, audio system................. 244
Spare tire................................................. 190
Stability system....................................... 157
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 157
Starting the engine..................................146
with keyless drive...............................148
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 146
STC, stability system............................... 157Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 75
keypad................................................ 243
Storage compartments............................ 111
Studded tires........................................... 189
Subwoofer............................................... 245
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 82
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
T
Tachometer................................................ 53
Tailgate wipers................................... 73, 222
Temporary spare tire...............................190
Three-way catalytic converter................. 280
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing............................................. 192
changing from summer to winter........ 177