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brake by pulling up firmly on the lever. Release the parking brake by de\
pressing the button at the end of
the lever and lowering the lever completely. WARNING!
l Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also\
turn the front wheels
toward the curb.
l The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the pa\
rking brake is applied only
slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently.
Front auxiliary socket
Rear auxiliary socket
Auxiliary sockets
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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 kept on 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\
.
pg. 40 Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm r\
ests. 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 ("sto\
p").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignitio\
n has been switched off as long as
neither of the front doors has been opened.
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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 i\
t 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 i\
mmediately. 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 obst\
ructed in any way. Thereafter
the windows will operate normally again. WARNING!
l Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
l Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the
windows.
l 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).
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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. 41 Rearview/sideview mirrors
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 aut\
omatically reduces glare.
NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is pl\
aced in the Reverse
position.
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Sideview mirror controls
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 th\
e 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 t\
he 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.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory If you lock the car and later unlock it with the
same remote control and open the driver's door, the sideview mirrors will au\
tomatically move to the
position they were in when you left the car. This feature will work in t\
he 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. 42 Sun roof (option)
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Sun roof switch
Electrically operated sun roof
To operate the sun roof, the ignition key must first be turned to the in\
termediate or drive position
(position I or II).
l To slide open the sun roof : Pull the switch back to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until th\
e sun
roof has opened to the position you prefer. The sun roof will initially \
open to the "comfort" * position.
Pull and hold the switch again to open the sun roof completely.
l AUTO open: Pull the switch as far back as possible and release it to automatically \
slide open the sun
roof to the "comfort" * position. Pull the switch again to open the sun \
roof completely. Ventilation position
Sliding sun roof
l To close the sun roof: Push the switch forward to the first detent ("stop") and hold it unti\
l the sun
roof has closed completely.
l AUTO close:Push the switch forward as far as possible and release it to automatical\
ly close the sun
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roof.
NOTE: If the sun roof is impeded during AUTO close, it will reverse direction, reopen and stop.
l Ventilation position (opening the rear edge of the sun roof): With the sun roof closed, push up the
rear section of the switch.
To close, pull the front section of the switch straight down until the s\
un roof has closed completely.
WARNING!
l Never open/close the sun roof if it is obstructed in any way when in ope\
ration.
l Never allow a child to operate the sun roof.
l Never extend any object or body part though the open sun roof, even if t\
he vehicle's ignition on is
completely switched off.
l Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
CAUTION!
l Remove ice and snow before opening the sun roof.
l Do not operate the sun roof if it is frozen closed.
l Never place heavy objects on the sun roof.
* A position where the sun roof is not quite fully open which helps alle\
viate rumbling wind noise.
pg. 43 Sun visor
Sun visor
Sun visor:
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The optional sun roof also features a sliding sun visor. The visor slide\
s open automatically when the sun
roof is opened. The visor must be closed manually.
Contents | Top of Page
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Chapter 3 - Climate control system
pg. 45 Climate control system
Ventilation 46
Climate control system - general information47
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)48
pg. 46 Ventilation
Air vents in dash
Air vents (dash)
A Open
B Closed
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C Horizontal air flow
D Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to demist.
In cold weather, close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct\
as much air as possible toward the
windows.
Air flow
The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from\
14 ventilation points.
Air vents in door pillars
Air vents in door pillars
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