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Instrument panel lighting32
Button to unlock fuel filler  door32
pg. 25 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text  window
3 Temperature gauge 
The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge when driving. 
Do not drive the car if the warning light  is on.  The text window will provide you with additional information. 
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant  level  - see page 116
.
4 Trip  odometer/reset  button  
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and  2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General  warning light  (see page 26
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer  
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  is normal. 
10 Gear and driving mode indicator  
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator  
This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed when
the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C). 
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.  
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button  
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
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NOTE: This button will NOT  unlock the car.
pg. 66 Alarm
Temporarily  disconnecting the alarm sensor(s) - option  
This button will only be  found in cars equipped with the optional inclination and/or movement sensors.
In certain situations it may be  desirable to turn off the optional inclination and  movement alarm sensors  if, for
example, you drive your car onto a  ferry  where  the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a  pet is left in the
car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement  alarm sensor from the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key  is turned from  the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center  console *. The LED  in the switch will light up and  a  message will be  displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors  are disconnected.
The car can then be  locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:  The optional sensors  are automatically  reconnected to the alarm system the next time the car is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status  signals  
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED  at the top of the dash:
 LED  off - the alarm is not armed
 LED  flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
 LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
Fault in the alarm system:  If a  fault has been detected in the alarm system, a  message will be  displayed in the text
window. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic reset function  
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and  the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a  door or
the trunk has been opened.
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car.
pg. 67 Child  safety locks - rear doors
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W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
Cold starts  
When driving before the engine has reached its  normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible.
pg. 76 Automatic transmission  (Geartronic)
P (Park)  
Use this  position when starting the engine or parking the car. 
Never use P while the car is in motion. 
The parking brake should also be  used when parking on grades. 
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from  this
position, the engine must  be  running (or the ignition key  must  be  in position II) and  the brake pedal must  be
depressed.
WARNING!
Never  leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from  P, the car
may start moving.
R (Reverse)  
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Never  engage R while the car is moving forward.
N (Neutral) 
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.
D (Drive)  
D is the normal driving position and  should be  used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should
not be  moving when shifting from  R to the D position.
Kickdown  
Automatic shift to a  lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator  pedal fully and  briskly. An
upshift will occur when approaching  the top speed for a  particular gear or by releasing the accelerator  pedal slightly.  
Kickdown can be  used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway  speeds. Kickdown does not function
when the transmission  is in the manual shift (geartronic) mode (see next page).
Shift gate positions
Automatic transmission  - adaptive system  
The automatic  transmission is controlled by an  adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way in which  the
transmission functions. It senses and  adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your
particular driving style and  adapts gear shifting accordingly.
Automatic transmission  - shift gate positions  
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN) ual and  (D)rive positions while driving. 
Depress the selector knob on the front  side of the gear selector to move between the R, N, D and  P positions. 
Please see the following  page for information on using the Geartronic manual shift mode.
pg. 77 Automatic transmission  (Geartronic)
Manual shifting - Geartronic  
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN) ual and  (D)rive positions while driving. Gears 2, 3, and  4
have a  "lock -up" function which  reduces engine speed and  helps save fuel. 
The currently selected gear will be  displayed in the instrument panel (see page 23
).
 To access the (MAN)ual shifting position from  (D)rive,  pull the gear selector back slightly  from  D and  move it to
the left to MAN.
 To return to the (D)rive  position from  MAN, move the gear selector to the right and  push it forward to the (D)rive
position.
While driving  
If you select the (MAN)ual position while driving, the gear that was being used in the (D)rive  position will also
initially be  selected in (MAN)ual position.
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 Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a  higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a  lower
gear.
 If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift one  gear , and  will utilize the braking power
of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a  lower gear, the downshift will not occur until the speed has
decreased  enough  to allow the lower gear to be  used.
 If you slow down to a  very low speed, the transmission will automatically  shift down.
 When starting in the (MAN)ual position, 3rd gear is the highest gear that may be  selected.
NOTE:  Kickdown (see previous  page) does not function  when the transmission is in the manual  shift (geartronic)
mode. The gear selector must  be  in D (Drive)  position.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
pg. 78 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources  
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
 Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
 Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
 Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
 Do not exceed posted speed limits.
 Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the car.
 Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
 Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
 Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
 Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
 Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the A/C compressor places an  additional
load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  lower with the air conditioning on and
the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and  the windows open.
 Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
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Other factors that decrease  gas mileage are:
 Dirty air cleaner
 Dirty engine oil and  clogged oil filter
 Dragging brakes
 Incorrect front  end  alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and  others  are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE : Vehicles equipped with automatic  transmissions  should use (D)rive  as often as possible and  avoid using
"kickdown"  to help improve fuel economy.
Cooling system  
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
 Towing a  trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods  at wide  open  throttle and  low engine rpm.
 Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
 To avoid overheating, the following rules  should be  followed:
Do not drive for prolonged periods  at engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a  trailer in hilly terrain.
