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The navigation button can be used instead of ENTER and EXIT when navigating the menu hierarchy. The right arrow
is equal to ENTER and the left arrow to EXIT .
The menu options are numbered and can also be selected directly with the numerical keypad (1-9 only).
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Menus and messages
Menu overview
Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions
Car settings
Fold mirr. when locking (option on certain markets only)
Collision warning settings (option)
Light settings
Lock settings
Parking camera settings (accessory)
Steering force level (option)
Information
Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust
Recirculation timer
Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
Main menu AM
Audio settings
1
Sound stage
Equalizer, front
Equalizer, rear
Auto. volume control
Resets all audio settings.
Main menu FM
FM settings
Radio text
Advanced radio settings
Audio settings
Main menu CD
Random
Off
Folder
Disc
Single disc
All discs
CD settings
Disc text (option)
Audio settings
Main menu AUX
Volume, AUX input
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2. Hold down the RESET button to toggle between DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON or OFF.
Messages in the information display
DSTC Temporarily OFF - system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The
function is activated automatically when the brakes have cooled.
DSTC Service required - the system has been disabled due to a fault. If this occurs:
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Stability system
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the system
inspected.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If the symbols
and are displayed at the same time, read the message in the information display.
If the symbol
appears alone, it may appear as follows:
If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin
and/or a skid.
If the symbol remains on for approximately 2 seconds after the engine has been started, this indicates that the system
is performing a self -diagnostic test.
WARNING
The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supplements, but can never replace, the driver's
judgment and responsibility when operating the vehicle. Speed and driving style should always be adapted to traffic
and road conditions.
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Active chassis system-Four C
Active chassis (Four C)-option
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics of the shock absorbers
so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock absorption and the softest ride. This mode is
recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in slippery conditions. The indicator light in the button will
be on when this mode is selected.
Sport
In this mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the vehicle's body sway during cornering and to provide more
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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.
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Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC
Introduction
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an optional system designed to assist the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set
distance to the vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as on
highways and other main roads.
WARNING
Do not use the adaptive cruise control system in demanding driving conditions such as city traffic, winding roads,
at intersections, on slippery surfaces, in poor visibility, heavy rain, etc.
Maintenance of cruise control components must only be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Adaptive cruise control cannot cover all driving situations and traffic, weather and road conditions. The Function
section provides information about limitations that the driver must be aware of before using the adaptive cruise
control.
This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's
attention and judgement. The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe distance and speed and must intervene if
adaptive cruise control does not maintain a suitable speed or suitable distance.
Function
Warning light, braking by driver required
Controls
Radar sensor in front grille
Adaptive cruise control consists of:
A cruise control system to maintain a set speed
A system to maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead (expressed as a time interval. For example, you can choose
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to remain approximately 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead).
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Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC
WARNING
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is always responsible for applying the
brakes if the system does not detect another vehicle.
Adaptive cruise control does not react to slow moving or stationary vehicles.
The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the same lane) is measured by a radar sensor. Your vehicle's speed is regulated by
acceleration and braking. The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control
system. This is normal.
WARNING
The brake pedal moves when the adaptive cruise control system modulates the brakes. Do not rest your foot under
the brake pedal.
The adaptive cruise control system is designed to follow the vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, at a set time
interval.
If the radar sensor has not detected a vehicle ahead, the system will then attempt to maintain the set speed. This is also
the case if the speed of the vehicle ahead exceeds the speed that you have set.
The adaptive cruise control system is designed to smoothly regulate speed. However, the driver must apply the brakes
in situations that require immediate braking. This applies when there are great differences in speed between vehicles,
or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
WARNING
Due to limitations in the radar sensor, braking may occur unexpectedly or not at all, see page 146
.
Adaptive cruise control can only be activated at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h). If speed falls below 20 mph (30
km/h) or if engine speed (rpm) becomes too low, adaptive cruise control disengages and will no longer modulate the
brakes. In situations when adaptive cruise control cannot be activated Cruise Control Unavailable is shown in the
display, see page 149
.
WARNING
When adaptive cruise control disengages, the brakes will not be modulated automatically. The driver must assume
full control over the vehicle.
Warning light -driver braking required
Adaptive cruise control has a braking capacity that is equivalent to approximately 30% of the vehicle's total braking
capacity. In situations requiring more brake force than ACC can provide, if the driver does not apply the brakes, an
audible signal will sound and a red warning light will illuminate in the windshield.
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NOTE
The red warning light may be difficult to see in strong sunlight or when sunglasses are being worn.
WARNING
Cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see page 146
. In some cases there may be no
warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary.
Automatic deactivation
Adaptive cruise control is linked to other systems such as the stability and traction control system (DSTC). If any of
these systems are not functioning properly, adaptive cruise control is automatically deactivated.
In the event of automatic deactivation a signal will sound and the message Cruise Control Canceled is shown in the
display. The
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Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC
driver must then intervene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the surrounding traffic. Automatic deactivation may be
caused if:
the vehicle's speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h)
the wheels lose traction or if the anti-lock brake system is activated
brake temperature is high
engine speed (rpm) is too low
the radar sensor is obstructed by, for example, wet snow or rain.