 Reduce speed when towing a  trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be  reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a  short time.
 Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily  for prolonged periods.
 Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front  of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be  taken:
 Switch off the air conditioning system.
 Pull off the road, away from  traffic,  stop the car and  put the gear selector into Park. Do not stop the engine!
 Switch the heater  to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
 If the warning light in the center  of the instrument panel is red, and  the message "Coolant level  lo stop engine"  is
displayed, switch off the engine as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant  expansion tank cap. The coolant  will be  extremely hot.
If necessary,  see page 116
 for information on checking and  topping-up the coolant  level.
   
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Fuse box in the passenger compartment 
This fuse box is located at the far left side of the instrument panel. Extra fuses and  the fuse removal tool are also stored
here. When replacing a  blown fuse, be  sure to replace  it with a  new one  of the same color and amperage  (written on
the fuse).
Location Amperage
1 Low beam headlights 15A
2 High beam headlights 20A
3 Power driver's seat 30A
4 Power passenger's  seat 30A
5 -
6 -
7 Heated seats  - front  left (option) 15A
8 Heated seats  - front  right (option) 15A
9 ABS/STC/DSTC 5A
10 -
11 -
12 Headlight  wipers (certain models) 15A
13 Electric socket 12 V 15A
14 Power passenger's  seat 5A
15 Audio system, VNS 5A
16 Audio system 20A
17 Audio amplifier 30A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 VNS  display 10A
20 -
21 Automatic transmission, shiftlock, extended D2 feed 10A
22 Direction indicators 20A
23 Headlight  switch module, climate  control system, onboard diagnostic connector,  steering wheel
lever modules 5A
24 Relay extended D1 feed: climate  control system, power driver's seat, driver's info 10A
25 Ignition switch, relay starter motor, SRS, engine control module 10A
26 Climate control system blower 30A
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    Cassette 
    CD 
    CD changer 
    TV (option on certain models) 
4. Fader - press and  turn 
    Balance - press, pull and  turn 
5. Radio - Station seek up/down 
    Cassette - selecting next/previous  track 
    CD - Selecting next/previous  track 
6. Radio - Manual station selection 
    Cassette - Fast winding forward/backward 
    CD - Fast forwards/backward 
7. CD eject 
8. CD slot  
9. CD random play 
10. Active Sound Control (ON or OFF) 
11. Scan  function 
12. Dolby B Noise Reduction 
13. Automatic presetting  of radio stations 
14. Bass - press and  turn 
    Treble - press, pull and  turn 
15. Tape direction selector 
16. Cassette opening 
17. Cassette eject 
18. Display
pg. 137 Audio system  HU-801 - overview
1. On/off - press 
    Volume - turn 
2. Bass - press and  turn 
    Treble - press, pull and  turn 
3. Fader - press and  turn 
    Balance - press, pull and  turn 
4. Center volume - press and  turn 
    Effect  channel volume - press, pull and  turn 
5. Selector knob for:  
    Stored radio frequencies 
    CD - selecting disc 
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6. Selector knob: 
    Radio 
    Internal CD changer 
    CD 
    Station scan - press 
   TV (option on certain models) 
   External CD changer (option) 
7. Radio - Station seek up/down 
    CD - Selecting next/previous  track 
8. Radio - Manual station selection 
    CD - Fast forward/backward 
9. CD eject 
10. Dolby Pro Logic - switching on 
11. 2 channel stereo 
12 3 channel stereo 
13. CD slot  
14. CD random play 
15. Program  type 
16. News 
17. Traffic information 
18. Automatic presetting  of radio stations 
19. Display
pg. 138 Audio systems  HU-611/HU-801
Switch on/off 
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control 
Turn  the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic  and  does not have an  end  stop. If you have
a  key  pad  in the steering wheel, increase or decrease  the volume with the +  or- buttons.
Bass 
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and  turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
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bass). A "detent"  indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble 
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible, and  then turning it to the
left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). A "detent"  indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in when you
have made the adjustment.
Band selector 
Turn  "SOURCE"  knob to select FM  or AM. The station and  wavelength are displayed. You can also select cassette
deck, CD or optional CD changer with this  knob.
Active sound control (ASC)
The ASC  (Active Sound Control) automatically  adapts volume to vehicle speed. 
Press the ASC  button (HU-611) or the PTY button (HU-801) for several seconds to switch this  function ON  or OFF. 
This function is included  in the Advanced User Mode on the HU -801 equipped with this  feature. "ASC ON" or "ASC
OFF" will be  shown in the display for several seconds.
pg. 139 Audio systems  HU-611/HU-801
Fader - Balance front/rear  
Adjust front/rear speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control and  turning it to the left (more sound
from  the rear speakers) or to the right (more sound from  the front  speakers). A "detent"  indicates "equalized" balance.
Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Balance right/left  
Adjust left/right speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible and  then
turning it to the left (more sound from  the left speakers) or to the right (more sound from  the right speakers). A
"detent"  indicates "equalized" balance. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
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