The radar sensor and its limitations
The radar sensor is used both by the adaptive cruise control and the collision warning system. It is designed to detect
vehicles or larger vehicles driving in the same direction as your vehicle. The radar sensor does not detect pedestrians,
or oncoming, slow or stationary vehicles and objects. Warnings are not given and the brakes are not applied in such
cases.
WARNING
Accessories or other objects must not be installed in front of the grille.
Modification of the radar sensor could make its use illegal.
The radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles ahead is impeded:
if the radar sensor is obstructed and cannot detect other vehicles, for example in heavy rain, or if snow or other
objects are obscuring the radar sensor.
NOTE
Keep the area in front of the radar sensor clean.
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Visual warning signal, collision risk
Sensor
The radar sensor detects vehicles ahead that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle. In the event of a
collision risk, you will be alerted by a red warning light and an audible warning signal.
If the risk of collision increases after the warning, brake support is activated.
The brake support prepares the brake system for rapid braking and the brakes are applied gently, which may be
noticeable. If the brake pedal is depressed quickly then braking is implemented with full brake function, even if the
force on the pedal is light.
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Collision warning system (option)
The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (7 km/h).
Limitations
The visual warning signal may be difficult to see in strong sunlight or when sunglasses are being worn. For this reason
always activate the audible warning signal in such conditions.
NOTE
The visual warning signal may be temporarily disengaged in the event of high passenger compartment temperature
due to strong sunlight, etc. If this occurs, the audible warning signal will be used, even if it has been deactivated in
the menu system.
Warnings may not appear if the distance to the vehicle ahead is very small or if steering wheel and pedal movements
are large, for example, due to a very active driving style.
The collision warning system uses the same radar sensors as adaptive cruise control. For more information on the radar
sensor and its limitations, see page 146
.
WARNING
In certain situations, the system cannot provide warnings, the warning may be delayed, or false warnings may be
given if traffic conditions make it impossible for the radar sensor to detect the vehicle ahead.
If no warning is given, no brake support is provided.
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A delayed warning means that brake support will also be delayed.
The false warnings may be in the form of both audio and visual signals.
NOTE
The number of false warnings can be limited by reducing the warning distance. See the section "Set warning
distance."
Operation
Some settings are controlled from the center console via a menu system. For information on how the menu system is
used, see page 114
.
NOTE
The following settings apply to the collision warning system only and do not affect brake support.
Activating/deactivating warning signals
The collision warning system's audible and visual signals can be activated/deactivated using
. The light in the
button indicates that the warning signals are activated.
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Collision warning system (option)
By default, the audible warning signal and warning light are both activated automatically when the vehicle is started.
Automatic activation can be switched off under Car settings
Collision warn. settings On at start up.
The audible warning signal can be separately activated/deactivated separately under Car settings
Collision warn.
settings
Warning sound .
Set warning distance
The sensitivity determines how quickly the visual and any audible warning is triggered. Select one of the options
under Car settings
Collision warn. settings Warning distance .
Checking settings
The current settings are most easily checked by pressing twice on
in quick succession. The settings are shown
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in the display.
Messages on the display
Clean the radar sensor in the grille - The collision warning system is temporarily disengaged. The message is shown
temporarily if for example slush has collected in front of the radar sensor.
Collision warn. Service required - The collision warning system is disengaged. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop
if the message remains.
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Park assist (option)
Introduction
The park assist system(s) are designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. They utilize
ultrasound sensors located in the bumpers to measure the distance to a vehicle or other object, or a person who may be
close to the front or rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
These systems are designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judgement.
Function
The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. The indicator light in the button in the center console
illuminates. The text Park Assist ON is shown in the center console display if reverse gear is selected or if the front
sensors detect an object.
The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehicle exceeds a speed of
approximately 10 mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the vehicle is backing up.
Rear park assist is active when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected.
An intermittent audio signal becomes audible when your vehicle approaches an object. The frequency of the signal
increases as you come closer to the object in front of or behind the vehicle. If the volume of another audio source from
the audio system is high, this will be automatically lowered.
The tone becomes constant at a distance of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). If there are objects within this distance both
behind and in front of the vehicle, the signal alternates between front and rear speakers.
Rear park assist
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The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The signal comes from the rear speakers.
The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, which could
trigger the rear park assist system's sensors.
NOTE
Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wiring is used.
Front park assist
The distance monitored in front of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The signal comes from the front
speakers.
It may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights could trigger the system's
sensors.
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Park assist (option)
Faults in the system
If the information symbol illuminates and Park Assist syst Service required is shown on the information display, this
indicates that the system is not functioning properly and has been disengaged. Consult a Volvo retailer or authorized
Volvo service technician.
CAUTION
In certain circumstances, the park assist system may give unexpected warning signals that can be caused by external
sound sources that use the same ultrasound frequencies as the system. This may include such things as the horns of
other vehicles, wet tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes, motorcycle exhaust pipes, etc. This does not indicate a fault in
the system.
Activating/deactivating
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Press the Park assist button on the center console to temporarily deactivate the system(s). The indicator light in the
button will go out when the system(s) have been deactivated.
If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will be deactivated by pressing the button.
Park assist will be automatically reactivated the next time the engine is started, or if the button is pressed (the indicator
light in the button will illuminate).
NOTE
Front park assist is disengaged automatically when the parking brake is applied.
Cleaning the sensors
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and a suitable car
washing detergent.
Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals.
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Blind Spot Information System (option)
Introduction
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